news from members

Jane Carpenter

I have stitched for many years but found doing a City & Guilds course in Embroidery opened up a whole new world. Although I tend to favour more traditional textiles I enjoy exploring new techniques and products. Recently I started an online sketchbook course, I’ve found it challenging but hope it will have a positive influence on future work.

I am also a member of a local Patchwork group.

 

 

 

 

Gill Hardy

 

 

Stitching is more of an obsession than a passion for me!  Since completing City and Guilds a good few years ago, I have experimented with various media and have enjoyed stitching on paper in particular.  In order to improve my design skills and art work I am currently following an on line sketchbook course with the Linda and Laura Kemshall, and I am sure this will influence my textiles in future.  It’s great being a member of Fimbria for the companionship and support we give and get from each other.

News of other members

Jan Tregidgo

I have been a Bobbin Lacemaker since 1980 and a textile junkie since 1985. I am a founder member of FIMBRIA. My two creative loves - Traditional (white) Bobbin Lace and mad crazy City & Guilds (anything goes!) Creative Textiles.  It took some time, but I now use both together.  I create LetExist structures.  These incorporate contemporary bobbin lace techniques with outlandish textile skills. I still teach Bobbin Lace, Textiles and LetExist courses and that takes up time, however I love teaching and don’t think that I will ever be able to give it up completely. There just aren't enough hours in the day for everything that I want to create. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Linda Hoddy

I have been interested in Needlework for as long as I can remember.
 I love being creative and learning new techniques.
 I did my City and Guilds embroidery course over 20 years ago and this opened my eyes to pattern and colour in so many ways.
 I love time spent sat at my sewing machine and am now heavily into Contemporary Quilting, but I am equally happy with a bit of hand sewing on a cold winters evening in a comfy armchair.
 I am a founder member of Fimbria and enjoy our monthly meetings where we share our  life and Textile Experiences.

 

 

profiles of other members

News of other members

Mary Chidlow

I have always painted and sketched and in the last few years have extended my skills into textiles through the C & G courses of Patchwork and Quilting , and Embroidery. I am a member of the Quilter's Guild and its off-shoot Contemporary Quilters. The latter group encourages experimenting with all forms of textiles.  I enjoy  taking part in the workshops and the challenges.

 

 



 Rose Thomas

 I am a committed maker involved in a wide range of crafts - although stitching has always been my first love. In recent months I have become fascinated with watercolours which I am using as a starting point for my next textile work. The painting here incorporates some stylised bird shapes which I have also used in textiles. The bird hanging is made by layering fabric scraps, machine embroidery and cutting away technique.

News about our members

Joan Barkham

 I have been a member of Fimbria for 17 years. We are a group who formed after achieving our City and Guilds parts I&2. Our aims are to improve the status of textile crafts and
encourage and help each other. Just recently I have been interested in
mediaeval floor tiles and have produced several pieces of work based on
these patterns.

 

 

Sue Evans

 

I am extremely passionate about textile art and mixed-media. I love to work with paper, paint and stitch. I also enjoy creating material from recycling found textiles etc.

I find so much pleasure in many art forms, from ceramics, glass to fine art, graffiti and street art.

I teach art and craft to Infant and Junior children in four schools in Gosport. I introduce a good selection of materials, skills and inspiration in these classes.

Our Christmas meeting today!  We always exchange Christmas cards.. one per person.. always hand made .. here they are.

If you want to see them as larger images.. click on the image of your choice.

Welcome

Welcome to the new Fimbria Textile Blog!

Photograph by Kath Corbett  of part of a sculpture at Goodwood Sculpture Park