Kathy Paton's stich club - tags for presents 18th November 2017

A marvellous day was had by all. Kathy Paton had brought along many pieces of equipment and a huge selection of materials. Together with all the stuff we had brought ourselves we happily made tags of the most lavish kind. We enjoyed the relatively quick creation of small pieces so much that we might do something similar on a practical evening. Many thanks to Kathy for the idea in the first place.

Kathy Paton and interesting Christmas gift tags - stitch club November 18th 2017

To be held in Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Skellingthorpe Rd, opposite the petrol station on the Birchwood Avenue junction.

Come along and Make gift tags for Christmas/birthdays/other occasions. Using fabric scraps, lutradur, iron on interfacing, stamping and fabric paints, embroidery and bead embellishments.

Members £5 and non-members £7.50

Requirements list
scraps of material
bondaweb
machine sewing thread
sewing essentials
embroidery threads (optional)
beads, buttons, ribbon, embellishments (optional)
sewing machine (optional)

Kathy will have her sewing machine available
Pre-stamped scraps and stamps/ink pads to stamp your own fabric, ribbon etc available for a donation
Backing brown tags 10p each or coloured tags 30p each
Bondaweb available for sale

contact Kathy Paton for further information
sojourner@virginmedia.co.uk

Embroidering trees Friday evening 27th October 2017

Eight of us met up on Friday evening to sew trees. There was a mix of chatting and comfortable silence. Mary Paulger had spotted this project for us.

Stitch a Tree to show support for refugees.
This project aims to connect communities and individuals across the UK to show support for displaced people around the world. Participants are invited to stitch a tree which will later be arranged into a large embroidery called Forest by artist Alice Kettle. Forest will be displayed at the Whitworth, Manchester, in September 2018 and in progress at City Space Gallery, Winchester Discovery Centre, from 15th October to 26th November 2017.

for more information
http://threadbearingwitness.com/stitch-a-tree-project/

Mary Paulger and canvas work embroidery 21st October 2017

With canvases stapled to an A5 frame we chose our image, colour and stitches inspired by Mary's lovely piece. By the following Friday meeting two of us had completed a piece and brought it along for the rest of the group to see.