I have managed to make it back to complete the blog - the wandering notebook has returned and Him indoors has survived with a bit of a flea in his ear!
Whilst I was waiting for him to return I modified the blog a little. I have removed the icicle pictures which were quite frankly starting to get on my nerves - I will replace them with something more suitable. Any ideas?
If you look down the sidebar you will see that I have added favourite links - let me explain - click on these and you should be able to go directly to that web site though I have to say that at this stage I have not tested them. I have put up links for 5 sites currently and will add more as either I think more or I get suggestions from the membership.
The EG and Tracy Franklin are self explanatory; Stitchbusiness is a web site belonging to Tracy and her business partner offering City and Guilds courses and Royal School of Needlework courses; needlenthread is an American site owned by Mary Corbett which is based on traditional embroidery and is very instructive and full of good ideas and sound technique; Pintangle is a huge site based in Australia and owned by Sharon Boggan - again good for ideas and technique.
Will look for more contemporary based websites next month.
Finally back to the meeting:-
The meeting started with a young gentleman called Liam Evans who had asked to speak to us about the upcoming Mystery Plays - he was appealing for help in any capacity stitching,acting etc etc Applications forms were available.
Fiona Wilson was our speaker for today and I was delighted to listen to this young lady on several levels - the first being that she is the daughter of one of our members and there is always a good feeling about local branch linked talent, secondly she was a Guild Scholar for a year which to me justifies the national element of our organisation and thirdly as it turned out she gave a most informative and enjoyable talk about her work.
She told us about having done no art at school and how she had in fact studied for a business degree - however this was not for her and her career then took a more creative course which she outlined briefly.
I thought she had a novel approach to inspiration! i.e. how am I going to get started? - I will go for walk and take photographs - which she then translates into drawings and subsequently into fabric and stitch.
Fiona had used competitions to very good effect to stretch herself and extend her work and she had several varied examples of her work with her which complemented her PowerPoint presentation well.
In conclusion she told us about being a Guild Scholar what it involved and how it had enabled her to secure a workspace in which she can do her own work but also pass on her skill to her pupils.
She is now doing a MA at Manchester and has absolutely no regrets about the creative turn her life took.
Judging by the crowd of people around her whilst I was having my cup of coffee I was not the only person who enjoyed listening to her.
Next meeting
The next meeting will be on Saturday 2nd April 2011 (tomorrow!!)
There will be a Competition for a piece of work done from a commercial pattern/kit or a piece done at a workshop.
Viv will be collecting names and monies for The Regional Day at Riccall to be held on Saturday June 11th 2011 - the cost will be £22
Breaking News - I have been asked by the Chairperson to announce that we have taken a space at a Craft Fair to held in the Guild Hall on Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th August 2011 and that contributions would be welcomed - Pincushions and needlework accessories may be a theme.
Finally I have been asked by the Secretary to ask you to put your thinking caps on to think of a title for our forthcoming exhibition on June 22nd,23rd and 24th June 2012.
2012 is going to be a busy year one way and another - the Olympics, the Queens Jubilee, 800 year anniversary of the Lord Mayor of York and any one or more of these could be the inspiration for a title. We are also looking for ideas for a Challenge, a Competition and a Special Display - all of these thing are what makes our Exhibition varied and interesting!
Thats it - I will have more Baltimore Quilt panels next time - apologies to those who are not up yet - they will be!
Friday, 1 April 2011
What a coffee break!!!
Goodness me that was a coffee break and a half!
Apologies to all but this is the first opportunity I have had to get back to the blog - I have had my coffee first this time and so hopefully should be able to put in a decent amount.
The meeting - Saturday 5th March
I am going to do the meeting report first as it is the loading of pictures that seems to take me the longest time so please put up with the ramblings first and then I will reward you with pictures if I have time.
Would you believeit!!!!!!!!!!! I had found the previously lost notes in a notebook, set up the computer already to go - fingers itching to type and went to get the notebook from the kitchen table only to find that it had gone walkabout again Him indoors has taken it round to a neighbours to make notes and drawing of a wall!!!!! - I have a vague memory of him saying where he was going and what he was taking but as usual I was not giving him my total attention and off he has gone with my note book so there has to be a small change of plan!
Young Embroiderers
The young embroiderers' met during the half term holiday and their theme was cup cakes - the ingenuity of the young never ceases to amaze me and the examples that were brought along were a delight to behold
Blow your own trumpet
You may remember on one of my very first blogs I reported that we had a talk from a young woman called Serina Partridge, that I had enjoyed very much, well she followed this up with a workshop making delightful paper shoes. I actually completed mine but forgot to bring them in
to the blow your own trumpet table but three of our number did remember!
Apologies to all but this is the first opportunity I have had to get back to the blog - I have had my coffee first this time and so hopefully should be able to put in a decent amount.
The meeting - Saturday 5th March
I am going to do the meeting report first as it is the loading of pictures that seems to take me the longest time so please put up with the ramblings first and then I will reward you with pictures if I have time.
Would you believeit!!!!!!!!!!! I had found the previously lost notes in a notebook, set up the computer already to go - fingers itching to type and went to get the notebook from the kitchen table only to find that it had gone walkabout again Him indoors has taken it round to a neighbours to make notes and drawing of a wall!!!!! - I have a vague memory of him saying where he was going and what he was taking but as usual I was not giving him my total attention and off he has gone with my note book so there has to be a small change of plan!
Young Embroiderers
The young embroiderers' met during the half term holiday and their theme was cup cakes - the ingenuity of the young never ceases to amaze me and the examples that were brought along were a delight to behold
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| Two examples of cakes and photographs taken on the day. |
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| Well really - you have to agree that these would not have looked out of place at Betty's |
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| Scrumptious! |
Blow your own trumpet
You may remember on one of my very first blogs I reported that we had a talk from a young woman called Serina Partridge, that I had enjoyed very much, well she followed this up with a workshop making delightful paper shoes. I actually completed mine but forgot to bring them in
to the blow your own trumpet table but three of our number did remember!
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| We could make shoes in different sizes as Dulcie shows us here. |
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| These are Moira's blue shoes - two thoughts popped into my head, first the workmanship is excellent and second and very irreverently what sort of a doll could I make with two such mismatched feet in terms of size! |
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| Pauline has shown us an excellent way to display our shoes |
I have a memory that Sheila Ridgeon made a plea for people to put their names on their work when they put it out for display and to this end she has made some excellent labels which will be available for you to fill in and then we will know who to praise or question about a technique.
This month all three did label their work and well done to them but I would like to underline Sheila's request as then I can properly attribute work on the blog.
Lunchtime is looming and the missing notebook and Him indoors has not yet returned so I shall post this section and await his return - I will let you know if he survives!
Monday, 28 March 2011
Last week before the next meeting - again!!!!
I really am not suited to blogging - - I have not the neccessary self discipline! Despite several gentle reminders from the Chairperson here I am in the last week again deparately trying to remember what happened at the last meeting ( have lost the notes!).
What I can remember totally is that those of us who have been making Baltimore Quilt panels had to bring them all in and they looked fantastic - the designs, the colours the workmanship were beyond all expectations. Jean Graves who has been co-ordinating the project consulted on colours and ideas for sashing and borders and has now gone away with said panels to assemble the quilt. We are making the quilt to raffle at our forthcoming exhibition in 2012 and already lots of people are envisaging how the completed quilt would look in their home (me included!)
Anyway enough waffle here are the pictures - I have numbered the panels (in no particular order) as I want to match makers to panels - some I am sure of some I am more uncertain and do not wish to attribute wrongly. If you have done a panel and I have not put your name beside it please e-mail me with the number and the technology Gods willing I will amend.
I have four pictures loaded and require coffee so am going to publish these as a measure of good faith ( really just to let the Chairperson know that I am working on it) and I will be back with you later in the day.
What I can remember totally is that those of us who have been making Baltimore Quilt panels had to bring them all in and they looked fantastic - the designs, the colours the workmanship were beyond all expectations. Jean Graves who has been co-ordinating the project consulted on colours and ideas for sashing and borders and has now gone away with said panels to assemble the quilt. We are making the quilt to raffle at our forthcoming exhibition in 2012 and already lots of people are envisaging how the completed quilt would look in their home (me included!)
Anyway enough waffle here are the pictures - I have numbered the panels (in no particular order) as I want to match makers to panels - some I am sure of some I am more uncertain and do not wish to attribute wrongly. If you have done a panel and I have not put your name beside it please e-mail me with the number and the technology Gods willing I will amend.
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| Number 1 Helen Webster |
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| Number 2 Shirley Smith |
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| Number 3 Diane Mawby |
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| Number 4 Pam Drury |
Thursday, 3 March 2011
Excuses excuses!!!
Hello one and all
The title says it all!! - between holidays (mine) and a short month I have not had time to report on last month's meeting but it was a good one.
This post is just by way of a reminder about Saturday's meeting:-
Those members who are involved with the Baltimore Quilt please remember that Jean requested that the squares be returned completed this month - which explains why I am stitching as if there is no tomorrow!!!
Following the success of the hand made cards at an earlier meeting it is going to be repeated this month - Easter cards may be good although any will be very acceptable.
If I think of anything else I will post further.
The title says it all!! - between holidays (mine) and a short month I have not had time to report on last month's meeting but it was a good one.
This post is just by way of a reminder about Saturday's meeting:-
Those members who are involved with the Baltimore Quilt please remember that Jean requested that the squares be returned completed this month - which explains why I am stitching as if there is no tomorrow!!!
Following the success of the hand made cards at an earlier meeting it is going to be repeated this month - Easter cards may be good although any will be very acceptable.
If I think of anything else I will post further.
Monday, 21 February 2011
Hello everyone. This is Shirley speaking. I have at last been invited to access the blog by the Blogmeister! I have two messages for you. Firstly there is to be second meeting with the interim Guild CEO, Terry Murphy, in March. This time it is for Branch Chairmen. There is to be a question and answer session, but questions need to be submitted before March 4th, ie before our next meeting. If anyone has a question they would like an answer to, about the future of the Guild, please could you let me have it before that date.
Secondly, a reminder to vote in the Guild Chairman election. You all have the voting paper in the latest issue of 'Contact'. If you would like to bring it to the March meeting, we will have a large envelope ready to send them all together, thus saving you the postage.
Thanks for listening
Shirley
Secondly, a reminder to vote in the Guild Chairman election. You all have the voting paper in the latest issue of 'Contact'. If you would like to bring it to the March meeting, we will have a large envelope ready to send them all together, thus saving you the postage.
Thanks for listening
Shirley
Wednesday, 16 February 2011
Exhibition
Hello all
This is a notification of an up coming exhibition of one of our Bursery students - we feel it is a good thing to continue support.
This is a notification of an up coming exhibition of one of our Bursery students - we feel it is a good thing to continue support.
You are cordially invited to the preview of
DIPOLE - a new installation by Flora Parrott
Friday 18th February 7-9pm
Ryedale Folk Museum
DIPOLE is Flora Parrott's response to the landscape of the North York Moors as Artist in Residence at Ryedale Folk Museum between October 2010 and January 2011
This all for now folks - will do the blog proper later!!
Wednesday, 2 February 2011
Missive from HQ!
Hello all
Just a quickie to bring you up to date with what is happening in London.
Hello IT reps
Just to keep you updated, the Guild's move is taking place throughout this week, and so their response to emails and orders may be delayed during this time. They apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
The Guild's new address is:-
1 Kings Road, Walton on Thames, Surrey KT12 2RA
From Monday 7th February the phone number will be 01932 260738. We're asked to use this number instead of the old one as soon as it's live. The old number will have call forwarding on it but the Guild will be charged each time a call is redirected.
Please forward this information to members by email where possible; and if you could publicise the new contact details at your next meeting, that would be much appreciated.
The new address is being updated on the web site today and the phone number on the site will be changed at the weekend.
This is going out to all branch and regional IT reps
More of this on Saturday no doubt!
Just a quickie to bring you up to date with what is happening in London.
Hello IT reps
Just to keep you updated, the Guild's move is taking place throughout this week, and so their response to emails and orders may be delayed during this time. They apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
The Guild's new address is:-
1 Kings Road, Walton on Thames, Surrey KT12 2RA
From Monday 7th February the phone number will be 01932 260738. We're asked to use this number instead of the old one as soon as it's live. The old number will have call forwarding on it but the Guild will be charged each time a call is redirected.
Please forward this information to members by email where possible; and if you could publicise the new contact details at your next meeting, that would be much appreciated.
The new address is being updated on the web site today and the phone number on the site will be changed at the weekend.
This is going out to all branch and regional IT reps
More of this on Saturday no doubt!
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