Talk by Joy Harber “An obsession with Log Cabin”
Prior to the talk Maureen advised that notification had been received about a textile exhibition by Alexandra Kingswell, called “Seeking the Light” that would be on display in Lichfield Cathedral from 19 March to 13 April. It would also be on display in Leicester Cathedral from 25July to 25 August.
A coach was being organised to go to the Festival of Quilts at the NEC on Thursday 31 July. Members interested in joining the trip were asked to fill in their names on the list circulating. Once numbers and a coach were confirmed members would be advised of the total cost of the trip and tickets could be purchased.
Pat advised that she had available the final instructions of her mini quilt challenge.
The meeting was then handed over to the guest speaker for the evening, Joy Harber.
Joy detailed how she had started her career in quilting and how her love of Log Cabin quilts had evolved. Her quilts ranged from the traditional sized quilt blocks to miniature blocks and she outlined the methods she adopted to make the quilts. She amazed us with her award winning quilts, some of which she had designed herself and for which she had won national and international recognition and prizes. Her relaxed presentation and amusing stories elicited lots of laughter and at the end of her talk she said she hoped members would join her later in the year in a workshop. She then invited members to look at, and handle, the quilts she had brought along.
Joy was thanked for her very interesting and encouraging talk which everyone had thoroughly enjoyed, so much so that many members agreed they were eager to take part in the future workshop.
These are a small sample of the quilts Joy had brought along to show us.
Thanks go to Clare and Ruth for making the tea.
Leominster Quilters 