December meeting

I forgot my camera for this meeting. I had been to Aqua then hosted lunch for 19 aqua friends in a local pub, which was excellent. home for a short time then out to Horwich. I remembered my cards and sewing stuff, but no camera.
We had a very festive evening. Marian was able to share some good news that she had been offered a book contract. I  passed around a very positive and friendly letter that I had just received from Dorothy.
 Carol had materials ready for us to stitch a star and then we had excellent food, prepared by the committee. Pauline sent me her finished piece which was not a star , it was a snowflake. I cant have been listening again!!!! Below are our attempts.

There were only 5 pieces for the competition and I will need to borrow the photos from Brenda  to publish later.

Brenda displayed the group piece based on a vase of flowers. There were still large gaps where kits were taken but not yet returned. She said that if any kits had been "lost" then she could make a duplicate. I took another one home as it was almost black with just a small petal. I have started the black in Bukhara couching which should grow quite quickly.
Our next meeting is advertised on the programme as the Jacobs Feast but I think the date might be 18 and not 19th. This is followed by our Tues meeting on 21st. So organise your food contribution, find your flower piece but most of all,

HAVE A VERY GOOD CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR.

K and S at Harrogate

I try to go to the K and S show at Harrogate each year but this year was extra special. Marian one of our members was invited to both Ally Pally and then Harrogate, to show some of her remarkable pieces. I was delighted that quite a few members of Bolton also thought it important to support Marian. I had seen pictures from Ally Pally and I know that i am prejudiced but I truly thought it was one of the best exhibitions...ever.  I spoke to members from HQ and encouraged them to come and meet Marian. This had lead on to a possible Contact magazine article and another in Embroidery. I even told Anthea that Marian could become more famous than she. Below a few photos but  do not do  her work true justice.

  

As a footnote, I was pleased to see that another member of Bolton, John had entered a competition again 

and Diane from Pendle who has spoken at Bolton was also exhibiting as part of her Lace group.

I AM SO PROUD TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NORTH WEST REGION OF EMBROIDERERS GUILD.

November meeting

 Joanne Frankel stepped in at the last minutes as our tutor was unable to attend. it was our gain as Joanne gave a very informative talk about her work and how it had been influenced by life changes. In addition, she was able to bring along a vast array of work and we had the bonus of being able to handle many pieces. Thank you Joanne.

Phil also joined us for the evening and brought along another of his amazing pieces. This time it was based on a stitch that Liz had taught us about a year ago.

Finally Pauline persuaded me to pose for a photo, as I had brought along the piece awarded second prize  at the NWR Day, called Twist it Turn it

October meeting

 I have two apologies. One the delay in putting this on line and two that I had to ask Ann to take photos and give a report because I was away in Ethiopia during the meeting. many thanks Ann.

Rachael Singleton Mixed media textile artist.

‘A stitch in line ‘

Rachael comes from a family of makers, parents and grandparents. She is interested in using stitch in the form of lines- timelines and lines in nature to bring an end product, at the moment river stones and seaside pebbles. We had a mini practical to complete. We were given a a triangle of cartridge paper from which we had to form a shape of curves. We have a workshop next year when we will be forming a similar shape and developing further. An interesting lecture with lots of samples.

I guess that there was no newsletter this month.

September AGM

Brenda ran a short and slick AGM, where committee were introduced. Officers were prepared to stand again  as well. Our fees had to rise by £3.00. Im sure you will read all details in the AGM minutes.

Once this was over we began to stitch an unusual house made of pieces of felt. I understand that it was inspired by the national Day of Stitch theme. 


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 We had also been asked to vote for Mollys Cup. This time the theme was" Inspired by Summer" and i am delighted to announce that Carol was our winner. Brenda presented her with our rose bowl and certificate. Here are the entries and finally Carol with her work and her presentation

Sylvia also starred this evening. She brought along a portrait of her friend , made of cross stitch. It was so realistic, incredible.

Embroiderers’ Guild – Bolton Branch      September 2019

News

Welcome to our first meeting of the 2019/20 season. There are copies of our programme for you to take and give to any friends who might like to join us, also posters.  Please take one if you know of a shop, etc who would display one.

On September 28^th, the combined NW Regional day and AGM is at the Crofters Hotel in Garstang. You can attend the AGM only, in the morning free of charge. The theme for the Rose Bowl competition is “Twist it, Turn it”.  Please ask for an entry form if you want one.

Our Christmas competition for our December meeting is “A Christmas Surprise” – so plenty of scope!

The national Members’ Challenge for 2019/20 is “My Favourite Things” – people, places, mementos, etc.  Details on the Guild website, you will need to login.

We will be having a stall again at the Triangle Craft Fair on 16^th November.  Last year we raised some £300 for our funds so we will need plenty of goodies to sell so we can be as successful this year.

The Harrogate Knitting and Stitching Show takes place November 28 -1 December and this year we have a special interest as Marion Jazmik will be one of the artists featured in the galleries.  As before tickets are £11 if more than 10 are booked.  Tyrers are running a coach trip on Saturday, 30^th.

Details of the Summer School 5^th -7^th June next year are on the notice board.

Exhibitions

Gawthorpe Hall - 11 July until 3 November.  ‘Strands of Place and Time’.   Work by Alice Kettle and others exploring cultural heritage and migration. Part of the 2019 British Textile Biennial.Bottom of Form

Astley Hall, Chorley – Farmhouse Gallery, ‘Time and Space’ by Step on Textile Artists.  6 – 29 Sept, open 12-3.30 except Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Williamson Art Gallery and Museum, Birkenhead – Work by Nikki Parmenter. 5 October to 22 December. Open Wed – Sun,10 – 5.

Manchester HOME Open Exhibition – a major art show; it is open to any resident of Greater Manchester to submit artwork. See the leaflet on the noticeboard or visit the website; www.homemcr.org/manchesteropen.  On 27 September, there is a roadshow at Bolton Central Library from 11am till 1pm where you can find out more information.

If you have any items for the sales table, please give them to Karen or Julie.  Please don’t just leave items on the table.

If you hear of any exhibitions or events that you think may be of interest to us, please tell Sheelagh.

Ann would welcome hand-made greetings cards to add to her stock for members’ birthdays.

Our Bolton blog: begstitchers.blogspot.com  

We now have Facebook pages for Bolton and NW Region. Please ‘like us’ to help publicise     the Guild and our activities.

Guild website:  www.embroiderersguild.com

 

                              www.nwregionembroiderers.org

Annual Meal

Tuesday evening was bright and sunny. A number of us sat in the garden with a Kir Royal ,engaged in a short EGM and then moved into the restaurant for our Annual Meal.Below a few pictures to remind us.....Finally our journey home  was made more memorable with a spectacular view of a partial eclipse of the moon.

Embroiderers’ Guild – Bolton Branch      July 2019

News

The theme of the Molly’s Cup competition for our September meeting is “Explore Summer” - using two different stitches of your choice and any technique.

On September 28^th, the combined NW Regional day and AGM is at the Crofters Hotel in Garstang. The speaker is Val Hughes and the tickets cost £29. If you wish to attend, please give your names to Sheelagh.  You can attend the AGM only, in the morning free of charge. The theme for the Rose Bowl competition is “Twist it, Turn it”.  Please ask for an entry form if you want one.

 In 2020 the region will revert to separate days for each event and the Regional Day will be in Liverpool on 25^th April. Merseyside EG promise us a good day!

Exhibitions

The Creative Craft show is on 5-7 September at Event City, near the Trafford Centre.  The winning entries from the Madeira embroidery competition 2019 will be on display.

Lytham St Annes EG have an exhibition of their work “Be Inspired”, 9 – 11 August.  St Paul’s church, Lake Rd N, Lytham St Annes, FY8 1AG.

Gawthorpe Hall

Bottom of Form

 11 July  until 3 November.  ‘Strands of Place and Time’

  The exhibition explores and shares new perspectives on cultural heritage and migration in response to world textiles in the collection with new textile, film and ceramic work by Alice Kettle, Jane McKeating, Elnaz Yazdani, Nigel Hurlstone and Poppy Cartwright on display alongside Omaid’s dramatic textile installation yarn bombing the stairs.

Strands of Place and Time is part of the 2019 British Textile Biennial.  Alice Kettle is the new president of the EG

Gawthorpe have also launched a range of home and gift products inspired by the textiles in their collection. Details -  www.gawthorpetextiles.co.uk

If you have any items for the sales table, please give them to Karen or Julie.  Please don’t just leave items on the table.

If you hear of any exhibitions or events that you think may be of interest to us, please tell Sheelagh.

Ann would welcome hand-made greetings cards to add to her stock for members’ birthdays.

Our Bolton blog: begstitchers.blogspot.com  

We now have Facebook pages for Bolton and NW Region. Please ‘like us’ to help publicise     the Guild and our activities.

Guild website:  www.embroiderersguild.com

 

                              www.nwregionembroiderers.org

June meeting.

I was saddened to miss that last meeting and my photo buddy Ann was also away. I believe we were both in Spain but in differing resorts. I hope to be sent some photos and a report but below is the bulletin.

Embroiderers’ Guild – Bolton Branch      June 2019

News

This Saturday is the National Day of Stitch for 2019. The theme this year is HOME and we are hoping to have a display and stitch activity making birdhouses at Bolton Museum and Art Gallery from 10.30am -3pm.  Please come along for part of the day to support our branch. There is no charge to park in the Octagon multi storey car park at weekends.

Our next meeting on July 16 will be our summer meal at Ridgmont House.  Please make your menu choices and payments tonight and hopefully the sun will shine on us again.

On September 28^th, the combined NW Regional day and AGM is at the Crofters Hotel in Garstang. The speaker is Val Hughes and the tickets cost £29. If you wish to attend, please give your names to Sheelagh.  You can attend the AGM only in the morning free of charge. The theme for the Rosebowl competition is “Twist it, Turn it” and entry forms are on the table near the noticeboard.  Entry forms for the Aurifil award for “Excellence in Embroidery” are also there.

 In 2020 we will revert to separate days for each event and the Regional Day will be in Liverpool on 25^th April. Merseyside EG promise us a good day!

Exhibitions

Textile 21 have a touring exhibition, “On the Edge of ….”  at Chester Cathedral 5 – 30 June. The works are all based around the theme of the sea.

Lytham St Annes EG have an exhibition of their work “Be Inspired”, 9 – 11 August.  See poster.

There are several exhibitions this year at Gawthorpe Hall to mark the 60^th anniversary of Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth establishing her unique textile collection as a trust.  Information on the noticeboard. They have also launched a range of home and gift products inspired by the textiles in their collection. Details -  www.gawthorpetextiles.co.uk

If you have any items for the sales table, please give them to Karen or Julie.  Please don’t just leave items on the table.

If you hear of any exhibitions or events that you think may be of interest to us, please tell Sheelagh.

Ann would welcome hand-made greetings cards to add to her stock for members’ birthdays.

Our Bolton blog: begstitchers.blogspot.com  

We now have Facebook pages for Bolton and NW Region. Please ‘like us’ to help publicise     the Guild and our activities.

Guild website:  www.embroiderersguild.com

 

                              www.nwregionembroiderers.org

begstitchers.blogspot.com

May Meeting

Our last meeting was quite different from the norm. It was a reciprical visit from Merseyside branch. Three of our members had been there earlier so they made a return visit. Their Chair Vicky brought, Jean Michelle and Gill to talk to us. Vicky introduced her members and made a quick comment about our next Regional Day in April next year. £30.00 at Sefton Park,two speakers, sounds good.

Michelle spoke first. She had photographed all the pieces in a recent Endeavour exhibition and brought along her completed bird. and an amazing astronomical piece that was back lit.

Jean displayed her Taumi and explained what she had collected to use on the Taumi .


 

Finally Gill, who had visited us before brought along a wedding dress and a green dress adorned with flowers inspired by the views of New Zealand.Each talk was fascinating and really spoken from the heart. We were very impressed.

 We then had a little celebration , a cake was presented and shared , celabrating Eileens 90th birthday.

Embroiderers’ Guild – Bolton Branch      May 2019

News

This evening we are hosting members of Merseyside EG on an exchange visit to meet Bolton branch members.  Jean, Michelle and Gillian will talk about their work and show images of the work produced for their last exhibition – “Endeavour”.  Last June some of us were warmly welcomed to Merseyside when Barbara, Jenny and Eileen took samples of their embroidery and spoke about their inspirations and experience.  The return visit should prove just as enjoyable.

Our next workshop is this Saturday, 25^th May, with Laura Marriott who came to our March meeting.  You should have received an email listing the requirements to bring with you for this workshop. Two weeks later, on 8^th June, we have a workshop on silk papermaking with Wendy Ann Stanger who came to our meeting last November. If you wish to go, please add your name to the list and check the requirements to bring.  The cost of this workshop is £30.

The National Day of Stitch this year is on Saturday, 22 June.  The theme this year is HOME and we are hoping to have a display and stitch activity.  Hopefully we will be able to display our birds, so we do need lots of them.

Exhibitions

Textile 21 have a touring exhibition, “On the Edge of ….”  at Chester Cathedral 5 – 30 June. The works are all based around the theme of the sea.

Whitworth Gallery, Manchester until November 2019. – an exhibition of textiles from the Islamic world; “Four Corners of One Cloth”.

There are several exhibitions this year at Gawthorpe Hall to mark the 60^th anniversary of Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth establishing her unique textile collection as a trust.  Information on the noticeboard.

If you have any items for the sales table, please give them to Karen or Julie.  Please don’t just leave items on the table.

If you hear of any exhibitions or events that you think may be of interest to us, please tell Sheelagh.

Ann would welcome hand-made greetings cards to add to her stock for members’ birthdays.

Our Bolton blog: begstitchers.blogspot.com  

We now have Facebook pages for Bolton and NW Region. Please ‘like us’ to help publicise   the Guild and our activities.

Guild website:  www.embroiderersguild.com

 

                               www.nwregionembroiderers.org