exploring the guild collection

Yesterday I spent a lovely day with a few others exploring the collection at the NSW Embroiderers’ Guild. I’ve been in the room once before, I think, but never really had much of a look at anything.

We had a lovely time. I was there to be photographer (and whitework expert, I suppose), while the others all chose the items for me to photograph. We’re going to use the photos in an upcoming guild promotional/fundraising activity.

I can’t show you any of the photos that I took, partly because that’s a bit secret, but also because I don’t have permission to do so.

I saw some delicious whitework, some amazing beading, some incredible crazy patchwork dating from the 1800s, beautiful goldwork, and much more. I just hope that the photos show up how beautiful they all are!

Normally when at home, I take quite a bit of time getting things just right, but we had to churn through all the photos in just a few hours. I haven’t uploaded them to my computer yet, but hope the photos have turned out ok.

It was a very enjoyable day, spent in lovely company, surrounded by exquisite embroidery.