Wednesday 29 January 2014

Put A Stitch In It


The Alsager and District Branch of the Embroiderers' Guild meet regularly at Alsager Library on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 1.45 for a 2pm start. Visitors welcome.

The next meeting is on 11th February and is a hands on session with Jean Thornton to produce a "Bullseye Cushion Coverall".


 
 
 
The branch has tried to encourage members of the community to pick up a needle and try stitching. The pictures below are of a session held at a library coffee morning on a Wednesday morning.

 




Tuesday 21 January 2014

Alsager Mere Panel

The Alsager and District Branch of the Embroiderers' Guild meet regularly at Alsager Library on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 1.45 for a 2pm start. Visitors welcome.

The next meeting will be on 11th February and will be a "hands on" session making a bullseye cushion coverall with Jean Thornton. Bring your sewing kit.

In 2006 the branch was involved in a community project to produce a hanging depicting the local area. Alsager Mere was chosen for the subject and the work consists of three panels which now hang in the library.


 
 

Tuesday 14 January 2014

Show Me! Show Me!


The Alsager and District Branch of the Embroiderers' Guild meet regularly at Alsager Library on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 1.45 for a 2pm start. Visitors welcome.

On Tuesday 14th January the meeting was a members showcase with all manner of embroidered items on display.

 
The chairman of the North West Region, Monica Selway, was one of our visitors and brought along an item of her work to show us.

Some unusual items were discussed, including a ladder for spiders.

 
Members were also able to compare the progress they were making on the tactile books projects many of which are nearing completion. 

 
 
The next meeting will be on 11th February and will be a "hands on" Bullseye Cushion Coverall, with Jean Thornton, so bring your sewing kit.
 

 
On 25th February there will be a workshop "Creating Velvet Backgrounds For Stitch" with Veronica Wells. Visitors welcome but booking necessary, (01782 511572).
 
 


Wednesday 8 January 2014

Alsager Town Banner

The Alsager and District Branch of the Embroiderers' Guild meet regularly at Alsager Library on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 1.45 for a 2pm start. Visitors welcome.

 The next meeting is on 14th January. The topic will be "Show Me! Show Me" and will be a members showcase. 
If you can't make that, the following one is on 11th February and is "Bullseye Cushion Coverall" with Jean Thornton.



Alsager Town banner made and designed by primary school children with the help of members of the Embroiderers' Guild.