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

CHARITY SEWING DAY

What a lovely day we had on Thursday at Berwick. Really relaxed, lots of laughter and some sewing done as well. We all sat outside at lunchtime and put the world to rights. There are some lovely rag dolls on the way, a couple of Linus quilts, a great dog, that doesn't need walking every day and some Christmas decorations to sell for our charity.

It is just such a shame that more of you didn't manage to come. These sewing days are a great way to get to know other members of the group in a very friendly, relaxed way.

Brenda

Jelly Roll Workshop 12th November

Jo Baddeley from Puddleducks is doing the above workshop for us. The cost of this workshop is only £20 and ........You will be given a voucher for £15 to spend with Jo on the day.
Even if you already have your jelly roll you can buy backing wadding etc from Jo. Quite a bargain!

You can look at the website for the shop on www.puddleducksquilts.co.uk

QUILTING TV PROGRAMME

Did you all know that there is a quilting programme on Sky number 279 called Quilt in a Day and it is on every Friday at 1pm lunch time. If any of you watch it let us know what it is like. Thank you Gloria for the information.