Jane Cobbett’s talk delves into the more unusual ways of dating quilts, looking at pattern, fabrics and hidden clues. Jane has an extensive collection of historical textiles from around the world, and she will be bringing some of her extensive quilt collection for us to look at.
Jane has been a tutor for over ten years, teaching with Coventry
University, Adult Education and the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum. Her other
areas of tuition are Historical Needlework, Patchwork, Appliqué and Traditional
Embroidery.
This promises to be a really interesting talk and visitors are always welcome to come and listen. (Details of where we are on our 'How to find us' page - see right-hand column).
This will be followed by a workshop on Saturday 7th:
“Folk Art Appliqué”
The workshop will give you the
opportunity to study a selection of household items, including vintage appliqué pieces from a felt tea cosy to full-size old and new appliqué quilts.
Learn and make samples of three different popular appliqué techniques and create a Folk Art style notebook.
Hand-outs and patterns will be available to use at the
workshop and there will be a small sales table selling material, kits and
patterns.
Branch members have received a requirements list for this workshop, but if you have any queries, please get in touch.
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