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.
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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.
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Hand quilted panel using metallic thread |
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Hand quilted whole-cloth quilt |
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Hand pieced hexagon quilt |
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Hand pieced hexagon applique |
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Red-work panel |
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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.