Welcome to the Sampler Guild 'Forthcoming Events' page. The Sampler Guild has a constantly changing programme of events such as 'Meet-ups' (attending exhibitions, classes etc. as a group) and 'Get togethers' (meeting at TSG members houses) throughout the year, across the U.K. and sometimes abroad. 'Meet-ups' are free unless admission charges or class charges are incurred. 'Get togethers' are completely free, just get there and bring something to eat. If you are thinking of arranging a 'Get together' or 'Meet-up' in your area, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can notify other TSG members, both on this page and in the TSG Newsletter. See the bottom of this page for more information. This page will change frequently so please remember to drop in and have a browse every now and then.

Remember for comprehensive coverage of what's happening, check your newsletter.

New Event - We had a lovely long weekend at St. Davids in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is a truly special place and we were made to feel very welcome by Jill and Chris at "The Sampler" coffee shop and museum. We are planning a three day "Getaway" in September 2010 - if you are interested, get your name on the list now, as places will be limited to twelve!

FORTHCOMING EVENTS - All 2010 unless specified

Exhibition - "When This You See Remember Me"
Hollingsworth Mill, Winchester, Virginia, USA

An exhibition of schoolgirl samplers of Winchester and Frederick County, Virginia. They do not have the information up on their website yet, here is the link:

http://www.winchesterhistory.org/hollingsworh.htm

A catalogue of the exhibition will be forthcoming. We think they have about 15 samplers so far, with possibly more coming from private collectors. Queenstown Sampler Designs is currently working on a reproduction chart from the WFCHS collection. It is the 1814 Liddy Rodes sampler. It will be available from the Winchester and Frederick County Historical Society (WFCHS).

Exhibition - Swaledale Museum, Reeth, N Yorks. 29th May to 26th June

For those of you within easy reach of North Yorkshire there is a sampler exhibition coming up at Swaledale Museum in Reeth. It opens on Saturday May 29th and continues as part of the Swaledale Festival until Saturday 26th June.

There are a number of old samplers to be shown including one made at a needlework school at Angram, now so small that most maps don't show it! The other half of the exhibition is a selection of modern samplers by the Richmond and Leyburn Embroiderers Guild.

Hope some of you make it. For non textile freaks there are good pubs and plenty of walks in the area.

Please note the Museum is usually closed on Saturdays.

Thanks to Maureen Dilly for the information.

Get Together - Katie's House, Eynsbury, St. Neots, Cambs. Saturday 10th July

Cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.

Get Together - Allyson Disney's Home, Worthing, W.Sussex. Saturday 31^th July

Usual format of bring a plate and your work in progress, your finished items and most importantly, yourself! It may be worth thinking about car sharing to save on fuel costs - more money for stash enhancing...

Meet-up - M.E.A.L. Stowmarket, Suffolk, Sat/Sun. 14th/15th August

The Museum of East Anglian Life in Stowmarket, Suffolk, is holding it's annual Steam & Crafts Weekend. We are regulars of this event and will be there again this year, letting the visitors know what we achieve as a guild. It's a wonderful venue with lots of lovely things to see and do, why not come along and say hello.

Meet-up - Festival of Quilts, NEC Birmingham, Saturday 21st August

The annual quilt festival is being held from 19th to 22nd August 2010. Should you wish to come along and view all the wonderful quilts, browse the stalls and spend some money and enhance your stash and meet for a coffee or even better, lunch; then a group of TSG members will be attending the show on Saturday 21st. It is a fantastic event and a wonderful way of spending the day with friends.

http://www.twistedthread.com/pages/exhibitions/viewExhibition.aspx?id=25&view=overview

Pilgrim Stitcher’s  - 8th to 10th September, 2010

Watch this space for further information!

MacMillan Support Coffee Morning Fund Raiser - Harrow, Middx. 18th September

Due to the runaway success of the fund raiser organised by Janet and Heather in September 2009, they have booked a similar event in 2010.  To be held on Saturday 18th September at Janet and Heather's house in Harrow. Any donations of goods for the sale table will be greatly appreciated, and ideas too please.

This was such a great day last year, you’ll be sorry if you miss this one, put it in your diary while it’s still got lots of free dates!

Meet-up - Heritage Centre, Canvey Island, Essex, 2nd October

A welcome return visit (this year) to Canvey Island if you missed out earlier. This time we are going to undertake a project on the day. This is a real fun day, so come along and join us on Saturday 2nd October 2010, 11.00am to 4pm, at the Heritage Centre, Canvey Island. Bring a plate as usual.

CA Wells Classes Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th November - London

Saturday 13 November 2010 will be the Peter Beaton Box. Full Day class includes lunch. GBP 145.00

This kit does not include the mother of pearl button seen in the base of the box in the photo. You may like to source your own special button or perhaps you have a button box with antique buttons that have special memories?

Sunday 14 November 2010 we will offer 2 projects (half day each):

Triblock Cushion - Cushion is 4 1/2 wide x 3 1/2 tall with a 2 inch inset band

Scissor Rest (your scissors rest in the top of this holder)
The Scissors rest is 2 inches across the base and 4 inches tall.

These classes are GBP 95.00 each

I know that several of you like to pay in instalments so here is a 'payment plan'

1/3 of total with booking please
1/3 of total due 13 August
1/3 of total due 15 October

Please contact susanalbury@aol.com to reserve your place

Images can be seen on my website www.hangingbyathread.net

Susan Albury

Get Together - Marjan's House, Sonning, Berks. Saturday 11^th December

Always a popular Get together, come and have a great day out.  Don’t forget your stitching and a plate of something delicious towards lunch.  If you just want to come and soak in the atmosphere you will be made most welcome.

Betsy Morgan Class - Bracknell, Berks. 8^th and 9^th January 2011

TSG looks forward to having Betsy Morgan come and teach her Toy Etui for us.  Full information in newsletter number 32.

Ackworth School Event - Pontefract, W. Yorks., April 2011

We are expecting firm dates during January 2011.
This event will be an extraganza of classes and lectures over a three day period.

Remember if you are a TSG member and not already on the TSG Google Group, send an email to Mike asking to be put on it – mike@thesamplerguild.co.uk

Please note! 'Meet-ups' and 'Get togethers' are exactly that - they are an informal way of getting TSG members to meet each other. 'Meet ups' take place to view exhibitions or specific events and 'Get togethers' take place at a TSG members house (usually on a Saturday) and involve 'show 'n' tell', helping each other and lots of friendship and fun! These events are usually free - except for admission charges (where applicable) for 'Meet-ups'. For' Get togethers', members normally bring a plate, a food dish - usually dessert...

All TSG members are always welcome - just let Linda know if you wish to come along and she will give you the details.

Please note that many more 'Forthcoming Events' are featured in The Sampler Guild newsletter.

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