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A Little Light Reading
With Christmas fast approaching we are all most likely making the various preparations for a joyful time with family and friends. When the hurly burly of all those preparations are over, and the festive meals and visits with family and friends are over, there comes a chance to slow down and take a moment for…
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And That’s A Wrap
Our Pick a Pocket show at the Silk Purse Gallery in West Vancouver, BC is now over. All the pockets are wrapped up safe and sound and waiting to see if they will be visiting another venue, keep your fingers crossed! Thanks to West Vancouver Arts Council and the amazing crew at Silk Purse…
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Into The Weeds
We are well into the second Virtual Wednesday of our Guild year and our infamous ABC Team of Anni, Bonnie and Catherine have taken us on another adventure. We have wondered down the “rabbit holes” of tapestries, pockets, and this time into the weeds. Yes we will be researching botanicals in embroidery, but rather than…
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A visit from Sue Rangeley
Ever wonder how far you can push embroidery? Ever consider how to create delicate or sturdy three dimensional embellishments? We at North Shore Needle Arts had a chance to find answers to these questions when Sue Rangeley, invited to present at our Guild, accepted the invitation. In a captivating presentation, internationally renowned embroidery artist Sue…
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Pockets, Pockets, and More Pockets
In early 2024, members of our Guild studied the history of pockets, and were challenged to create their own pocket. The challenge resulted in the exhibition of over 100 pockets at the Silk Purse Gallery in West Vancouver. What follows are exhibition statements, photos and a video of that display. Thank you Catherine Nicholls for…
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Pick A Pocket – At Last!!!
In the Spring 2023 members of the guild spent several meetings studying and discussing the history of pockets. As part of that study, members were encouraged and challenged to make and embellish pockets based on a pattern which can be found here. As usual, members began coming up with various creative ways to embellish the…