Monday, October 22, 2018

October 2018

The October workshop was tutored by our own Maureen K, who, despite having returned from a trip to India the day before, was well prepared and got us all stitching happily on one of 3 possible designs, based on Celtic knotwork.

One Maureen had prepared earlier

Most of us used tweed fabric and woollen threads, although other media were also used. The design was transferred from stitch-and-tear on the reverse, using a basic running stitch. Concentration was needed to remember that we were working back to front! Once the design was transferred, Maureen coached us in various surface stitches, which cover the design satisfyingly quickly.


The intention is for the finished panel to be used as the "flap" on a handbag, which Helen S will teach us how to make at a workshop next year.

Two ladies had to make an early departure
A bit more progress was made by 4pm!


Finished "Quaker Mandalas"

At least 3 of the mandalas from last month's workshop have been finished. Two of them are shown. The top one was sewn with stranded cotton, whilst the one below was sewn using the wools supplied. The colour scheme was based, by Bridget Guest, on the colours of a pansy.


Friday, October 5, 2018

Charity Day Outcome

Representatives of Bridge the Gap, our chosen charity for 2018, attended our AGM and were presented with a cheque for £450 by Janet.

Marilyn, Jill Crossley, Fiona Barker and Janet