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DEMONSTRATING AT SUDELEY CASTLE 2010
Members of Cotswold, Pillow Talk and Vale lacemaking groups will be demonstrating in the exhibition room at Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire:
· Monday 26th July until Sunday 8th August, 10.30 am until 4 pm
· ‘Have a Go’ pillow – learn the basics (just 2 simple movements) and make lace with us
· Information on how to begin lacemaking
· Display of work
· Children especially welcome
Sudeley, with its 1000 years of history and award winning gardens, is home to the Emma Dent collection of lace, embroidery and textiles. Emma was mistress of Sudeley for almost 50 years from 1856. She was a highly accomplished needlewoman and organised a sewing circle in Winchcombe to encourage the local ladies to develop their skills. Pieces of her own work feature in the exhibition.
On display are examples of textile techniques spanning 400 years from a magnificent 17th century Stumpwork casket (with no less than 7 secret drawers), many types of delicate lace, Whitework, costume and furnishings to sumptuous silk wall hangings and woven tapestry. Throughout history until recent times needlework has been regarded as an essential part of a girl’s education, and the comprehensive collection of Samplers illustrates the development of this skill.
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