Material Girls

Material Girls Group for textile, embroidery & stitching enthusiasts which meets on the 4th Thursday of the month.

Thanks to Material Girl member, Cecelia, for sending us this one to share! 😂😂😂
07/06/2026

Thanks to Material Girl member, Cecelia, for sending us this one to share! 😂😂😂

This time last week, we were given insight into the intricate ten-step curriculum of the Japanese Embroidery Centre tha...
04/06/2026

This time last week, we were given insight into the intricate ten-step curriculum of the Japanese Embroidery Centre that was achieved through the passion and beautiful work of our speaker, Cath Wilson. Such a fascinating treat!

Thanks to Cath and all those who came to make a super evening. See you next month x

This time next week, we will be welcoming Catherine Wilson from the Japanese Embroidery Guild as Guest Speaker for our M...
21/05/2026

This time next week, we will be welcoming Catherine Wilson from the Japanese Embroidery Guild as Guest Speaker for our May Meeting. 🧵 🪡 🇯🇵

She will be showing us the ten phases of authentic stitching required for acceptance into the international Japanese Embroidery Centre to which she belongs, and the beautiful work they create.

See you at 7pm on Thursday 28th May at the Queens Hotel Portsmouth.

This time last week we enjoyed a super Project Evening, exchanged materials in our annual Yarn & Fabric Swap, and welcom...
30/04/2026

This time last week we enjoyed a super Project Evening, exchanged materials in our annual Yarn & Fabric Swap, and welcomed Joleen Tobias from Knitted Knockers UK, who told us all about the wonderful work this organisation does for women moving forward from the effects of breast cancer.

Thanks to all those who came and made such a lovely evening ###

We had a wonderful time at The Brockenhurst Needlework Fiesta today, catching up with our crafty friends! Lots of things...
25/04/2026

We had a wonderful time at The Brockenhurst Needlework Fiesta today, catching up with our crafty friends! Lots of things to see (and buy), so well worth a visit on its second day tomorrow.

Our meeting next week will be a ‘Project Evening’ for those either wanting to start on their contribution to our charity...
17/04/2026

Our meeting next week will be a ‘Project Evening’ for those either wanting to start on their contribution to our charity ‘Accessories’ collection, get inspiration or advice from others, or have a couple of hours with a personal project (while having a lovely natter).

We will also be having our annual ‘Yarn and Fabric Swap’ which is always popular and Joleen from ‘Knitted Knockers U.K.’ will be popping in to tell us about the organisations work.

See you all at the Queens Hotel Portsmouth at 7pm on Thursday 23rd April! 🧶 🪡 🧵

This time last week, we had another well-attended meeting. Huge thanks to Anne Taylor from Blue Space Quilts for sharing...
02/04/2026

This time last week, we had another well-attended meeting. Huge thanks to Anne Taylor from Blue Space Quilts for sharing her inspiration, path and techniques for creating the beautiful pieces of work she showed us during her talk, ‘Stitch in Colour’. It was a super evening.

Wishing everyone very Happy Easter and we will see you on 23rd April for our Project Evening and annual Yarn & Fabric Swap!

CALL FOR HELP FROM QA HOSPITAL!The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit or 'NICU' at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust g...
27/03/2026

CALL FOR HELP FROM QA HOSPITAL!

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit or 'NICU' at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust gives parents 'Memory Bags' when the babies leave their care with various bits and pieces they’ve had whilst there, and they are greatly appreciated.

They would like drawstring bags roughly between A4 and A5 size, no particular fabric or pattern but printed cottons would be best.

For more information, call 02392 28600 ext 3231/3232 and ask for 'Louise'.

This time next week, we will be welcoming Anne Taylor of Blue Space Quilts to talk to us about ‘Stitch in Colour’. That’...
19/03/2026

This time next week, we will be welcoming Anne Taylor of Blue Space Quilts to talk to us about ‘Stitch in Colour’. That’s on Thursday 26th March at 7pm at The Queens Hotel Portsmouth. See you there! x

Could we have had a more splendid location for last month’s meeting? The beautiful ballroom at the Queens Hotel Portsmou...
12/03/2026

Could we have had a more splendid location for last month’s meeting? The beautiful ballroom at the Queens Hotel Portsmouth seemed very fitting for Helen Deighan’s last talk before taking her well-deserved retirement.

Helen, the inspiring retrospective of your wonderful career, ‘From Dyeing to Weaving’, was an absolute delight. The love and respect we all have for you was clear from a record-breaking attendance. Thank you for sharing it with us. ❤️

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The Queen Hotel, Clarence Parade, Osborne Road, Southsea
Portsmouth
PO53LJ

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7pm - 9pm

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