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Our exhibition 'It's a Stitch Up!' took place at Bishopthorpe Palace from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd June 2003. The main exhibition featured work by over 60 of our branch members, including pieces from dayschools organised by the branch, as well as independent work. There was a special display of Goldwork and other ecclesiastical textiles including an exhibition of works by Tracy Franklin - freelance embroiderer and teacher, formerly of the Royal School of Needlework. There was a large display of doll's houses and dolls, both antique and modern, of all shapes and sizes!
The exhibition competition theme for members was Proverbial Pillows. A pillow, pin cushion, cushion or other small stuffed object made to represent a well known catchphrase, saying or proverb. For those who puzzled over them, here are the answers: 1. Many hands make light work 2. Like water off a duck's back 3. Happy the bride the sun shines on 4. A rolling stone gathers no moss 5. Every cloud has a silver lining 6. An elephant never forgets 7. Still waters run deep 8. You can't burn the candle at both ends 9. (not entered) 10. If at first you don't succeed try, try again 11. Worse things happen at sea 12. Big fish eat little fish 13. There's safety in numbers 14. A stitch in time saves nine 15. He who sups with the devil should have a long spoon 16. Variety is the spice of life 17. You can't have your cake and eat it 18. Cold comfort 19. Storm in a teacup 20. Make a clean breast of it 21. Draw a line under it 22. Too many cooks spoil the broth 23. Curiosity killed the cat Our next exhibition will be in June 2006!
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