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).

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

TSG member Victoria Taylor in Tudor costume

The Museum of East Anglian Life in Stowmarket, Suffolk, held it's annual Steam & Crafts Weekend. We are regulars of this event and were there again this year, letting the visitors know what we achieve as a guild. It is a wonderful venue with lots of lovely things to see and do.

I went this year and it was fantastic, a great weekend - Mike

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

The annual quilt festival was held from 19th to 22nd August 2010. A fantastic event and a wonderful opportunity to spend some time with friends.

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

Pilgrim Stitcher’s  - Winchester, 7th to 10th September, 2010

This event involves classes, visits, a talk and much more. The group is limited to 20 places.

For more detailed information, please visit: www.pilgrimstitchers.org

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.

Meet-up - A Grand Day Out!, Worthing, Sussex, 30th October

TSG member Allyson Disney has very kindly organised a very special day out for fellow TSG members. Meeting at Belmans Auction House in Wisborough Green for an hour, then moving on to Toovey's Auction at Ashington for another hour. This is followed by a Fish and Chip lunch and a private showing (focussing on samplers) of some of the 30,000 articles in the textile and costume collection of Worthing Museum from 2.00pm onwards. Here is the itinerary so you can join when you want to:

0930 - 1030 Bellmans Auction House in Wisborough Green
1100 - 1200 Toovey's Auction in Ashington
1230 - 1330 Fish and chip lunch - there's a great fish and chip shop near Allyson, we could either eat there or Allyson has kindly offered to let us take it back to her house, as it may well be too cold for people to want to sit on the beach to eat.
1400 Worthing museum - £5.00 per person, group booking fee

These are the web addresses of the auction houses, if anyone either wants directions or to view the catalogue online:

Bellmans www.bellmans.co.uk  and Tooveys www.tooveys.com

Please contact Linda asap if you are interested in coming along to what is obviously going to be a really FUN day out!

linda@thesamplerguild.co.uk

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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