September’s meeting was our AGM and time for our annual Rose Bowl competition where members vote for their favourite piece of work. This year’s winner was Margaret Steeden with a beautiful box. Margaret explained her inspiration for this piece:
“The memory sewing box was inspired by photographs I had of my parents after their deaths, some of which only came to light after the funeral when relatives found them amongst their own possessions. The images along with memorabilia were made into a collage, printed on to calico and them embroidered with appropriate designs pertinent to Emily and Bert's life together. The box was a faded discarded sewing box originally owned by my daughter so in true recycling mode it was given a new lease of life. The said mentioned daughter now quite likes the idea of having the heirloom one day!!!"
Margaret's memory sewing box
detail of box
detail of box
Margaret talking about the inspiration for her box
A truly stunning piece of embroidery.
Next month: Maggie Rubin talks to us on “Back to University”.
