by Anne Smithies | Oct 5, 2013 | Commissions, Kits, Redwork
It is amazing how quickly a week can whizz by. Why, just last week I was in the thick of Yarndale and had a whale of a weekend! This weekend, I’m sitting gently enjoying a coffee and a biscuit in the Chapel Gallery, Hawes. I have managed a little knitting and a...
by Anne Smithies | Oct 2, 2013 | Exhibitions, Gallery, Kits, Redwork, Uncategorized
What an incredible event this was! Now, I know, I had a few cauliwobbles along the way and I was working hard all year developing, designing and making finished hangings, cushions and a multitude of kits and patterns. But I did it! I got it all done and the stall...
by Anne Smithies | Sep 18, 2013 | Exhibitions, Gallery, Kits, Redwork, Upcoming Shows
I’ve been busy these last few weeks getting the final bits ready. I’ve been booked for a talk at the Richmond and Leyburn Embroidery Guild tomorrow (gulp) and a stall at Yarndale next weekend at Skipton Auction Mart. During my preparations I have developed...
by Anne Smithies | Aug 26, 2013 | Exhibitions, Gallery, Kits, Redwork, Upcoming Shows, Workshops
What a great entry point into the world of embroidery. Such a great way to learn some basic stitches, one stitch at a time. No wonder Redwork was taught to very young children. Maybe that say’s a lot about me? A child at heart, through and through, and I like...
by Anne Smithies | Apr 13, 2013 | Exhibitions, Kits, Softies, Upcoming Shows
‘Frenzied Artist At Work’ is the title over my studio at the moment. I am happy to announce I have a stall at the Makers’ Fair celebrating local artists and artisan makers at the Dales Countryside Museum on Sunday 21st April 2013 between 10.30 &...
by Anne Smithies | Mar 27, 2013 | Commissions, Kits, Softies
It must be very, very cold outside. There’s a mouse called Albert taken up residence the Chapel Gallery! Not only that, he’s brought his very own sleeping bag with him. Fancy that. Here he is having a quick peek. It must be warmer in the gallery than...
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