TSG Forthcoming Events Page

The Sampler Guild
'Forthcoming Events' Page

If it happens in the sampler world, it happens here first!

Welcome to the Sampler Guild 'Forthcoming Events' page - We are now planning events in 2009 and even 2010!

For details of the 2009 Gathering of Kindred Spirits Retreat (some places now available) please go to the TSG Retreat 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.

Write an article, receive a subscription to "The Gift of Stitching" online magazine

We have 9 annual subscriptions to give away for the online magazine "The Gift of Stitching". We have decided to give these subscriptions to the first 9 TSG members who submit an article that is accepted for publication in the TSG Newsletter.

This is not a competition, but we feel that it is the fairest way to distribute these subscriptions, so get your thinking/writing caps on and have a go! Perhaps you have a sampler in the family whose history you wish to share, or you have recently attended a sampler related event that might be of interest to other members for future reference? Send your articles to Linda and good luck...

Carrow House - Norwich.

Also you may like to update the website in case folk are thinking of visiting thro' the summer. Carrow House will not re-open until the Autumn. An audit of the 20,000+ items in the collection and replacement of them from store rooms has to be done, plus updating the facilities for research, meetings and access to the collection, including an entrance into the magnificent Victorian conservatory. While this is going on there will not be anyone available to answer queries or make the collections available.
Will keep you posted as to progress but should be worth waiting for!

Thanks for that Phillipa

Get together - Spinning Jenny, nr. Skipton, N.Yorks.

Please note that this has been postponed due to Linda moving house. We will re-arrange this Get-together for later in the year.
2009 Retreat of Kindred Spirits Update.

Our Retreat of Kindred Spirits took place at Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria from Sunday 22nd March to Sunday 29th inclusive, March, 2009. A write-up will follow in the July newsletter ( I know, I've written it - Mike!) and new pictures are being added on TSG 'Retreat' page now!

Lauren Sauer from the USA proved to be a wonderful teacher, much appreciated by all who took her classes, as were Helen's quilting class and Katie's surgeries.

Get together - Minchinhampton, nr. Gloucester.

We had a lovely Get together at Bertie Button's home on Saturday 6th June 2009 - very much enjoyed by all who went, by all accounts.

Stumpwork Class - Winnersh, Berkshire

We are pleased to announce that TSG will be running a number of classes of varying types, at different locations up and down the country.

The first of these was a Stumpwork class held on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June 2009 in Winnersh, Berkshire. The class was tutored by Jenny Adin-Christie from the Royal School of Needlework and was a resounding success, enjoyed by both attendees and tutor!.

Get together - The American Museum, Bath

Have just got back - what a wonderful day out and a special thank you to Maureen for arranging everything, and thank you to all of those who turned up for your lovely company - Mike

TSG member Maureen very kindly organised a Get-together at The American Museum in Bath on Saturday 27th June.

The Exhibition, this year, is a wonderful display of Folk Art including three very large quilts. The house/museum is full of wonderful period rooms, samplers, quilts etc and can take a whole afternoon to see by itself.

Get together - Yetminster, Dorset.

We are having a Get together at Beryl's house on Saturday 11th July - usual format, bring a plate for lunch. I believe tht the Yetminster Street Fayre is taking place on that day, so an opportunity to stock up on homemade pickles, jams and plants etc...

Get together - Dean, nr. Basingstoke, Hants.

We are having a Get together at Caroline's on Saturday 18th July - usual format, bring a plate for lunch, some work in progress and relax and share some time with your fellow members...

MEAL Steam and Rural Crafts Weekend - Stowmarket, Suffolk

This is the annual weekend event comprising of a wide range of rural displays, demonstrations and stalls, both indoors and outside across the whole 80 acre Museum site, and has been a regular event for The Sampler Guild.

Abbotts Hall - Museum of East Anglian Life

Taking place on Saturday 8^th and Sunday 9^th August 2009, it’s a good day out for those members who wish to come and spend time with us – husbands can do the man thing and visit the steam exhibition – and there’s plenty for the children too.

We always have a stand and a group of us use the day as an excuse for a day/weekend of stitching time!

It would be great to see you should you wish to come along, and if you wish to join us at the weekend stitching then please let Linda know and we can make sure we have enough chairs and tables organised.

Get together - Sonning, nr. Reading, Berks.

We are having a Get together at Marjan's home on Saturday 15th August 2009 - You will need to bring a plate for lunch, some stitching and show'n'tell. It's sure to be a lively one!

The Festival of Quilts - NEC, Birmingham

Many of you have asked when the Festival of Quilts is taking place. The dates are Thursday 20th to Sunday 23rd August. Linda is going on Saturday 22nd if anyone would like to meet up, please let her know. We had a meet-up there on a Saturday a few years ago and it was a fairly quiet day, not sure if it will be the same this year though! We can meet and have coffee, split up to look round and meet again for lunch and afternoon coffee. Exhibition was stunning last year and we ran out of time on the Sunday.

Get together - Garforth, Leeds, W.Yorks.

Karoline Kemp has very kindly offered to host a Get together on Saturday 5th September. Bring yourself, some stitching, show 'n tell and something edible towards lunch.

Karoline is minutes from Junction 47 of the M1 and a few minutes from Garforth train station. Please contact Linda for details.

Meet-up, Heritage Centre, Canvey Island,Essex.

Come and join us on Saturday 12th September 2009, 11.00am to 4pm, at the Heritage Centre, Canvey Island, for a days stitching with the ladies of the Heritage Centre stitching group. We will also have the opportunity to display and discuss our completed stitched samplers and smalls alongside the Canvey Island ladies to the local community there.

This has proved to be a popular event providing much inspiration to all of us. There will be lots of chatting and laughter and of course a buffet lunch provided by us all. A lovely relaxing day where you can stitch and chat to your hearts content.

Meet-up, Darning Sampler Exhibition - Wittersham, Kent

After such a succesful event last year, Erna and John Hiscock of Hiscock & Shepherd Antiques will be holding a Darning Sampler Exhibition on Saturday and Sunday, 12th and 13th of September. Most of the samplers on display will be for sale, some will be from private collections, some will be local and others will be very interesting. Erna is providing nibbles and a glass of wine and there will be a catalogue ( price to be finalised ) available. More info to follow...

All profits from the sale of the catalogue will go to the Pilgrim's Hospice, Ashford Kent.

For more information about Hiscock & Shepherd Antiques, please visit: www.ernahiscockantiques.com

Classes being held by 'Hanging By a Thread'

Lauren Sauer

Forget Me Nots in Stitches

London - 12 & 13 September 2009

Red Rabbit Needlebook - Saturday 12 September

£195.00

A Token of Friendship - Sunday 13 September

£175.00

CA Wells

London - 14 & 15 November 2009

Nantucket Cottage & Lobster Trap Pincushion

Saturday 14 November - £185.00

Chocolate Box with Truffle Pincushion and Chocolate Fob

Sunday 15 November - £165.00

Classes are full day and include a light lunch. There is still time to register for both classes, but Susan hopes to receive kits soon for pre-work. For more information, visit www.hangingbyathread.net

Get together - Harrow, North West London.

We are having a Get together at Janet Mann's house on Saturday 3rd October - usual format, bring a plate for lunch, some work in progress and relax and share some time with your fellow members...

Get together - Hascombe, nr. Godalming, Surrey.

Message from TSG member Jaqueline Holdsworth

"Dear Lin,
Since I am doing nothing in December this year, I would like to host another get together for Sampler Guild Members at Hascombe Village Hall again on Saturday December 12th 2009.

There will be a nice little kit for everyone to sew, a French linen bracelet using ribbon work and beads – and it will make a lovely last minute Christmas gift for some one special. Just bring yourselves, festive food and humour…

Love,"

Something very special to look forward to - and we all need that! Contact Linda for details.

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.
It's your Guild - use it!

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Linda Hadden
The Sampler Guild
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Berkshire
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E-mail: linda@thesamplerguild.co.uk

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