Month: June 2025

A bright sunny summer day saw a group of members arriving at the hall, anxious to set up in readiness for the workshop. When everyone was ready, the tutor gathered everyone around and gave clear detailed instructions at each stage to help members achieve the best results for the production of their miniature Log Cabin quilt block.

During the morning members accepted the challenge and worked methodically through the instructions, measuring accurately, stitching a careful quarter inch seam and pressing at each stage in order to produce four miniature log cabin blocks.

After a much needed break for lunch, various layout suggestions were discussed.  Members were then able to join the blocks in their desired pattern. Prior to going home members displayed their efforts and it was interesting to see the various colour schemes used and how each person’s blocks had finished.

The general census was that everyone had enjoyed the workshop and had learned several useful techniques for the future.

This year the Summer Social was held at Monkland Hall.  The evening started with Debbie distributing a quiz which we all puzzled over whilst enjoying the delicious selection of savoury items that members had brought to share.  The surprise of the evening was when the ice cream van arrived and we were treated to a wonderful soft whipped ice-cream which some members enjoyed with a refreshing fruit salad provided by Lisa and Jo, or a selection of other sweet delicacies brought by members.  This was all washed down with a tasty punch made by Sally.

Afterwards we all sat round in a circle to play a game organised by Carol and assisted by Kate.  This caused much laughter and groans of despair as members proceeded to steal quarters of fabric from each other.

The evening eventually drew to a close and it was evident from the contented look on everyone’s face, and expressions of thanks, that the evening had been a resounding success.

Thank you everyone for helping to make this an evening to remember.