We began the June meeting with Ann presenting Barbara with her certificate for third prize in the Coats Anchor award at the NW Regional meeting. She also won a wonderful box of C/A goodies.
Then we had a short show and tell, where I passed around the Moroccan memories kaftan that I had made and Ann held up the bags that we had made at Lesley's felt class.
Barbara then gave her Mix to Match talk which was entertaining and illuminating, She showed us one of her very first pieces, a gift for her aunt and then
how she moved on and through City and Guilds and finally to her most recent work.She stated her love of the rose theme and how preparatory work was never worthless as she might revisit a piece. She inspired us all explaining that due to her illness she was unable to work in quite the same way and now used only running stitch but still completed exquisite work. I don't think many members actually believed her and so went up to check and study her work in detail.
Barbara still had move to share but was conscious of the time constraints. She finished so that we could distribute the new registration forms. Please don't ignore them. Contact me if help is needed. See you all at the EGM and meal in July, Val
NEWSLETTER - JUNE 2012
NEWS
If you are coming up for your 25 year badge please let Ann know.
Headquarters will be putting our subscription up by £2 in September.
Workbox magazine has increased the price by 50p due to higher postal charges and will now cost £2.55p from the next issue. As we pay in advance I will have to collect £3 the next time to cover this.
The members competition for the 2014 Regional Day will be “Black Magic” (2013 is entitled King Cotton)
The 2013 AGM will be held from 5th – 7th April at Cheltenham.
EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS
There is an exhibition of new work by 5 local artists at The Gallery, St Georges House, 2 St. Georges Road, Bolton from June 16th (Free admission, open 8.30am – 3pm, Mon - Sat)
York Embroiderers’ Guild have an exhibition at the Guildhall, York Friday 22nd, Sat.23rd and Sun 24th June 10am – 5pm. Admission £3, children free. Details tel. 01759 369758 or http://yorkembroidery.blogspot.com.
Altrincham Branch are holding an exhibition from Sat 15th – 30th September Tues – Sat 11am – 4pm, Sun 2pm – 5pm, at the Knutsford Heritage Centre, 90A King Street, Knutsford, WA16 6ED. Details www.knutsfordheritage.co.uk
North Lonsdale Branch are holding an exhibition of embroidery and textile art at The Supper Room, Cartmell Village Hall on June 30th. Adults £1, children free including tea/coffee and biscuits.
The Postcards will be displayed at :- Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield 21st May – 23rd June: Customs House, South Shields 27th June – 11th July: Plympton Library (no date yet): St Martin in the Fields, London 2nd August – 22nd September: Artrix, Bromsgrove 8th October – 4th November.
10 Plus Textiles have an exhibition on until 31st August at The Changing Fashion Gallery in Stoke-on Trent, Mon – Sat 10am – 5pm and Sun 2 – 5pm. There is a leaflet for further details.
Bolton Degree Show is from 15th – 21st June , (not July as on the last newsletter) at Senate House Campus (Deane Campus) as part of Bolton’s Festival of Arts. Parking at NCP car park. Email creativeshow@bolton.ac.uk, phone01204 903330 or www.bolton.ac.uk/creativeshow for further information.
Midori Matseishima is teaching Japanese embroidery at Lancashire College, Chorley from 27 -29 July and 16 – 18 November. If you are interested contact Sandra McFarlane at Sandra@motoandchief.net or Joan Webb at webb@4sydnope.fsnet.co.uk for details.
Lancaster Cathedral have courses led by Sue Pilkington-Hanna. “Undertaking your own Restoration Project” 9th -13th July at a cost of £40 per day including lunch. Also “Poorly Vestment Clinic” Sat 7th July 10-12am and 1-4pm £10. To book or for more information contact Sue at 30, Castle Rd, Whitby, N. Yorkshire YO21 3NQ; Tel. (01947) 604 645; email: susiepdesigns@hotmail.co.uk.
The Knitting & Stitching Show will be in Harrogate from 22nd – 25th November this year.
ADVANCE NOTICE
Don’t forget Molly’s Cup title will be “Redo, Rework, Reform”
We need ideas for things to buy or pay for with the returned 40% of our loan to H.Q. – eg. An expensive speaker, a Friday evening talk followed by a workshop on the Saturday – this would need firm commitment from members and possibly payment in advance – or any other ideas you may have.
REMINDERS
If you have any items for the Sales Table please see Jackie Martin.
Raffle prizes are always welcome. Please see Judith if you have anything.
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Don’t forget our blog address for Bolton EG is http://begstitchers.blogspot.com/ .
Also just a reminder that the Guild web address is www.embroiderersguild.com
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