PATCHWORK PALS

 Another very busy session on Saturday - lots of crafting along with the usual chatter!   Julia is making this terrific shirt for her grandson - it’s looking fabulous! Julie is working on a Linus quilt with a “sea” theme.  A good way to use up odds and ends. Anne has been busy making this purse/bag using scraps of Chinese fabric left over from another project.  Using just the 1 inch square grid interfacing, she came up with this design. Simple quilting and binding and can be made in any size you like!   Sharon has decided to tackle another “new” project.  She’s making a skirt which she’s never done before.  It looks great! Pat (Harvey) showed us her apple pin cushion and she gave us the instructions.  Thanks Pat. And Joy has FINALLY finished (and framed) her gold (silver) work seahorse!  It looks amazing!   Joy and Sue did the same course together but had to finish the project off at home.  It’s taken a bit longer than anticipated, ...

Short note from Pat:  Following recent donations - the Friday and Saturday groups had a good rummage through two tables worth of fabric  with all proceeds going to the Food Bank at Chelmsford. Thank you to all who added to their own stash. The Purleigh Horticultural Show takes place on Saturday 17th August. It opens at 2pm and has a vast array of vegetables, flowers, baking and handicrafts on display. The cakes are delicious and it is a lovely way to spend an afternoon. Details are on their Facebook page - Purleigh District Gardener's society, held: Purleigh Village Hall, The Glebe, Chelmsford, CM3 6PT entry £1.00 

 Phew what a scorcher!!  But it didn’t stop us crafting!!   (Or chatting!) Joy was busy working on her Leafy quilt (pattern by Elizabeth Hartman).  She’s chosen to brighten hers up - and we can’t wait to see her progress. Lyn is in full production mode making items for her 4 youngest grandchildren for Christmas.  This gorgeous cardi is for her grand-daughter, Primose.  A very apt colour.  She’s starting with the eldest/biggest down to the youngest in the hope that the smaller makes will go quicker!   Germaine is continuing to work on her smocking piece - the embroidery is looking great!   Sarah found this “work in progress” amongst her Nana’s sewing box.  She’s hoping to complete it as a gift for her Mum.  That’s assuming she can make head or tail of the epic instructions that came with the kit!  Good luck Sarah!! Pat has made a start on another gilet.  She’s lined it with winceyette so it’ll be nice and warm in the autumn...