Tuesday 30 September 2014

Margaret Davidson's Log Cabin Workshop

This Saturday at Bradmore Community Centre we looked at the Log Cabin and how it can easily be constructed using only hand piecing very easily.

This is how Margaret's workroom looks - just a wooden board and basket:

Here we are. Peace, perfect  piece!!!! Not a machine in sight, and no talking either!


Our log cabin and courthouse steps blocks almost finished:





Wednesday 24 September 2014

Lovely Workshop with Crazy Mary



There were lots of lovely sari silk, threads and sequins to choose from -



work in progress:




Here are two of Mary's creations:





By the end of the evening there was some really lovely pieces awaiting further stitch:








Thanks Mary for an inspiring experience!

Wednesday 3 September 2014

Orphan Blocks September 3rd 2014



Tonight our dynamic member Janet Bevan talked and demonstrated how she has utilized some of her unused blocks left over from quilt projects. Above is her beautiful kantha stitched drawstring bag. 
A weighted pin cushion

Various bags and pouches
Deep discussion
Place mats


Carol has added embroidery to hers!