Friday 23 December 2016

January meeting

Leaves

There will be a hands-on session as a start to the New Year. The meeting will take place at 1-45 pm Alsager Library on the 3rd of January, 2017.

You will need to bring a sewing kit,embroidery threads and a small embroidery hoop ( if you use one ).
We're hoping to try out a few new stitches so if you need inspiration bring a book of embroidery stitches (if you have one.)

We are using leaves as a theme throughout the year. 




New programme

Here's the exciting new programme for 2017.

Your membership to the group will need to be renewed at the January meeting. The fees for 2017 will remain at the very reasonable £20.

Members will pay £2 per meeting and visitors will pay £3 per meeting.

We are always happy to greet new members . Just come along to one of our meetings.


Wednesday 14 December 2016

CHRISTMAS

A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE

We've had a fantastic first year. We've had a lot of new members. Everyone has been very enthusiastic and generous with their time and knowledge. We've had some interesting speakers and some lovely workshops.

 2017 should be even better. I'll be posting next year's calendar soon. We hope to welcome new members and visitors.

We hope to organise more outings to galleries and shows. We also meet up socially and we even let partners come along if they're good !!!!

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Wednesday 30 November 2016

Next meeting


Our next meeting will be the Christmas party. Please bring some sweet or savoury finger food to share with the group.

Also, we do a Christmas card swap at the party. If you would like to join in, make a Christmas card ( any technique). Put in an envelope with your initials on the front so you don't get your own card back.

We are also having an informal show and tell. This is an opportunity to show off your work .Bring your butterfly embroideries and any other embroideries you may like to show to everyone.

Please bring your angels we will hang them on a tree to get us in the festive mood.

Friday 25 November 2016

Ann Roach

Ann Roach is a well-known Cheshire artist. She is having a

Pre Christmas,Bargain, Clear-Out Sale

On 

Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th December 2016

10-4 pm

61, Osborne Grove
Shavington
CW2 5BX

Tel. 01270 668061

Refreshments and chat available ( voluntary contributions to St Luke's)

Ann also teaches painting at classes in the community.





Saturday 19 November 2016

Shire Hall Gallery, Stafford

Christmas Craft & Contemporary Print 

5 November - 8 January 2017

This year we've selected contemporary printmakers to exhibit their work in the Christmas Print Show.
This annual exhibition has become a favourite with our visitors and we're very excited to see it's return. 
Featured printmakers include;

Lauren Van Helmond, Ruth Allen, Iain Perry at Print Garage, Charlotte Farmer, Ruth Green, Ken Hurd, Freya Cummings, Chris Andrews, Micheal Pritchard, Naomi Greaves, Kate Farley & Karoline Rerrie.

I can thoroughly recommend a visit to this gallery. Works of Art are carefully selected and always of a high standard. 

Thursday 17 November 2016

Empress Mills trip

Yesterday we had a coach trip to Empress Mills in Colne. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We had a fantastic welcome from the family who run the Mills. They looked after us by providing free refreshments. We also had a talk explaining the difference in products and how to use them. We all had fun searching through the mountains of fabrics and accessories. Also,some of us were tempted by the craft books.

We also had a great experience with the coach company Hollinshead. The driver was so cheerful and helpful. We will definitely use them again.

After this very positive experience let's look forward to lots of trips to exciting places in the future.
Suggestions please.

Wednesday 2 November 2016

Empress Mills trip

                           Empress Mills trip

On Wednesday 16 th of November we are going on a trip to Empress Mills (lunch at Boundary Mills).

We are leaving Alsager at 9-00 am
Meet up outside Asda.
We will leave Empress Mills at approx. 4-00 pm. Arrival time in Alsager dependent on traffic conditions.


Tuesday 1 November 2016

Today's hands-on

Wet felt

Today we had a fun session making wet felt items. Some people made butterflies and some of us made beads. Thanks to Sheila and Margaret for sorting it all out for us. Thanks Mary for bringing items for us to share too.









Monday 31 October 2016

Pinfold Textile Group

On Saturday there was a textile day in Congleton showcasing the Pinfold group's work. Some of us belong to the group.

 However, I have been asked by some people who do not belong to the group to say how inspired they were by the exhibition as it was so diverse and skilled.

If you didn't manage to get there here are some images for you to enjoy.









Wednesday 26 October 2016

Ten Plus Textiles at Nantwich Museum

Some of our members went over to Nantwich Museum to visit the Ten Plus Textiles Exhibition. We enjoyed it and the group have kindly sent some photos of some of the work for you to look at. It was a varied exhibition and we all had our favourites. Generally, we all agreed it was of a high standard and well worth a look. The exhibition continues until the 26 th of November 2016 so still time for you to visit.






Next meeting

Next meeting 

Tuesday 1st November 2016


On Tuesday we will be doing a hands-on session. We are going to make some small items with wet felt. Most things will be supplied but as it involves water please bring a small towel for mopping up water and wiping your hands. Also,you will need to bring a basic sewing kit.

It's great to try different techniques especially messy things as we tend to put off making them at home.

Members and visitors welcome.

Tuesday 18 October 2016

Intastitch Exhibition

Here are a couple of photos of some of the work at the Intastitch Exhibition at the Jobling Solicitors Office in Macclesfield.




Tuesday 11 October 2016

Ten Plus Textiles

Come and join us 

Ten Plus Textile group have an exhibition at Nantwich Museum until 26th November 2016.

Some of us are going to the exhibition on Wed 19th October, meeting about 2ish at the Museum and then for a coffee over the road ( and possibly cake will be involved) 

Please join us if you would like to. Make your own way there. We' d love to see you.



Exhibitions

Mary has been to Macclesfield to visit the Capability Brown Exhibition at the Silk Museum and the Intastitch Exhibition at the Jobling Gowler Solicitors Office. She enjoyed both of them and took some photos of the Capability Brown Exhibition for you to enjoy.





Monday 10 October 2016

Angels

We had a super afternoon making angels I think you'll agree when you see the photos.



Wednesday 5 October 2016

Exhibition at Macclesfield

Veronica is part of this group. I've already been to this exhibition and I can recommend it. There's a diverse selection of work.



Monday 19 September 2016

Empress Mills

We have a few seats left for the Empress Mills day trip. Contact Mary if you would like to come.

Just a little reminder for your diaries.

We are going on a day out to Empress Mills (and also calling in at Boundary Mills for lunch) on the -

16 th November 2016 

Quite a few members have put their names down already. You will be able to bring your friends.Please let us know as soon as possible if you would like to come. 

Sunday 18 September 2016

Exhibition dates


Celebrating Capability Brown - a stitched legacy

17 Sep - 12 Nov 2016
Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm

Silk Museum
Park Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6UT






Local groups of the Embroiderers' Guild from Macclesfield and Glossop celebrate the 300th anniversary of Capability Brown in stitches. Drop-in stitching events on 24 Sept 1-3pm, 25 Oct 10am-12noon.

Ten Plus @ Nantwich

22 Sep - 26 Nov 2016
Tues - Sat 10.30am - 4.30pm

Nantwich Museum and Art Gallery
Pillory Street, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 5BQ


A new exhibition of contemporary textile art by TEN PLUS TEXTILES.

Admission Free
Tel:  01270 627104

Saturday 10 September 2016

Hollies Haberdashery,Newcastle- under- Lyme

I've just come across a super shop in Newcastle. It has a great selection of cotton fabrics, sewing patterns,threads etc. It is a large and airy shop. They have only been open a few months but will soon be moving to larger premises nearby. They plan to hold workshops and they will have a seating area.

Hollies Haberdashery
11 Barracks Court
Newcastle- under- Lyme
ST5 1 LG

www.hollieshaberdashery.co.uk

01782 610241

Check opening times before you visit.

Wednesday 7 September 2016

Pinfold Textile group present !

This is a definite save to our diaries. Pinfold Textile group are having a very special textile day in Congleton. So, make a note for your diaries. A few members of Alsager Creative Stitchers belong to this group. Come along to see all the exciting stitching the Pinfold group get up to.




Tuesday 6 September 2016

Angels

Next month we are having a hands- on session at our meeting. Some of our members have been busy making examples of the angels. We will provide kits for you to use so just bring your sewing kit and a selection of threads.



Empress Mills trip on 16 th of November 2016

The trip is going ahead and we have had a lot of interest. There are still a few places available so let us know as soon as possible if you would like to come. Mary will be collecting the money at the next meeting.

Friday 2 September 2016

Exhibition at Leek

                       Mainly Stitch Exhibition

The Mainly Stitch exhibition runs from 20 August to 24 September 2016 at the Foxlowe Gallery, upstairs at the Foxlowe Arts Centre. Foxlowe Gallery is open Wednesday to Saturday 10am-4pm. A special preview evening takes place on Friday 19 August at 7pm and visitors can also meet members of the group at the gallery every Thursday.

Mainly Stitch is an established group of experienced artist-makers who meet at Thorpe and Ilam in the Derbyshire Peak District. They are known for their visual research and approach to design which encourages them to produce original work, exploring their individual enthusiasms and ways of working.


Wednesday 31 August 2016

Empress Mills day out

Just a little reminder for your diaries.

We are going on a day out to Empress Mills (and also calling in at Boundary Mills for lunch) on the -

16 th November 2016 

Quite a few members have put their names down already. You will be able to bring your friends.Please let us know as soon as possible if you would like to come. 

Sheila will tell you all the details about the trip on Tuesday at our meeting.

Thursday 25 August 2016

Next meeting

It won't be long now and we will be resuming our meetings after the Summer break.

Our first meeting will be held on Tuesday 6 th September 2016 at Alsager Library. The meeting starts at 1-45 for 2-00 pm.

Free parking at the rear of the library. Disabled access.

We have a speaker called Jeanette Jackson who is coming to talk to us about Korean textiles.

Her talk is entitled ' Bojagi and Beyond '.

www.artthroughtextiles.org.uk

We will welcome familiar faces and hope to greet some new friends too. You don't need to be a great embroiderer but just to be interested in textiles. Meetings end with a tea break and a natter.






Thursday 18 August 2016

Minerva Quilts 16

If you fancy an interesting day out why don't you head to the Minerva Arts Centre in Mid Wales.


Minerva Quilts 16


July 25th - September 3rd 2016

Heritage Quilts from the Collection of Barbara Chainey and " Sentinels" an exhibition of new work by Anglia Textile Works and embroidery from local artist Pauline Meads.

www.quilt.org.uk

I was lucky enough to visit today. It is a large exhibition so there should be something for everyone.
There's also quite a large sales area with hand- made goods,fabric,books etc.
The town has a number of good coffee shops and a selection of independent shops too.

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Thursday 11 August 2016

Textile Exhibition in Stockport

Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery
www.stockport.gov.uk

Opening times

Stockport Art Gallery is only open to the public during exhibition showings.
The gallery is closed on Monday, except for Bank Holidays: 11am to 5pm. 
Tuesday to Friday: 1pm to 5pm. 
Saturday: 10am to 5pm. 
Sunday: 11am to 5pm.



A collage of Ecetera textile art
Transitions: A Touring Exhibition
Etcetera
10th Sept – 15th Oct 2016
Etcetera is a group composed of seven nationally and internationally exhibited textile artists based in Merseyside, Manchester and Yorkshire
Currently working together to a theme of ‘Transition’ they are keen to both promote and push the boundaries of textile art. Art work by: Leah Higgins, Helen Conway, Isobel Holland, Sandra Wyman, Julie Bunter, Linda Bilsborrow, Maggie Relph