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Guest Workshops

15 July White Gecko workshop

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Whilst our guests from White Gecko set up their fabric stall members started arriving and began organising their workstations ready to start the Spiral Bargello Table Runner Workshop.

The workshop started with Sarah explaining how members should prepare their fabric and how to prevent their seams curving into a banana shape.  With the strips joined together Sarah demonstrated how to use the template provided to complete the next stage.  When everyone had cut their strips she showed the offset layout required to make two identical blocks, which joined together would form the Spiral Bargello Table Runner top that needed to be sandwiched, quilted and the binding added.  As the afternoon drew to a close, it was interesting to see what stage everyone had reached so that the table runner could be completed at home. The ladies from white Gecko were thanked for a very interesting and enjoyable workshop and it was hoped they could return for another workshop at a later date.  

Mini Workshops

1 July Sit and Sew

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Sunbonnet Sue Mini Workshop

Following notices and an exchange of opinions regarding catering for the forthcoming exhibition Sue Kneale showed members how to make a Sunbonnet Sue needle case.  She had kindly brought along a wide selection of felt and embellishments from which members were able to choose items to enhance their work.  It was interesting to see how industrious members approached the subject whilst Sue moved round the room giving advice and encouragement.  Thanks go to Sue for a very enjoyable evening.  Thanks also go to the ladies who worked in the kitchen and provided refreshments. 

Events

17 June – Louise Nichols – Lino Print Embellishment

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The workshop began with Louise explaining how she produced her Lino Prints and giving details of the materials and methods she used in order to embellish them.  She had brought along a very wide selection of samples of her work and prints from which we could choose a selection on which to work.

Once members had chosen their prints they sat quietly and with much concentration decorating them, and as they worked Louise walked round the group, giving further help, advice and tips.  At the end of the day members thanked Louise for her patience and the professional way she had guided everyone which had made the day such a thoroughly enjoyable experience.

Events

3 June – Summer Social

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That time of year had once again arrived, when members brought along a selection of savoury and sweet items to share.  The evening was then spent talking and chatting whilst enjoying the refreshments. 

There was much anticipation when we heard the bell announcing the arrival of the ice cream van and members quickly queued up ready to enjoy one of Neil’s lovely creamy cornets. 

After we had enjoyed our supper and ice cream a simple quiz caused much discussion and amusement.  There were some very good results with members on the winning table each receiving a small prize.

Everyone agreed it had been a very enjoyable evening and our thanks went to everyone for the delicious refreshments, to Sally and Jane for the summer drinks and a very special thanks to Jocey and her husband Neil for providing the ice cream treat.

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20 May – Sit and Sew

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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.