Pearlies! A History of Pearl Buttons and Pearly Kings and Queens

 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. 

February 3rd

 Unfortunately the booked speaker has had to cancel. 

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.

January 6th 2026

 Unfortunately this meeting had to be cancelled because of snow.

Tuesday 4th December Christmas party

 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.

An Embroiderer’s Tale

 An interesting, amusing and informative talk today by Tina Saunders, including details of her time working with Jimmy Choo and also for Queen Elizabeth.

An Embroiderer’s Tale talk by Tina Saunders 4th November

 November’s meeting is a talk by Tina Saunders entitled “An Embroiderer’s Tale”

Her website is www.needlesandsparkles.com

Programme 2026