We are a group of friendly, like-minded stitchers of all levels from in and around Bournemouth. Interested in all types of textile and needle work, we welcome new members.

During the meetings we may work on our own projects or have tutor-led workshops (see 2025 programme below), where we explore new ideas, skills and techniques.

INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS:

Meeting dates - milk and biscuit rota:

2025:

May 23rd - Janet

June 27th - Heather

July 25th - Pat (Shared lunch)

August - no meeting

September 26th - Jan G

October 24th -

November 28th -

December no meeting

Future Meetings

May 23rd: Button Tree - external tutor, Kathy Stearne

June 27th: time available to complete any projects

July 25th: Dorset Buttons - group member, Vanessa Hyde

September 26th: Mushrooms - external tutor, Wendy Hermelin

October 24th: Quirky Barn - external tutor, Val Webberley

November 28th: Lined pot with mushrooms - external tutors, Jean Hornsey

April 25th meeting

Members continued to work on their butterfly creation and other pieces of unfinished work  (see photos below). 

May 23rd meeting: Button/Bead trees

This project encompasses free style hand embroidery using buttons/beads (display beads; old or new; sentimental or surplace supply; any colour and size). Examples are in the photos below. You need to think about a colour scheme, whch includes the background and variety of beads/buttons.

Requirements

• buttons and beads, a dozen or more depending on design
• piece of medium weight material
• Threads (heavier threads for larger work, embroidery threads for smaller work)
• suitable size needles for your thread
• embroidery scissors and hoop

Raffle prizes: these are always welcome for the raffle we run each month. Tickets are £1.00 each.