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Chris Spencer Rebecca Perchard Grace Talbot Linda Wright Mary Carter Jill Birleson Joyce Andrewartha Win Clark Ena Gray Pat Baldwin Marie Payne Miriam Weaver Julie Chellingsworth
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Founded by Chris Spencer at the beginning of the 21st Century and based in Hornchurch, Essex, Material Girls is a group of 12 talented and bubbly Textile Artists who meet together fortnightly to share their skills, pursue projects and exhibit together deep in the darkest suburbs. The group aims to: Share and increase textile skills Participate in group projects Exhibit regularly Educate and promote Textile Arts in the community Enjoy and encourage enjoyment of the wonderful world of the Textile Arts Members skills cover all aspects of the textile arts - Free, Traditional and Experimental Embroidery, Fabric Painting, Batik, Machine Embroidery, Weaving, Knitting, Patchwork and Quilting and Felt Making. Members also teach, sell their work and work to commission. For more information, e-mail: chrissythreads@yahoo.co.uk or visit www.materialgirlstextileartists.com Material Girls Previous Exhibitions: 2001 - 'Beginnings' at Hornchurch Library 2003 - 'It's a Kinda Magic' at Hornchurch Library 2004 - Navestock Church 2004 - Havering Arts Week 2005 'Threadbare' at Hornchurch Library Home |
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Chris Spencer Rebecca Perchard Grace Talbot Linda Wright Mary Carter Jill Birleson Joyce Andrewartha Win Clark Ena Gray Pat Baldwin Marie Payne |
Textile Artist specialising in Fabric Painting, Free and Traditional Embroidery, Applique, Beadwork, Feltmaking and Lettering. Qualified Tutor - course information available either via Havering College of Adult Education or e-mail chrissythreads@yahoo.co.uk Founder/Leader of Material Girls Textile Artists. 
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Chris Spencer Rebecca Perchard Grace Talbot Linda Wright Mary Carter Jill Birleson Joyce Andrewartha Win Clark Ena Gray Pat Baldwin Marie Payne |
Originally interested in dressmaking, now particularly enjoys Goldwork, Embroidery, Silk Painting and Silk Paper Making. Recently discovered a passion for the technique of Burning and Slashing. 
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Chris Spencer Rebecca Perchard Grace Talbot Linda Wright Mary Carter Jill Birleson Joyce Andrewartha Win Clark Ena Gray Pat Baldwin Marie Payne |
Basically a stitcher, particularly hand embroidery and experimental knitting. Also enjoys Feltmaking and weaving.
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Chris Spencer Rebecca Perchard Grace Talbot Linda Wright Mary Carter Jill Birleson Joyce Andrewartha Win Clark Ena Gray Pat Baldwin Marie Payne |
"My sewing skills are minimal but I love fabric and silk painting and particularly lettering on painted backgrounds. I sometimes embellish my work with stitching and beading". 
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Chris Spencer Rebecca Perchard Grace Talbot Linda Wright Mary Carter Jill Birleson Joyce Andrewartha Win Clark Ena Gray Pat Baldwin Marie Payne |
"My first love is free and experimental embroidery but I enjoy all aspects of textile art including
traditional embroidery, felt making, weaving, etc. I obtained an A grade at 'A' level in 2002". Top of page Home Page |
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Chris Spencer Rebecca Perchard Grace Talbot Linda Wright Mary Carter Jill Birleson Joyce Andrewartha Win Clark Ena Gray Pat Baldwin Marie Payne |
"I have always loved making things. After completing City and Guilds Part 1, I went on to gain an HNC in design crafts. I enjoy all aspects of embroidery and attend day classes and workshops whenever I can". 
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Chris Spencer Rebecca Perchard Grace Talbot Linda Wright Mary Carter Jill Birleson Joyce Andrewartha Win Clark Ena Gray Pat Baldwin Marie Payne |
After passing City and Guilds Fashion Parts 1 and 2 and City and Guilds Adult Education Cert, I taught dressmaking and Patchwork and Quilting.
I am now making minatures quilts and am interested in many other stitching techniques having recently tried Silk Painting, Goldwork and Beadwork.
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Chris Spencer Rebecca Perchard Grace Talbot Linda Wright Mary Carter Jill Birleson Joyce Andrewartha Win Clark Ena Gray Pat Baldwin Marie Payne |
"My main interest is in traditional hand embroidery, but I also enjoy Stumpwork, Beading, Feltmaking
and Silk Painting.
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Chris Spencer Rebecca Perchard Grace Talbot Linda Wright Mary Carter Jill Birleson Joyce Andrewartha Win Clark Ena Gray Pat Baldwin Marie Payne |
I have always been interested in needlework and now enjoy constructing three dimensional items, combining machine and hand embroidery. Top of page Home Page |
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Chris Spencer Rebecca Perchard Grace Talbot Linda Wright Mary Carter Jill Birleson Joyce Andrewartha Win Clark Ena Gray Pat Baldwin Marie Payne |
Trained Upholsteress who loves sewing, painting, making things and all aspects of Embroidery. Over 10 years at college passed 4 City and Guilds in Embroidery. Specialises in Machine Embroidery. Top of page Home Page |
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Chris Spencer Rebecca Perchard Grace Talbot Linda Wright Mary Carter Jill Birleson Joyce Andrewartha Win Clark Ena Gray Pat Baldwin Marie Payne |
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