A few weeks ago I was down south of Sydney for a week. I had planned to visit “Through the eye of the Needle” – the exhibition of the Wollongong Group of the Embroiderers Guild NSW – on my way down south. Unfortunately that was the day of the very ferocious East Coast Low weather event, and roads were closed all throughout the region. I made my way to my destination via a safer route.
On the way home though, I was able to visit. And I am so glad that I did! The exhibition was beautifully presented by the gallery. The work was of a very high standard, and the range of styles and techniques was very wide. There is something for all embroiderers in this exhibition, whether you like counted embroidery, whitework, freestyle work, gold work… the list goes on.
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- a selection of whitework
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- the lovely layout of the gallery
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- a cabinet with small items
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- the fabulous fish diorama!
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- incredible embroidered chair
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- an embroidered hanging column
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- the columns installation
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- a selection of mostly counted work
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- a selection of mostly goldwork
I hope this small selection of photos whets your appetite so that you are inspired to visit the exhibition.
“Through The Eye of The Needle” – Embroiderers’ Guild NSW Wollongong Group
4th June – 11th September 2016
Wollongong Art Gallery
Corner Kembla & Burelli Streets, Wollongong
Phone 02 4227 8500
www.wollongongartgallery.com
Open: Tues-Fri 10am-5pm, Weekends 12-4pm
White Threads is the blog of Yvette Stanton, the author, designer, publisher behind Vetty Creations' quality needlework books and embroidery products.
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