
Chelford and North Cheshire Branch of the Embroiderers Guild meet at Chelford Village Hall (SK11 9AS) at 7.30pm usually on the third Wednesday of the month. We are a lively group and have an exciting programme of speakers and workshops on all topics related to embroidery and textile arts. Follow us on Facebook Email:chelfordnorthcheshirechair@embroiderersguild.co.uk
Sunday, 1 February 2015
21st January 2015 : Alison Yule ; 'Weaving a Life'
Alison provided us with a very detailed look at her life as a weaver & its commerciality. Having loved weaving from a very early stage, life's roads & turns meant she didn't return to her true passion until later in life, but it has proved a great success, listening to her many awards & selections for exhibitions. She described how the designed was created from pattern to fabric & although modern technology speeded up some processes the traditional loom ( or looms as Alison had more than 1) still had the ultimate role.

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