Sewing Happily Since 1989
Appliqued Snowman Cushion or quilt block or bag panel
Despite the dreadful weather 12 intrepid members braved the conditions and met for the evening. Whilst some members worked on their individual projects others took part in Maggie’s mini workshop and had great fun making a Snowman block that could be turned into a cushion, bag or other item of their choice. Thank you Maggie for running a well prepared, fun workshop. Let’s hope the weather is better for the next meeting.
Owing to the cancellation of the last meeting due to the inclement weather and flooding it was lovely to see so many new and old members attending this evening.
Kate had brought along several samples of her No Sew Bauble and gave detailed instructions how members could make one of their own. Members then began cutting and folding fabric which was then pinned to the polystyrene balls that Kate had supplied. It was interesting to see the variety of fabrics being used, some members had chosen to make a traditional Christmas themed bauble whilst others planned to make a bauble for a different occasion.
Our thanks go to Kate helping and guiding us with this mini workshop and making it a very pleasant and cheerful evening.
Whilst members enjoyed a cup of coffee or tea and a biscuit, Adele welcomed three new ladies who had come along to spend the evening with us and hoped they would agree to join the group.
Susie had brought along a collection of ribbons etc which members could purchase.
Kate showed us examples of the Non-sew Bauble she will be demonstrating at the next meeting. A list of requirements will be circulated and displayed on the web site. Those wishing to take part were asked to add their name to the list being circulated.
Debbie briefly told us about the history of Linus Quilts and discussed ones she was currently working on. Anyone wishing to donate a quilt could leave them at Doughty’s in Hereford for collection.
Maureen explained that members had been making 16″ x 20″ all cotton Baby Quilts for the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) at Hereford Hospital. She showed examples and said it gave members the opportunity to use their left over fabric and practise their free motion quilting.
Members spent the remainder of the evening working on their own projects.
The evening attracted a disappointing number of members, but those who came spent a pleasant evening working on their own projects and chatting with each other. It was however noted that Adele had received several apologies.
There were no notices to report. Copies of the Evaluation form that had been attached to a recent email were made available for anyone who had not already submitted one.
It was hoped the next meeting would attract one or two prospective new members who would be able to see and discuss the projects on which members were working.
The evening attracted 26 members who worked quietly on their individual projects whilst Adele gave a brief feedback from the Exhibition. She said set up day had run smoothly thanks to everybody’s help. Special thank went to Alyson and Simon Wells who had stored, repaired and arranged delivery of the stands; to Edie for her meticulous planning and overseeing the display of quilts and to Marion and Chris B for preparing a much needed lunch. Thanks also went to members who had made or gifted items as prizes.
The Exhibition had gone well thanks to members who had manned the stalls and entrance during the two days. Sally and Jane had a fantastic Tombola display thanks to those who had made and donated prizes. Susie had co-ordinated a very high standard of prizes for the Raffle and kindly circulated prizes to the winners; Janet for setting up and managing the Book stall and reimbursing members; Debbie guided and helped by Mary for managing the Sales table and reimbursing members. Traders had included Sadie Yeomans who was sad this would be her last exhibition as she was retiring shortly. Lisa had successfully run a stall selling Creative Grids and assisted by her friend Jane had sold items for Worcester Remade Recycling Project which had raised £400. Thanks went to the Refreshment team of Penny, Maureen, Jo, Ali, Ava, Chris R, Sally and Kate for their work in the kitchen and to those who had donated the superb cakes and savoury items. The visitors’ prize of a £50 voucher, sponsored by Doughty’s, was won by Maureen Bilbao; the prize of £15, sponsored by Bettie Freckles, was won by Val Hicks for the A4 challenge. It was noted that 14 visitors had expressed an interest in joining the group.
Deborah Jarman was thanked for kindly agreeing to store the Leominster Quilters’ equipment at her home until the next exhibition. Thanks went to Susie for giving up her time and energy to deliver and unload the equipment, thanks also went to Simon Wells who helped with this.
Adele said a wide range of members had joined between 1989 and 2024 and everyone’s views mattered therefore members were asked to complete the Evaluation form attached to her email and return it prior to the next meeting, a report could then be circulated at the beginning of October. It was hoped to have the 2025 programme completed shortly but in order to provide a programme to accommodate the wide variety of interests and quilting ability within the group members were asked to make suggestions as to what they would like to do, a guest speaker that they knew of, a workshop they would like to be held or a member led mini workshop they were willing to run.
Regarding the funds raised Kate said she was awaiting all the receipts before a final total could be made. It was noted there had been a similar number of visitors to those in 2022 but they could not be compared with 2019 when it had been the 30th anniversary of the group.
Leominster Quilters 