Exciting new programme for 2016

Our new programme for 2016

We have an exciting programme for next year. There will be a good mix of practical activities and talks from textile artists. We look forward to welcoming new members.

Alsager Creative Stitchers - Programme for 2016   

Meetings held at Alsager Library on the first Tuesday of the month – 1.45pm for a 2.00pm start

5th January Introduction to Creative Stitchers ‘Up and Running’ (members hands-on)	3rd May ‘Watson’s Wotsits’ (members hands-on)	6th September ‘Bojagi and Beyond’  Korean textiles Jeanette Jackson www.artthroughtextiles.org.uk
2nd February ‘Torn Apart and Stitched up’ Sue Boardman	7th June ‘Needle Know-how’ Karen Parry from JJ Needles Sales table www.jjneedles.com	4th October ‘Baubles, Bangles and Beads’ (members hands-on)
1st March ‘Learning by my mistakes’ Kate Cawley	5th July ‘Stamping – what’s next?’ (Members hands-on)	1st November ‘Going round in circles’ (members hands-on)
5th April ‘Weaving for Embroidery’ Fiona Nisbet www.shropshireweavers.com	2nd August Garden Party (details tba)	6th December What’s worked? (annual review) ‘I’ll show you mine if you’ll show me yours’ Christmas party

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Margaret's been busy.

                                                     A smart cushion for a lady.

                                                         Jazzy mug mats.

December meeting.

We had a lovely meeting. There was an interesting show and tell and an exchange of Christmas cards.Afterwards we had a really super tea.
The group have embroidered squares that have been stitched together to make a small quilt. This will be donated to an Alsager care home. I'm sure the residents will love the fine stitching.

An inspiring talk by Mandy Hague

This months meeting was by contemporary quilt maker Mandy Hague. It was a brilliant talk. We were left wondering how she ever has time for boring things like housework and shopping !!! Here's a snapshot of the meeting. We were pleased to welcome some new people and hope they will continue coming to our meetings.

Dates for your diary

This fabric sale is worth a visit. Pinfold textile group will be having a stand displaying their work.

                                                    Start saving ! Lots of lovely goodies.

Successful group

                             Alsager Creative Stitchers

We are a new community group in Alsager, Cheshire. We are a stitching group.We warmly welcome new members who wish to join us. you do not need to be an expert in embroidery but should just have a keen interest in any sort of stitching.

We plan to have monthly meetings at Alsager Library.During the meetings we will have speakers, workshops and hands-sessions. It is an opportunity to learn new skills, meet new friends and share mutual interests. The group will run as a cooperative and will be very informal.

Meetings will be held at Alsager Library, first floor on the first Tuesday of every month. There is disabled access and free parking behind the library.

Alsager Library

Sandbach Road North

Alsager

Stoke-on-Trent

ST7 2QH

We meet at 1-45 for 2-00pm 

For more information contact  annemychalkiw@googlemail.com or creativethreads@sky.com

                                                 

                  

Fun first meeting

What a great turnout !

It was wonderful to see so many people at our first meeting. We had a great time trying out redwork and thanks to all of those people who prepared this hands-on meeting. 

Redwork

    We're all looking forward to the very first meeting of Alsager Creative Stitchers. 

The first meeting on Tuesday 6th October 2015 will be a hands - on session . We will be doing some small sample pieces using the redwork technique. Bernice Blakemore will be guiding us through this technique. Bring a sewing kit with essentials like scissors,needles and red thread with you.
Fabric will be supplied.
Bernice Blakemore,Chris Durston and Mary Bridge have made some beautiful redwork items . They are pictured above. The original ideas were found in some beautiful books written by Mandy Shaw and Rebecca Kemp Brent.
Don't worry we will start with simple things !!!



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                                  2015 Programme

Tuesday 6 th October 2015 - Redwork ( bring a sewing kit and red threads). Other materials will be provided.

Tuesday 3rd November 2015- Talk by Mandy Hague. " The Quilters Guild and Me"

Tuesday 1st December 2015 - Show and Tell - What are you working on ?
Christmas afternoon tea. bring and share.

Our new stitching group

                             Alsager Creative Stitchers

We are a new community group in Alsager, Cheshire. We are a stitching group.We warmly welcome new members who wish to join us. you do not need to be an expert in embroidery but should just have a keen interest in any sort of stitching.

We plan to have monthly meetings at Alsager Library.During the meetings we will have speakers, workshops and hands-sessions. It is an opportunity to learn new skills, meet new friends and share mutual interests. The group will run as a cooperative and will be very informal.

Meetings will be held at Alsager Library, first floor on the first Tuesday of every month. There is disabled access and free parking behind the library.

Alsager Library

Sandbach Road North

Alsager

Stoke-on-Trent

ST7 2QH

We meet at 1-45 for 2-00pm 

For more information contact  annemychalkiw@googlemail.com or creativethreads@sky.com