A QUILT maker will explain the art of stained glass applique to embroiderers who meet next week.

Gillian Arkley, whose quilts have been displayed at exhibitions around the country, is the speaker at the monthly meeting of the Richmond and Leyburn branch of the Embroiderers' Guild at Harmby village hall, near Leyburn, on Thursday, July 19, at 1.30pm.

After her talk, members will have the chance to make a small sample of work.

Applique is the art of cutting out fabric patterns and attaching them to another fabric.

The hall will be open on the day for a stitch-and-chat session from 10am and visitors are welcome.

There is no meeting next month. On September 20, Michael Crompton will talk about woven tapestry.