The Textile Fair was extended to three days this year, Friday 10th - Sunday 12th November. Warwickshire Stitchers' exhibition could be seen in the beautiful Chapel, and we had lots of new work on display. Our theme was "Embellished"
Look out for Warwickshire Stitchers' newly dressed Christmas tree at this ever popular event. Admission: £2 adults; children free
Besides our now traditional activities (more information about these soon) and plenty of time to chat to fellow members, there will be the opportunity to make: Pyramid Pouches Sue, our Membership Secretary, has created this simple project. The pouches can be made any size and are suitable for wrapping small gifts, tree or table decorations.… Read More »Christmas Members’ Day
Mixed media embroidered patches. These small painted and stitched embellishments can be incorporated into larger pieces of work or made into brooches, book marks, cards or key rings. We will have a variety of ideas for inspiration available on the day. Please see Members' page for the requirements list.
Kate visited us in January 2023, when she showed us how to make the stunning e-textile lanterns that became a feature of our Compton Verney exhibition. Working in Series is a talk encompassing Kate’s different styles of work over the last 15 years. It includes highlights from the Hadron Collider series, which culminated in… Read More »Talk: Working in Series, by Kate Findlay
This is a workshop to make a 20cm (8”) fabric picture inspired by wild meadows and birds, mounting the work on a small canvas or board. It is a highly creative and individual workshop with varied outcomes. Kate will demonstrate techniques and guide each student in their own style of work. If you are signed… Read More »Workshop: Mini wild hedgerow, with Kate Findlay
Inspired by the Textiles and Craftspeople of Ghana I transport you virtually to far flung places and describe how artists and craftworkers in very underprivileged parts of the world combine their resourcefulness with what is available to them locally to produce fabulous textiles and artworks. Travelling the length and breadth of Ghana brought me into… Read More »Zoom Talk: Trash to Treasure, with Pat Archibald
Many of Pat’s quilts feature ‘ghosts’: translucent images of people or boats. Learn in easy stages how to create by machine a translucent image of a Dhow sailing away into the setting sun using layers of nets, sheers and foils. As well as her ‘ghost images’ technique, Pat will cover various stitching techniques besides gilding… Read More »Zoom Workshop: Ghost Images of the Orient, with Pat Archibald
Mini Landscapes Using small pieces of scrap fabric, we will make a mini landscape. Working on something small will allow us time to chat and catch up with other members. Judi and Wendy will be running this Members' Day, and Judi has sent these photos of her delightful samples to give you an idea of… Read More »April Members’ Day: Stitch & Chat
Inspirations and memories come out of my suitcase and tell the story of my textile adventure. Amanda has a BA in Textiles/Fashion and has received a number of awards for her work. She says about her work: "My creative practice is my life. It intertwines with my friends, family, home, garden, and travels... "For an… Read More »Talk: My Blue Suitcase, by Amanda Clayton
Learn or revisit hand embroidery techniques such as inlay, cutwork, applique, layering, needle darning and many more, that are now very relevant to current embroidery and quilting methods. You will be working them in neutral cloth and thread, producing a sampler strip, which will introduce you to qualities such as transparency that may be new… Read More »Workshop: A Little Strip of Leaves, with Amanda Clayton
Jess says her original textiles are a bold and tactile exploration of colour and pattern through hand stitching and embellishment. She uses a combination of processes within all of her embroideries including traditional hand embroidery techniques, hand dyeing, printing and embellished surfaces, that utilise unconventional and recycled materials. "I'm passionate about utilising mixed media and… Read More »Zoom Talk: Journey into the Unconventional, by Jessica Grady