MARCH MEETINNG CANCELLED!

 It is with heavy hearts that we have decided to cancel tomorrows meeting.  Yesterday, when the rain turned the snow to slush, we were hoping the bad weather had moved on, but no.  This morning is a fresh snowfall, and freezing temperatures are forecast for tonight.  A call from the speaker expressing concerns settled the matter, and so the decision was made.  Sod’s Law suggests that tomorrow the weather will be clear and delightful, but it’s not worth the risk.  Have a warm sewing day and we’ll see you in May. 

The wonderful Jennie Rayment

 Our February meeting was very popular and we had over 90 people attend it!  Luckily the hall can hold 130 people if seated round tables, so there was enough room for all.  

The morning was spent chatting, sewing, browsing the sales table and admiring the gorgeous cushions which had been brought along for our competition. 

Here is the winner, made by Gaynor. Beautiful.

Around midday, a representative from Zoe's Place, a hospice for life limited children, came to accept a cheque for £300, which was raised by last year's raffles.  

This year's charity is Rugby Rosa, a charity working with girls and women who have experienced sexual violence.  

Then we were delighted to welcome the entertaining and inspiring Jennie Rayment.  She was dressed in a smart patchwork outfit and was happy to wear our microphone and battery pack, which she clipped to the waistband of her skirt.

Look at the height of her heels! Gradually, a lacey frill appeared below her skirt.

Something was happening.

Oh dear!  Instead of clipping the battery pack to her skirt, Jenny had clipped it to her bloomers, which couldn't take the weight of the batteries, and started to descend!  

Jenny took it all in her stride, and eventually took off her outfit to reveal the bloomers, and then a cute camisole and french knicker combo! 

Jenny is such a class act, and her quilts, many tucked, pleated, folded and rolled are amazing.  We have booked her for a workshop for next year.  Don't miss it!