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Shouting from the rooftops! Alison Cole Embroidery came second in the section 'Best Gold Embroidery Organisation' at the International Gold Embroidery and Jewellery Festival in Bukhara Uzbekistan! Alison represented Australia in this inaugural event. We are so proud of you Alison . Bravo ! Come see a display of Alison's work at Embroidery House during the month of June in the Gallery. Admission is free open weekdays 10 - 3 pm weekends 10 - 1 Alison Cole Wins !!!! - 25th May 2022
Shouting from the rooftops! Alison Cole Embroidery came second in the section 'Best Gold Embroidery Organisation' at the International Gold Embroidery and Jewellery Festival in Bukhara Uzbekistan! Alison represented Australia in this inaugural event. We are so proud of you Alison . Bravo ! Come see a display of Alison's work at Embroidery House during the month of June in the Gallery. Admission is free open weekdays 10 - 3 pm weekends 10 - 1
Fitzroy Library, 128 Moor St, Fitzroy VIC 3065 SAT 23 APRIL - SUN 26 JUNE 2022 TRY & BUY EVENT: SAT 23 APRIL, 11am-1pm (at Fitzroy Library) Tours to second venue: Eltham Library, Panther Place, Eltham VIC 3095 FRI 1 JULY - WED 31 AUGUST 2022 TRY & BUY EVENT: SAT 2 JULY, 11am-1pm (at Eltham Library) On Now - Australian National Brooch Show - 15th May 2022
Fitzroy Library, 128 Moor St, Fitzroy VIC 3065 SAT 23 APRIL - SUN 26 JUNE 2022 TRY & BUY EVENT: SAT 23 APRIL, 11am-1pm (at Fitzroy Library) Tours to second venue: Eltham Library, Panther Place, Eltham VIC 3095 FRI 1 JULY - WED 31 AUGUST 2022 TRY & BUY EVENT: SAT 2 JULY, 11am-1pm (at Eltham Library)
Website: Australian National Brooch Show
When you think about feminism, what do you think? EGV Member, Nicole Kemp, has work in this exhibition at the George Paton Gallery, from 16-27 May 2022. When you think about feminism, what do you think? - 8th May 2022
When you think about feminism, what do you think? EGV Member, Nicole Kemp, has work in this exhibition at the George Paton Gallery, from 16-27 May 2022.
Website: George Paton Gallery, University of Melbourne
Embroiderers Guild NSW - Festival of Goldwork - Exhibition & Conference Exhibition at Gallery 76: Saturday July 2 - August 3 2022 One-day conference: July 23 - Australian Catholic University, 25a Barker Street Strathfield NSW from 9:30am-4pm. EARLY BIRD TICKETS AVAILABLE until 22 MAY. Promo Code EARLYGOLD Festival of Goldwork - 3rd May 2022
Embroiderers Guild NSW - Festival of Goldwork - Exhibition & Conference Exhibition at Gallery 76: Saturday July 2 - August 3 2022 One-day conference: July 23 - Australian Catholic University, 25a Barker Street Strathfield NSW from 9:30am-4pm. EARLY BIRD TICKETS AVAILABLE until 22 MAY. Promo Code EARLYGOLD
Website: Click for Bookings - Promo Code EARLY GOLD
The Leafy Sea Dragon is a favourite subject for Lesley Uren's magnificent goldwork embroideries. Visitors to the ATAA2022 Exhibition are obviously of the same mind voting Lesley's piece into top spot for the $500 Viewers' Choice Award, sponsored by ArtWear Publications. Congratulations Lesley! Those who didn't get to see the exhibition - you missed an absolute treat. Make sure you get there in 2024! Lesley Uren wins ATAA 2022 Viewers' Choice Award - 11th April 2022
The Leafy Sea Dragon is a favourite subject for Lesley Uren's magnificent goldwork embroideries. Visitors to the ATAA2022 Exhibition are obviously of the same mind voting Lesley's piece into top spot for the $500 Viewers' Choice Award, sponsored by ArtWear Publications. Congratulations Lesley! Those who didn't get to see the exhibition - you missed an absolute treat. Make sure you get there in 2024!
Our friends and fellow embroiderers in New Zealand are holding a National Embroiderers’ Conference in Tauranga in July 2022. If you are hoping/planning to travel to NZ around this time, why not incorporate it into you itinerary? All details are on their website including workshops and registration fees. See link below. Stitch-a-Plenty in New Zealand, July 2022 - 23rd December 2021
Our friends and fellow embroiderers in New Zealand are holding a National Embroiderers’ Conference in Tauranga in July 2022. If you are hoping/planning to travel to NZ around this time, why not incorporate it into you itinerary? All details are on their website including workshops and registration fees. See link below.
Website: Stitch-a-Plenty Conference 2022
For more information download this document
The RSN Stitch Bank is a comprehensive resource for all stitchers - whether you want to find a new stitch to learn or research its use, structure and history. Access online via the website https://royal-needlework.org.uk/rsnstitchbank/ CLICK HEADING TO READ MORE RSN Stitch Bank - 22nd October 2021
The RSN Stitch Bank is a comprehensive resource for all stitchers - whether you want to find a new stitch to learn or research its use, structure and history. Access online via the website https://royal-needlework.org.uk/rsnstitchbank/ CLICK HEADING TO READ MORE
Website: RSN Stitch Bank
1707 - A MOST UNUSUAL SAMPLER: The Embroiderers' Guild of WA have charted an 18th Century Sampler from their collection and offering 2 pdf chart packs for purchase. Option 1 @ $15 contains all the quirks and errors stitched on the original. Option 2 @ $20 includes a re-imagined version for those preferring to stitch in a more orderly fashion is included. To purchase, go to the EGWA website at http://embroiderersguildwa.org.au Calling all Sampler Lovers - 23rd September 2021
1707 - A MOST UNUSUAL SAMPLER: The Embroiderers' Guild of WA have charted an 18th Century Sampler from their collection and offering 2 pdf chart packs for purchase. Option 1 @ $15 contains all the quirks and errors stitched on the original. Option 2 @ $20 includes a re-imagined version for those preferring to stitch in a more orderly fashion is included. To purchase, go to the EGWA website at http://embroiderersguildwa.org.au
Website: Embroiderers' Guild of Western Australia
For more information download this document
HISTORICAL NEEDLEWORK TOOLS - now viewable online. One of the EGV's most interesting collections is an array of historical needlework tools. A small team of volunteers curates and documents the many items received - often gifted by members. Thanks to Colleen Bettles and Wendy Worrell - Scissors, Tatting Shuttles and Mauchlineware have been made available on the Historical Tools Collection page with larger images uploaded to the Gallery page. Historical Tools - 21st August 2021
HISTORICAL NEEDLEWORK TOOLS - now viewable online. One of the EGV's most interesting collections is an array of historical needlework tools. A small team of volunteers curates and documents the many items received - often gifted by members. Thanks to Colleen Bettles and Wendy Worrell - Scissors, Tatting Shuttles and Mauchlineware have been made available on the Historical Tools Collection page with larger images uploaded to the Gallery page.
Website: Historical Tools Collection
Anyone, anywhere, can now search our library catalogue online! No need to log into the Members area. Go to the main page of the EGV website then click on About EGV. From there open the Library link and click on the Search the catalogue link. For more library information, read the library FAQ in the Library link. Anyone, anywhere, can now search our library catalogue online! - 13th June 2021
Anyone, anywhere, can now search our library catalogue online! No need to log into the Members area. Go to the main page of the EGV website then click on About EGV. From there open the Library link and click on the Search the catalogue link. For more library information, read the library FAQ in the Library link.
Website: Library
 
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