SPINNING YARNS- ERTF MEMBER JENNY LANGLEY

Suffolk group

We met together at Nowton Village Hall this week.

Ten members were able to make the meeting, altho one poor mother had to leave again before we had even started thanks to a call from little daughter's school reporting she had been sick.

Fortunately it proved to be just a tummy bug that improved once her mum returned.

We had a good time discussing our on-going work and shared some valuable tips re new techniques.

Crystal in felt by Frances Barker

Shibori cuff by Heidi McEvoy-Swift

Next meeting probably 1st Nov. contact Suffolk rep. for more info.

Suffolk show

The exhibition continues until November 13th. For further details email info@spiral-gallery.co.uk or ring 01728 861699.

Basildon Stitching Club exhibition - 24 Sept to 10 Oct 2010

A display of work by Basildon Stitching Club will take pride of place in the Gallery at Craft Arena, Barleylands Craft Village in Billericay, Essex. The work is a result of the members first competition and features different stitching techniques. The winning entry is an exquisite stitched daisy by member Diane Roberts.

For more information see the ERTF website (members section) or contact Craft Arena at www.craftarena.co.uk.

Tea and Textiles in Essex

Today, ERTF member Julie opened her beautiful home and garden in the village of Goldhanger, Essex for a day of tea and textiles. As well as ERTF members plenty of friends and family dropped by as well and by the end of the day we had made over £140 for the group funds. The weekend before Goldhanger had had its own celebrations so Julie's front room had been turned into an old bakery (apparently the house had been the local bakery in the past). So for the first time, I expect, Denise of Craft Arena, Barleylands had to share a shop with loaves of bread.

As well as Denise's shop there were lots of textiles items around the house, cakes (real and textile), our own "bits and pieces" shop and a swap area - people could bring something and take something else home. Of course, like always, I was so busy talking I didn't get around to taking many photos, but I hope those that are here give a flavour of the day.

Thanks must go to all the members who came or contributed, and non-members who came/helped out today (especially Julie's friend Jo who seemed to have her hands in the washing up bowl for a lot of time), Julie's husband, who not only makes a really good ginger cake but (dressed as a baker) drew the raffle and generally made himself very useful, Denise for bringing her shop, but especially to Julie.

Here's to the next one!