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!

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 - it was a lovely day! 

FORTHCOMING EVENTS - All 2010 unless specified

Get Together - Sandra's House, Harrow, Saturday 16^th January

What a wonderful Get together to start 2010 with. Sandra's house was bursting at the seams and what a lovely spread. This is always a popular Get together which followed the usual noisy, fun-filled, excitable, caring, sharing and inspiring format our GTG’s normally take.  Thank you Sandra!

Paris Trip - Aigulle-en-Fete, Thursday 11^th to Saturday 13^th February

The Sampler Guild "Meiden" (Girls) in Paris

We all had a wonderful time on our trip to the needlework exhibition at Aiguille-en-Fete in Paris, France, travelling out early Thursday morning and coming back late afternoon on the Saturday.

We met up with lots of friends, had a lot of fun (as usual) and bought lots of things! I'm sure a write-up will appear in the next newsletter.

Get Together - Patti’s House, Bushey, Herts. Saturday 20^th February

Should you wish to be among friends and stitch, then Patti’s is the Get Together for you.  You will need to bring a plate of something wonderful to put towards the buffet lunch. A good day - thanks Patti.

Get Together - Chris's House, Borehamwood, Herts. Saturday 6^th March

Oh go on, be adventurous bring yourself along to 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. A very busy day with a large turn-out - thanks Chris.

Meet-up - The V & A, London, Saturday 20th March

The Victoria and Albert museum in London is holding an exhibition of quilts from 20th March to 4th July 2010 (£10 Adults, £8 Seniors) and we thought this an excellent opportunity to visit on the first day. Whilst there we can reacquaint ourselves with some of the wonderful samplers on display. We normally visit the Chinese restaurant just across the road from the V & A where you can eat as much as you like for £5.00. We shall meet in the Cromwell Road foyer at 11.00 am.

Meet-up - Heritage Centre, Canvey Island, Essex,10th April

Come and join us on Saturday 10th April 2010, 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.

Always 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.  When we visited in September 2009 we all came home with the loveliest hand made quilted bags.  Go on be tempted and join us.

Get Together - Janet's House, Harrow, Saturday 17^th April

Bring your all your stitching and a plate of something nice to Janet's (and Heather and Mum's) house for a lovely day spent with friends. Lots going on and lots to talk about!

Meet-up - Quilt Museum, York, Saturday 24th April

We are going to have a Meet-up at the Quilt Museum, York on Saturday 24th April.  Will meet in the Foyer there at around 11.00 am, spend time looking round the museum and then we'll stop for lunch somewhere, so we can have a good natter and show off some of our stitching.

A lovely day out in a lovely city - hope to see you there, Lin

Jackie du Plessis Class - Barford St. Michael, Oxon. 14th to 16th May

TSG Welcomes Jackie du Plessis (www.itsfineallyfinished.com) to the UK during the weekend of 14^th to 16^th May 2010.
Classes to be held at Barford St. Michael, between Oxford and Banbury.

For more information, please look at the class information contained in newsletter no. 30. 
These classes are now all fully booked, but there is a waiting list should you wish to add your name.

Get Together - Marjan's House, Sonning, Berks. Saturday 26^th June

A very busy and popular Get together, come and have a great day out.  Bring your stitching and a plate of something delicious towards lunch.  Have a lovely warm day with your fellow TSG members.

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

The Museum of East Anglian Life in Stowmarket, Suyffolk, 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  -  September 8^th – 10^th

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!

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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