Our Lady Anne’s Needlework Festival kicked off last Saturday with a wonderful welcome session! 🎉 We opened with this special video setting the tone for the inspiring weeks ahead.
It was a joy to connect with so many of you and we’re thrilled to have the festival in full swing! 💫
We hope you enjoy every class, lecture, and event as much as we enjoy bringing them to life. Here’s to a fantastic festival ahead! 🧵✨
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🎬 Film Screening: Rachel Kay Shuttleworth - Her Life & Legacy ✨
Tonight, we’re delighted to present the first official screening of our latest documentary, exploring the life and legacy of Rachel Kay Shuttleworth—the inspiration behind this year’s Festival. This special film offers a fascinating glimpse into her story and the remarkable textile collection at @Gawthorpe Textiles Collection.
We can't wait for an engaging evening, followed by a Q&A with Lord Shuttleworth & Sally Higgins. For those who have booked, we look forward to seeing you there! 🎥💫
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Festival Film Screening: Rachel Kay Shuttleworth
🎬 Film Screening: Rachel Kay Shuttleworth - Her Life & Legacy 🎬
📅 When: Wednesday, 5th February 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM UK
📍 Where: Lady Anne’s Needlework Festival Online
✨ Join us online for the premiere screening of our documentary celebrating the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Rachel Kay Shuttleworth, the inspiration behind this year’s festival.
🌟 What to Expect:
📽️ Exclusive Documentary: Dive into the extraordinary story of Rachel Kay Shuttleworth, a visionary textile artist, educator, and collector who championed traditional craftsmanship and women’s empowerment.
👗 Behind the Scenes: Get a glimpse of her extensive textile collection housed at Gawthorpe Hall, a treasure trove of embroidery, lace, costumes, and more.
🎤 Live Q&A: Stick around for a post-film discussion with the Hon. Sally Figgins and Lord Shuttleworth, Rachel’s great niece and nephew, and Trustees of the Gawthorpe Textile Collection.
🧵 About Rachel Kay Shuttleworth
Born in 1886, Rachel was a pioneer in preserving textile arts and crafts, using her talents to empower women and safeguard traditional skills during times of social change. Her extraordinary collection continues to inspire artists and crafters across the globe today.
💫 Evening Events at Lady Anne’s Needlework Festival:
Make the most of your February evenings by joining our exclusive events. Book individual tickets or enjoy 20% off with an All Access Pass!
🎟️ Reserve your spot now for this unforgettable celebration of history, artistry, and heritage. Link in the bio.
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🎥 Film Screening: Rachel Kay Shuttleworth - The Collection 🎞️
📅 When: Wednesday, 26th February 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍Where: Lady Anne’s Needlework Online Festival
🎟️ Tickets: £22
Join us for an inspiring evening as we delve into the world of Rachel Kay Shuttleworth and her extraordinary textile collection. In this second feature documentary, Gawthorpe Hall’s textile curator, Rachel Midgley, will take us on a journey through some of the most significant pieces in the collection.
✨ Highlights of the Evening:
A deep dive into the collection with expert insights from Rachel Midgley.
Unparalleled close-up views of the breathtaking embroideries.
An interactive Q&A session with Rachel Midgley after the screening.
💫 Evening Events at Lady Anne’s Needlework Festival:
Make the most of your February evenings by joining our exclusive events. Book individual tickets or enjoy 20% off with an All Access Pass!
📍 Don’t miss this unique opportunity to celebrate the legacy of Rachel Kay Shuttleworth and explore the beauty of her collection.
👉 Book your tickets now and be part of this unforgettable evening!
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🌟 Happy New Year, everyone! 🎉
We hope you had a fantastic holiday season, whether you were feasting on festive treats or simply enjoying some well-deserved downtime!
As we gear up for the #LadyAnne’sNeedleworkFestival in February, we're kicking off the year with a delightful video of Natalie Dupuis (@sewbyhandmtl) adding the final few stitches to the gorgeous Gawthorpe Honeysuckle Book covering design. 🧵✨
If you find this video soothing and therapeutic to watch, just imagine the feeling of accomplishing this masterpiece yourself! 😍 This stunning design is just one of many that will be taught at the online festival.
Check out our lineup and see what inspires you, but hurry—tickets are flying off the shelves faster than you can say “embroidered masterpiece”! 😜 You only have a couple of days left to book—the deadline is Sunday, 5th January.
Don’t miss out on the chance to learn from the best and be part of this incredible online festival!
👉 Reserve your spot now:
https://www.crewelwork.com/pages/lady-annes-needlework-festival-2025
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💎 A Master Class in Silk Shading: The Feller Mirror Course 💎
If you’ve ever dreamt of working with silk embroidery in an in-depth, historic, and artistic way, the Feller Mirror course is calling your name. This special course, led by Kate Barlow, (@katebarlow_embroidery) begins on March 21, 2025, and offers a chance to immerse yourself in one of the most beautiful 17th Century designs ever created.
Through a detailed 13-month curriculum, you’ll work on recreating the magnificent Feller Mirror, a rare piece that once belonged to the famed Feller Collection. The course will cover the history behind the design, as well as advanced silk shading techniques, giving you an extraordinary skill set in this exquisite art form.
✨ What’s Included:
-60 hours of hands-on tuition with Kate
-Access to exclusive community space for feedback and guidance
-Two special sessions on historical textiles and period dress by experts like Sarah Thursfield
-High-quality materials and support to bring the design to life
Take your silk embroidery skills to the next level in a truly captivating way. Spaces are limited, so don’t miss your chance to join this year-long journey!
🔗 Reserve Your Space Today through the Link below!
https://www.crewelwork.com/products/feller-mirror-course-with-kate-barlow
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🎥 Behind the Scenes at Glamis Castle! 🎥
Phillipa, Laura, and Priti have just returned from an unforgettable week at @GlamisCastleScotland, where they filmed the next Crewel Work Company documentary with the fabulous team at @adamedia_uk 🎥✨ It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience filled with extraordinary needlework discoveries, and we can't wait to share the beautiful footage and incredible stories they captured.
A huge thank you to the wonderful team at Glamis for making this week so memorable! 🙏💫
🌟 Glamis Castle is a place steeped in history and inspiration. As the ancestral seat of the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne since 1372, it has welcomed historical icons like Mary, Queen of Scots, and even inspired Shakespeare's Macbeth. The castle also has strong ties to the modern Royal Family, as it was the childhood home of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and the birthplace of Princess Margaret. 👑
In the early days, Phillipa had the honor of creating a replica of the lost bedspread stitched by Cecilia, Countess of Strathmore. This stunning piece was completed just in time for the Queen Mother’s 100th birthday and now graces the Royal Bed at Glamis, a wedding gift to Elizabeth from her mother.
Stay tuned as we look forward to releasing a collection of Glamis-inspired kits and events in 2026, celebrating over 30 years of connection with this remarkable Scottish treasure. 🏰💫
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🧵 Join us this Sunday, October 20th, for our monthly Q&A session featuring the incredibly talented embroidery artist and educator, Natalie Dupuis! @sewbyhandmtl
This session will highlight Natalie's stunning new embroidered book binding course, which will be released for booking next week and begin in September next year. Recently, we revealed images of these fabulous designs, and they’ve already captured everyone's attention! The course will be an incredible opportunity to learn these intricate techniques—mark your calendars for October 24th, when bookings officially open.
Natalie, known for her expertise in contemporary and goldwork embroidery, makes even complex techniques approachable. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced stitcher, you'll be inspired by her creativity and engaging teaching style.
📅 Don’t miss this chance to chat with Natalie and find out about this exciting course—sign up through the link below to secure your spot!
Stay tuned for more exciting details as we count down to this special course.
🔗 https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=XQQHNe&g=UdiadX
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