Member Showcase – Eileen Blaney

Back in the summer (can you tell that I’m having a catch-up?) we had a chance to see a pop-up exhibition of work by member Eileen Blaney. ‘Showcase a Member’ is a chance to celebrate the skills of an individual member of the group. It is always interesting to see the development of people’s work over the years, as we are all learning new things all the time. Eileen particularly enjoys traditional hand-stitch, and she showed us some examples that reminded us of the wide range of skills that she has. She has always been supportive and enthusiastic about encouraging beginners, which is very much appreciated by members. Sewing and embroidery have been part of Eileen’s life for many years, as illustrated by the photo of her wedding dress and the delicately pin-tucked baby’s christening dress that the family’s children have all been christened in. Thank you for bringing in your lovely work to show us Eileen!