The list has now opened for the workshop on 11th April. The workshop is held at the United Reformed Church Hall, Brookhouse Road, Alsager, ST7 2PA from 10am - 4pm, £40 for members, £50 for visitors.
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A really interesting and informative talk today by Jane Thomas on the history of pearl buttons. They have been used by music hall performers and costermongers to decorate their clothing since the 1870’s and the Pearly Kings and Queens have dressed in their regalia since then to raise money for charities.
I’ve had notification of the TexStyle textile and stitch festival at Manchester Central Convention Complex on 14th and 15th March.
There will be workshops, talks, demonstrations, textile galleries and a marketplace.
Workshops are booking up quickly.
Discount available for groups of 10 or more.
I’m afraid there is another change to the programme as the March speaker has cancelled. On 3rd March the new speaker will be Jane Thomas an expert on pearl buttons who will give us a talk on their history and use.
Ruth Turner has bravely stepped into the breach and agreed to give a talk. I’m not sure of the topic at the moment but I’m certain it will be extremely interesting. Thanks Ruth.
Please bring your piece of mapmaking sewing with you and Stevie will give tips on making it into a page.
The meeting on 4th December will be a “Jacob’s Feast” so please bring a small plate of food for sharing . Please also bring any work you have done in the last year, particularly any from the group’s workshops, for a Show and Tell session. If you would like to bring a handmade Christmas card then you will be able to take one home with you.
