NEATA have held our Chairmans Choice competition for 2026, and the winner
was Elaine Walker.
Elaine was presented with her
prize and certificate by Lynda,
see photo below.
And here it is, the title is Time for Tea.
Congratulations Elaine.
This competition was in memory
of our late friend Pauline.
An independent stich group in Newcastle where embroidery and textile art is for all.
Newcastle Embroidery and Textile Art (NEATA) is now entering our fifth year, (previously
Newcastle upon Tyne Embroiderers’ Guild), and is an independent stitch group.
Our aims remain the same, our meeting day remains the same and our venue
remains the same, see the About page for these details.
Our April meeting was opened by our Chair, and general notices given.
The main event of the afternoon was the competition, all the other entires can be seen below.
Along with, our 2026 project, postcards, from last month, and this month, Celebrate Easter/Ostara.
These are followed by the fabric books produced at the workshop with Deb Cooper.
Wendy gave us a detailed explanation of how and what to use for the best
results printing on fabric using your home printer.
A useful guide to the successes and pitfalls, thanks Wendy.
Project postcards is being led by Wendy, and next months suggestions are
'World Bee day' and trying some applique.
Members see this months newsletter for more information.
Any ladies unable to attend the meeting and need additional help/information,
please contact Wendy directly by email.
The free Themed Stitch Day in May, will take place on 23rd. The themes are
long and short stitch and/or whitework. Come along with a kit or a magazine or book project
of your choice. It can be partly stitched or a new project, and if help is needed
it will be available. Further info can be obatined from either Kay or Carol.
All of the photos of the 2025 project can be found on the the Gallery page.
We are delighted to add a Facebook page,
www.facebook.com/people/Newcastle-Embroidery-and-Textile-Art-Landing-page/100082103517620/
and Instagram page, www.instagram.com/n.e.a.t.a/
for our group.
Whether you are a beginner or an expert in embroidery and textile art,
you are welcome to attend our meetings.
If you wish to learn, we will do what we can to help you.
Please note: All images are produced with permission of the owners and are copywrite.
