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