Who we are:
Welcome to the Preston Embroidery and Textile Group website (formerly Preston Embroiderers’ Guild). We are now an independent group who have a real interest in all things to do with embroidery and textiles. It is a lively, exciting place to come and enjoy yourself. Take a look at the slide show opposite and get a feel of what we are about. You won't regret it. 

We normally meet on the first Saturday of the month from 10am to 4pm and from September to June. The programme is opposite and meetings will be restarting in September 2021.
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We have a varied programme of Day Schools, Workshops, Talks, Surgeries and Stitch and Chat sessions each month. Day Schools are given by nationally and regionally acclaimed tutors where we learn new techniques and skills and we also have occasional lectures on a variety of textile based subjects.
Invited speakers may inspire with a talk about their own work, others may talk about the history of textiles or techniques of other countries, such as batik or talk about their embroidery related travels.
Workshops and surgeries are given by our own members who have a wide range of skills in embroidery and textiles, craft and design both traditional and contemporary and are more than willing to offer advice. There won’t be many areas we don’t know about!

We have recently introduced a mentoring scheme for members who wish to learn about specific techniques as we have members who are expert in fine traditional stitch including gold work, black work, crewelwork, cross-stitch and Wessex stitch. Others can help with patchwork and quilting, or perhaps you would be interested in ‘Art’ doll making. Felt making and needle felting are skills we can share as well. We have members who specialise in free machine embroidery, hand embroidery or fabric manipulation.
If you prefer you can come and bring your own work, ask for help if necessary and share ideas.
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Each month we have a sales table and a raffle, we have a small library of books and DVD’s to lend out and we have branch competitions and exhibitions.
Every other year we hold a major exhibition of our work. We are planning an exhibition possibly for 2022 entitled ‘Inspired By……’  but this is still very much at the planning stage at the moment. Take a few minutes to read about our 2019 exhibition 'Shorelines and Seascapes' in the 'Other News' tab and take a look at the 'gallery' which has many photographs of our members’ work.
 
We also hold 'pop-up' exhibitions, open days and workshops in the community. Savick library is one of those places and we are always made so welcome when we share our craft with children and adults alike.
If you enjoy all styles of sewing and textiles or want to learn a new skill or just want to spend time stitching in the company of like-minded people, beginner or expert, this is the place to be.


 

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
(Requirements for the next workshop can be found   in the notices tab)
All events start at 10 am unless marked otherwise.

​Programme for September 2021 - July 2022
 We will be meeting at St. Andrews from September 2021 so this is what has been planned.

Saturday 2nd October
  AM: General Meeting
Gertrude Goodenough Trophy Competition:
Any Piece of work
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PM: Alice Moore a Detective Story 
Talk with Monica Selway.

Saturday 6th November
Tyvek Flowers
Workshop with Kath Roberts

Saturday 4th December
 A.M. Christmas Stitching Activity
Mince Pies and Cream

P.M. Talk with Maria Livesey
Christmas competition:
A Christmas Gift Tag.
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Programme 2022
Saturday 1st January 
New Years Day
No Meeting

Saturday 5th February 
Dayschool
Transfer and Stitch with Maria Livesey

Saturday 5th March
Dayschool
Kogin and Sashiko with Liz Almond

Saturday 2nd April
Workshop
Experimental Drawn Thread work with Ann Reading

Saturday 7th May
Dayschool
Whitework Hearts with Nicola Jarvis

Saturday 4th June 
Workshop
Flowers using dissolvable Fabrics with Kath Roberts

Saturday 2nd July
Strawberry Tea
(Details to follow)