July 29th

Well the Birthday lunch is over for another year and the ATC's have been traded and have gone home with their happy new owners. I have to humbly say that we are a very talented and creative group, the cards were all wonderful examples of each embroiderer's work, a lovely keepsake. The day wasn't just about cards and food there was shopping involved too at Laraine's in the morning and at Craft Haven in the afternoon. We did our best for the economy at both establishments purchasing essentials for our creative endeavours.

Below are two photos from the recent Carolyn Sullivan workshop which everyone enjoyed so much that we are looking forward to a return visit by Carolyn in 2010. The delightful stitch journal created by Daphne from the Effie workshop early in the year.

Robbie's entrant in the Alice Springs beanie competition.

Next Meeting: 4th August 10.30 am the speaker will be Enid Taylor on "Journaling".

Tuesday 17th March, 2009

A special guest :-

Since our last meeting some members have visited the Tweed Gallery where Gail spoke to us about the criteria we would need to fulfil for a successful application. It was decided to bring work we intend to exhibit to the next meeting.

Kate showed us her collection of Chinese embroideries and garments. The children's hats were so charming.

and the slippers too -

a Chinese embroidery from Kerry's collection :-


a closer look at the fine needlework :-

DATES FOR THE DIARY

26th March - 10th May - Tweed Gallery, Tamworth Textiles

27th -29th March - Craft Expo, GC Convention Centre. 3 days only

29th March - Tweed Gallery, walk and talk around the exhibition

31st March - Sewing day at Mary's.

4th April - a new textile group to meet at Southport Emb. Guild on the 1st Saturday of the month from 10am till 2. Ask Elizabeth for details.

2nd June - Lorraine from Isle of Capri ($10 for kit).

28th July - our Birthday, venue to be decided

11th and 25th August - Pat Skene workshop ($40 for class and $50 for kit).

See you at next meeting 7th April with exhibition piece.

Tuesday 3rd March, 2009

Challenge 2008 by Elizabeth Peters Challenge 2008 by Doreen Dunstan

A short meeting where a letter from the Guild was discussed.

Don't forget we are meeting at the Regional Art Gallery on Tuesday 10th March at 11 am to view the hanging space for a future exhibition.

Add to the Diary:

2nd June - Lorraine from Isle of Capri showing lastest trends and demonstrating a small item (cost for kit $10).

28th July - annual birthday lunch and exchange of ATCs.

Challenge 2008

Tuesday 17th February, 2009

Kerry spoke about her recent trip to India and showed us her collection of textiles which ranged from the very old to modern. At times it was an explosion of colour then she would produce the exquisite white on white work. We also learnt about the culture and conditions in the many villages she visited.

DATES FOR THE DIARY

10th March at 11am the group visiting Tweed Gallery
17th March - Kate speaking on Antique Embroideries from China
21st April - work submitted for our proposed exhibition at Gallery
12-13 May - workshop with Carolyn Sullivan
2 June - possible visit to group by Lorraine (of Isle of Capri)
16 June - Judy speaking on Knot Gardens

Other coming events:
26th March-10th May Exhibition at Tweed Gallery (from Tamworth)
27th-29th March - Craft Fest at Gold Coast Convention Centre