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As one of the very few centres offering textiles b

As one of the very few centres offering textiles based courses that are accredited by City and Guilds, our programmes are in high demand. So, save the date of next enrolment - 05.02.22!!⁠
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📣 It's just two weeks away 😊⁠
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This is your chance to begin your creative stitch journey with us and we're super excited about welcoming new and returning students. ⁠
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Remember that enrolment is by invitation only! If you'd like to be invited to our online enrolment day then please register today! ⁠
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https://www.sofst.org/#register⁠
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OR⁠
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👉 click the link in our bio to register.⁠

Want to start stitching with beads? @sarahgwyer ha

Want to start stitching with beads? @sarahgwyer has some incredible advice....⁠
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"To make close fitting clusters, small, oddly shaped beads can fit partially underneath larger, round beads and diamond shapes are really useful. It’s a technique that develops through lots of practice."⁠
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Take a look at the full interview with Sarah, here:⁠
https://www.sofst.org/sarah-gwyer-textile-pop-art/⁠
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or ⁠
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👉 click the link in our bio (Inspirational Textile Artists)⁠
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Feeling inspired? ⁠
Get your supplies from our recommended suppliers⁠
@williamgee_uk⁠
@beakerbutton⁠
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#embroiderylove #embroideryart #broidery #handembroidery #stitchart #stitchdaily #stitchcraft #stitchersofinstagram #markersofIG #textiles #textilecraft #textileart #isolatedstitch #stitchsampler #beadaddict #blingaddict #blingart #hoopart #embroiderythreads #threadart #lizzo #textileartists #popart #contemporarayembroidery #embroiderstiches

Hand Embroidery student, Pauline Randall @needmore

Hand Embroidery student, Pauline Randall @needmorethread) has created these fab #Cretan and #Holbein stitch samples in #sashikothread greens 🥬⁠
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#embroiderylove #embroideryart #broidery #handembroidery #stitchart #stitchdaily #stitchcraft #stitchersofinstagram #markersofIG #textiles #textilecraft #handembroidercourse #isolatedstitch #stitchsampler #cityandguilds #hoopart #embroiderythreads #threadart #embroideryinstaguild

Hazel Winfield completed our Skill Stage 4 Patchwo

Hazel Winfield completed our Skill Stage 4 Patchwork and Quilting Course last year.⁠
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She told us that ⁠
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"The course covered everything from the history of patchwork and quilting to marketing and promotion. The research elements were extremely interesting and I thoroughly enjoyed learning the history of patchwork in various countries around the world. "⁠
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Read her full Stitch Journey Graduate Story here: ⁠
https://www.sofst.org/graduate-story-hazel-winfield-patchwork/⁠
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Or⁠
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👉 click the link in our bio and head to graduate stories

⭐Don't forget that we will be answering your que

⭐Don't forget that we will be answering your questions - LIVE - this evening at 7.30PM ⭐⁠
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If you have any questions about our City and Guilds accredited courses, want more information, or simply want to meet some of our tutors then please join us at 7.30PM (UK time). ⁠
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Link to the Zoom session in accessible by clicking the link in bio! ⁠
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We can't wait to meet you! 🤩⁠

The fabulous and inspiring Sarah Gwyer (@sarahgwye

The fabulous and inspiring Sarah Gwyer (@sarahgwyer), recently told us that she couldn’t understand how embroidery art isn't more visible in Fine Art institutions!⁠
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Well, Sarah is on a mission and doing a great job of making embroidery more visible. ⁠
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As an award-winning Artist, Sarah uses her iconic pop imagery to speak to and connect with her audience. Her contemporary, bold style and themes are helping the Fine Art world appreciate the power of embroidered textile art.⁠
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Take a look at the full interview here:⁠
https://www.sofst.org/sarah-gwyer-textile-pop-art/⁠
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or ⁠
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👉 click the link in our bio (Inspirational Textile Artists)⁠

Gorgeous traditional white work by @steph.j.y. 😍⁠
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The design is based on a design from an old book cover. ⁠
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Business Feature 📣⁠ ⁠ Sew On and Sew Forth

$Business Feature 📣⁠ ⁠ Sew On and Sew Forth Ltd are one of our 'Featured Suppliers' on our Stitch Directory.⁠ ⁠ ---⁠ ⁠ They offer quilting, fabrics, embroidery and more! A family business situated in Norfolk, and run by Angela Pickering.⁠ ⁠ Sew On and Sew Forth are based in the seaside town of Hunstanton, Norfolk. A veritable Aladdin's cave, be it for quilting, dress making or home furnishing.⁠ ⁠ Many of our fabrics are selected personally from the thousands available in India, thus ensuring quality and value for money. The remainder come from the likes of Fabric Freedom, Clarke and Clarke, Moda, Lewis and Irene and many other well known brands.⁠ ⁠ We have spent years cultivating friendships and contacts all over India, bringing the best fabrics back to the UK for a fraction of the cost. We stock a huge range of cottons, poly cottons, and silks.⁠ ⁠ With expert advice and unique items you will be pleased with what we offer.⁠ ⁠ --⁠ ⁠ Find out more by visiting them on our Stitch Directory ⁠ ⁠ https://www.sofst.org/stitch-directory/sew-on-and-sew-forth-ltd/⁠ ⁠ (Link in bio).⁠$

Hazel Winfield enrolled onto our Skill Stage 4 Pat

Hazel Winfield enrolled onto our Skill Stage 4 Patchwork and Quilting Course back in 2019. ⁠
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Although she came to us with quite a lot of patchwork knowledge and experience, she was desperate to learn how to create her own designs. She recently spoke to us about her own Stitch Journey; of finding the right course and being able to establish her own online business.⁠
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Read Hazel's full #MyStitchJourney⁠
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https://www.sofst.org/graduate-story-hazel-winfield-patchwork/⁠
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Or click the link in the bio and head to Graduate Stories.

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