December 2016 - Felt robin and dove Christmas decorations

This meeting was Christmas themed projects and nibbles. Christmas projects are not compulsory so there was a variety of work on show. The Christmas projects this year were birds. on offer were a robin and a dove made from felt or a semi circle bird which could be made from felt, fabric or crazy patchwork. the patterns can be found here Christmas 2016







The robin and dove were the most popular.

As we have a limited amount of time and space on a Thursday, hand work is much in evidence, whether piecing or finishing a quilted item or one of the other handicrafts our members are gifted with.

Hand quilted panel using metallic thread

Hand quilted whole-cloth quilt

Hand pieced hexagon quilt


Hand pieced hexagon applique

Red-work panel

A bit of knitting


Lastly, here is a lovely interactive fabric book made for a grandchild. I would not mind one of these myself it is such fun.



Apologies for the quality of the pictures, I took them on my phone as I forgot my camera.

Here is one at home in the Christmas tree.