Location and Access

The Guild's building is at 149 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley, between St. Paul's Terrace and Water Street (See Map). We function from the two storey, former Masonic Temple, within walking distance of the Fortitude Valley railway station and many Fortitude Valley bus stops.  

Trains:	Nearest station is at Fortitude Valley railway station (formerly Brunswick Street railway station)
Buses:	Routes 370, 375, 379 leave the city in Adelaide St at stops 17 George St end & 23 Edward St end. Routes 360 & 361 leave the city in Elizabeth St at stop 83 (back of Myers). Call 13 12 30 for more information. All buses let down at No. 5 stop in Brunswick St. around the corner from St Pauls Tc.
Car access:	Parking is available in Warry Street. Spaces are metered on weekdays but free on weekends. Parking is also available nearby in the Fortitude Valley railway station (the Valley Metro complex).

Members' Meetings

There are usually two formal meetings of the members held each year to discuss the business of the Guild - the AGM and the half yearly meeting.  These are held in February and August. 

Come and stitch, change your library books, view the periodically changing displays. Weekly gatherings of members are held on the following days:

Meetings at the Guild Rooms
 

A basic sewing machine, a light box and smocking pleater are available for members' use, as are irons and boards.  A photocopier is also available - a small charge is made for its use.

Tea and coffee making facilities are provided.

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Newsletter

A members newsletter, Queensland Embroidery, is published 10 times per year. It is provided to all members of the Guild and is a source of news, events, competitions and class information. The newsletter is the main forum for members of the Guild to communicate with the wider Guild community.

Reports of Show and Tell held on the 1st Thursday and Saturday of each month can be found in the newsletters.

Classes

Classes in various embroidery techniques are held. Guild, interstate and overseas tutors provide exciting classes throughout the year. Click here for details. Each member on joining the Guild may attend, free of charge, a basic stitches class.

Young Creative Embroiderers' Classes are held in most school holidays. The classes allow children from 6 to 16 to learn techniques and complete a project. Click here for details.

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Exhibitions

An exhibition of members' work is mounted every two years.  This is open to the public. Several pieces of members' work are on permanent display. "Show and Tell" sessions of recently completed works are held on the first Thursday and first Saturday of each month. The work of tutors is displayed from time to time also. We participate in demonstrations at various venues each year.

From Saturday 31 May 2008 to Saturday 7th June 2008, the Guild held an exhibition of members' work entitled, Fabulous Forty, celebrating 40 years of the Guild.

Greek Embroidery in Qld Exhibition " Stitches of the Heart" - 6th to 8th June 2009.

The Guild's 2010 Exhibition - 12-19 June 2010: "Everything old is new again". In conjunction with the exhibition of members work being held in the room downstairs, a display of bed linen and associated items was held in the large room upstairs.

Library

There is an extensive lending Library which is open whenever members are present. A continually expanding collection of over 2000 books and magazines - some for reference only, but most may be borrowed for 2 weeks.

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Embroidery Collection

The Embroiderers’ Guild Collection has examples of embroidery representing as widely as possible the types and styles of embroidery of all periods and from all parts of the world as well as needle-work accessories, tools, patterns, books and any other items that may be considered relevant. The Collection seeks to preserve the embroidery heritage of all Queenslanders. The embroideries date from late 1600's to the present. Each year the Guild acquires from the current members work. There are changing displays in the main meeting room. In conjunction with the Guild's major exhibition every second year the Collection team mounts a display in keeping with the theme.

Viewing of the Collection is available by appointment only.

Craft Fairs

Craft Fairs are held in the Guild Rooms twice yearly, in April and in November. 

Competitions 

The Embroidery of Charm Competition is also held each year. 

Items to purchase 

1. Member Badges - Qld Embroiderers' Guild: A metal badge with the guild logo in maroon- $8
2. Tape Measures - Qld Embroiderers' Guild: Plastic retractable tape measure, both inches and centimetres displayed. White case with Guild logo on face. One and half metres in length- $3
3. Guild Embroidery Scissors - 9cm. "Gingher" in metal presentation box with leather sheath embossed with the Guild logo on the front. Issued to celebrate our 40th Anniversary.- $35 & $40 posted
4. Personal Name Badges: A round badge with a cream background featuring the Guild logo with your name. Pay the convenor of the day to order together with the name you want displayed. - $2.50
5. The Margaret Stowell Sampler - Story of the Sampler together with charts to complete your own version - $25 posted.
6. The Life and Embroidery of Mabel McAlister: Book published about one of our Founding Members. Special price $25 posted
7. 40 Year Celebration Notebook: $1
   
   

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