September saw us meeting in Cotteridge for a talk by Ninya Mikhaila about the Black Prince’s Jupon. Ninya recreated the garment for the BBC TV Series a Stitch in Time. The talk was fascinating as Ninya explained that steps she took to recreate an authentic garment using the techniques of the time, not modern techniques.Continue reading “September 2022 meeting”
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Sit and Stitch is Back!
We’ve found a new venue for monthly Sit and Stitch sessions. We will be meeting on the 1st Saturday of the month, at Northfield Arts Forum shop in the Grosvenor Shopping Centre, Northfield We will be there from 11am until 2pm on the 1st Saturdays of the month. The community space is the Grosvenor ShoppingContinue reading “Sit and Stitch is Back!”
Rag Books are not just for Babies
This was a workshop originally planned for March 2020 and it was a joy to finally welcome Judith and makes some rag books. It was a lovely relaxed day and everyone went away with a book they had made, and several of us with ideas for other ones. Judith was a great tutor, explaining everythingContinue reading “Rag Books are not just for Babies”
June Raffle Bag
Sorry folks… the raffle bag for June is turquoise (not violet).
June meeting and Workshop
Hi everyone At our June meeting on 13th June we are welcoming the textile artist Sarah Harper, who will be talking about her work and recent commission with Birmingham Royal Ballet. If you would like to find out more about Sarah and her work, her website is here: http://www.sjharperart.com/ The next workshop is with JudithContinue reading “June meeting and Workshop”
April Meeting
Our speaker tonight fell victim to Covid so instead of the scheduled talk we had a lovely time sharing recent projects, workshop examples and last, but not least, an exciting first viewing of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games flags collaboration.
Embroidery – a general appreciation
Hi everyone. Before I present my post today, I feel like I would like to say a few words. The past few years for all of us have been difficult indeed. Having to deal with things that we could not have envisioned makes life both unexpected and traumatic. I am someone who tries to create…
A Tale of Two Members 2022
Always a highlight of the year, the presentations for 2022 from Brenda and Betty last night were highly informative and entertaining. Thank you to both. Betty deserves special thanks for introducing the Tale of Two members all those years ago. It’s been a success ever since. Thank you also to Anne for introducing Lily Waldron’sContinue reading “A Tale of Two Members 2022”
Teacup Trees Workshop
Come and join us next Saturday 27th November and take home your very own tree in a teacup. Places for the whole day workshop are just £30.
Solihull exhibition
Our sisters in stitch over in Solihull are exhibiting at the Courtyard gallery, Core Theatre in Solihull until 22nd November. Please support them if you can. It looks amazing.
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