Next Meeting Saturday 7 January 2017 Church Meadow Crafts

Thanks to Stephen Watson for an entertaining talk and workshop on Origami, given after another splendid Jacob's Join Christmas lunch on 1 December.  For those members who were unable to attend, you can see details of his work and some videos on his website www.foldpaper.co.uk, or click here.

Our next meeting takes place on Saturday, 7 January 2017, when Church Meadow Crafts will bring lace and other supplies along for members and visitors to purchase in the morning and will give a talk after lunch.  A good opportunity to think about your next project and to purchase any threads, fabric and equipment you will need.

Our AGM takes place at the March meeting.  If you have any items that you wish to add to the AGM agenda, could you please give them to Carol Fenlon, preferably at the 7 January meeting but definitely by the end of January 2017.

Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and peaceful 2017.

Next Meeting: Christmas Party 3 December 2016

Another year has flown by and it is our Christmas Party once again.  Dress up and get ready for some delicious food and fun activities on Saturday 3 December.  Remember to bring some food; plates and bowls; knives, forks and spoons and a wrapped gift to the value of £5.00. Coffee and tea will be available.  If you want a cold drink, bring your preferred drink and a glass.  If you have a nice prize for the raffle, that would be very welcome.

Well done to all those at the last meeting who made the beautiful etuis.  It was a very busy and enjoyable workshop.

Best wishes to all for Christmas and the New Year.

Next Meeting: Etui Workshop with Kathryn Thompson 5 November 2016

At our next meeting on 5 November 2016, Kathryn Thompson will be giving an Etui Workshop.  This has been a very popular workshop with limited places and these are all booked now.  Members who are not participating in the workshop will be making lace and chatting.

Next Meeting: Smocking - Talk by Sally Figgins Saturday 1 October 2016

At our next meeting on Saturday 1 October 2016, Sally Figgins will give a talk on Smocking.  The talk will start at 2.00 pm and last for about 45 minutes to an hour.  Sally is informative, entertaining and interesting, so we should all find the talk enjoyable.  Our meeting will still commence at 10:00 as usual, so bring your current project too.

Next Meeting: 6 August 2016 Open Meeting with Members' Display

Our next meeting takes place on Saturday 6 August from 10:00 to 16:00.  Bring along a piece of your work to add to the members' display.  We'll be making lace, so a good opportunity to make progress on your current project.

Next Meeting: Tatting Workshop with Sue Duckles 2 July 2016

Thanks to members who contributed to the lovely displays of all things tatting and of recently completed projects at our last meeting. Thanks also to the young lacemaker who allowed his work in progress, his own design, to be exhibited. Members' displays demonstrate the range of skills and talents we have in the group and provide inspiration to us all.

A tatting workshop with Sue Duckles will be held at our next meeting on 2 July 2016, starting at 10:30. Sue will provide beginner kits at a cost of £5 each. These include an instructional DVD and booklet, shuttle and thread. If you already have equipment, at least a shuttle and suitable thick thread, you can bring that. For those with some experience, Sue will bring some more advanced instructional booklets/DVDs for you to purchase if you wish.

Members who are not attending the workshop will be making lace, so if you are interested in joining the group, come along, have a chat and, if you would like, have a go at making bobbin lace.

If any members are interested in the trip to Abakhan Mostyn on 7 September, please ensure that you add your name to the list, or let a member of the committee know, before or at the next meeting.

Happy lacemaking!

Next Meeting: Saturday 4 June 2016 Members' Display of tatting items

Members are asked to bring all things tatting to our next meeting on Saturday 4 June 2016 for the Members' Display.  Bring examples of your work, favourite books, equipment and any other tatting related items.  As always, if you can attach your name to your items or place a label with your name and some explanation with the display, it will make it more interesting for others.  We then have a tatting workshop in July for anyone who has been inspired to have a go or to develop their skills.