Guild and GWE week

Had our first meeting of Sit 'n' stitch on Friday. Those who came thoroughly enjoyed just sitting and doing some hand stitching and chatting. Hope to get a few more next time in June 11th.
Spent Saturday in Marlborough College Chapel doing our first day of recording for Swindon Chorals second CD. Was really tired by the end of the Day. Now got a busy week with Marlborough EG today and GWE meeting tomorrow. Then going to Roves Farm on Wednesday with Frasers toddlers group. Might get some time to myself by the end of the week though I doubt it as have to prepare for an embroidered bowls workshop on Saturday.

North Meadow Cricklade

Spent Friday afternoon wandering around North Meadow Cricklade taking photographs of all the flowers. It was gorgeous. Saturday was our Come and Sing Messiah for the Choral Society. It was a great afternoon and evening and I throughly enjoyed it. It was worth all the hard work to bring it all together. I shall be stewarding our Great Western Embroiderers exhibition on Tuesday afternoon at Lydiard. Great news that we have been asked to extend the dates as it is proving so popular.

fiber arts draw.

I am delighted to be offering a copy of my book to someone entering this months fiber arts challenge. Most of my inspiration comes from nature and natural forms. The book is a limited edition as once they are gone I shall not be having anymore printed. It can still be ordered from my web site.

I am really looking forward to today as our grandson is coming and we are hoping that the weather will be fine enough to take him out on his new smart trike. He hasn't seen it yet.

New Book!! 1000 Artisan Textiles.

At last I have heard that the book 1000Artisan Textiles which features two pieces of my work has been published this week and is available from Amazon. I haven't seen a copy yet but can not wait. It looks exciting from the cover.

Lydiard Exhibition opening

Well we had a fantastic opening to our Exhibition Keeping Lydiard in Stitches yesterday. There was a real buzz about the place. Maggie Harris and I showed the Mayor around and he was most impressed. We also gave an interview to the BBC radio Wiltshire reporter who turned up. I think that we have proved the Embroidery is not just 'the little flower on the handky corner anymore' but covers a wide range of skills and materials. This littel bug is now on my green man hanging.

Lydiard exhibition

These three photos are of some of my pieces in the Lydiard exhibition. The gree man felt is based on the image of the green man on the ceiling bosses in the dining room and the lovely trees in the grounds. it is hand made and dyed felt then hand embroidered. The ivy leaves re silk.

I put together the bug collection inspired by the Victorians love of collecting nature.

The exhibition is looking great and the bug trail for the kids goes all around the house so there is plenty to look at.

Hope that plenty of people will come and see it especially if they have never visited the house as it is well worth a visit.

Hot Mikado Dress rehearsal

Just a few photos taken at our dress rehearsal last night. In spite of having difficulty with the fabric when making the dresses they all look fantastic on the stage. I am really looking forward to the first night tonight when we get an audiance in.