Welcome Back

 Jo was back with us today after a month long visit to her daughter in South Africa. As expected her needle was not idle whilst she was away.
 This is a Hexi Corner project  the idea from HERE   
The idea was that we would have some hand sewing to do at group (and only at group). Jo had special dispensation to take it with her and I am ashamed to say, whilst the cat was away the mice sat back with their feet up!

we have some catching up to do !!

If you want to see more of what Jo got up to (you wont believe half of it!!) just pop along HERE

 Is she mad or what? -----


There was quite a few hand embroidery projects being worked on - looks like a family tree, a traditional tray-cloth and a Birdie Stitches block  (pattern can be found littlemissshabby)

some expert stitching

 Carole was working on some embellished blocks.

vibrant colours!

 And there were some bindings being stritched down on some Linus quilts too

a Scrappy Trip Around

Michelle adding the final touch.

 Pauline was also binding a project

is this the front?

 Meanwhile Lynda is STILL tidying here scrap bag. Slicing it all into strips for another project. So organised!!

but not for long!!!

Brenda has two more pockets for her workbag

And Murial's foundation pieced blocks are going together well

just need a press

The coven corner was busy as usual - more on this another time

brickwork

Although we are a Patchwork & Quilting group you won't get thrown out for doing other things, which is a good job a there was a bevy of knitting this week!

A TEA SET!!! I ask you!! And apparently when shown to one small child the comment was that they would look better in "blue and white"  - and yes -- Ellen is going to obey! What a woman!

so cute!!

Next week is our All Day ladies. Unfortunately Penny is unable to come to show us the work roll up project. Get well soon Penny. 

There is a choice of small projects being shown "in house"
A lined drawstring bag 
A Tea Bag Tidy
A bank card wallet
a purse using a sew in frame ( if you want a purse frame please let Lesley know ASAP - £3.50 each)

The items all take small amounts of fabric /fat 1/4 so probably can be done from your stash.  So bring a bagful and go home happy!!!