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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
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EXTENDED TO END NOVEMBER! Don't miss our display at Embroidery House - a wonderful collection of embroideries by the late ROSEMARY TONKIN and her students. A Guild member for about 30 years, Rosemary was a prolific embroiderer and much loved tutor. In addition to many pretty, fun projects in a variety of techniques, Rosemary developed and taught Intermediate courses in Blackwork, Drawn Thread Work, Hardanger and Schwalm. FREE ENTRY 10 am - 3 pm Weekdays, 10 am - 1 pm weekends. Rosemary Tonkin Retrospective - 17th September 2021
EXTENDED TO END NOVEMBER! Don't miss our display at Embroidery House - a wonderful collection of embroideries by the late ROSEMARY TONKIN and her students. A Guild member for about 30 years, Rosemary was a prolific embroiderer and much loved tutor. In addition to many pretty, fun projects in a variety of techniques, Rosemary developed and taught Intermediate courses in Blackwork, Drawn Thread Work, Hardanger and Schwalm. FREE ENTRY 10 am - 3 pm Weekdays, 10 am - 1 pm weekends.
Entries are open for the second biennial Australian Textile Art Award! A $2,000 prize awaits the winner of this non-acquisitive juried award organised by ArtWear Publications. Closing Date - 31st January 2022. The exhibition of finalists will be hosted by The Embroiderers Guild, Victoria from 26 March - 10 April 2022. The EGV will also award a $500 prize for the Best Use of Embroidery. Australian Textile Art Award 2022 - Call for Entries - 10th September 2021
Entries are open for the second biennial Australian Textile Art Award! A $2,000 prize awaits the winner of this non-acquisitive juried award organised by ArtWear Publications. Closing Date - 31st January 2022. The exhibition of finalists will be hosted by The Embroiderers Guild, Victoria from 26 March - 10 April 2022. The EGV will also award a $500 prize for the Best Use of Embroidery.
Website: Australian Textile Art Award
RASV Makers & Creators Competition - 9th September 2021
The Royal Melbourne Show may have been cancelled this year but how about entering your embroideries and textiles into this fun and free competition? Entries close 12 October 2021.
Website: RASV Makers & Creators Competition
Launch of RSN Stitch Bank - 6th September 2021
One of our EGV Members has kindly alerted us to the news that the RSN Stitch Bank is to be launched on 24 September 2021 with the first 150 stitches to kick off the RSN 150th anniversary celebrations. CLICK HEADING TO READ MORE
Website: RSN Stitch Bank
"Alchemy" Victorian Feltmakers Exhibition - 1st September 2021
From 3rd - 29th October 2021, the Victorian Feltmakers' exhibition "Alchemy" will be held at Oakhill Gallery, 100 Tyabb Mornington Road, Mornington, Gallery hours 11.00 - 4.00 daily.
Website: Victorian Feltmakers Inc
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
Congratulations to member Lindsay Hussey, whose piece 'Reclaim, Restore, Revive' has been accepted into the inaugural 2021 Australian Fibre Arts Award, a biennial event. All pieces will be exhibited during September/October at the Embroiderers' Guild of NSW (COVID restrictions willing). This 2020 piece - "Caught in Flight" - is very different to the 2021 piece. We look forward to seeing an image of that work later this year. Congratulations to Lindsay Hussey - 1st August 2021
Congratulations to member Lindsay Hussey, whose piece 'Reclaim, Restore, Revive' has been accepted into the inaugural 2021 Australian Fibre Arts Award, a biennial event. All pieces will be exhibited during September/October at the Embroiderers' Guild of NSW (COVID restrictions willing). This 2020 piece - "Caught in Flight" - is very different to the 2021 piece. We look forward to seeing an image of that work later this year.
EGV Member & Award-winning Milliner, Georgia Skelton has won both the 2021 Millinery Association of Australia Design Award and the Stephen Jones Patron’s Pick with her piece Fantasy Flight. Her updated version of a 1920s aviator cap is constructed using a recycled jumper and sunglasses to create a modern piece. Click heading to read more. Hats Off to Georgia! - 14th June 2021
EGV Member & Award-winning Milliner, Georgia Skelton has won both the 2021 Millinery Association of Australia Design Award and the Stephen Jones Patron’s Pick with her piece Fantasy Flight. Her updated version of a 1920s aviator cap is constructed using a recycled jumper and sunglasses to create a modern piece. Click heading to read more.
Website: Georgia Skelton Millinery
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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