September meeting

We had another very enjoyable and busy meeting in September.  

Caroline has kindly taken over the raffle from Hilary (big shoes to fill!) and started off with a fabric raffle.  Several people put their marker on various bundles of fat quarters, although I don't know whether they were lucky enough to take them home! 

Julie did a demo on how to use selvedges.  They look great as book covers, and certainly make my diary easier to find in my handbag. 

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Our trader was The Button Bank.  They brought a delicious selection of buttons at very reasonable prices, and some lovely novelty fat quarters.  If you missed them, search out their Facebook page. 

We had another of our popular fabric challenges.  Jacquie had bought two half yards of fabric plus a cot wadding for those who were willing to make something for the next meeting.  We will vote for the best ones in November and there will be prizes!  Previously, we have struggled to find recipients for the last few bundles, but this time we had no trouble.  I'm looking forward to the entries at the next meeting. 

 Our speaker was Sarah Humphreys.  She's actually the daughter of Hilary Jackson, who spoke to us earlier this year.  What a coincidence!  Her work ranged from traditional to modern, and she also gave us tips on how to use technology to develop our quilting.  Here she is in front of her entry for a competition themed 'English Royalty' where she chose the national treasures, Katherine Hamnett, Vivienne Westwood and Mary Quant.  All queens of fashion.

Here we can see Carolyn who is ahead of the game.  She showed us how to make log cabin Santa decorations.  It's never too late to get ready for Christmas.  

See you at the November meeting.