"Mixed Threads" An Exhibition at Rogue Gallery

Currently our group, along with the WRAP & Filament groups, have an exhibition of work at the Rogue Gallery, Long Jetty on the beautiful Central Coast of NSW. It will finish on Thursday. Just to give you all a taste of what can be seen, here is some stunning work of Libby's.

Next is Robyn with her beautifully stitched & painted pieces.

Quilts by Sheila & bag by Cathy

"Seahorse Sanctuary" by Jenny

Robyn & Jenny enjoying a celebratory drink.

Faces ( on the right) by Susan

A drawn thread frangipanni by Jenny

First post frm Donna

Thanks Jen for setting up the page.

I have put a photo of "Midnight in the Garden" - an embroidered piece I started it some time ago and seemed finished when in the hand . When I put it in a frame (needs a another frame too) it was clear that it still needs work and I intend to go back into it with some creams and golds. The thread and fabric are hand dyed and the embroidery is worked in detached chain

I managed to spend the afternoon working on a piece for the WRAP exhibitions next. I started a yellow strippy quilt - raw edges on the outside. It is intended to be reflective of the colours of the wheat belt regions of Australia: yellows, brown ocres and some of the green scrub that runs up and down the roads.

As my camera is out of action at the moment I cant's post a picture of work in progress - probably just as well and it is more sticking in my minds eye than actually is.

Here is a link to WRAP for those interested.

Cheers

Donna

Introduction

Who are "Stitches Plus"?


Well, we are a group of textile artists based in Sydney, Australia, who meet on a regular monthly basis to share, show, tell, play & generally experiment with needle, fabric, thread & whatever else we can find. Our skills lay in stitching, quilting, dollmaking, lacemaking, dyeing, painting, printing, beading, machine embroidery, digitizing and much, much, more. We are quite happy to play with anything.


Our group was formed from a graduating class of The Intermediate Certificate (now Embroidery By Design) with the Embroiderer's Guild of NSW. Next year, 2008, we will celebrate 10 years of creating together.

"Mixed Threads" is our current exhibition at Rogues Gallery, Long Jetty, combined with the WRAP & Filament groups. There are plans for more, so watch this space as we share our group journey through this world of textiles.