Author: maureenbilbao

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. 

The evening started with 21 members attending the AGM.

Officers elected for the next 12 months were Maureen Bilbao, Chairman; Debbie Cottam, Treasurer and Committee members Lisa Forest, Jo Sankey and Sally Hanson.

Adele had already circulated her Chairman’s report. Kate presented the Treasurer’s report and distributed a copy of the audited accounts for the past year, from which it was noted there was a healthy balance at the bank. It was therefore agreed a donation be made, at this time, to Leominster Meeting House Dementia Group charity then consideration given to making a further donation to a charity of choice at the next AGM. In accordance with guidelines of the Quilters Guild it was agreed juniors, up to the age of 18, should be allowed to join the group free of charge, on the proviso that they were accompanied at all times by a parent or guardian.

With the business of the AGM concluded the guest speaker for the evening, Trease Lane, was introduced.

Trease started by outlining her background and explaining how she had started on her quilting journey. She showed us a variety of examples of her extraordinary work and generously went into great detail explaining the techniques she had used, which everyone found fascinating.

Afterwards, Adele proposed a vote of thanks and said how much everyone had enjoyed the talk. Members then had the opportunity to look more closely at the exhibits and ask Trease any questions.

Despite the first evening meeting of the New Year being extremely foggy 13 members braved the elements to attend and enjoyed an evening chatting and working on their individual projects.

Pat distributed the second set of instructions for her block of the month Sampler quilt. Some members had already completed their first block and shared it with the group.