Keswick Embroiderers' Exhibition

Joan's Crewel work

(Updated 13th July ; see below.)

July 2nd was a lovely, sunny day, and Keswick was busy with lots of visitors. Many of them made their way up the steps of the Moot Hall to our exhibition. From early on, there was a steady stream . I wasn't involved in setting up the exhibits; those who were did an excellent job, and our work looked very impressive. It's easy to forget everything that we've done over the last two years, and this was a reminder of the variety of our workshops, and the quality of work produced by our members. Not forgetting, of course, the talented and generous tutors, (some of them members) who have given us the benefit of their talents.

Several people had risen to the Chairman's challenge, issued by Val last September. Each had interpreted it in a different way, all very clever, some ingenious!  Pictures of some of the exhibits are posted here; I'll add more to the gallery later.  Some are labelled; some not, some have names, some don't. Some are taken from an odd angle, and I apologise for that, and for the reflection from the flash.

Chairman's Challenge..Marilyn's book, Gloria's Trees, and Val's sampler.

                             

                      Sally's doll.......                               Beyond Canvaswork  (Sally)

Lace, and fabric beads............

Beyond Canvaswork.............Pat

 Patchwork Applique.............Gloria

Stumpwork ( Marilyn)and Canvaswork............

Needlelace flower.............

Sally, on the door, and stitching, as ever!

 Reverse Applique............

Beyond Canvaswork     Marilyn

Just some of the work we had on display.  It was a lovely exhibition, and we enjoyed the chat, the tea, and the cake, as well as welcoming old friends and new to the Moot Hall. If you can put the correct names to any of the featured work, I shall be only too glad to credit it.

A visitor left this message;

What a stunning collection of work, extremely hard to pick a favourite. Well done to all, thank you for sharing. How about an embroidered cover for a ‘visitor book’ so we can leave comments at your next exhibition? J. H. Cockermouth

Thank you very much! And what a good idea!