Day Group meeting -12th January 2010

We did wonder whether we would have to cancel the meeting because of the heavy snowfall. I think though, as we were all so fed up with being isolated inside our homes, that we decided to meet anyway. The main roads had been cleared, and the footpaths and roads in Cricklade had been treated, so we went ahead and had a wonderful meeting.



Everyone was keen to show the work they had been doing for our Lydiard Exhibition in March, and some very inspired work is being created. Think this is going to be a brilliant Exhibition. We also celebrated the success of our December 2009 Exhibition at Frameworks in Swindon.

Evening Meeting - 18th January 2010

Despite all the cold and snowy weather of the week before, the meeting went a head in the cosy warm room at the school. We had a wonderful and inspiring demonstration and workshop, led by our very talented member Brenda.


She had made up some small kits for us all to use, and showed us some wonderful ways of experimenting and playing with cocoon strippings.

Not the easiest samples to take photos of, but hopefully next month everyone will remember to bring their samples and I will get a photo of them all. I was so involved in working I must confess I forgot to take the photos!

Evening group-14th December 2009

What a feast at the December meeting of the evening group. all provided by members. We had such fun too with a Quiz prepared by Kath, and we also stitched on our own projects. The Secret Santa Quiz was wonderful and everyone took part. I am sure all members present would agree, it was a good start to the social festivities of Christmastime.

Day Group- 8th December 2009

We had a lots of fun making the bugs for the Lydiard Exhibition in April 2010 - see sidebar for more information. Many thanks to Kath Danswan for leading the session. We have also set up the Exhibition at Frameworks here in Swindon.. it closes on Jan 4th. Some fantastic work by members.

10th November 2009

Thanks to Ros, who led a very successful session on looping the loop, we worked with blanket stitch and buttonhole stitch. Ros showed us a lots of wonderful examples to whet our appetites and encourage us to experiment with fabric and thread.

National Needlework Archive

Thought you may be interested in this new centre near Newbury, called the National Needlework Archive.

This photo is the Country wife mural, created for the Festival of Britain 1951 by Constance Howard. Until recently it was housed at Denman College ( the home of the WI), and that is where I was most fortunate to see it.It has now been given to the National Needlework Archive to be cleaned and conserved. It is a massive mural 4.5 metre by 5 metres.

I went along the the NNA this afternoon to the open day at their new premises in Newbury. They need a lot of volunteers to help them move into the new premises.... so if you live nearby and have some time to spare.... have a look at the website here.. and offer to help..... it is a bit far for me..... but I would like to help. They are planning lots of exciting activities in the new year too, as well as having an on-site cafe.

Breaking News - Evening group.

We are delighted to welcome a new GWE evening group that will also be affiliated to the West Country Embroiderers. This group will be meeting on the third Monday of each month from 7.30 - 9.30 pm at Churchfields School, Salcombe Grove, Swindon, SN3 1HQ. click here for map

First meeting is on 16th November starting at 7.30pm, please bring your own stitching or the ingredients to make a postcard with the theme "sparkle". We would love to see you at the inaugural meeting of the new evening group.
The cost will be £3.00 for the evening.
You may also like to bring a few threads or pieces of fabric to add to the raffle which will also be to the theme "sparkle".