The November meeting offered an assortment of things to create, with some Xmas bunting being the favourite. A look at tapestry work got some people thinking about possible future projects.
There is quite a spread of interests and expertise within the group, from complete novices to experts skilled in a particular craft. What is so good about the group is the willingness and eagerness to share skills and develop new ones. The share and tell moments encourage anyone who has undertaken a piece of work to bring it and share it with the group. There were some lovely pieces of work shared at the last session which included a recently made cafetiere cosy, some small Christmas themed quilts, a tapestry wall-hanging and footstool and a couple of delightful little sewing boxes. It was very inspiring and may well lead to some of the skills being covered in future workshops. A ‘Teddies for Tragedies’ charity knit, complete with its drawstring bag, was donated and some small animal knitting patterns were added to the box of ideas for charity makes.
A workshop session is always available at each meeting as an option. Members are very welcome to bring their own work and there is a helping hand available if needed. A number of resources are at hand and a sewing machine is available for use at every session.
The next meeting of the group is on Monday 16th December at the village hall when there will be a workshop on making a Xmas cracker, which I’m sure will be a fun event. The main materials will be supplied but do bring along 3 toilet roll inner tubes if you can, along with anything else you would like to use in your cracker.
The January meeting will be held on Monday 20th January 2014, when thoughts will begin to turn to Spring!
Janice Forsyth 831 437