Setting up a Slate Frame with Mandy Ewing
Brush up on your basic skills with Mandy Ewing as she takes you through each step of Setting up a Slate Frame for Embroidery.
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World Mental Health Day - Embroidery as Therapy
As a society, where technology is king, with everything from the weekly shop to reading the latest thriller possible to achieve on a machine, it’s hardly surprising that mindfulness is having a bit of a moment and along with is a surge in popularity of a number of non-technology based hobbies, including needlework.
Aesop's Fables - Our up coming release!
We have been busy! As has become customary over the past few years here at the Crewel Work Company, over the past few months we have been working up to a significant Autumn release ready to hit our store in a few days.
Lady Anne’s Needlework Festival COVID-19 announcement.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, it is with a heavy heart that we have made the decision not to go ahead with our Lady Anne's Needlework Festival in July 2021 in Appleby-in-Westmorland as planned.
We have been assessing the changing situation and the potential long-term effect of COVID-19 on our Festival since we opened for bookings in the summer. Now, with more knowledge on how the virus is likely to continue to affect large-scale events in the short to mid-term, we cannot say with confidence that we can hold a safe and successful event in as planned July 2021.
We are now working on the planning of a rescheduled Festival for 2022 and online events for 2021. We will publish updates on these plans in the coming months.
If you have paid a deposit for this event, please submit your preferences for a refund here.
Phillipa’s podcasting with Stitchery Stories
If you love BBC Radio 4, and the spoken word, you may have already discovered the delights of podcasts, which are the growing in popularity around the world. Phillipa is, this week, the guest of the British podcast ‘Stitchery Stories’ hosted by Susan Weeks.
Podcasts are audio programmes you can download to listen at your pleasure, and they have more time for more extended interviews and often delve a little deeper into the subject. In the 45-minute interview Phillipa's conversation with Susan describes the story of her career and her progression as a needlework designer.
Phillipa said: "I was very flattered to be invited to create a Stitchery story podcast. It was lovely to chat about all things historic crewel work, the needlework community and the international appeal of embroidery.
"It was interesting to be interviewed by a fellow needlework enthusiast, and of course Susan is a very experienced podcaster who encourages the very best from her guests.
"It was a great opportunity to share the ethos and the development of the Crewel Work Company and Lady Anne’s Needlework Retreats."
Susan said: "Phillipa is such a wonderful guest. I'm sure everyone will greatly enjoy listening to her stories and insight from her many years of tutor and designer experience."
Craft in COVID
Arts and crafts are the beating heart of every culture around the globe. And as we all face this terrible pandemic together, needlework is a lifeline for many of us.
As well as the emotional and mental benefits of crafting, it is also playing another vital role in our community.
New beginning for the new normal
We would like to thank you all for your great support over the past four months, which we know has been a very challenging time for many of you. Since lockdown began, we have been sharing a daily crewel work video with you and your response to these little films has been heartwarming. We are continuing with our videos and have some exciting new ideas coming up for the months ahead, which we will share with you in our newsletters.
Introducing our 2021 Festival Tutors - Trish Burr
Trish Burr is a Cape Town-based designer, author and teacher of hand embroidery. Specialising in Needlepainting and Whitework patterns, her artistic designs have inspired many to take up the craft. She has published 8 books, the latest of which has been published in collaboration with The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Her online shop offers Needlepainting and Whitework patterns, embroidery materials and tutorials for all levels from beginner to advanced.
Lady Anne's Festival 2021 & Covid-19
Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic and the uncertainty now cast over any large scale event taking place in the near or long-term future, we have certain policies in place during this booking period for our Lady Anne's Needlework festival, due to take place in July 2021.
Lady Anne Clifford - The Inspiration for Our Festival
In the run up to our inaugural Lady Anne's Needlework Festival in 2021, Phillipa talks about how the life and legacy of Lady Anne Clifford (1590-1679) have influenced her and the company she founded nearly 30 years ago.
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