Sylko Addict Archives - Arnolds Attic

18th August 202318th January 2024

Stitch by Stitch 2023

Fragments & Sylko Addict - Collections Exhibition - hand embroidered art

I’ve checked my records and realised I’ve yet to share with you some of the images from the brilliant Stitch by Stitch 2023 exhibition.

‘Stitch by Stitch Textile Collective’ – “An exhibition for established and emerging textile artists working with stitch, fabric and mixed media” – held at the Willow Gallery, 56 Willow Street, Oswestry, SY11 1AD; Saturday 1st July – Saturday 19th August 2023.

features artwork by Marian Jazmik — Features artwork by Marian Jazmik

Following an invitation from curators Suzette Smart and Alison Holt, Sylko Addict was selected to be part of this prestigious exhibition.

The exhibition included art from many high profile UK textile artists including Jan Beaney, Jean Littlejohn, Christine Kelly of Gentlework, Vivienne Beaumont, Emily Tull, Fiona Gill plus many more. An online gallery of the artworks is available here.

Meet the Artists: Catherine Hill & Vivienne Beaumont

On the 15th July 2023, Vivienne and I took part in a Meet the Artist event at the exhibition.

It was a perfect space to meet and chat to visitors and to share our creative journeys with them. Most of the visitors were embroiderers who asked questions about our process and our choices of materials.

Meet the artists - Catherine Hill & Vivienne Beaumont — Meet the artists – Catherine Hill & Vivienne Beaumont

Embroidery Magazine – July / August 2023

I’m delighted that there is an article about the exhibition in Embroidery Magazine – July / August 2023. This wonderful article is written by textile artist Ailish Henderson and shares several pieces selected for exhibition – including Sylko Addict.

The article also shares work by textile artists Suzette Smart, Jane Sanders, Alison Holt and Pauline Kiernan.

Thank you to Allish Henderson for your kind words — Thank you to Ailish Henderson for your kind words

Thank you to Ailish Henderson for your kind words about my work.

3rd October 20223rd October 2022

Fragments & Sylko Addict

This year I’ve two pieces of work to share – Fragments & Sylko Addict will be on exhibition with the Embroiderers’ Guild at the Knitting & Stitching Shows 2022 in London and Harrogate.

Fragments is part of the EG ‘In & Out of Lockdown’ Members’ Challenge 2022. Hand pieced quarter inch hexagons. Eco printed cotton cloth. Size 21 x 21cm.

Sylko Addict is part of the EG ‘Collections’ exhibition. Words composed by Catherine Hill. Hand embroidered text, cotton cloth. Size 21 x 21cm.

I thoroughly enjoy exhibiting with the Guild. It’s a brilliant way to introduce my work to a wider audience and engage with new stitchers – in last year’s show I exhibited Matchbox Challenge and Headspace – Self Portrait.

If you’re visiting the exhibitions, I’d love to see your Show photos – Please tag me! https://www.instagram.com/catherine_hill_textile_artist/

Fragments & Sylko Addict will be part of the Harrogate show later on in 2022. Check the K & S Show website for show dates and opening times.

23rd September 20224th May 2023

Sylko Addict

Sylko Addict is my latest artwork featuring hand stitched text – I have a real weakness for vintage cotton reels.

I adore the jewel like colours and can’t resist buying them wherever I go. There is however one particular brand that I’m slightly addicted to acquiring and that’s Sylko by Dewhurst. I have shelves and boxes full of both the small, medium and large reels.

This artwork shares my Sylko Addiction and why I adore them so much – it started as a collection of thoughts and slowly grew into a poem. Hand stitched text. Cotton cloth, vintage Sylko red thread.

hand embroidered art — Hand embroidered art

I really must think of a name for this collection of square text embroideries – any suggestions?

Update:

I’m pleased to announce that I’ve been invited to exhibit Sylko Addict in the ‘Stitch by Stitch Textile Collective’ – “An exhibition for established and emerging textile artists working with stitch, fabric and mixed media” – at the Willow Gallery, 56 Willow Street, Oswestry, SY11 1AD; Saturday 1st July – Saturday 19th August 2023.