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Fragments & Sylko Addict

This year I’ve two pieces of work to share – Fragments & Sylko Addict will be on exhibition with the Embroiderers’ Guild at the Knitting & Stitching Shows 2022 in London and Harrogate.

Fragments is part of the EG ‘In & Out of Lockdown’ Members’ Challenge 2022. Hand pieced quarter inch hexagons. Eco printed cotton cloth. Size 21 x 21cm.

Fragments & Sylko Addict
Fragments – Members’ Challenge ‘In & Out of Lockdown’ Exhibition 2022

Sylko Addict is part of the EG ‘Collections’ exhibition. Words composed by Catherine Hill. Hand embroidered text, cotton cloth. Size 21 x 21cm.

Fragments & Sylko Addict - Collections Exhibition - hand embroidered art
Sylko Addict – part of the Collections Exhibition

I thoroughly enjoy exhibiting with the Guild. It’s a brilliant way to introduce my work to a wider audience and engage with new stitchers – in last year’s show I exhibited Matchbox Challenge and Headspace – Self Portrait.

If you’re visiting the exhibitions, I’d love to see your Show photos – Please tag me! https://www.instagram.com/catherine_hill_textile_artist/

Fragments & Sylko Addict will be part of the Harrogate show later on in 2022. Check the K & S Show website for show dates and opening times.

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Sylko Addict

Sylko Addict - hand embroidered art

Sylko Addict is my latest artwork featuring hand stitched text – I have a real weakness for vintage cotton reels.

I adore the jewel like colours and can’t resist buying them wherever I go. There is however one particular brand that I’m slightly addicted to acquiring and that’s Sylko by Dewhurst.  I have shelves and boxes full of both the small, medium and large reels.

Sylko Addict hand embroidered art
Sylko Addict

This artwork shares my Sylko Addiction and why I adore them so much – it started as a collection of thoughts and slowly grew into a poem. Hand stitched text. Cotton cloth, vintage Sylko red thread.

hand embroidered art
Hand embroidered art

I really must think of a name for this collection of square text embroideries – any suggestions?

Update:

I’m pleased to announce that I’ve been invited to exhibit Sylko Addict in the ‘Stitch by Stitch Textile Collective’ – “An exhibition for established and emerging textile artists working with stitch, fabric and mixed media” – at the Willow Gallery, 56 Willow Street, Oswestry, SY11 1AD; Saturday 1st July – Saturday 19th August 2023.


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Dorset Button Study 3

Dorset Button Study 3 is the latest piece in my series dedicated to Dorset buttons and is on exhibition at Purbeck School, Wareham, Dorset from 5th – 9th August 2022.

This artwork, created in Royal Blue Perle and DMC stranded cotton, was designed specifically for the Dorset Button 400th Anniversary Celebrations part of the Dorset Arts and Crafts Showcase 2022.

Dorset Button Study 3 in Royal Blue
Dorset Button Study 3 in Royal Blue

Size 12 x 12 cm. Royal Blue perle cotton thread, DMC stranded embroidery thread, cotton cloth. Handmade Dorset buttons, hand embroidered panel designed and stitched by Catherine Hill.

This piece forms part of a body of

work created around my love of Dorset buttons.