Prior to the talk there were a few announcements.
Members wishing to go to the NEC were reminded to add their name to the list.
An Exhibition was being held at The Welsh Quilt Centre, Lampeter from 15 March until 22 November 2025, Tuesday to Saturday 11 am – 4.30pm. Groups in excess of 6 people could get a discounted ticket for £8 if they went en masse but were asked to ring Jen Jones on 01570 480160 to arrange.
Anyone requiring an extra ticket to the NEC could receive £2 off a Standard/Adult/Concession ticket. This would not be valid for children or group tickets or for Sunday 3 August. The offer expired Sunday 27 July. Anyone interested should contact Alyson.
A poster had been received advertising the Highnam Quilters’ Exhibition to be held Saturday 7 June and Sunday 8 June.
Frances Meredith was then introduced. She had brought along some of her quilts, including prize winning ones. She told us about her Quilting Journey from early beginnings to the present. She explained, in great detail, the methods she had used to make each quilt. Many were foundation paper pieced by hand. She described how she had quilted each item, in order to show either the quilting pattern or to enhance the patchwork. Her attention to detail and her magnificent hand work was something which held everyone in awe and was testament to her dedication, precision and patience. The following is just a selection of the quilts she had brought along to show us. Frances also advised that she had a long arm quilting service. Details could be found on her Fabadashery website.
The evening ended with 30 members thoroughly enjoying Frances’ talk and taking the opportunity to look at the quilts at close quarters.
Thanks were expressed to Frances for sharing her spectacular work with us all.
Thanks go to Rachel and Carol for making the tea and coffee
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