Embroiderers guild stitches up a secret

Oct. 15, 2014, 4 a.m.

Pssst! The South Western branch of the Embroiderers Guild is making a big artwork that will stretch across a wooden folding screen to celebrate its 40th anniversary.

The South Western branch of the Embroiderers Guild will celebrate its 40th anniversary on November 8 by unveiling a commemorative artwork. Branch president Robyn Archer (left), with Phyllis Brown and Gloria Cathcart display a previous artwork in which they participated. 141003VH21 Picture: Vicky Hughson

Pssst! The South Western branch of the Embroiderers Guild is making a big artwork that will stretch across a wooden folding screen to celebrate its 40th anniversary.

But what its of is being kept a secret.

Guild president Robyn Archer said members were each embroidering a tile, or square, that wil be part of the screen.

The completed work, that will involve many and varied techniques, will be revealed at the guilds anniversary celebrations on Saturday, November 8.

Creating civic commemorative works is nothing new for the south-west branch.

Early in its development the branch made a contribution to the newly-developed Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village.

Members stitched a patchwork quilt that can be seen today on a bed at the villages lighthouse keepers cottage.

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Embroiderers guild stitches up a secret