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We have curated some of our favourite links here. Some could be for you to participate in and some just to inspire you! We can take no responsibililty for links that no longer work, but do let us know so that we can remove them. ArtConTex is delivering a programme of speakers to include Mary Schoeser, Sara Impey (guest artist) and Helen Stevens.  Click here  for all speakers. The Costume Society Click the button below for a list of our previous entries. Fibre Arts Take Two Friday Feature Artist - Itamar Yehiel 10 Incredible Abstract Textile Artists You Have to Follow  School of Stitched Textiles Friday Feature Artist - Shin-Hee Chin  Fibre Arts Take Two Fibre Arts Take Two: Time Well Spent Virtual Awards ceremony Fibre Arts Take two feature Artist: Richard McVetis Start here: Kiefer / Van Gogh - Find out more about the lasting influence Van Gogh has had on Anselm Kiefer and what the two artists have in common. Fibre Arts Take Two Friday Feature Artist with Beve...

If you would like us to include your group on this page and in our newsletter, please use the contact form on our website to send us the information. Southend Seaside Stitchers Southend Seaside Stitchers (formerly South & East Essex Embroiderers Guild) meet twice a month in Westcliff-on-Sea with a mixture of mini workshops, speakers and bring your own project sessions. They welcome all stitchers and textiles enthusiasts to their meetings. For more details, please see their  Facebook  and I nstagram   pages or email    southenendseasidestitchers@yahoo.com Romford Embroiders They meet monthly on a Saturday afternoon at the United Reformed Church, Western Road, Romford Find out more about Romford Embroiderers here. Essex Silk Painters Essex Silk Painters is a vibrant local chapter of the National Guild of Silk Painters. They meet in Toot Hill near Ongar on the first Saturday of every month (except January) for day-long workshops. Some days have ...

We offer free patterns as we come across them. Please note that we can take no responsibility for links that do not work.   I found this collection of houseplant leaves from DMC. They feature plants from the swiss cheese plant to the rubber plant, and will showcase your love for all things green when stitched on any tote bag or denim jacket. Use them individually or embroider the set.  Click here to download. Access our previous free patterns by clicking the button below.   The sun is shining on this embroidery design by DMC. Using stranded cotton, satin stitch, long & Short stitch and French Knots, use the design as a hanging or on a tote bag. You can download the Countryside design here.   A pretty geometric machine embroidery design for you this week from Brother. You can download this design directly from the Brother website here .   We have a choice for you this week. Embroidery and/or cross stitch versions of a cooling glass of lemonade! The choice is ...