Fr. Christopher Wilson, Vicar of All Saints, showed the group some of the church's precious vestments and explained the ongoing project, which is likely to take some time to complete.
For our part, we had taken photos of some of the embroideries, and from the photos transferred outlines of symbols and designs onto fabric. Threads, needles, scissors, sample stitch sheets and guidance from our members were provided for participants to have a go.
The original designs, mainly worked in gold thread on silk and velvet, were simplified to make it possible for inexperienced stitchers to gain a feeling of the work that goes into such pieces.
Everyone seemed to enjoy the experience and all made a great start - some were returning to stitching after an absence, and others were novice stitchers, bravely taking their first step, like Father Christopher ...
We knew there wouldn't be time to finish a whole design in the time available, so people promised to bring their finished piece back for display in the church at a later date. Watch this space!
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All Saints Church will be the venue for our next exhibition,
"On my Doorstep", in October 2018.
More information to follow in a little while.
* Almost all the Parish Church's vestments, banners and altar furnishings were produced by The Guild of St Hilda, which was formed in 1899 to support the church in the area of fine ecclesiastical needlework.
With thanks to The Friends of All Saints' Parish Church, Jan. 2018
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