Annual General Meeting

that took all of 20 minutes to get through the formalities. Sorted for another year!!


There was a full house this Monday, and the heating was working fine (phew --- it WAS hot)  so I tried not to move about too much! (nothing new there)
There were lots of new items on the go and lots of chatting too, which is good, because we are a social group, and it's not all about the work.

June is our new Treasurer, and we must keep her sweet, so her sock snowman is the first thing that I will show you today.

one sock, rice and a few embellishments... simple!

 Barbara had made a family of cats - again for her Grand Daughter who is a teacher. Now, Barbara has 10 grandchildren but all of the projects that we have seen lately are for the same one. Is this favouritism or is she the most demanding  appreciative.

 Glennys has nearly finished her Lucy Locket stitchery. There are a few of these being worked on or are complete. It is a nice pattern and I may have to have a go myself

We have seen Ena's Chatelaine being worked on over quite some time. It is very small, with tiny beads, and although our dear Ena can make anything go wrong, she has made a sterling job of this.

 It is Beautiful

place on an envelope for scale

 I can't imagine me ever attempting something on this tiny scale! 
Well done Ena!

even the back is decorated

 Chris (one of the Wellingborough w crew) has started a stitchery panel.

Pauline is making a family of knitted mice. An early start for the Festive Season.

 And Ann is still finishing her collection  of Postcards from last week. Another getting a head start (though Kay thinks she will have lost them by December!)

using felt.

 Barbara is working on several shapes using English Paper Piecing, and this is a "fussy cut" hexagon block.

 Diane is busy working on a piece of Candlewick Embroidery that will be made into a nightdress case. She has even gone out to buy a nightie to put in it as she only had Pyjamas at home! (didn't want to break it to her that they could have been stored there too!)

delicate flowers

 Maria has cut DOZENS of hexagon shapes, ready to stitch into a throw for her lounge. This will be an ongoing hand project.

Sue has started the front of a cushion and is preparing the lions beard before appliquéing his face on. He is a sweetie

bright appliqué pieces

 Jo an Annette are discussing Counter-change smocking.This method uses stripped or checked fabric and using the pattern on the fabric to sew on rather than pleating the piece up. It's quite easy (apparently - don't ask me though!)

Annette is off to purchase her stripped fabric tomorrow

Angie was helping Bridget to cut out her appliqué shapes. She is making this baby quilt for her niece's impending arrival. 

She is a seriously cool mummy owl

 And more appliqué from Jan. Spotty farm animals, again to be made into a baby play-mat

love the spotty pig.

 And a Ta Dah!!! moment!!

You will have seen these blocks in various stages of completion over the past months. Well - this Fabulous Baltimore Sampler is now finished. The appliqué is stunning the quilting is perfect and Barbara is VERY proud. I am not sure where or if this is headed for another home.
I for one would not part with this beauty! Well Done Barbara!!

worth close inspection!

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