Mar 22, 2025
Gemma Gilbert visited us in March and showed us her passion, Macrame. She had many examples of her work on display, happily answered questions on her journey in the art, and demonstrated some some knots and tools of her trade.
Jan 28, 2025
It is always interesting to see a part of the collection of the Quilter’s Guild and this was no exception. Miniature quilts of various designs were available to view. Seeing the clever composition and handiwork of the makers, in some cases using tiny pieces of...
Jan 28, 2025
Two of our talented members taught us how to make very pretty baubles using a polystyrene ball, scraps of fabric, ribbon and pins. We had a great time with warm drinks and Christmas nibbles and all had something lovely to take home and hang on our trees.
Oct 18, 2024
In October we were visited by textile artist Mary Mcintosh who told us about the ancient Korean art of Pojagi patchwork. Mary described the process in which seams are completely enclosed and the work can be viewed from either side. She showed us some of her beautiful...
Oct 15, 2024
Christmas came early at our August meeting! In an inspirational show and tell, members brought in some of their Christmas makes so that others could gather ideas and start sewing in time for the coming festive season. The variety of work and different ideas was...