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Our  group has welcomed many of the former MEG members and we also  look forward to welcoming new members from all walks of life with an interest in any type of stitchery or a desire to learn all about what we do. Whatever your textile and stitch craft interests are, or levels of ability, the varied programme and opportunities offer something for everyone. Read more  some About Us here. Or Membership Registration here.

Next meeting will be held on-

Saturday 21 March 2026Saturday 21st March 2026

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 See new 2026 Programme here

18th April 2026

Nikki Parmenter is a Cheshire based artist who specialises in mixed media, textile-based  pieces; she takes her inspiration from a variety of sources. At our AGM in October of last year, Nikki gave an excellent talk and showed numerous examples of her creations. By popular demand, Nikki is returning in April to give a workshop entitled, “Small Worlds” in which she will teach us how to create some of her stunning effects whilst we make a unique piece of our own. A choice of templates, including fishes, seahorses, butterflies, turtles, birds and frogs will be available. The workshop can involve free-machine embroidery, hand embroidery or a combination of both. Of the images shown only the bird is hand-stitched. Workshop Details: Saturday 18th April 2026 from 10 am until 4 pm at All Hallows Church Hall. Cost, including materials and coffee/tea and biscuits, is £30 for members and £35 for guests. All attendees need to bring: a basic sewing kit and their own lunch. Attendees may also bring embellishments such as beads, sequins, etc and/or a sewing machine with a free machine embroidery foot and sewing threads if they wish.                              Advanced booking requested by 16th March to email: coursebooking@megonline.co.uk. Please indicate if you plan to use machine embroidery, and if so, if you will be bringing a sewing machine.     

Please pay by BACS.

This is a Zoom Talk

Marianna will give an illustrated talk, broadcast live from New York, entitled, “Materials & Techniques used in Ecclesiastical Textiles”. The presentation includes a wide array of fabulous embroideries as well as the history surrounding the subject.

Talk Details: Saturday 16th May 2026 from 2 until 4 pm at All Hallows Church Hall. Cost, including refreshments, is £7 for members and £10 for guests.

Advanced booking requested by 2nd May to email: coursebooking@megonline.co.uk.

Advanced payment required by 14th May due to the nature of the meeting; there will be no facility to pay on the day.

Please pay by BACS.

ACCOUNT NAME: Merseyside Expressive Stitchers Group.

SORT CODE: 40-29-03

ACCOUNT NUMBER : 0174205

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Following our AGM in October we had the pleasure of hosting Nikki Parmenter. The branch was pleased to welcome back Nikki Parmenter on 18th October 2025. Several years ago, Nikki talked about her work and held an exciting workshop using innovative mixed media techniques. Her talk this time concentrated on her interest in the myths and stories of different belief systems around the world. We were treated to a display of colourful, multi-layered pieces that showed how her work has developed over the years. Looking closely at the many samples, we could see the use of recycled materials, such as curtain hooks and paper clips, as well as painted and sewn cloth, plastic and funky foam, to make both large and small pieces. All demonstrated a love of story-telling and beautiful artwork. No wonder Nikki has won several prizes, including the national Members’ Challenge for the Embroiderers’ Guild. We are looking forward to learning some of the techniques in a workshop next April. in the meantime you can see more photos of Nikki Parmenter’s work here

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The altar frontal, commissioned by All Hallows to celebrate their 150th Anniversary was handed over to the vicar, Reverend Cannon Nicola Milford. The completed altar frontal was the result of 18 month’s work by our members. The project was lead by Gill Roberts, and is something of which we can all be proud. The photograph shows All Hallows Altar Cloth with co-Chair Kim Parkman on the left and Project Co-ordinator Gill Roberts on the right

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During the AGM appreciation was expressed to last years officers, other committee members and to all who undertook other jobs; the Programme Secretary and Webmaster, who are both retiring from their positions, were thanked for their many years in post and given flowers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Christine Green gave a fabulous inspirational talk on her life in stitches. It was enjoyed by all, and to see a write up and some more photographs of her work just have a look at the Workshops and Talks page.

Recently Liz Shelbourne led a full day workshop entitled, “Design, Develop, Embellishment” at her studio in the John Archer Hall. Landscape photos were used as the basis and inspiration for each piece of work. Those who attended used paint ,dyes and various mark making processes to alter and embellish the fabric; it was enjoyed by all who attended. To see a fuller account of the day please go to the Workshops and Talks 2025 page.

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We recently enjoyed a Talk by our MEsG Secretary Patti Owen. She brought lots of fabulous embroideries to show us, and you can see them here….

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Have a look at the updated Programme of Events for 2025 here…

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For more information on the banner and on Scouse Flower House, see their recent newsletter  (Almost) Spring SFH Newsletter

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Our recent Chicken Scratch Workshop with Miranda Farby was very successful, and really was enjoyed by all. Miranda guided us through the steps to making a gingham cushion cover and we all achieved a lot as you may see from the photographs here. In fact, Sandra has completed her embroidery and is ready to proceed with making it into a cushion cover.

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Our festive Winter Social for 2024 was held in November, comprising several different types of activities. The Sampson family Christmas craft stall was filled with items made by various members of the family and the MEsG sales table had lots of books and materials for making our own projects. The Raffle was huge with lots of donated prizes; it took ages to draw all the tickets; most people went away with at least one prize and some with two. The refreshment stall offered delicious items made by some of our members including cakes and other sweet and savoury items, as well as coffee and tea. On display was member’s work from workshops held during the past year. Additionally, a competition of pieces completed during this present year was held. Two mini-projects (folded-felt Christmas tree decorations and Dorset button gift tags) were available; they proved popular as a chance to make something and chat to both old friends and visitors. Towards the end of the event a quiz was held to test our knowledge of favourite board games, films, songs and Christmas traditions. At the end, all were wished a Happy Christmas. We look forward to seeing everyone at the January meeting. Michele   xxx

Photographs are available to view here.

Here are the completed banners for Merseyside Expressive Stitchers’ group. Many thanks go to all members who embroidered the beautiful squares, and thanks to those members who spent hours assembling the banners and doing the final stitching towards completion. We are very happy with the final result.

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Sunday 30th July 2023 was World Embroidery Day

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.Some of our committee are taking advantage of the sunshine with a coffee morning at Liverpool Cathedral. It was glorious!

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There is a lovely write-up about NW Regional Day 2021 in the April edition of CONTACT. Read all about it here! https://www.megonline.co.uk/nw-regional-day-write-up/

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North West Regional Day 2021 

Saturday 24th April 2021.

Our first ever Virtual North West Regional Day  was a triumph! We had 112 people registered and 103 attendees on the day, which was enjoyed by all. Our Speakers – Linda Miller, the acclaimed Machine Embroidery artist, and Michele Carragher, Principal Costume Embroiderer for Game of Thrones were magnificent. They both shared their work and were a great inspiration to us all. The Rose Bowl and Aurifil competition entries were up to the usual high standard and the winners were announced at the close of the day. The Rose Bowl was won by Sandra Kendal from North Lonsdale branch with PSYCHEDELIC LOVE and the Aurifil Award for Excellence was won by Diane Moore from Merseyside branch with A GLIMPSE OF VENICE. Congratulations to all the winners! Have a look at all the comments and reactions, also the Raffle Prize winners here https://www.megonline.co.uk/nw-regional-day-2021/

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