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 May meeting was opened by our Chair, and general notices given.

The main event of the afternoon was the talk given by Victoria McLeod,

The first 6 photos below are some of the pieces she brought along.

Victoria talked about how her work with a Celtic theme

came about, and the journey can be seen clearly on the many pieces she brought.

The variety of knittting, embroidery and mixed media examples were a joy to see.

Our 2026 project, postcards, for this month, the suggest title was World bee day,

with one to encourage the ladies for next month, hats (and a bit of stump work),

can be seen below. These are followed by two recently finished pieces.

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,

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.