Hand and Lock 2009 Prize for Embroidery Crystallized Swarovski Elements Powerhouse Museum Embroidery Magazine Royal School of Needlework Twistedthread Maidera UK Ltd London College of Fashion

About our Sponsors


London College of Fashion is a unique centre of learning. With an international reputation for fashion education, London College of Fashion offers an unparalleled range of courses for students; from fashion design and technology, management and marketing to communication, promotion and image creation. The college's emphasis lies firmly on professionalism and aiming to create an inspiring and instructive learning environment for students. www.fashion.arts.ac.uk


The Royal School of Needlework is unique in the field of hand embroidery. Founded in 1872, it has a wealth of experience and expertise and its aim remains the same today as in past centuries; to teach the art of hand embroidery. The Royal School is a registered charity. Based at Hampton Court Palace since 1987, it continues to train apprentices and students to the highest possible standards enabling them to pass on the skills to future generations of embroiderers.
www.royal-needlework.org.uk

Crystallized Swarovski Elements


Back in 1895, Daniel Swarovski had a dream of creating a crystal so perfect that it captured both the eye and the heart. Now CRYSTALLIZEDTM - Swarovski Elements , the new product brand for Swarovski's loose crystal elements make that dream come true, symbolizing beauty in the eye of the beholder and the technological perfection and innovation that is Swarovski. CRYSTALLIZEDTM can transform any item into something entirely beautiful. CRYSTALLIZEDTM - Swarovski Elements elevate ordinary forms into objects of obsession.
http://www.crystallized.com

Founded in 1932 by the Embroiderers' Guild, Embroidery magazine is the world's longest-standing title dedicated to the art of embroidery. Today it is recognised as a leading force in the world of art textiles publishing. Embroidery surveys the British and international textile scene, presenting the latest developments in stitch today. Throughout its pages, Embroidery analyses the where, when, how and why of embroidery - with compelling articles on practicing artists, collections, leading designers, historical and world textiles. Read by tutors, students, enthusiasts and experts alike, Embroidery's articles are clear, informative, insightful - and supported by beautiful imagery. Embroidery is published six times a year. For further information and subscription details visit
www.embroiderersguild.com/embroidery


Creative Exhibitions Ltd (twistedthread) organise the principal public exhibitions in textiles in the UK and Ireland. All the events comprise a mix that brings together commercial supplies, a vast workshop programme and the most comprehensive range of galleries highlighting all aspects of needlecraft. Competitions, awards and other innovative ideas complete the mix. The exhibitions include Stitch & Craft Show, The festival of Quilts and The KNitting and Stitching Show.
www.twistedthread.com


The Powerhouse Museum, Australia's largest and most popular museum. Its unique and diverse collection of 385,000 objects spans history, science, technology, design, industry, decorative arts, music, transport and space exploration. It presents 22 permanent exhibitions and several temporary exhibitions, complemented by more than 250 interactives. The Powerhouse will further its reputation as a museum that celebrates human creativity and innovation in ways that engage, inform and inspire diverse audiences.
The Museum believes in engaging its diverse audiences, promoting scholarship and presenting its collections and programs in ways that captivate the intellect and challenge the human spirit to excel.
www.powerhousemuseum.com

Established more than 80 years ago, Madeira UK Ltd. is the acknowledged specialist machine embroidery and decorative thread manufacturer and produces a wonderful array of threads for hand embroidery and sewing. Madeira UK Ltd is part of the worldwide Madeira Group, which has offices, agents and distributors based on every continent and strategically placed to service all textile manufacturing countries where embroidery and decorative stitching is produced. Madeira UK supplies both Industrial and Retail businesses with a total service, including the full range of Madeira threads, backing and toppings, needles, scissors and embroidery consultancy. Madeira customers are assured of technologically advanced, environmentally acceptable embroidery, free of carcinogenic and other hazardous chemicals.
www.madeira.co.uk
Embroiderers' Guild

The Embroiderers' Guild is an international crafts organisation, educational charity and registered Museum, and the UK's leading body dedicated to the subject and practice of embroidery. The Guild has 240 Branches in the UK and Ireland and is committed to extending the opportunities it offers to the widest audience. The Guild's mission is to provide opportunities for discovery and creativity, and has a philosophy of not only providing opportunities for people to learn how to embroider, but to learn through embroidery. The Guild's Museum Collection of embroideries gathered from around the globe supports this aim, providing many opportunities to explore not only cultural difference but the many things which are common to us all. The Guild promotes a life long engagement with embroidery through its learning programmes, and notably provides opportunities for young people who wish to practice or study embroidery and textile arts through its Young Embroiderers organisation, with 1,300 Members and 100 groups, and its service for those aged 18-25. The Guild awards two scholarships annually, as well as the Embroiderer's Guild New Designers Award. It also selects graduates from around the country to exhibit in The Knitting and Stitching Shows. Membership of the Guild is open to all.
www.embroiderersguild.com