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As members worked on their projects, forthcoming events were discussed.  Members were asked to vote for their preferred organisation to receive a donation from the Exhibition Raffle funds.  Anyone interested in visiting the NEC or wishing to take part in the future workshops was asked to add their name to the circulating lists.  Several items for the Tombola stall were displayed.  The Summer Social would be a ‘Bring and Share’ plate of something savoury or sweet.  Jo had kindly arranged for her husband to bring his ice cream van that had proved such a success last year.

Thanks go to the ladies who rallied around in the kitchen, providing tea and coffee.

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.

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.,

With the first sign of Spring and the lighter nights 34 members attended the meeting and were reminded to add their name to the list if they wished to go on the coach to the NEC.

It was noted Churchdown Patchwork and Quilters were holding an Exhibition on the 5^th and 6^th April at Churchdown Community Centre.

Following the notices, the guest for the evening, Lizzie Wall, was introduced.  She had brought along a large and varied selection of beautiful items to show us.  It was interesting and fascinating to hear in great detail the stories of what had inspired her to produce such magnificent designs.  We all learned such a lot during her talk. Afterwards, we had the opportunity to see the items at close quarters and realise how much thought and work had gone into them.

Thanks go to Kate for a brilliant vote of thanks and to Val and Mary for providing the refreshments.