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A huge loss to the world of Embroidery

We are very sad to report that Jane Lemon, one of Britain's most celebrated embroiderers, passed away on 6th January 2015.

Jane was an Honorary Member of the Embroiderers' Guild who had served for many years on the Executive Committee. Most recently she completed a set of three display hangings to promote the Embroiderers' Guild at shows and exhibitions.

After years of experience as a costume designer for BBC Television and in the theatre, in 1978 Jane co-founded and was Chairman of the Sarum Group at Salisbury, particularly noted for the design and working of ecclesiastical embroidery. After spending several years developing and teaching the art of embroidered box making, she achieved her ambition of working entirely in ecclesiastical embroidery. Her designs may be seen in the Cathedrals of St Albans, Exeter, Salisbury and Wells, Bath and Sherborne Abbeys and other churches around the UK as well as two venues in the USA. She was also President of West Country Embroiderers until a year ago.

Jane also worked with The Royal School of Needlework at Hampton Court Palace on her designs for the altar frontals for Wells Cathedral. In 2004 Jane was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire for her services to needlework. She commanded the respect of all those who were fortunate enough know her and her work.

Her funeral will be held on 6th February 2015 in Horsham.