Images tagged "Merseyside Embroiderers Guild"

Rachel Davies sample of free machine lace with cable stitch

Rachel Davies demonstrating machine embroidery

small bowl made by free machine embroidery by Rachel Davies

Rachel Davies demonstrating free machine embrioidery

$workshop student\'s free machine embroidery$

cutting the fabric away from a machine embroidered flower

$workshop student\'s free machine embroidery$ $workshop student\'s free machine embroidery$ $workshop student\'s free machine embroidery$

the cut out flower ready for further working

$workshop student\'s free machine embroidery$ $workshop student\'s free machine embroidery$ $workshop student\'s free machine embroidery$

a scrap of lace and soluble backing further embellished with machine embroidery

lacy fabric embellished with machine embroidery and cut out areas

lacy fabric embellished with machine embroidery

$workshop student\'s free machine embroidery$ $Bags for Shakespeare\'s Heroines By Ann Rogers$ $Bags for Shakespeare\'s Heroines By Ann Rogers$ $Bags for Shakespeare\'s Heroines By Ann Rogers$ $Bags for Shakespeare\'s Heroines By Ann Rogers$ $Bags for Shakespeare\'s Heroines By Ann Rogers$ $Bags for Shakespeare\'s Heroines By Ann Rogers$ $Cleopatra\'s bag$ $Imogen\'s bag$

$Bags for Shakespeare\'s Heroines By Ann Rogers$ $Bags for Shakespeare\'s Heroines By Ann Rogers$

sample of Elizabethan style embroidery by Ann Rogers

$Jessica\'s Bag$

$Catherine\'s bag$

Bag for a dark lady, Amelia Lanier, mistress of the Lord Chamberlain

$Helena\'s bag$

Sarah and the cake stall at MEG September Tea Party 2012

Janet and Chris at MEG September Tea Party 2012

The bric-a-brac stall at MEG September Tea Party 2012

Kathy and the Sreepur Refuge stall at MEG September Tea Party 2012

Helen and Joyce at the bric-a-brac stall MEG September Tea Party 2012

Mira, Kathy and Amy at MEG September Tea Party 2012

A busy time at bric-a-brac stall MEG September Tea Party 2012

Tea is served at MEG September Tea Party 2012

YE exhibition at Voirrey Embroidery Centre,Brimstage, Wirral, Oct 2012

YE exhibition at Voirrey Embroidery Centre,Brimstage, Oct 2012

Metallic thread embroidery by Vicky Williams

CORSET by Gill Roberts,winner of 2012 Hemming Bird Trophy

painted Bondaweb used as a basis for embroidery

fabric built up from painted Bondaweb, stretch velvet with foil applied

sample printed using cool print T-shirt paper

fabric made by manipulating printed paper until it softens

Norma Hopkins showing us a sample of an embroidery in progress

Norma is showing us the beginning of fabric conctruction, felt pens and silk paint have been applied

members have a chance to use the techniques we have been shown

$Rachel Davies\'s Christmas card making Workshop proved popular$

$the Young Embroiderers\' table with the Cup and Shield for the YE member who has made the most improvement during the year$ $a Christmas card made at Rachel Davis\'s mini Workshop$

Merseyside Young Embroiderer of the Year and YE Leader Val Heron

THE DINING ROOM, GAWTHORPE HALL, polyester thread

$MONET\'S HOUSE AT GIVERNEY, Present Day, polyester thread$

GALLERY OF HMS CALCUTTA (after Tissot), polyester thread

CUTTING CABBAGES (after Myles Birket Foster), polyester thread

ALL THINGS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL (detail), polyester thread

SUNFLOWERS (after Van Gogh), polyester thread

SUNDAY AFTERNOON ON THE ISLAND OF LA GRANDE JATTE (after Seurat), polyester thread

DOG WALK, PEX HILL (detail), Winner of Best in Merseyside and EAC Awards, polyester thread

OAT FIELDS (detail) after Monet, polyester thread

MANCHESTER UNITED COMING HOME, polyester thread

$Tutor\'s samples of machine embroidered flowers$

$student\'s work on solufleece$ $student\'s work on solufleece$ $student\'s work on solufleece$ $student\'s work on solufleece$ $student\'s work on solufleece$ $student\'s work on solufleece$ $student\'s work on solufleece$ $one of the tutor\'s samples$ $one of the tutor\'s samples$

Anne-Marie helps Vicky with a knotty problem

a student is starting to attach the wires to the petals

the wires are attached and we are ready to assemble the flower

the petals are cut out and need to be soaked in cold water to remove the solufleece

$a student\'s completed flower$ $a student\'s completed flower$ $a student\'s completed flower$ $a student\'s completed flower$

Anne-Marie is demonstrating how to wrap the stem

$a student\'s completed flower$ $a student\'s completed flower$ $a student\'s completed flower$ $a bouquet of student\'s work at the end of the day$

$a student\'s completed flower$

Ruby visiting the street children project in Tongi, Bangladesh

Ruby in Sreepur at a Training Day for the mothers

$Ruby and Shabita with Prize donated by Embroiderers\' Guild H.Q.$

Sreepur embroidery girls in Liverpool kit, ready to play cricket, Feb 2013

wall hanging made from hand made felt embellished with embroidery by Janet Vance

two vessels made from felt and embellished by Janet Vance

$\"December\" hanging by Sue Boardman$ $\"November\" cushion by Sue Boardman$ $\"All The Gold I Ever Need Is Here\" by Sue Boardman$

hand embroidered scissor holders by Sue Sercombe

3D embroidered scarab beetles by Sue Sercombe

organza scarf machine embroidered and altered with soldering iron by Sue Sercombe

Sue Boardman and her cap inspired by Birkenhead Park

$\"Spice\" bag by Sue Boardman$

Janet Vance talking about her embroidery

table lamp made from machine embroidered Lutrador by Janet Vance

experimental sample of faux chenille made from painted newspaper layered with organga by Janet Vance

Sue Sercombe talking about her embroideries

Sue Sercombe made this wedding dress for her daughter

detail of the wedding dress showing embroidery and embellishment on the cuffs, embroidery by Sue Sercombe

photograph of the wedding dress, made by Sue Sercombe, on the Big Day

hand dyed jacket made for City & Guilds portfolio by Sue Sercombe

detail of beadwork on the bodice of the wedding dress. Dress made by Sue Sercombe

$Joan Wilson tries on Sue Sercombe\'s jacket$

Joan modelling the jacket which was cut as a circle. Jacket made by Sue Sercombe

3D embroidered dragonfly by Sue Sercombe

there is a buzz about the Hall as we wait for the Workshop to begin

Sarah is pouring tea right now- but later will be modelling kimono

the group are having an enjoyable time making Japanese Kanzashi flower brooches

Japanese hair ornament brought to us by Katie Chaplin

Japanese hair ornament made using Kanzashi flowers in the design

some flower brooches which have been glued to the background felt. They must dry before they can be completed

Katie Chaplin supplied us with wonderful Japanese fabrics

another busy table with brooches nearing completion

small fabric petals are folded and added to a felt background

Katie Chaplin shows us a Haori jacket made in 1929

detail of embroidery on a wedding kimono

this is the type of footwear the Japanese kimono wearer would have

this is one of the under layers before the kimono is finally put on

Katie is adjusting the under garment to fit inside the kimono sleeves

the kimono is draped over a belt to adjust the length and a stiff belt is put on to prevent the Obi creasing

$she will use a \"Happy Sparrow\" fastening at the back. This has not yet been completed$

these fine cloths are decorated with a Japanese tie dye technique

$a view of the \"Happy Sparrow\" fastening of the Obi$

the Japanese lady is not complete without her fan, which is used only in a ceremonial fashion

Sarah is quite pleased to have her fan, Wearing a kimono is hot work

back view of Sarah wearing the completed outfit

Sarah is wearing a traditional kimono which would be worn on a special occasion

this kimono has hanging sleeves as it is for a special occasion

this is an expensive overgarment , worn over the kimono, used at a wedding

this garment is designed to have a train

back view of Sarah wearing the embrioidered over garment with a train. The train is padded at the bottom

this is Katie Chaplin demonstrating the Japanese tea ceremony

Elsie Watkins (winner of 2013 Colour Competition) sharing a joke with Ruth Isset

Elsie Watkins, winner of the 2013 Colour Competition, receiving the Edna Billison Glass Trophy from Ruth Isset

Embroidery by Elsie Watkins, winner of 2013 Colour Competition 2013

Linda Rudkin is laying th silk fibres on a stone

Sea urchin made by Linda Rudkin from silk paper with French knots added

Linda Rudkin is showing us how to construct a 3D vessel from silk fibres

dried flower petals are added before the last layer of silk is put on

this will become a sheet of silk paper eventually

$a student\'s 3D vessel is drying. It has a protective layer of net to protect the fibres$

a display of silk paper stones and pebbles made by Linda Rudkin

students are busy with their constructions

$a student\'s silk paper vessel is nearly complete, only the hardened must be applied when it is completely dry$

this vessel has had coloured silk fibres incorporated before the final layer

this vessel is drying. It has had silk threads added to good effect

$One of Sue Sercombe\'s antique sewing machines$ $One of Sue Sercombe\'s antique sewing machines$ $One of Sue Sercombe\'s antique sewing machines$ $One of Sue Sercombe\'s antique sewing machines$ $One of Sue Sercombe\'s antique sewing machines$ $one of Sue Sercombe\'s slides$ $one of Sue Sercombe\'s slides$

Sue Sercombe telling us the history of antique sewing machines

a sewing machine invented by Thomas Saint in 1790

$one of Sue Sercombe\'s slides$ $one of Sue Sercombe\'s slides$ $one of Sue Sercombe\'s slides$ $one of Sue Sercombe\'s slides$

the shape of this sewing machine was widely copied by other firms

an English and a German firm copy the shape of the Singer sewing machine

$one of Sue Sercombe\'s slides$ $one of Sue Sercombe\'s slides$ $one of Sue Sercombe\'s slides$ $one of Sue Sercombe\'s slides$ $one of Sue Sercombe\'s slides$

sewing machine made in a German prison camp during World War 2

example of Level 3 City & Guilds embroidery work

detail of hand embroidered square on Sreepur quilt

a colourful crochet cushion on display at 2013 Open Day

$part of the Young Embroiderers\' display at 2013 Open Day$

$some of our visitor\'s completed fabric hearts$

Helen and Hilary discussing the YE display

some of our visitors from Brazil at 2013 Open Day

detail of tassel on Youghal needlelace fan

detail of Irish crochet wedding gown 1900

selection of antique wedding gowns in Sheelin Lace Museum, Co. Fermanagh

detail of Limerick lace wedding gown 1900

detail of Limerick Tambour lace wedding veil

Carrickmacross guipure wedding veil 1880 - 1900

detail of Carrickmacross guipure wedding veil 1880 - 1900

interior of Sheelin antique lace shop, Co.Fermanagh, N. Ireland

antique Irish crochet lace collar for sale in Sheelin antique lace shop, Co.Fermanagh, N.Ireland

Sarah is preparing her Homemade Cake Stall

Karen's reverse applique from 2013 Workshop

Sarah's reverse applique from 2013 Workshop

lots of fabric brooches made at the 2013 Japanese Day Workshop

preparatios are being made for our delicious Tea

Kathy and Karen are preparing the Sreepur Charity table

Mia Williams is a young visitor to our Tea Party, enjoying the day

concentration at the September Tea Party sales table

Vicky is welcoming our 2013 Bursary winner Hannah Roberts

Vicky is presenting Hannah Roberts with her Bursary cheque

detail of Ruby's latest Streepur hand embroidered silk quilt which will be raffled to aid the Sreepur funds

Ruby's latest Streepur hand embroidered silk quilt which will be raffled to aid the Sreepur funds

machine embroidered flowers made at a 2013 Workshop

two entries made from old school ties for our forthcoming Tie Challenge

silk paper vessel made at a 2013 Workshop

Vicky's reverse applique picture made at 2013 Workshop

Chris's reverse applique picture made at a 2013 Workshop

Wendy's reverse applique picture made at a 2013 Workshop

Michelle's reverse applique picture made at a 2013 Workshop

Jean's reverse applique picture made at a 2013 Workshop

two samples for our continuous GROWTH sampler which will be exhibited in Spring at Victoria Gallery. These embroideries were made by Sarah lowes and Janet Wilkinson

Rubina Porter MBE telling the group about her visit to Buckingham palace to receive her MBE Award

having designed the embroidery Grace began to stitch it in chain stitch

Children in Sreepur orphanage, Bangladesh embroidered these squares . They will be combined with YE squares to form a wall hanging which will be on display at our Christmas Party 2013

this photo shows the group of girls in Sreepur who embroidered these squares

Emma is embroidering her name with chain stitch

Grace is using a variety of colours to embroider her name

"The Estuary", the lower panel of the WATERFALL PROJECT in Liverpool Women's Hospital

photograph showing the making of the WATERFALL PROJECT in Liverpool Women's Hospital

"Rocks and River", the centre panel of the WATERFALL PORJECT in Liverpool Women's Hospital

"The Waterfall", top panel of the WATERFALL PROJECT in Liverpool Women's Hospital

some members of Merseyside Embroiderers' Guild who worked on the WATERFALL PROJECT in Liverpool Women's Hospital

photograph of Merseyside Young Embroiderers' (with Margaret Gold) working on the WATERFALL PROJECT in Liverpool Women's Hospital

detail of "The Estuary", part of the WATERFALL PROJECT in Liverpool Women's Hospital

Janet Wilkinson receiving a bouquet as she retires from the MEG Committee

Chris Bennett receiving a bouquet as she retires from the MEG Committee

slide of wedding corset made by Gill Roberts

slide of early "pair of bodices" which became known as corsets

slide of elaborate stomachers, fitted over the edge of the corset and overlaced

slide of early home-made corsets, showing extensive quilting and embroidery, with cording used for support instead of whalebones

machine embroidered corset made by Gill Roberts

slide of carved wooden busks, dating from 1796-1821

Slide of children's corsets, used for "beauty" and health

slide of a nursing corset, a skeleton corset, and a ribbon corset

slide of the "Pretty Housemaid" corset, dating from 1890

the invention of the steel eyelet in 1828 made an immediate difference

slide showing the changing style of corsetry in Edwardian times

slide showing contempory tight-lacing - Ethel Granger

slide showing contempory tight-lacing - Cathy Jung

slide showing corset-inspired tattoos and piercings

slide showing Thierry Mugler corset designs

slide showing John Galliano for Christian Dior corset designs

slide showing Vivienne Westwood corset designs

Gill Roberts with some of her bespoke embroidered corsets

Sarah modelled a corset which had been specially made for her by Gill Roberts

Gill Roberts is explaining the lacing of the corset

detail showing the intricacy of construction in a hand-made corset

Gill Roberts shows us how to lace a corset without assistance

one of Gill Roberts basic corset patterns

detail of machine embroidered corset made by Gill Roberts

detail of goldwork design on corset made by Gill Roberts

back view of a bridal corset made by Gill Roberts

detail of embroidered corset made by Gill Roberts

reconstruction, made by Gill Roberts, of the "Pretty Housemaid" corset, dating from 1890

detail of reconstruction, made by Gill Roberts, of the "Pretty Housemaid" corset, dating from 1890

corset belt with embroidery by Gill Roberts

detail of "The Pool of Life Wall Hanging" by Norma Heron, 1995

preliminary study for of "The Pool of Life Wall Hanging" by Norma Heron, 1995

THE ESTUARY fabric batik by Sian Hughes, hanging in front of a lightbox (left side)

THE ESTUARY fabric batik by Sian Hughes, hanging in front of a lightbox

MOTIONS OF THE SUN (SUNSET), 1998 by Alan Ditman, 1998, foiled stained glass, steel wire, paint

MOTIONS OF THE SUN (MIDDAY) 1998 by Alan Ditman, 1998, foiled stained glass, steel wire, paint

MOTIONS OF THE SUN (SUN RISE), 1998 by Alan Ditman, 1998, foiled stained glass, steel wire, paint

TOWNSCAPE by A. Fabunmi, 1994, wool and threads laid on surface

detail of TOWNSCAPE by A. Fabunmi, 1994, wool and threads laid on surface

3D "Bees" by Janet Wilkinson, mixed media. printed foil

applique embroidery by Janet Wilkinson on a bee theme

some GROWTH postcards on display.at MEG Christmas Party 2013

(detail) 3D "Bees" by Janet Wilkinson, mixed media. printed foil

sample of goldwork from November 2013 Workshop on display at MEG Christmas Party 2013

sample of goldwork from November 2013 Workshop

June Howard with her stall before the doors opened

embroidered quilt jointly made by the children of Sreepur Village, Bangladesh and Merseyside Young Embroiderers

applique cushions made by Merseyside Young Embroiderers

Jean Critchley and her applique quilt, an entry to the Tradioional Embroidery Competition 2013

this is an embroidered silk quilt which will be raffled for Sreepur Women's Refuge and Orphanage Charity

the doors are finally open and friends meet again and catch up on the news

entry to Traditional Embroidery Competition 2013

BUTTERFLY by Jean Mather, winner of 2013 Traditional Embroidery Competition

goldwork embroidery at MEG Christmas Party 2013

felt ornaments made in Kurdistan and on sale at Textile Traders

Maisie Edwards was delighted to be voted Merseyside Young Embroiderer of the Year 2013

Maisie with her family after receiving her award - Merseyside Young Embroiderer of the Year 2013

Maisie is receiving the Sreepur Shield for Merseyside Young Embroiderer of the Year 2013

Jean Mather receiving her prize as winner of the Traditional Embroidery Competition 2013

embroidering the letters for "In Our Liverpool Home" mural

drawing of The Yellow Submarine for "In Our Liverpool Home" mural

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