JAN'S WORKSHOP 15th Feb

I expect by now you have all received the details of requirements for the above workshop. If you haven't please either contact me Brenda Fish on 01273 302221 or Penny Jones 01323 890925.

If you have any queries about the fabric needs list or equipment etc for the workshop, please contact Jan Hale on 01273 475408

Doughty Fabric Sale

DOUGHTY BROS WILL BE AT PATCHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE ON SATURDAY 16th JANUARY 2010 STARTING AT 10am Lots of fabric at great prices wadding calico etc.

SNOW...........

Not a very good start to the new year. We have had to cancel our meeting on Tuesday evening with Sandra Grusd. Too chilly and more to the point too slippy.

Lorna's workshop on 21st has been postponed as Lorna has been unwell. We hope she makes a speedy recovery.

We did try to book another tutor and got all excited about Louise Mabbs, she would have done it. But in the end we decided that there would not be enough time for preparation and sourcing materials. We will book her for later in the year or early next year.

Our next workshop will be with Jan on Monday 15th February. You can come and make a big bag for your cutting board and equipment, great for taking to workshops etc and it is also good for storing your board. They are quite sensitive to heat and extreme cold, once they are warped they stay that way. The details and some pictures of the main block choices are on the Workshop page and the needs list can be found there too.

Keep warm Brenda x

APPLIQUE EVENING TUES 10TH NOVEMBER

On the 10th November we will be doing an Applique evening with Maggie North (this is top secret but I have heard the word 'Butterfly' mentioned).

You will need to bring your normal hand sewing kit with you, plus two 10 inch squares, one plain and one patterned and thread to match.

If I hear any more juicy news I will post it here, so keep checking in.

Brenda

CHRISTMAS

I know it is a little early to be mentioning the dreaded word above, but.....You have things to do;

Each group will be making a Mini Christmas Hamper to be raffled at the meeting on Tuesday 8th December. The hamper should be no larger than a small shoe box, (no I don't know what size shoe) just small. It would be nice if it could have some home-made items in it. If you have any ideas speak to your Co-Ordinator.

The Challenge will not be too challenging. We just want you to make a Textile Christmas Card, you can use what you like but it must contain some type of textile. A while ago we did fabric postcards, what a variety we had. With so many new members we should have lots of cards. Think early for Christmas and get your card done, out with the glue fabric and maybe even sticky back plastic.

Brenda

JACKIE DORKINGS

Jackie Dorkings and her quilts gave us a great evening last Tuesday. Lots of colour and lots of dyed fabrics. I think maybe some of us will rethink our feelings about dying fabric. There was a good variety of quilts and all different techniques, Jackie did fill the 3 large tables she requested with her lovely quilts and at the end of the evening people were still queuing up to ask questions. We will definately put Jackie down on our list for workshops next year.

Anne Weald is still missing a strip of blocks for our Signature Quilt. Someone has taken them to sew together and they haven't been returned. Please, if you have them Anne desperately wants them to enable us to finish the quilt. Even if you haven't had time to sew them together just let Anne know.

JACKIE DORKINGS 13TH OCTOBER

Don't forget to come along to the talk by Jackie Dorkings on Tuesday 13th October. Jackie's work is beautiful and I am sure we will all go away 'inspired'. She has asked for 3 large tables so it sounds as though she will be bringing along lots to 'Show and Tell'. If you would like to bring a guest with you they will be very welcome.

Look forward to seeing you all on 13th.

Brenda