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.
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.
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."
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.
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