The Stitchery of Catherine Hill, a Lancashire Lass
I’m pleased to announce that “The Matchbox Challenge” has won two Embroiderers’ Guild Awards in The Embroiderers’ Guild “Exquisite Containers” Members’ Challenge 2020/21.
Matchbox: 5 x 3.5 x 1.5 cm. Hand embroidered, silk thread, cotton cloth.
Embroidered Panel: 20 x 12.5 cm. Vintage Sylko Thread and cotton cloth. Vintage finds from my childhood. Displayed in a vintage cigar box.
This new work called “The Matchbox Challenge” is my entry for The Embroiderers’ Guild “Exquisite Containers” Members’ Challenge 2020/21.
(Update May 2021: All the entries can be viewed in the Embroiderers’ Guild “Exquisite Containers” Members’ Challenge 2020/21 Flipstack Book.)
Matchbox: 5 x 3.5 x 1.5 cm. Hand embroidered, silk thread, cotton cloth.
Embroidered Panel: 20 x 12.5 cm. Vintage Sylko Thread and cotton cloth. Vintage finds from my childhood. Displayed in a vintage cigar box.
This piece has very special meaning. It brought back all the wonderful memories I had of this annual school sponsored event which kept us all busy for days. There was a prize for the winner who had the biggest collection. It’s amazing what you can fit into a matchbox.
… Half pence coin, Bronte museum ticket, key, duck button, jigsaw piece, lace, nut and screw, paperclip, ribbon, bulb, safety pin, sylko label, used match, wooden bead, mother of pearl button, pin, sequin, press stud, hook and eye, picture hook, nail, clip-on earring, elastic, string and wool, necklace, birthday candle, plastic stud, buckle, miraculous medal, split ring, fuse, piece of Airfix model, piece of silk, washer, end of a knitting needle, ‘reward to finder’ key tag, eye screw, suspender loop, cloth button, trouser hook and bar, stud and pin, chess piece, metal bead, used postage stamp …
My artwork has appeared in previous Members’ Challenges and also in a Guild publication.
I’m pleased to announce that “The Sound of the Kenwood Chef ” has been selected for the first online exhibition by MCR Sew Social in celebration of International Women’s Day.
Join us for the launch event at 7pm on 8th March 2021 via Zoom. Tickets are free and available via this link. We can’t wait to see you there!
UPDATE: Please view the on-line Gallery via this link.
“MCR Sew Social will be hosting their first online exhibition for womxn artists and textile makers based in Greater Manchester in celebration of International Women’s Day. The theme is “What does International Women’s Day mean to you?”
Mcr Sew Social was established in 2018, now run by textile artists Rowan Bridgwood and Louisa Hammond. As a group composed mainly of womxn it has been a goal to showcase local textile artists’ work. International Women’s Day is a perfect opportunity to celebrate the collective voices of these womxn.” – Rowan and Louisa.
This event has been supported with a grant from Manchester City Council.