Threads of Connection

2010 is the Embroiderers Guild of Victoria's 50th anniversary year. They have a special exhibition scheduled at the Shrine of Rememberance.

The following is taken from their web site:

THREADS OF CONNECTION :
A SPECIAL EXHIBITION AT THE SHRINE

Birdwood Avenue
South Yarra, VIC
(Melway ref: 2F J12)
(03) 9661 8100
Email - reception@shrine.org.au
Friday January 29 - Sunday May 9
10-5 daily (closed Good Friday)

The exhibition shows articles of textiles and embroidery worked in connection with any armed conflict in which Australia has been involved.

Items may have been worked to alleviate boredom, as patriotic home crafts, as a war necessity (such as socks or uniform), as part of rehabilitation, or as a keepsake or love token.

These talks are free but interested people should book:

• Friday 29 January, 12:30pm
  Threads of connection: wartime embroidery
  Presenter: Jane Peek, Curator, The Australian War Memorial


• Tuesday 23 February, 2pm
  Textile conservation workshop
  Presenter: Bronwyn Cosgrove, Textile Conservator, NGV