August 2018 - Stained glass patchwork

This month saw a brief demonstration on Stained glass patchwork. This technique involves adding coloured inserts to designs outlined with bias binding. The demonstration used last months Celtic knot designs with added inserts. Some members had already started projects that they had brought along.

Candle wall hanging using stained glass patchwork, pattern from a magazine.

Butterfly using stained glass technique

We also had several EPP hexagon quilts in progress. This technique is a perennial favourite, as it is very portable so ideal for classes and travel etc.

Top shows the border for this 3/4 inch hexagon quilt

Rather larger 2 1/2 inch hexagons

Not all EPP is hexagons, here are diamonds and cones with a fussy cut hexagon centre.

We had a couple of lovely quilts on display, one scrappy and one in bright coloured batiks.

Scrappy Linus quilt

Bright batik quilt

Even after making a whole quilt from scraps, the scrap box seemed as full as ever. I think we all know that feeling!

This tumbling block is destined for a Sampler quilt.

A very cute Peter Rabbit quilt in the making, no doubt for a lucky little grandchild.

This quilt is full of texture, this particular block is made up of woven strips, others were tucked and pleated.

One member had been making transfer printed blocks, this one is in the process of being quilted and will find it's way into a bag. We look forward to seeing the finished item. Another project by the same member is a hexagon Christmas table runner.

 Here is a something a bit different, although by no means a new technique, plaited strips of fabric being made into a rug. This particular one is made from old jersey T-shirts, it seems this up-cycling project is quite popular at the moment.

Last but not least, crochet and knitting skills were on show too.

Crochet jellyfish for 'yarn bombing' in Broadstairs

Knitting a hat

Manor Park Fayre

On Saturday 28th July our group attended the Manor Park Community Fayre. The event was advertised as a 'Summer Shop and Play Festival - A collaboration of local businesses trying to make a difference, in partnership with Manor Park Friends and Sutton Council'. The weather was sunny warm and windy, which caused a few problems for some participants erecting gazebos. Fortunately, ours went up without problems. We did have to run after items that had blown away with a particularly strong gust of wind, some times we returned other exhibitors items. We were introduced to the Deputy Mayor, Chris Williams, who showed an interested in what we do and where we meet, and had our photo taken with him.

The QoS stall

Sales items

Demonstration samples and Group information

There were a lots of things for children to do - donkey rides, miniature petting pigs, fairground rides etc. There was a dog show, raffle and a DJ compered the proceedings. Although it was a disappointment regarding the amount of sales we made compared to previous years, we gave out information on the group, hopefully, leading to potential new members.