Sorry folks… the raffle bag for June is turquoise (not violet).
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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.
Teacup Trees Workshop-27th November
Here’s the requirements list for Jane Fairweather’s Workshop on Saturday 27th November. Don’t these photos look wonderful? If you’d like to attend but haven’t yet booked your place, please contact Margaret Richards. Teacup Trees – 3D Oak Trees with hand and machine embroidery Tutor – Jane Fairweather n.b. There will be a charge of £5Continue reading “Teacup Trees Workshop-27th November”
November meeting
On Monday 8th November we welcome Judy Preston as our speaker. Judy’s speciality is eco-dyeing and the talk will explain the fascinating business of creating beautiful fabrics with plants. Judy cultivates her own dye garden at her home in Sutton Coldfield and will be bringing a full range of samples for us to see, togetherContinue reading “November meeting”
October Stitch of the Month
This month our challenge is Oxhead stitch (also known as Tete-de-boeuf or Detached Wheat Ear Stitch) Instructions: Make a loose stitch from A to B. Bring the needle up, over the thread half-way between A and B (at C). Re-insert needle at C, holding a loop of thread with thumb and bring point upContinue reading “October Stitch of the Month”
Birmingham Embroidery and Textile Art 