As members worked on their individual projects the opportunity was taken to discuss and plan the forthcoming Exhibition. Leominster Quilters hold an exhibition of their work every two years. This year it will be held on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August, from 10 am – 4 pm daily, at Kingsland Village Hall HR6 9SQ. As well as a very interesting collection of quilts and objects made by members to look at there will be a Raffle and Tombola where a visitor may be lucky enough to win an item made by one of our members. Additionally visitors will be able to take advantage of purchasing items from the Book Stall and Sales Table; together with making purchases from Bettie Freckles’ stall where there will be a lovely display of fabrics and haberdashery suitable for your next project. Refreshments and a selection of delicious cakes, which always prove popular, will be readily available during the two days. Flyers advertising the event will be circulated shortly to members together with Exhibition Entry Forms that will need to accompany any item submitted for display at the Exhibition.
Month: April 2026
1 April – Tips, Tricks & Tools Talk by Lis Binns
Members were treated to a very interesting talk and slide show by Lis Binns who gave us all an insight into how best to use many of the everyday items we had in our sewing arsenal. Although many of us had been using these for several years, it was interesting to know there was sometimes a better way to use some of them to prevent injury and stress. There was much amusement when Lis told us how to make use of a toilet brush (a new one of course) to collect stray threads from the carpet so they didn’t get tangled around the carpet cleaner. Also making a mixture of Vodka to use instead of starch was quite a revelation to some of us (I’m not sure if this wasn’t a waste of good alcohol!)
To finish her talk we were treated to a show of several quilts Lis had brought along for us to look at. Lis was then thanked for a very amusing and enlightening talk, and there was no doubt we had all learned something useful during the evening.
Our thanks go to Chris and her helpers in the kitchen for ending the evening by serving tea and coffee.
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