August 2012

There were nine of us at our August meeting, all with show & tell a-plenty. This was the last meeting day before our pieces for the "Changing of the Seasons" challenge was due in. The challenge is open to all members of the Guild and will displayed at the City of Canada Bay Library, Concord Branch in October 2012.

Jenny had finished her "Changing of the Seasons" Challenge piece, titled "Seasons of Sneezes". Above is only a small snippet of the full piece which features Reticella & creative modern black-work. The full piece can be viewed at the Exhibition in October.

Susan had also finished her entry '"Memory of Trees- Autumn". A 3 part stitched canvas hanging, expressing her delight in the ephemeral beauty of autumn.

Annette was also getting ready for an exhibition, "Embroidery - Beyond Fancywork", to be held at the Mittagong RSL, Friday 24th & Sat 25th Aug 10am - 4pm. Her piece, the fillet lace lace above, was started in a class with Margaret Morgan through the Australian lace Guild.The piece is worked on 14 count purchased net in perle 12 thread.

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The book page above is also by Annette. "Ghosts of Past Embroidery" has evolved from a class with Kath Wilkinson during Summer School which  included converting unfinished embroidery into book pages. The above book page features withdrawn & pulled thread work, as well as a small piece of Brazillian embroidery. The background to all the pages is a French fabric from mid 1800's old undergarments, threadbare & patched.

Robyn had finished her Thracian embroidery roll. Started in a workshop with Allison Snepp, the piece will be on display at the "Coral Calypso" exhibition. This exhibition is showcasing works of the Panania Group & will be held at the Padstow Babtist Community Church, Friday 24th & Saturday 25th August, 2012.

Robyn had also finished the beading on her leather, ready to be made into a phone case.

Donna had been inspired to make this journal cover after attending a weekend workshop with Judith Langdon. It features her practiced blanket stitch variations.

Gerri had been having fun with twirls & swirls, knitting with bright coloured yarns with friends in mind. these scarves were introduced to her by her sister & will be presents ready for Christmas.

Cathy had to been to Context Art Forum with Kim Tittichai & produced this waterfall. It features painted lutradur, stitched, burnt & manipulated to form the waterfall.

While she was at the Forum, it was raining, inspiring this piece of painted vlysafix with the addition of hydrangea flowers, foils & metallic leaf.

So much to see & do. Come back next month for some more inspiration