Needlework Tool Collectors 2023 CONFERENCE
The 17th Biennial Conference in Sydney on 19th & 20th October 2023 is now over. Enjoy the information below.
Theme - Needlework Tools Then and Now
Hotel - The Castlereagh Boutique Hotel
169 Castlereagh Street Sydney NSW 2000
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THE PROGRAMME and SPEAKERS
Thursday, 19th October
Susan Webster (Presenter), Molly Pearce (Researcher, UK) - Evolution of Sewing Thread in Britain 1789-1862.
**** A copy of Molly's paper is now on our RESEARCH page ****
Pamela Whalan – “There was a great deal of sewing to be
done”. Preparations for the theatricals at Mansfield Park.
Nicci Kissane - Australia’s Great International Exhibitions (1879 & 1894). Tales of some (Needlework) Tools, Textiles and Traumas.
Marlene Arditto - Basic Bodkins and Their Users.
Conference Dinner
Entertainment by Susannah Fullerton - Needleworking Moments in Great
Literature.
Friday, 20th October
Trading Tables / Society Sales Table / Raffles
etc
Anne Harbers
- Needlework Tools in Dutch Art.
Kerry Easton
- Upstanding and Outstanding : Victorian Thread Reel Stands.
Lee Bateman
- English thimble makers.
ATTENDANCE was by Conference TICKET only
Below: Palais Royal burr casket with original tools - threadwinders are replacements,made from antique mother of pearl counters
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Other events: Our speakers are only a part of the conference. Raffles, Trading Tables,
Popularity Contest – all attendees invited to submit an entry & Voting is by gold coin.
Also the ever popular Guessing Competition
2023 Conference Commemorative Thread Holder
If you'd like to know more about previous Conference (and the fun) go to our HISTORY page
Conference updates are also at www.facebook.com/needleworktools or on our BLOG.