Author Archives: kstitcher

Weave Still Got This! Young Stitchers had a relaxing afternoon of weaving on Saturday, 23rd September. We sent out weaving kits during Lockdown  – with the theme Weave Got This – and it was popular.  So we did it again, this time a hanging onto drift wood.  We used card from a well-known craft shop,Continue reading “Young Stitchers”

Join us on Saturday, 6th January 2024, 10.30am-12.30pm, in Surbiton Library. We will be appliquéing a bird or butterfly on a small panel. Suggested stitches to use will be blanket, stem and couching. Or bring your own project to do while we stitch and chat. You are also very welcome to bring a drink. postedContinue reading “Stitch Saturday”

Surjeet Husain Help celebrate the life & work of longstanding member of Kingston Stitchers (& former Kingston Branch)

Now is a great time to renew or for new members to join. This Friday is our AGM, Our excellent programme secretary will introduce an exciting new programme for the year, plus our new KS Banner Design reveal; KS 2024 Exhibition Group Project; a chance to buy ex KS library books, and members can bookContinue reading “Why renew my membership or join? well….”

A fun & creative Workshop with Kate Findlay, Textile Artist This workshop will work on a unique hand-dyed piece of fabric (provided).  We build up a garden/hedgerow inspired piece in layers, starting with plant stencils, wooden stamps and then collaged shapes. Finally, we add stitching by machine or hand. To ensure you get the mostContinue reading “WILD GARDENS”

The Value of Making with Emily Jo Gibbs – Join us on Friday, the 26th May to hear the talented Emily Jo Gibbs give her talk.  It is a tale of Emily’s career from making unusual evening bags, to developing her style of hand stitched layered organza portraits.  Doors open at 7:15pm to the publicContinue reading “The Value of Making, 26th May 2023”

Non-members/Kingston Fashion students – please book HERE

26th November 2022 – Sophie Long – An Introduction to Goldwork Non-members – please see booking information on our Eventbrite page – click HERE Bookings taken until Sunday the 23rd October ! Members – please book through your treasurer. Developing goldwork embroidery using pearl purl and spangles.  Sophie graduated from RSN having mastered 30 handContinue reading “An Introduction to Goldwork”