March 26th, 2020

I never thought I would say these words...

"closed until further notice."

However, in the words of dancer Twyla Tharp...

"Art is the only way to run away

Without leaving home."

Be safe everyone 

Jude 💕

"Marching On..."

The weather outside may be frightful and the conditions may be hazardous to our health, but for 12 of us 'Connect in Threads' led us here as usual...like the Windmill; we never close

Progress is being made on the 'Hand' project

Margaret Bos has a lovely subtle rendition using print and stitch

Lillian's 'A Bird in the Hand is worth two in the Bush' will be hand embroidered in tones of brown

Janet C is hand embroidering her 3D hand with black cottons

Dina has enjoyed drawing her left hand from observation today with brilliant results

Debbie's hand will be in this great colourscheme using felt

Ruth's hands are being hand embroidered but there is more to come...possibly the rings and maybe cuffs at the wrists? The background is a great addition to this piece

Ruth is also working on her 'Vanishing Bee' project. Maybe with the help of Reduction paste, more of the final bees can be distressed and erased?

We all love Annie's Colour Books - (they smell wonderful of varnish)

Meanwhile, Annie's work has moved to a large, bright felt hanging

Alma's charity work today for shipment to USA are these knitted angels

Margaret Bos is near completion of these 2 lovely hand embroidered, appliqued vintage fabric pieces for her daughters

Elise's work from a Guild workshop in mixed media using paint, stitch and paper

Elise is also working this lovely flower head...

...and this weaving trapped in soluble fabric will be machine embroidered

Elaine's grand-daughters are extremely fortunate to have these wonderfully stitched needlecases - all in tent stitch from 'bits of thread to be thrown out'.

Elaine's indigo table cover is stunning and nearing completion. It will be edged in red for a dramatic effect

Congratulations to Amy, daughter of Margaret Bos for passing her finals. Amy loves doughnuts and now she has a cushion "The world is your Doughnut".

Di is working on a small table cover in patchwork

Such talent is always a pleasure to witness and share each month.

Thank you for attending today ladies, despite the circumstances.

Jude