Newsletter – April 2026
Dear All, I hope you are well and enjoyed the Easter bank holiday.
March 14th meeting recap:
Our members thoroughly enjoyed meeting Sarah Boardman with her Scandinavian embroidery. Her kits were very popular. Members brought in their work which was displayed on the stage. Pictures are available online here.
Annie announced the Chairman’s Challenge competition theme for Founders Day, which will be held on 13th June. The theme is wood and/or silver.
- Bring your completed embroideries to the June meeting and members will vote their winner using coins. Good luck and happy stitching.
March 28th workshop recap (Passementerie Rosettes)
This fabulous workshop was led by Libby Ashdown and was enjoyed by all who attended. Here is a picture showing some of the beautiful items which were created. Well done all!
Upcoming April meeting (18th April, 10am-4pm)
Please note that this will be a full-day meeting (from 10am to 4pm) and will be held on 18th April (not 11th April). This is due to maintenance planned at the Church Hall. We will let members know by WhatsApp, email and on the R.E. website if the meeting on the 18th is further affected by the works.
The planned activities are a Sit-and-Stitch, which will be using transfers. Diane is also leading Sashiko and has asked members to let her know in advance if they would like to partake in this, so she knows how many to cater for. Members can bring their own project to the sit and stitch if they wish.
Please would members:
- Bring in a vintage handkerchief, doily or other fabric to use for this activity.
- Let Diane know if you would like to join in with the sashiko (send an email to romfordembroiderers@gmail.com)
As it is half way through the year, Diane will be giving a financial presentation at the meeting.
Some events, and online content, you may be interested in:
Thanks to everyone who kindly shares info that may be of interest to our members.
- 17 to 26 April PRISM textiles will be having an exhibition in April at the Art Pavillion in Mile End. 2026 exhibition — PRISM TEXTILES
- On until 31 May 2026 Canticle of the Birds – Aga Khan Centre
- On until 11 June 2026 Divine and Mythical Creatures from the RSN Collection & Archive – Royal School of Needlework Embroidery Studios at Hampton Court Palace. Bookings start from £25 per person.
- On until 21 June 2026 Women in Print – William Morris Gallery, Lloyd Park, Forest Road, London E17 4PP. Free admission.
- On until 13 Sept 2026 The Material Heart: Front Line to Home Front – Fashion and Textile Museum
- On until 13 Sept 2026 Paint! Pattern! Print! – Fashion and Textile Museum
- 13 to 25 July – Picking up the Thread, The Past, Present and Future of Tapestry – Morley Gallery London
Best wishes, Annie – R.E. Chairman
Best wishes, Annie – R.E. Chairman
