Month: July 2025

Twenty four members arrived eager to hear the talk “The Joy of Making” by Stevie Walker.

Stevie started her talk by giving a fascinating insight into how she had started her love of working with fabric and thread and explained her involvement with Denman College.  She said her inquisitive nature to learn about the different methods of working with fabric had increased her love of embroidery to enhance herwork.

During the following slide show Stevie explained what had influenced her to make each of the items displayed and the methods she had used.  It was interesting to see how she had enhanced the projects with lovely embroidery and the stitches.

Whilst June and Isabel served refreshments, members took the opportunity to talk to Stevie and take a closer look at some of the items on display, making many of us wonder how we could incorporate some of Stevie’s methods into our own work.

Stevie’s obvious love and enthusiasm showed in all the work she had shown us, thank you Stevie for a very enjoyable and informative evening.

What is better, on a pleasant summer evening, than a group of members gathered together eager to enjoy looking at quilts that someone else has made?

The Quilters Guild suitcase of Contemporary quilts had been received and following a few general notices the quilts were displayed by Susie and Lisa, whilst Maureen read details accompanying the collection explaining the history of each quilt and the name of the maker.

Much discussion ensued as the quilts were displayed. Members were interested and encouraged to explore a different contemporary style of quilt that could possibly be used as a wall hanging far different from the more traditional bed quilt etc.,