Welcome to AGM and “Trash and Treasure” night by Viive The “trash and treasure” event was enjoyed by all at the May meeting. There was plenty of good donations and plenty to choose from. Most members took home a little something, mostly less, but sometimes more than what they brought. Annie will take the left-over…
Tonight is Travel Theme Night. You were asked to bring along a holiday item and share memories/ stories with the group. Many stories told of many locations around the globe. Memories and souvenirs from the time mesmerised us all. We are certainly a well-travelled group. Jill – 1990 Switzerland trip. Some lace from Zermat and a strudel tea…
Welcome to Fantastic Food night! Members brought some delicious morsels to our “Fantastic Food” table. Both sweet and savoury plates were sampled, it was a feast to accompany our tea and coffee. The recipes will be available soon. Show and Tell Big News for Sue Pilgrim. Following a beautiful wedding for one daughter, a baby boy for another!…
Show and Tell from the holiday break. Lynne: Informed us of an 88 block I Spy she has working on for her 2 years old Grandson. Sue P: there is a lot going on in that household! A wedding and a baby a mere 8 days apart and the mother of the baby is in…
Oh what a Night! Thanks to every member who attended for ensuring the Christmas Party was a wonderful night! We are sorry Janice and Chris could not attend. Maybe next year we can enjoy your company. We aren’t sorry about Anne Curry, as we know she is touring Norway to see the Northern Lights! I hope there are some…
Dawn guided us through this year’s Xmas decoration, a felt Xmas tree. We were delighted that the project was not too complicated and turned out so beautifully. Some ladies finished them at the “Sit and Sew”, all ready to hang. Thanks to Dawn for great instructions and she made it easy for us to complete by doing a lot…
October meeting: A huge thank you to Lynne for guiding us through the making of a design board. Everyone agreed it was a great night and are very happy with their efforts. Thanks for Ros for the corflute. Show and Tell: Bronwyn showed us 2 quilts. The first one made for her Mum’s 100th birthday but finished it in…
Thank you to Jill and Kim for volunteering to talk to the group. We really appreciate the work involved in preparing your presentation. Jill spoke on felting with alpaca wool. We really enjoyed the alpaca journey and the funny light-hearted anecdotes, at some stages she had us all in stitches! Kim spoke about all the different batting…
The meeting this month was to show our useful, favourite, or interesting sewing or craft item to share with the group. Sue: A stripper (!) Kim: “Crinoline lady” re-worked with breast cancer fabric. Was a tea cosy. Also a porcelain doll, gift from a patient. Lynne: For English paper piecing using a layout board, rotating cutting…
Our retreat this year was held at The Collaroy Centre. A very positive response to the venue. The accommodation was excellent, the sewing room very suitable with lots of room and the venue itself situated in a very beautiful beachside surround. Many members went for walks and rose for the sunrise. The food was plain but tasty and all…
