LIZ Brooke Ward described how her work had become All Stitched Up during her talk to members and guests of Worcester Embroiderers' Guild on Tuesday, April 5.

With a background in drama and teaching, Liz did not take up her needle until 1998, but since then has developed both a talent for, and a love of stitch and design. Her main interest is quilting, and her work takes two routes: the influence of rocks, stones and lichens from her life in North Yorkshire and the Cotswolds; and the feelings and ideas created by poetry and literature. Most of her designs are basically appliqué, but she uses many different techniques: monoprinting tie-dyeing, and particularly computer design and printing directly onto fabric. The display of her work ranged from a beautiful decorated jacket, to a long graduated quilt made for her staircase, to tiny pieces worked only in French knots. Liz was both an amusing and an inspirational speaker, and concluded her talk surrounded by members and visitors who were encouraged to examine and touch the textiles she had on show.

On Tuesday, May 3, Ruth Smith makes a welcome return visit to the Embroiderers' Guild to discuss The Folded Secrets Story, at The Friends Meeting House, Sansome Place, Worcester, WR1 1UG. We extend a warm welcome to visitors and new members - for further information please contact Jacky Shail, telephone 01684 311722.

WENDY STIFF.