March All Day

To day was our 'Back to Basic' day.  

Carol started by showing the ladies how to use the Rota cutter and the cutting mats.  Simple you might think, but it is surprising how many folk out there don't know how to make sure you are cutting straight, how to square something, and also how to cut multiples.  Carol did a great job and sent everyone off to practice.

O.K. O.K.  So Lesley knew how to do it, but she still had some cutting to do.

Once some strips and squares had been cut those that needed it were shown how to make sure their machines were  sewing a 1/4" seam ...even if you have a 1/4" foot its worth testing it occasionally.

Ena and Ellen have got it.

Barbara and Lynda had offered to show all how to applique.  Angie and Jan spent the morning with Barbara so they are steaming away with  the flowers.

Looks like they have picked up some useful hints and tips

Every body paying attention... now we will begin.

Lynda not only showed how to use bondaweb, but also how to make it stick to the backing again Wow!!! how handy is that..... I certainly need a refresher in that technique.   So, Cup Cakes, Sewing machines, and flower appliqued fabrics are to be brought back for our next 'all day', all finished and ready to be sandwiched into a ...... well choice is yours ....sewing machine cover, table center, cushion etc etc.

Other works in progress were being worked on.  Remember the Christmas wall hanging, some more of those blocks on the go, and is this Larry the Lamb times 2.

Doves and Reindeer look almost finished

Lynda with the two Larry's

Now these were not sewn in group, but just got to show them.  

Spicy Spiral Table Runner.

Remember the challenge that Lesley made here .  Some have been showing up 

Challenge - New York Beauties

I think everyone had a good day today, whether you joined in with the basics or did your own thing, so Thanks go to all especially Carol, Barbara and Lynda for helping Jo.  See you.