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We have just had confirmation that we have secured an exhibition slot at the Whitaker Museum, Rawtenstall in the autumn of next year. 

Our successful FASHIONED IN SILK installation will be making a second appearance alongside new extension work to complement the silk toile dresses that were first seen at Macclesfield Silk Museum earlier this year. 

In addition our TECHSTYLES exhibition will be at Nantwich Museum in the spring of next year, further details later. 

Preview Night Fashioned in Silk

The preview night of Fashioned in Silk at Macclesfiled Silk Museum was a great hit despite the bad weather. The subdued lighted added to the ethereal effect of the silk organza toiles.

Each toile is decorated by members in a style/design of their own choosing although there is a link to the silk heritage of Macclesfield in all.

The central toile in the image is the dramatic design in deep red by Armelle Hatch.

There is to be an interview with Margaret Steeden on Canalside Radio 102.8 FM on Thursday 6th March at approx 8.45 am.  Regarding the exhibition.

Sophie Ho considers her toile

Elsa Buch straightening the collar on her toile

Jan Grimes arranges the sleeve on her toile

Norma Hopkins, our Chair, fastens on her label

Margaret Steeden points out the free machine embroidery on the hem of her toile

Glenys Dyson checks her label.

Jackie Brough next to her silk toile

Teri Jones straightens her toile

Sneak look at Jackie Brough's exhibits for Fashioned in Silk

Jackie working in her studio on one of the silk organza toiles for the exhibition. Jackie uses a soldering iron which is a favourite tool of hers in her textile art creations.

Two close ups of 2 separate toiles that will be in the exhibition. To see more details of her work go to www.textile21.co.uk or www.jackiebrough.co.uk

Only three and a half weeks to go before the private view on the 14th February.