PATCHWORK PALS

  Lots of chatter at the meeting - a lot of the work being done is still “work in progress” but we’ll show more pictures on completion!   Marlene has finished her baby quilt using up scraps - what lovely work, well done Marlene. A very smart memory Bear from Sharon, soon to be dressed in a fetching waistcoat- looking forward to seeing this Sharon.   The amazing metal-thread work from Sue Edwards - finished, framed and stunning!  Joy will be showing hers soon- her work is at the framers.  Pat's applique on her gilet - Michelle worked hard on her Sizzix machine at the last Friday meeting - well done Pat, these flowers look bright and cheerful!  Sarah Jarvis’s Tote looks fabulous, pattern below. The pattern!  Lovely work Ladies, we look forward to seeing more soon! 

SWF Patchwork Pals – Christmas Get-Together Saturday 14 December – 10am to 3pm WI Hall, Guys Farm Road, South Woodham Ferrers Now that all the SWF Patchwork Pals groups have moved to meeting at the WI Hall in Guys Farm Road, we won’t be able to have our usual Christmas crafty get-together this year. So we’re going to do things slightly differently. Melanie from Melly Made Designs will be joining us on Saturday 14 December from 10am to talk about her “Journey in Textiles” which will give us all inspiration for our own projects.  She will also be bringing with her a pop-up shop containing all her hand dyed threads and fabrics as well as Indian printing blocks and other goodies. You can check out her work at www.mellymadedesigns.com More details will be released nearer the time.  

  A small group met on Friday but the room was still buzzing with activity!  Juliet was working on a Roman Blind and very exciting patchwork.  Jenny was working on part four of a seasonal set of cross stitch- this season was this merry looking horse!  Marillyn was working on some machine embroidery for Christmas but also showed her lovely crochet cardigan she made for a relative. Very fancy!  Pat was working on her Gilet - she and Michele were very busy cutting out shapes for appliqué using Michele’s Sizzix machine and dies.  She also mentioned that the pattern (see previous post) is available for members to borrow to cut out their own version, should they wish to do so.  Joy was working on the finishing touches on her stunning seahorse- the beading is absolutely fantastic.  Sandy was busy working on her Dresden plate blocks, they look so light and fresh in the blue and white print.  Val was working hard, hand quilting her beautiful baby quil...