The day will involve two Zoom sessions, the morning meeting is 9:45 for 10:00 am start and will include a short progress report re setting up of our new independent group called Warwickshire Stitchers followed by ideas for the day's stitch activity. The afternoon meeting 2.45 for 3:00 pm, will be a members show and… Read More »Members Day – ‘Take Two’
This is the first General Meeting of Warwickshirestitchers. Details will be sent to members at the beginning of September (and repeated in the Members Area)
Members are invited to show and tell about their pieces made for the Compton Verney Textile Fair in November, at which we will have a stand (see Events in November). Instructions and information on how to take part in this activity are in the Members Area.
Lucy is a folk artist, who creates textile pieces using lots of colour and embroidery, taking inspiration from history and her travels. She has her own range of printed fabrics. Lucy's short talk is about her work and how she came to stitch. The talk will be shorter than usual, as the stitch task… Read More »A Folk Art Angel with Lucy Levenson
Folk Art Angel We would love to see your angel before it wings its way to the Christmas tree or to a lucky recipient. It doesn't matter if it's still a work in progress.
Alison says, "My style is often described as having a watercolour feel to it, and many people mistake my textile art for water colour paintings from a distance. This is a style that I have developed over time. I love the softness and blending of colours that this medium allows you to achieve, and wanted… Read More »Developing an Individual Style and mini stitch task ‘An Abstract Seascape’- Alison Whateley
Show and Tell session Starting at 6.45 for 7pm Alison will join us to view members' own started stitched seascapes. "Started" because you may not finish the piece you are working on before the session, but it's just as interesting to be able to see people's ideas in their works in progress.
Warwickshire Stitchers will be in the beautiful chapel on both days at this very popular event. Do come and visit us, and there are lots more stands in the main hall.
Our tree is now decorated with all your fabulous angels and 'pods'. You will find it, on the left, right behind the main altar. This year's Christmas Tree Festival will be bigger than ever. It starts on Warwick Victorian Evening, 25 November, and is open daily from 10am - 4pm (Sunday from 12 noon) until… Read More »Christmas Tree Festival at St Marys, Warwick
click here for poster: A Festive Jolly Bring along a Secret Santa Present if you’d like to take part in this Christmas activity - textile related and creatively wrapped…up to the value of £5 Our competition celebrates the return of Secret Santa by making Father Christmas our subject – any technique; 2 or 3D and… Read More »Members Day – A Festive Jolly