Those of you who are familiar with Higham Piecemakers will know that before we break up at Christmas, we give the ladies a bit of a "Challenge" to be completed by a given date.
There is usually a lot f moaning and groaning about the subject, but not this year.
Everyone was given a fat 1/4 f red fabric, some thread and some beads.
This was this years challenge.
Your Challenge this year --- Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Beginning of the
1st World War. Use some or all of the fabric to make ANY item of your choice with World War 1 in mind. You can purchase more of the fabric if you wish. You do not HAVE to use the beads or thread if you do not want to. You may keep your finished item or we could donate some items to the British Legion for them to fund-raise for their cause.
Quite simple - do whatever you like.
Today was the date.
And the ladies have definitely risen to the challenge.
I am just going to let you look at all the lovely projects
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| a memory album |
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| a covered journal and bookmark and a lovely little keepsake(tobacco?) pouch |
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| a fabric roll for keeping letters safe and another covered jurnal |
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| a fabric clock - They shall not grow old ..... |
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| Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag..... |
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| service number -- Get the code? |
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| a great assortments of cushions |
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| some personal memories and medals |
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| a framed poem |
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| so many treasures |
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| those crosses are made by crochet, needle-lace and stumpwork |
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| more cushions and frames and a little box |
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| a pair of knitted socks and look a 1915 stamp! |
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| pretty stump-work poppy |
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| a beautiful embroidered card |
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| very poignant |
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| a Red Cross quilt |
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| decorated tote bag |
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| Cushion showing the local war memorials. Higham memorial is so elegant |
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| close up of those cushions |
I will try to get a better shot of this on Wednesday (still need a new camera!!)
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| a great photo collage |
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| a framed cross stitch |
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| the Belgian War Graves |
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| not quite finished, but will be done by next week |
We have been talking, and think that this years Challenge needs to be exhibited somewhere. Any ideas ladies? Maybe at the Open Gardens in June? Let the committee know what you think, Or add your comments to the blog.
We will approach the Royal British Legion in Higham Ferrers to see if they would like to use the items to raise some funds.
Congratulations ladies! You have excelled yourselves - again!
ReplyDeleteThis stunning collection is so moving. I am very grateful to you all for sharing your talents in this way x
ReplyDeleteJosie!! I think that you are our first "stranger" to comment! Thank you! It makes it all worthwhile :))). Am popping over to your blog to have a peek.
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I feel so proud to be part of the group that produced this collection of wonderful goodies and find it most moving . . (we are a clever lot) waiting to see the Wednesday group work as they have some cleaver ladies. Its the best challenge we have ever done and enjoyed.
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely collection of ww1 memories, so vibrant. Makes me proud to be British and reduced me to tears to think of all those wonderful people who gave their lives for us.
ReplyDeleteWow ladies you have done yourselves and the group proud, what a wonderful display.
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing from one piece of red fabric, that so many ideas appeared, all with World War 1 the topic. they were very moving to see. Relly enjoyed the challenge.
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As a 'Wednesday' lady, I think these are brilliant and I can't wait to see them 'in the flesh' so to speak. I definitely think the British Legion should be contacted and discuss with them some way of mounting them as an exhibition to raise funds. I would be willing to help.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea Carol P!! I was astounded at the amount of beautiful items produced by the group today. when I read the words and the memories of some it was amazing . I am so proud to belong to this group. We really pulled the cat out of the bag this time!!
ReplyDeleteAn outstanding effort. We must have a display somewhere.
ReplyDeleteI have just had a look at all the wonderful work that was produced for your Christmas Challenge and I am in awe of all the diverse ideas and creativity. It is a fabulous collection. Pat Archibald
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