Regional Exhibition at The Storey, Lancaster–Preview 25th May 2014

I visited the exhibition for the Preview on Sunday 25th May and was met by a wonderful array of colour and pattern all set in a huge white exhibition space, which set off the pieces very well.
It must have been a massive job setting up the Regions displays and the ‘Nations of the World – Regional Postcards’;  ‘Finest Stitches’ and the ‘World’s Longest Embroidery’ – well done to all those who undertook this work.

There are 130 pieces from the Region’s Branches, 29 of which came from 8 of our Branch members.  Well done ladies – a good show!

The Regional committee is still looking for volunteers to steward this exhibition which closes on the 25th June and is open from Monday to Saturday 10a.m to 4p.m. I will be sending dates out to the Branch when I have them.
No need to take lunch – there is a very nice cafe in the building on the ground floor.

Unfortunately I forgot my camera so I am going back soon and will post some of the images later to the Blog.

MAY MEETING with Maggie Smith–“Inspired to Stuff and Stitch”

What  a super weekend we had with Maggie – a great talk with lots of samples to handle - a generous speaker and tutor for those who attended the Sunday workshop.

15 members all enjoyed ‘Getting Stuffed’ – a new take on Quilting techniques which included Trapunto, Italian and a variety of traditional and experimental English style quilting – mostly representing Architectural patterns from friezes.
Below are some photographs taken at the workshop - of the samplers started on the day -  looking forward to seeing the finished or on-going  pieces at the next meeting in June.  Please bring them in for everyone to see.

NORTH WEST REGIONAL EXHIBITION at The Storey Gallery, Lancaster 26th May to 21st June

Several of our members have entered work for this exhibition and are looking forward to visiting this new Gallery in Lancaster.

This will be the first Regional exhibition since those held to celebrate the Guild’s Centenary in 2006 at 3 of the National Trust properties in the Region .

We have been asked to cover a stewarding day sometime in June and more details of this will be available soon.  I will post this information as soon as I have it.

May meetings with Maggie Smith–10th and 11th May

Prior to this meeting we will be holding the next of our Sit & Stitch sessions from 12a.m – please bring your usual sewing things and any projects you are working on.

On Saturday 10th May, Maggie will be giving a talk entitled-
“Inspired to Stuff and Stitch”

MAY COLOUR RAFFLE – ‘GREEN’ 
SPAIN

This will be followed on Sunday 11th
with a Full Day Workshop by Maggie – entitled ‘Get Stuffed’

Stuffing will be used in its widest sense, and you will be encouraged to mix the traditional techniques of English, Italian, and Trapunto quilting, with unconventional stuffing material, like washers, and cotton balls.
From textured, raised pattern, dimpled with exquisite stitches, to painted  surfaces using mixed media.

Sounds like a fascinating weekend – hope to see you there.

 

Workshops with Sue Chisnall-Sumner

'Felted Landscapes' Wed 30th April 10.00 to 4.00 at Avant Garden Centre, Wigan Rd, Leyland PR25 5XW T 01772 433777
To book £35.00 which includes a light lunch & refreshments. Still a few places available.

'Embellishment made easy' (new workshop).
Wed 4th June 10.00 to 4.00 at Avant Garden Centre, Wigan Rd, Leyland PR25 5XW T 01772 433777
To book £35.00 which includes a light lunch & refreshments.

Tarleton Library Sit & Stitch–Saturday 29th March 2014

After having a display of members work on show from Monday 24th there had been a lot of interest shown by library members and several turned up for the Sit and Stitch session on Saturday morning.
My thanks go to Angela, Deborah, Marguerita, Kathleen and Kay for their help and support on the day, and for their supply of very exciting work which was appreciated by all those who stopped by – some just to have a look and a chat and especially to the 5 or 6 ladies who sat with us to do some stitching – a very successful and worthwhile event.

Many of the ladies showed an interest in coming to the branch to see what we do and details of our programme were handed out. 
We now look forward to them coming to join in with branch activities.
The photographs were taken by Deborah and show some of them at work trying out a variety of stitching techniques.
If you look closely you may see some cake on the table – provided as usual by ‘you know who’!!  Thanks Kay.



My thanks too go to my local Library at Tarleton – run by a very go-ahead and enthusiastic group of ladies who bring a lot of different things to the local community – not just the books!  There is always something going on – a real feeling of community spirit.  Much appreciated.

Saturday 12th April Hands-On Stitch workshop–Take 3 Stitches.

This Hands-on session will be the first of two, when 3 hand stitches will be introduced to members. 
You may or may not know them, as the idea is to try something new which can be taken further in the second session in July.

Please bring your needles, threads, scissors and some plain fabric and of course, as most of you know, I like to use a ring frame so if you have one bring it with you.
We will have a small selection of plain fabrics and threads if you forget anything.

COLOUR RAFFLE - April –
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