Thursday 28 December 2017

Talk at Bramhall Hall

A date for your 2018 Diary.  There will be a talk entitled "Textiles in the Elizabethan and Jacobean Country House" by Dr David Bostwick.
The talk is at Bramhall Hall on Thursday 22 March 2018 19.00-21.30

Sunday 17 December 2017

A Forest at the Whitworth - Alice Kettle

Members are working towards an exhibition in 2019 on the theme of "Commemoration".  There will be ideas and workshops throughout the new programme.

However, Alice Kettle is offering EG members the chance to contribute to her show at the Whitworth in 2018.  The theme is trees and she is supplying a starter pack for a donation. Hopefully, the Manchester branch will have a strong presence.  You can see details on the website here along with some inspiring examples.  What else have you got to do at this time of year? 😉

Wednesday 6 December 2017

December Meeting

Chris Bourne organised our morning session and we made Elves.  There was plenty of variety, as you can see from the photos (access via right hand column) and here is Serena showing her work in progress.



After an excellent lunch, we had a quiz (also the work of Chris Bourne) for work and raffle. Members voted for their favourite pieces of work and Hilary and Dorothy won the trophies - congratulations!

Thursday 23 November 2017

Javanese Flowers

Anne Butler was inspired by Tori's workshop and she has made these lovely examples



Tuesday 21 November 2017

Craft Courses

Sew and So are offering Stitching breaks. Here is a link to them - sewandso

Thursday 16 November 2017

Thursday 9 November 2017

Blackwork

Nicole Dennerly has completed her Blackwork piece from Saturday (4 November) and it is a beauty.  How is yours doing?


Wednesday 8 November 2017

Liz Almond

If you want to know what Talks and Workshops Liz Almond is offering in the next couple of years, please look under "Links" on the right of the page.

Monday 6 November 2017

November Meeting 2017

Excellent workshops at the November meeting, You can see photos of members at work and some of Liz Almond's inspiring pieces if you click on the Photo Gallery.

Thursday 26 October 2017

November Meeting Activities

Alongside the Liz Almond, full-day workshop, there are other activities. In the morning, Victoria Riley will lead a workshop on Javanese flower making and in the afternoon there is an opportunity to continue the 'journey' with stitch that has been started by Joy and Pam.

Monday 16 October 2017

Didsbury Library

If you are in Didsbury, take a look at the exhibition in the library of work by Claire Louise Mather. It is only small but the work is good and has a local theme.



Thursday 12 October 2017

Abakhan

The new Abakhan store in Altrincham has been open now for 3 months.  They are running textile workshops so no need to go as far as Liverpool or Mostyn.

Wednesday 11 October 2017

Weekend Course

Each year Craft Sanctuary offer four weekend 'retreats' where you can try new techniques and projects. Later this month they are coming to Cranage Hall in Cheshire.  Here is a link to the site craft-sanctuary-october-2017.

Sunday 8 October 2017

October Meeting

We had an excellent talk from Kathleen Laurel Sage - Extrav-organza. Kathleen's work is colourful and translucent.  She showed us some beautiful work and gave us an insight into her techniques. You can see examples in the Photo Gallery and on her web site which is given in the Programme 2017.

Friday 6 October 2017

Parsonage Launch

The Exhibition is now underway at the Parsonage.  Take a look at some of the excellent work on by viewing the Photo Gallery on the left.




Wednesday 27 September 2017

Parsonage Exhibition

Remember that the Parsonage Exhibition starts on Sunday 1 October. There are lots of exciting items on display. There will be cake at the preview on Sunday, 1-3pm, unless it has all been eaten!



Monday 25 September 2017

Exhibitions

Arteth has drawn attention to some current, interesting exhibitions in the local area.  Please have a look at the "Current Exhibitions" page and try the links. If you visit, it would be good to see photos.

Thanks Arteth

Tuesday 5 September 2017

Monday 28 August 2017

World Textile Day

World Textile Day will hold an event on 23 September in Frodsham, Cheshire

Click below for the leaflet

Friday 11 August 2017

National Celebration of Stitch 2017

A group of members met for some Butterfly-themed embroidery, in the gardens of the Parsonage Didsbury, to celebrate the National Celebration of Stitch on Saturday 5 August.




Rain did not stop play but, nevertheless, Ye Old Cock beckoned at lunch time and the embroidery continued after refreshment.

Monday 31 July 2017

Remember that Saturday 5 August is the day of the National Celebration of Stitch.  Manchester Branch will be stitching in Parsonage Gardens in Didsbury (weather permitting!) from 11am.  Please come along. Lunch will be taken in the local pub, stitching will continue.

Butterfly 2

The theme this year is Butterflies

Thursday 13 July 2017

60th Anniversary Bags

Congratulations to Anna Wright for her winning bag, showing 60 embroidered candles. Have a look at the bags in the Photo Gallery.

Monday 3 July 2017

Hilary Kimber Workshop 2nd September

Hilary will lead a Workshop in September making "Bushkiri" - Indian Dowry Bags.

Here are some examples of this beautiful work to inspire you to sign up:-







You will find the list of requirements under Programme 2017

Hilary has her own blog, you will find it at:
hilstitch.wordpress.com