tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48689747420382197402024-03-05T07:29:18.675+00:00P.E.G STITCHERSSandra Kedzliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02848220257975223085noreply@blogger.comBlogger390125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868974742038219740.post-23058286447602657742015-07-30T10:43:00.001+01:002015-07-30T10:43:03.216+01:00August 8th - our EGM and Sit & Stitch with a Strawberry tea and chat!<p align="left"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">To start the day off at 12noon we will have a Sit & Stitch session with Kay Kellaway on - <br /><strong><font color="#ff0000">    </font><font color="#0000ff">  ‘KNOTS OF ALL KINDS’</font></strong><font color="#0000ff"> <br />and the requirements for this are as follows - <br /></font></font><font color="#0000ff" size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Stranded cottons in a range of matching colours.   Usual sewing equipment and an 8” ring frame – if you have one. <br /></font><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"><font color="#0000ff">Kay will provide suitable fabric and a design source.</font> <br />                           *****</font></p> <p align="left"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Following this we will be holding our EGM when we <u>nominate</u> new Committee members for the following year, and then on to more stitching (carry on with KNOTS or bring your own piece if you are working on something – maybe the ‘Bunting’ started with Sue) and then our Social Strawberry Tea.</font></p> <p align="left"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">                           *****</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">COLOUR RAFFLE <br />GOLD – ‘GOBI DESSERT’</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UTRaGOwCugk/Vbnxou79IdI/AAAAAAAAHUc/fhmB7CT-DDQ/s1600-h/aUGUST-gOLD-gOBI-dESERT2.jpg"><img title="aUGUST gOLD gOBI dESERT" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="aUGUST gOLD gOBI dESERT" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5B0wsgOxj6E/VbnxpdgoowI/AAAAAAAAHUg/he-FCIEa4tY/aUGUST-gOLD-gOBI-dESERT_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="243" height="244" /></a></p> Sandra Kedzliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02848220257975223085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868974742038219740.post-29216164263173155112015-07-23T14:19:00.001+01:002015-07-23T14:19:46.093+01:00TRAVELLING BOOKS<p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pGWBAgokOWc/VbDp4OXuUSI/AAAAAAAAHS0/99UOI1_vARs/s1600-h/P1040356%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="P1040356" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="P1040356" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BBWHMc8DT94/VbDp4zqTfHI/AAAAAAAAHS4/PwWc-tIeR7A/P1040356_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="297" height="174" /></a></font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Qb41oeyeHfA/VbDp5fmneKI/AAAAAAAAHTE/cbx1Z70oKAQ/s1600-h/P1040361%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="P1040361" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="P1040361" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-n2u9jselVjo/VbDp5z97YFI/AAAAAAAAHTI/58QBYnVDnb0/P1040361_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="302" height="177" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bVx0llki4Uc/VbDp6vzXjsI/AAAAAAAAHTU/vreV3NxKo7E/s1600-h/P1040360%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="P1040360" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="P1040360" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MzKVJYPKNJg/VbDp62u_0sI/AAAAAAAAHTc/4iTn6uIeJVc/P1040360_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="297" height="174" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nOwirwqVDi8/VbDp7nfZsJI/AAAAAAAAHTk/n2HC-J1ZxUA/s1600-h/P1040362%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="P1040362" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="P1040362" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-F_qEiuso404/VbDp8Ovb5VI/AAAAAAAAHTs/gW8Kgk_pQBs/P1040362_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="302" height="177" /></a></p> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">Pictures above - from the current 20C Artists book.</font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">Please note that ALL travelling books <u>must</u> be returned to our August 8th meeting for return to their owners – there are 18 books on this second Journey PLUS - <br /></font><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">if any owners of the previous series of books would like to bring theirs in we can then put on a good display for all members and visitors to see.</font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">These will then be displayed at our exhibition next year so keep them ready!!   Those that I have seen so far all look fantastic!</font></p> Sandra Kedzliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02848220257975223085noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868974742038219740.post-42035860031649862972015-07-15T18:02:00.001+01:002015-07-15T18:02:34.384+01:00NATIONAL STITCH DAY<p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">We are holding 2 events to celebrate STITCH as follows -</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">FRIDAY 31ST JULY at PARBOLD VILLAGE LIBRARY from 12.30 to 3p.m</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">and</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">SATURDAY 1ST AUGUST at TARLETON VILLAGE LIBRARY from 9.30a.m to 1p.m</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Members of the Branch will be at both venues demonstrating a wide variety of stitch techniques with the chance for members of the public to ‘have a go’ – fabrics and threads will be available and whatever you stitch you will be able to take home.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">We look forward to seeing lots of visitors at both venues.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8aXWCmiVAHo/VaaSJiSIjDI/AAAAAAAAHNU/nWj3oGWpnt8/s1600-h/P10308264.jpg"><img title="P1030826" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="P1030826" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-783eBl5JdRQ/VaaSKOxmjaI/AAAAAAAAHNY/fmo8DY-ewVg/P1030826_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="177" height="275" /></a></p> Sandra Kedzliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02848220257975223085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868974742038219740.post-87152591451804457342015-07-15T17:54:00.001+01:002015-07-15T17:54:00.880+01:00TRAVELLING BOOKS<p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">The Books I have seen in this second round are looking really good and I know that some members have expressed their delight with what they have seen in their own books so far.</font> </p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"><u>SO please do not forget to return all the current books to our August meeting</u> – they will be put on show for everyone to see and if you only took part in the first round you might like to bring those in as well.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">A REMINDER OF WHAT SOME OF THE PAGES LOOK LIKE - </font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8OOCrk3swKc/VaaQBa2tQ1I/AAAAAAAAHLw/CnDc0foYx6A/s1600-h/P1040193%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="P1040193" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="P1040193" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HKrkc9lFxVI/VaaQCJsXKAI/AAAAAAAAHL0/qFMgdVLFv8M/P1040193_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="178" /></a><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vwC-sz5Ir00/VaaQCuYWcYI/AAAAAAAAHMA/tXa-A1fgzyg/s1600-h/P1040192%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="P1040192" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="P1040192" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--XwP_XwyDgs/VaaQDcYltzI/AAAAAAAAHME/OXwbIaq5b4c/P1040192_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="154" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ONehoi3gNTE/VaaQD3XT2PI/AAAAAAAAHMM/Wkx8k-eq69Q/s1600-h/P1040195%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="P1040195" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="P1040195" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gNYi0Z0tQM4/VaaQFK2EVQI/AAAAAAAAHMY/XFgH-5BaHeU/P1040195_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="161" height="240" /></a>     <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd4LJ9-s1Rysfv9IB5VRB7Sl1hkTeit3CwR1n3a1LTR6orbrqQb2msRfGgNpe5rhRvesnFFA_W6VIHlaM9ufr9ihky8h2nr972z7bEPeIFoaGMTHzuFNCCMTz99NdtF1K8fSZVNmHUgPEO/s1600-h/P1040007%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="P1040007" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="P1040007" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-j687fuiWnv0/VaaQHGBtoeI/AAAAAAAAHMk/7ABd7Tlvegk/P1040007_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="155" height="244" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4jglT7SyZPU/VaaQHl-hjRI/AAAAAAAAHMw/bHBI4pM5R5M/s1600-h/P1030992%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="P1030992" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="P1030992" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HHfF0AGT_Bc/VaaQIcs7usI/AAAAAAAAHM4/dubQxkqWfjA/P1030992_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="263" height="154" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ruUtAtFB8Dk/VaaQJay1hgI/AAAAAAAAHNA/tZdHi6-BoLM/s1600-h/P1030988%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="P1030988" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="P1030988" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yu6i_vTlS4g/VaaQJ4_SkSI/AAAAAAAAHNE/VcvLi23TK2o/P1030988_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="263" height="163" /></a></p> Sandra Kedzliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02848220257975223085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868974742038219740.post-67187350670816095812015-07-02T19:16:00.001+01:002015-07-02T19:16:17.009+01:00JULY 11th meeting - Requirements for Hands-On from Sue Chisnall-Sumner<p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">Prior to our afternoon meeting there will be a Committee meeting starting promptly at 12 noon.</font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">**********</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">For the Hands-On session - Bring your printed/stamped A4 calico fabric, template & A4 muslin (from April hands-on) <br />Normal sewing kit i.e fabric & small scissors, needles etc. <br />Embroidery threads if hand stitching. <br />6-8" wooden hoop if required. <br />Any adornments you wish to add e.g. buttons, beads, sequins, ribbons, <br />Tassels or bells. <br /> <br />You will be given instructions on how to make the bunting at the July meeting. <br />Sue C-S will bring two sewing machines which can be used by members that wish to machine embroider or stitch the bunting together. If preferred you can do this</font><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"> at home.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">The completed bunting will be collected in the future & the Committee will attach each pendant  to a tape with Velcro- the bunting will be used for our exhibition at the Art House in 2016. <br />                       ***************</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"><u>MONTHLY COLOUR RAFFLE FOR JULY</u> <br /> <br />RED <br />KUMBUNBUR CREEK, AUSTRALIA </font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ATkM492kcIs/VZV_7CFE78I/AAAAAAAAHK4/Xcv3qcLiOtI/s1600-h/11.-July.-Red.-Kumbunbur-Creek-Austr%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img title="11. July. Red. Kumbunbur Creek Australia" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="11. July. Red. Kumbunbur Creek Australia" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QxqJwnmCLmA/VZV_77-JX6I/AAAAAAAAHLA/1jjVYhkFMD8/11.-July.-Red.-Kumbunbur-Creek-Austr%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="224" /></a></p> Sandra Kedzliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02848220257975223085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868974742038219740.post-59558356703605189412015-06-21T14:32:00.001+01:002015-06-21T16:08:13.320+01:00BRANCH MEMBERS EXHIBITING GROUPS–NEW WORKS<p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><u>2nd July to 1st September 'Art & Soul' by Natural Progression Textile Group.</u></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">An exhibition & sale of contemporary textile art at the Bridge Gallery, Samlesbury Hall, Preston New Road, Samlesbury PR5 0UP- TEL: 01254 812010 - http//</font><a href="http://www.samlesburyhall.co.uk/"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">www.Samlesburyhall.co.uk</font></a><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"> -</font> </p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Open Sunday to Friday 11.00am t 4.00pm- closed some Fridays so please check with the hall. Free entry to exhibition only.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Preview Thursday 2nd July 6.00m to 8.00pm -all welcome</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">**************</font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><u>28th June to 31st October – ‘TIME and TIDE’ by Preston Threads -</u></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">This work moves from the Lancaster Maritime Museum on Saturday 21st June to Fleetwood Maritime Museum for a further 4 months. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Opening times 11a.m to 4p.m Tuesday to Saturday – cafe.  <br />Charges – Children free; £2 Concessions; Adults £3 <br /> <br />For more information please contact the Museum on 01253 876621 or <a href="http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/museums">www.lancashire.gov.uk/museums</a></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"> </font></p> Sandra Kedzliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02848220257975223085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868974742038219740.post-51350651105294134042015-06-16T17:32:00.001+01:002015-06-16T17:32:41.616+01:00DOLLS WITH ATTITUDE–a talk by Kathryn Thompson 13th June<p><font face="Comic Sans MS">Report by Carole Sams – one of our Joint Chairmen and a Doll Maker herself - <br />“We had an entertaining talk from Kathyrn Thompson explaining her development of making cloth dolls.  Her historical perspective from the plastic shilling shop dolls that she decked out in finery, to the upside down Jean Greenhow dolls made for her children through to her current embellished figures, many of which she had on show.  Latterly she has worked with the American doll designer Patti Cullea and our own British designer Ray Slater, whose methods are quite different.  Kathyrn told a tale about stuffing and gave tips from doll making that can be utilised in other textile activities with the use of finger </font><font face="Comic Sans MS">turners and symmetrical drawing.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-a9fbi29Dn_s/VYBPnL3JD4I/AAAAAAAAG4s/yzRIR-wbOcs/s1600-h/2015-06-13%25252013.43.53%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="2015-06-13 13.43.53" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="2015-06-13 13.43.53" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4IdtSfimcAQ/VYBPntejf1I/AAAAAAAAG4w/uiPja-Vfgwo/2015-06-13%25252013.43.53_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="139" height="244" /></a>    <a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-itLT5Fcl0m8/VYBPoal-0II/AAAAAAAAG48/8M0ne0GZlTM/s1600-h/2015-06-15%25252008.43.02%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="2015-06-15 08.43.02" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="2015-06-15 08.43.02" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uwnGG4gt8Ss/VYBPpD35Y5I/AAAAAAAAG5A/VVuu5wTX0uc/2015-06-15%25252008.43.02_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="119" height="244" /></a>   <a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-igwI3nC3N9M/VYBPpZU3wYI/AAAAAAAAG5I/KdF6HDshi6g/s1600-h/2015-06-15%25252008.49.18%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="2015-06-15 08.49.18" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="2015-06-15 08.49.18" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2WRKPtlNgAU/VYBPpy5flAI/AAAAAAAAG5Q/52kQ-86qwP8/2015-06-15%25252008.49.18_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="110" height="244" /></a></p> <p><font face="Comic Sans MS">Apart from her extensive textile work Kathyrn is a heritage tour guide in Blackpool and has been asked to give talks to promote the planned Museum of Entertainment which will open in 2018, and her dolls are proving useful in aiding her with this. <br />The ‘Buxom Babe’ doll figure (which unfortunately I did not photograph ) provides a popular image of Blackpool; the Pantomime Dame represents the Entertainment the resort is famous for and the Mermaid is a test to see who knows where in the resort the mermaid riding a dolphin is sited. <br /></font><font face="Comic Sans MS">This was a very entertaining talk, even if the dolls were a bit spooky for some of our members”</font></p> <p><font face="Comic Sans MS">From Sandra Kedzlie – a comment - <br />I am the one who has always thought these dolls were spooky” BUT after hearing Kathryn’s talk and seeing her wonderful dolls with their beautiful costumes, I must say I was amazed by the detail, colour and imagination put into this work and some of them – especially the ‘Buxom Babe’ – based on the artist Beryl Cook’s work I think might help me get over my aversion! <br />Thanks Kathryn – a great and entertaining talk -wonderful to see someone using their work to inform others in a different way.</font></p> Sandra Kedzliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02848220257975223085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868974742038219740.post-69884471757768257642015-06-03T10:59:00.001+01:002015-06-04T14:57:35.465+01:00NATIONAL STITCH DAY–SATURDAY AUGUST 1st<p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Our session at Ormskirk Library last year to celebrate this event was very successful and this will run again at 3 venues, so we will be looking for VOLUNTEERS to help out with demonstrations and the loan of some small pieces of work for display. <br />PROBABLY 3 FOR PARBOLD AND TARLETON AND 4 FOR ORMSKIRK. <br /> <br /></font><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"><u>Venue 1</u> – PARBOLD library (new venue) from 12.30 to 3.30p.m on FRIDAY 31st JULY</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"><u>Venue 2</u> – TARLETON library from 9.30 to 1p.m on SATURDAY 1st AUGUST.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"><u>Venue 3</u> – ORMSKIRK library on SATURDAY 1st AUGUST.  Times to be confirmed.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Publicity material will be available from HQ so there will be enough time to advertise well in advance.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Please see me at our next meeting – 13th June.</font></p> Sandra Kedzliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02848220257975223085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868974742038219740.post-71200206254833485362015-06-03T10:42:00.001+01:002015-06-03T10:42:15.204+01:00SIT AND STITCH–KNOTS OF ALL KINDS<p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Just to let you all know that the scheduled Sit and Stitch session for this month has had to be postponed and will now take place before our August meeting.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Full details and list of requirements will be available at our July meeting.</font></p> Sandra Kedzliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02848220257975223085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868974742038219740.post-22028803714906424502015-06-02T11:43:00.001+01:002015-06-02T11:43:09.727+01:00JUNE 13th MEETING–TALK BY KATHRYN THOMPSON<p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"> ‘<strong>DOLLS WITH ATTITUDE’</strong></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Kathryn – a member of Blackpool branch has a longstanding love of doll making and has worked with Ray Slater the renowned Cloth Doll Maker.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Kathryn’s talk will be based on how she creates the character embellished figures, describing the fabrics and ‘other useful finds’ that she collects to include in her work.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Pictures taken from the Keswick branch meeting in 2012 where Kathryn gave a similar talk.  I’m sure she will have made more by the time she visits us.</font></p> <p><a href="https://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-NN8HxoVI9DM%2FUIhY-jzwQlI%2FAAAAAAAABNU%2FvoDOJUv2NOk%2Fs1600%2Fdolls8.JPG&imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Fkeswickembroiderers.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F10%2Fdolls-with-attitudekathryn-thompson.html&docid=X4LUSMgcttz0CM&tbnid=X-16RdTQJmXWHM%3A&w=1600&h=1200&ei=undefined&ved=undefined&iact=c"><img src="https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTAx6QEw-SNA_0CdB3-K6wSl47Q_bqhS7PQ0xAzOODJNmSYW778" /></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-AtakBVyMkTo%2FUsGsiNMPuAI%2FAAAAAAAAAZA%2FomCJvTNHr-M%2Fs1600%2FKAT5.jpg&imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Falty-embroiderers.blogspot.com%2F&docid=Z5Es2UcG_HPxPM&tbnid=AaYynveCCz7OhM%3A&w=1600&h=1457&ei=undefined&ved=undefined&iact=c"><img src="https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQkyMnQvYrGFMDTvi6XCuoklhnXIz-iGKiddNhjOsu42cVDQaelRQ" width="262" height="239" /></a></p> <p>            </p> <p> </p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="left"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"> </font></p> Sandra Kedzliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02848220257975223085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868974742038219740.post-78391573146645966712015-05-23T14:26:00.001+01:002015-05-23T14:26:05.290+01:00NATIONAL EGM AT BIRMINGHAM LIBRARY–JUNE 20th<p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Please note that Proxy Voting</font> <font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">for this meeting has <u>to be returned by June 12th –</u> your forms are attached to the document sent out to all members after the AGM in April.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">For full details on the voting procedure and details of the recommendation - go to the Guild website, LOGIN with your membership details and under ‘Articles of Association’ you will find a copy of the Proxy Voting form.</font></p> Sandra Kedzliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02848220257975223085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868974742038219740.post-51018735824181672292015-05-23T14:20:00.001+01:002015-05-23T14:20:11.326+01:00JUNE 13 MEETING–RAFFLES<p align="left"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>    JUNE COLOUR RAFFLE  – <br />   YELLOW – MAURITANIA</strong></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">        <a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Y0xBdyHgQ1w/VWB-h9h8p9I/AAAAAAAAGxs/a7OMKFQchJ4/s1600-h/10.-June.-Yellows.-Mauritania_thumb3.jpg"><img title="10.-June.-Yellows.-Mauritania_thumb" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="10.-June.-Yellows.-Mauritania_thumb" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0x1Jf4lyTc8/VWB-iciIyOI/AAAAAAAAGxw/hIvJIe3Fo_I/10.-June.-Yellows.-Mauritania_thumb_.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244" /></a></font></p> <p align="left"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>AND OUR HALF YEAR BUMPER <br />RAFFLE of 3 Baskets of Goodies.</strong></font></p> <p align="left"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Please bring any sewing supplies you can spare.</font></p> Sandra Kedzliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02848220257975223085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868974742038219740.post-18431400437874020962015-05-13T18:10:00.001+01:002015-05-13T18:10:31.422+01:00WORKSHOP - NUNO FELTING WITH LACE WITH JULIE JAMES - SATURDAY 20th JUNE<p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Learn about Nuno Felting techniques incorporating lace and net fabrics to create a 3D item or small bag.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">MEMBERS £20 / VISITORS £24</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">In addition there will be a £7 charge for a pack of fabrics.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Several places still available - to book please ring Sue Chisnall 01772 461714 <br />or <br />Sandra Kedzlie 01704 229097</font></p> Sandra Kedzliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02848220257975223085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868974742038219740.post-86629243380601540222015-05-11T19:58:00.001+01:002015-05-11T19:58:14.579+01:00TALK by KATIE DUXBURY–9 MAY–‘HOW I BECAME A DRESSMAKER’<p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">At almost the last minute Sue had to find a new speaker this month to replace Linda Miller who unfortunately had to cancel due to family illness – we send our good wishes to Linda and her family.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Katie Duxbury filled the bill admirably with her talk on her dressmaking career so far. </font><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">She gave a very good slide show and brought with her an amazingly colourful dress and some accessories – created from found bargains in fabric and charity shops which she recycles by cutting up into small repeatable shapes – which are shown in the amazing dress she had brought with her - </font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Vx9Lcjr77mU/VVD7t44MxwI/AAAAAAAAGww/4T8NrHSun3I/s1600-h/image5.png"><img title="image" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-46T46Bo9QBo/VVD7u12yLxI/AAAAAAAAGw0/PIqAou6wtdM/image_thumb1.png?imgmax=800" width="139" height="244" /></a>   <a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pIDTdWlxNMs/VVD7wHS7BkI/AAAAAAAAGw8/zmO-LBz7F6I/s1600-h/image2.png"><img title="image" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-regCqv_KDF0/VVD7w1Mz6kI/AAAAAAAAGxA/7Zx5OBZhCjA/image_thumb.png?imgmax=800" width="244" height="139" /></a><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></p> <p><font color="#333333"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Katie graduated from Nottingham Trent University with a degree in Theatre Design. Since then she has worked in theatrical wardrobe departments across the country, in a range of roles such as costume maker and designer.</font></font></p> <p><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">She is currently based at The Dukes Playhouse Lancaster where she created the costumes for ‘Robin Hood’ in 2013. <br />She has also worked at the Oldham Coliseum Theatre on ‘Jack and The Beanstalk’; ‘Chicago’  and many others. <br />The Aldwych Theatre, London; ‘Top Hat’ and other theatres across the country.</font></p> <img alt="" src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/4b1503_a2248ebaeaa941548b4f878544d539d3.jpg_srz_p_486_624_75_22_0.50_1.20_0.00_jpg_srz" width="156" height="199" /> <font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Picture from her blog which she gave permission for me to use here.</font> <p><font size="3"><font color="#000000" face="Comic Sans MS">For more information and lots more pictures of her costumes go to -duxburydesigns.co.uk.  where you will also find her blog.  </font><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font style="font-weight: normal"> <br />This website is devoted to sharing the work, which she is very proud to present and hopes you enjoy!</font></font></font></p> Sandra Kedzliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02848220257975223085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868974742038219740.post-72412723100209757152015-04-30T15:09:00.001+01:002015-04-30T15:09:35.235+01:00Saturday 9th May alteration to programme –New Speaker<p align="center"> <font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>Katie Duxbury-'How I became a Dressmaker'</strong>  <br />Katie is a dress designer & will tell us about her Dressmaking History, from University to her recent creative work. <br />She will also talk about her experiences with Theatres, where she has worked in several theatrical wardrobe departments and has links with Dukes Theatre in Lancaster.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">She will bring examples of her work and show digital images.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Well done Sue for getting this organised so quickly.</font></p> Sandra Kedzliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02848220257975223085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868974742038219740.post-59771723846809071072015-04-29T10:28:00.001+01:002015-04-29T10:28:50.825+01:00MAY - COLOUR RAFFLE<p align="left"> <font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">This month the colour is -  <br /></font><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">              GREEN</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_1utm4lHbh0/VUCkTYnooUI/AAAAAAAAGjs/b4ZWTwCybpA/s1600-h/9.-May.-Green.-Yenisei-River-Siberia%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img title="9. May. Green. Yenisei River Siberia" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="9. May. Green. Yenisei River Siberia" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-q4tpyqC4tFk/VUCkUNy6nqI/AAAAAAAAGjw/rHw-5mdsF4w/9.-May.-Green.-Yenisei-River-Siberia%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244" /></a></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">The Yenisei River, Siberia</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">     ******************</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>REQUEST FOR RAFFLE CONTRIBUTIONS - <br />for our <u>Bumper June Raffle</u> – please bring any ‘stitchy’ items you have spare to make up our 3 baskets of goodies for our half year special.</strong></font></p> Sandra Kedzliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02848220257975223085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868974742038219740.post-6401492819965806152015-04-29T10:27:00.001+01:002015-04-29T10:27:05.420+01:00SATURDAY MAY 9th and SUNDAY MAY 10th–TALK AND WORKSHOP<p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">I have just received this message from Sue that Linda Miller is unable to do the talk on 9th May or workshop on 10th May as her dad is extremely ill.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Everyone on the workshop has been informed but this is for anyone thinking of making a late booking.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Sue has managed to get a replacement speaker at short notice and I will put details on the Blog as soon as I receive them.</font></p> Sandra Kedzliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02848220257975223085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868974742038219740.post-33570899090311201662015-04-25T10:22:00.001+01:002015-04-25T10:22:51.855+01:00WORKSHOP AND CRAFT FAIR<p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Sue Chisnall-Sumner’s workshop ‘Design to Stitch’  has been rebooked for May 19th. <br />Full details from Sue.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"><u>ALSO</u></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Sue and Caroline will be taking part in a Craft Fair in Preston – a wide variety of work available including some featured work of Degree students…….</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>MUSEUM OF LANCASHIRE <br />Stanley Street, Preston PR1 4YP <br />presents <br />’HAPPY AND GLORIOUS’ <br /></strong></font><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>May 3rd from 12noon to 3p.m <br />May 4th from 10.30 to 5p.m</strong></font></p> <p align="left"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">for further details go to their facebook page –happyandglorious.co.uk</font></p> <p align="left"><strong><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></strong></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></p> Sandra Kedzliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02848220257975223085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868974742038219740.post-89204312345384055202015-04-14T10:56:00.001+01:002015-04-14T10:56:06.182+01:009th May–Talk–‘In Stitches’ with Linda Miller–Machine Embroidery.<p><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="3">FIRST - the delayed April Committee meeting will be held - starting at 12 noon.   <font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="3">There will be no Sit & Stitch meeting. <br /></font></font> <br />Our afternoon talk will follow at 2.30 p.m. with <strong>Linda Miller</strong> - covering all aspects of her work and incorporating the joys of being a practising Textile Artist, working with galleries and shops, gaining commissions and working towards shows & exhibitions.</font></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"><font color="#d16349">SHE WILL FOLLOW THIS WITH A</font> <font color="#c0504d">WORKSHOP ON  SUNDAY 10TH -</font> <br />           <strong>'3D Machine Embroidery'</strong> <br />Giving students a chance to work on soluble fabrics, which when dissolved can create wonderful 3D objects in stitch & colour. <br />Working from your own designs, you will be able to make bowls, flower bouquets, jewellery pieces, place mats and many other embellishments.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">There are still 6 places left and if you are interested please contact Sue Chisnall-Sumner on  - <a href="mailto:suechisnall@btinternet.com"><font color="#0000ff">suechisnall@btinternet.com</font></a></font></p> <p><img alt="Image result for linda miller embroidery" src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRGdh3HmFhLvyXAxPClxGKClGgZXczW0LA0tOKnWGbO64rMpYE84A" width="269" height="236" /> <font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Pinterest.</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">See Linda’s website and blog for information and pictures of her work – <br /></font><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">go to – <a href="http://www.lindamillerembroideries.co.uk"><font color="#0000ff">www.lindamillerembroideries.co.uk</font></a></font></p> <p><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="3">.</font></font></p> Sandra Kedzliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02848220257975223085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868974742038219740.post-73585807986031449412015-04-14T10:50:00.001+01:002015-04-14T10:50:23.615+01:00APRIL HANDS-ON PRINTING<p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">If you could not attend this meeting but would like to make some bunting for our exhibition next year, Sue has the instructions, patterns and fabrics so it is not too late to join in.  Please see her at the May meeting to collect all you need.</font></p> Sandra Kedzliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02848220257975223085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868974742038219740.post-92000926119128516412015-03-31T13:52:00.001+01:002015-03-31T13:52:01.276+01:00APRIL COLOUR RAFFLE–‘PINK’<p align="center"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">The Colorado River and Lake</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-zu470XTJ-VY/VRqYbeUEhUI/AAAAAAAAGVo/US5O85MHoIQ/s1600-h/8.%252520April.%252520Pink.%252520Colorado%252520River%252520and%252520lake%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="8. April. Pink. Colorado River and lake" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="8. April. Pink. Colorado River and lake" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ERNHFQIZcYY/VRqYb1OaMRI/AAAAAAAAGVw/Cg9IOS0NIxk/8.%252520April.%252520Pink.%252520Colorado%252520River%252520and%252520lake_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a></p> Sandra Kedzliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02848220257975223085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868974742038219740.post-74119416906288243352015-03-25T10:15:00.001+00:002015-03-25T10:15:26.893+00:00ONE STEP ON EXHIBITION<p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>‘One Step On’ will be holding an Open Day at Cedar Farm on Sunday 19th April.</strong></font></p> <p><strong><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Several members of our Branch belong to this Exhibiting group – it should be a good day. You can see some of their work on their website – follow the link to their page – available on our Branch blog.</font></strong></p> Sandra Kedzliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02848220257975223085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868974742038219740.post-76375875530331284742015-03-25T10:09:00.001+00:002015-03-25T10:09:49.966+00:00PRESTON THREADS EXHIBITION at LANCASTER MARITIME MUSEUM–April 11th to June 21st 2015<p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>This exhibition, based on artefacts from the Museum, opens on Saturday 11th April and runs to Saturday 21st June. <br /></strong><u><strong>Based in the Old Customs House, St. George’s Quay, Lancaster LA1 1 RB. <br />Contact phone: 01524 382264 <br /></strong></u></font><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>The opening times will be 11am – 5pm seven days a week.</strong> <br /><strong>The exhibition itself is free but admission to the museum applies as follows - </strong><strong>£3 adults; £2 concessions; <br /><u>FREE to accompanied children and local residents (LA1 – LA6 postcodes). <br /> <br />There will be a preview event on Sunday 19th April with a ‘Meet the Makers’ session from 2 to 4p.m. Tickets for free entry available for this event – please contact me by e.mail.</u></strong></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">As the only remaining <strong>Parbold</strong> branch member of this exhibiting group I have created 2 pieces based on the old Buoy with its peeling paint and rusting metal bands.</font></p> <p> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-FigvLTix7vA/VRKJYOMdCCI/AAAAAAAAGTA/XYwPmbi7_20/s1600-h/P1030862-13.jpg"><img title="P1030862-1" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="P1030862-1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Q6TOC3bgW24/VRKJZPobnFI/AAAAAAAAGTI/n4RFoV5jsYY/P1030862-1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="145" /></a>  <br /><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">                 Close up of the decay.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Cw5Zy-Rdsu4/VRKJaGjjKKI/AAAAAAAAGTQ/8Sd33Z-udhQ/s1600-h/P10400124.jpg"><img title="P1040012" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="P1040012" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ZWfDEkhSZD8/VRKJazxJ2oI/AAAAAAAAGTY/afMmzGgIDMw/P1040012_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="166" height="252" /></a> <br /> <font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Hand painted cotton with hand stitched <br />                             detail.</font></p> Sandra Kedzliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02848220257975223085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868974742038219740.post-10301654775430008462015-03-23T13:58:00.001+00:002015-03-23T13:58:59.426+00:00Talk to Merseyside Branch–March 14th–further photographs.<p><font face="Comic Sans MS">If you would like to see what we got up to on our visit please follow the links to the > Merseyside Branch website > <a href="http://www.megonline.co.uk"><strong><font color="#0000ff">www.megonline.co.uk</font></strong></a> > Programme – go down to > Workshops and Talks and you will see us in action!!</font></p> Sandra Kedzliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02848220257975223085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868974742038219740.post-3775555022083051992015-03-23T13:51:00.001+00:002015-03-23T13:51:54.456+00:00Sue Chisnall-Sumner<p><font face="Comic Sans MS">Sue will be running a workshop 'Design to Stitch' at Avant Garden Centre in April – go to her website for full details – can be accessed through our Links on this Blog page.</font></p> Sandra Kedzliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02848220257975223085noreply@blogger.com0