We are delighted with the number of volunteers who have come forward to join the ‘Staircase Stitchers’ embroidery group. This project, funded by the Stockport Heritage Trust, was set up to encourage members of the community to embroider items which will be displayed in the historic rooms in Staircase House. Embroidery tutor Jane Dew, Embroiderer for Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, is co-ordinating the project. Jane will teach the group the correct historic embroidery techniques for each item embroidered. The main project for the group will be bed curtains for the replica 17th century bed donated to the house by Stockport Heritage Trust in 2005, but the group will also be working on smaller items to furnish each of the period rooms in Staircase House. The first project is for each of the embroiderers to work on a small individual piece of work. Once that is complete, work on the larger projects can begin. Watch this space for regular updates on the progress of the stitchers!
2006 Meetings:
Every third Tuesday of each month:
Tuesday 17 January
Tuesday 21 February
Tuesday 21 March
Tuesday 18 April
On each of the above dates there will be two sessions – the first beginning at 11am until 3pm, the second beginning at 6pm until 8pm. We encourage stitchers to come at any time within those periods. Please choose whether you would prefer to come during the day or in the evening.
If anyone would like to bring lunch and eat it at Staircase House there are facilities to do so.
Coffee, tea and biscuits will be provided.
Nearest parking is Churchgate or Millgate pay and display car parks. If disabled parking is required please telephone Sarah Cotton beforehand.
If you would like any further details please contact Sarah on 0161 4773701.
This is an ongoing project which we hope will be very enjoyable for all involved.
Thank you for your contribution.
Sarah Cotton
Projects, Curatorial and Technical Support
Stockport Heritage Services
www.staircasehouse.org.uk
