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We have 88 members
We are a group of enthusiastic stitchers with varying experience who aim to have fun and to support and encourage each other in exploring stitches and textiles. We are open to both young and old, 8 years to 80+.
Our members enjoy a huge variety of textile activities, including Cross stitch, Kits and both traditional and modern embroidery techniques. Members work with all sorts of materials from metal to silk and all sorts of threads from Crochet to Crewel ( and everything in between) Some of us enjoy using Kits from embroidery suppliers and some of us create individual pieces in 2D and even 3D. Everyone with a needle is welcome.
Industrial Derby
The work above was created by our Group in 2017 and now can be seen hanging in the Derby Museum of Making. (see the map below)
We meet on the 2nd Saturday of the month usually to hear a guest Speaker, followed by an afternoon workshop, or an all day workshop
COMING NEXT
10.45 am Saturday 12th April 2025
Speaker: Julia Hinkley – The History of Samplers
“Julia has been sewing since she was a child. Her mother and both her aunts were craftswomen and they taught her embroidery, knitting and crochet - she hasn’t stopped since.
In addition to embroidery as a pastime she has also taught practical skills and about its history throughout her career.
She has taught English and History in a range of educational settings since 1991 having completed an MA by research at the University of Kent at Canterbury. Employment by the Workers Educational Association saw her teaching history in a diverse range of locations from libraries to art galleries.
Julia is currently an independent speaker and writer based in the Peak District. She writes a regular blog at thehistoryjar.com, which often includes references to embroidery and textiles, and has written several history books including ‘A Little History of Derbyshire’.
In 2023 she took part in the Unstitched Coif project to create a blackwork coif based on a 17th century design. It’s perhaps not surprising, given her day job, that Julia is drawn to embroidery with an historic theme.”
Afternoon Activities
Show and Tell - Samplers
If you have any samplers at home, inherited, acquired, or made by you, please bring them to the meeting and tell the story behind them. It should make a fascinating afternoon.
Please bring any project you wish to work on should there be time to spare in the afternoon.
Please see your Member's Newsletter for details.
St Marys Church Hall, Darley Lane, Derby DE1 3AX
Click here for a Google Map showing St Mary's Church Hall Derby
Doors open at 10.00 am
If you're not a member, you can email us at the following address, derbyeandtgrp@gmail.com to
Visit us at one of our meetings meetings,
Find out more about us and how to join our group
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For Membership enquiries please contact us at derbyetgtreasurer@gmail.com
Further details are in our latest newsletter. All members should get the monthly newsletter but if you are a member and haven't had a newsletter please let Hiliary know via the link below.
derbyeandtgrp@gmail.com
PROJECTS
We enjoy working together on projects and have hosted a number of successful exhibitions. You can see the Celebrating the Industrial Heritage of Derbyshire featured at the top of this page in the Museum of Making, Derby.
"Spring is Sprung" was a short project for the Spring season where members are making 3D flowers to display in their windows.
Here are some examples of Members work
Pictured below are some images of what we've made
Dee embroidered this Kingfisher for her brother in law's birthday card.
Dee: Kingfisher
Mary has made these beautiful mandala cards These designs were taken from the book 'Mandalas to Embroider', Mary has put her own 'spin' on the design.
Mary: Cards
Pat has been inspired by Anne’s “Sew4Soul” projects
Pat: Sew for Soul
Alison attended The Coral Reef and ‘Thank you’, workshops run by Zara Day. you can find out more about the workshops by clicking here to contact Zara.
Alison: Thank You and Coral Wreath
Jenny R was inspired by a carving in Italy, Colin the Rooster and the pictures in the book Crewel
Birds by Helen Blomkamp to create 'Dennis the Duck'. You can access this book by clicking here
Jenny R: Dennis the Duck
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