Showing posts with label Ely. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ely. Show all posts

Sunday, 26 February 2012

Quaker Tapestry Exhibition



After The Textile and Focus Exhibition, I went into Ely to see
The Quaker Tapestries at Ely Cathedral.
I first had a lovely lunch in the Almonanry Tea Rooms.
I have a real soft spot for Ely as
Stewart and I met there 27 years ago.
The Tapestries were beautifully made and were
so intricate and shared with so many across the world
not only in their making but in the exhibiting.
I was listening to the personal audio when
a lady I did my City and Guilds Embroidery with
over 14 years ago
and is also from the Shetland Islands, came over and we
had a lovely catch up chat. We admired the tapestries together.
Ely Cathedral felt even more special.
I went around the Cathedral and saw many more things
I haven't noticed before.
I sat and reflected for a while as life has been great
but hectic and the calm of the Cathedral was really regenerative.
Quiet contemplation is always good for the soul,
where ever you find that quiet place.
I count my blessings everyday and feel very
very lucky.

Sunday, 27 November 2011

Ely Beads


On the way home from St Ives I called into Ely
and went into my favourite shops. I have a soft
spot for Ely because it is where I trained as a nurse
and I met and courted my husband there.
I first went into Ely Beads.
I love this bead shop it's like being in a sweet shop!
I collected together a mixed bag of beads ready to add
to my new piece of work based on Architecture and decay
of buildings.
The orange bead is for another fun 3D piece
I have in mind!!!
I love their inspiration wall in the Beading Workshop Area.
Vist their yummy site
I also went to Ely Bike Centre which has
one of the largest haberdashery and fabric
selection in the area.
I am needing sheers, satins and lace for my
new work.
Visit the shop



Monday, 12 September 2011

Ely Textile Exhibition



On Wednesday evening Stewart and I went over to Ely,
to St Peter's Church, Broad Street.
For the opening of a Textile Exhibition of local
artist and the year 13th of Kings College.
The preview night was well supported and opened by
The Mayor of Ely.
We had been invited by Linda of
Art Inspirations
visit her blog HERE and her new
website
I also met up again with Munni another textile artist.
We met several years ago at Open Studios and she visited
Quilters Cottage with The Ely Group.
Visit her exquisite site at