‘There is no longer a North East Regional Committee of the Embroiderers’ Guild. The website has been taken down. A new group has been formed ‘The Association of Northern Stitch Groups’. A physical meeting is planned in October 2021. The main function at present is communication for help and support between the groups. Communication isContinue reading “Regional news”
Author Archives: Gloria
SEW Region’s magazine – a recommendation
If you’ve not had a chance to read the fascinating December issue of the SEW Region’s magazine yet then you can view it here as well as all previous editions on their website: http://sewregionmagazine.com/ In the latest issue you can read about Alysn Midgelow-Marsden’s new work, Kathleen Laurel sage, Karen Torrisi, Jessie Gale and manyContinue reading “SEW Region’s magazine – a recommendation”
Nikki Parmenter Workshop January 9th 2021
I spent a really enjoyable morning today following a workshop delivered by Nikki Parmenter. It has rekindled my love of free machine embroidery. I must say that it has been difficult to motivate myself over recent weeks but Nikki changed that for me today. I feel, and this may sound stupid, energised. I love theContinue reading “Nikki Parmenter Workshop January 9th 2021”
Some interesting stitches from folios
Video Clip – Sketch to stitch and Inktense water colours
Just trying something out. I hope that it works. Julia shows one of her favourite techniques. It is only 9 minutes long. Youtube is a great source of information on hundreds of topics. You will get some adverts popping up and all you need to do is click on the cross to close them (usuallyContinue reading “Video Clip – Sketch to stitch and Inktense water colours”
Lock Down
As the weeks stretch out to months and the loss of life continues to rise I can’t see life being the same as it used to be. The ‘new’ norm is frightening. Whether you have lost someone or are close to someone who has it has hit us hard. I hope that everyone who isContinue reading “Lock Down”
Diversity
I just want to say that as a member of The Embroiderers’ Guild I love our monthly meetings. Please don’t be put off by our title. We aren’t all experts at everything and embroidery doesn’t mean old or traditional stitch, unless you want it to. We generally use a mixed media approach to our work.Continue reading “Diversity”