Classic beauty

 Our March meeting was featuring a fabulous talk by Gilli Theokritoff, and I think we all enjoyed her vibrant colour choices!  

She had started her quilting journey using navy and neutrals, a colour palette which is sophisticated but not joyful.  After being introduced to the work of Kaffe Fasset, she started using bright colours, as can be seen in this wonderful collection of quilts. 

Here she is, in front of one of her most amazing quilts, ‘David’.  It is made from 0.75” squares and is incredible!  She offers workshops using various techniques, and we will be hosting her later in the year. 

Show and tell was as engaging as ever. First a baby quilt for a boy. Cute. 

Next a Linus quilt.  Lynda is still trying to use up the HSTs she was gifted, and I think they work quite well with is piece of panda fabric. 

This is another Linus quilt, this time with a book theme.  The foundation pieced pattern is available on 

Tall Tales site for £4.82.  A great way to use novelty fabrics and fabric with script on it. 

This quilt is based on a Jen Kingwell block.  It is easy to hand piece, and is a fun project for using up scraps and sewing in front of the television.  Gorgeous! 

Julie was concerned that she hadn’t finished these cushion covers in time for Christmas.  We assured her that Christmas will be round again sooner than you think! 

I love the colours in this quilt!  They sing! 

And finally, Edith’s amazing foundation pieced quilt.  I wish I had taken a photo of the backing, as it is mapped fabric, very suitable for the Mariner’s Compass blocks on the front. 

The next meeting, in April, will be by a local physiotherapist who will give solutions to quilting related aches and pains. Perfect! 

Fabulous meeting (except the temperature!)

 Now, I know that it is cold in February, but I’m afraid the room, which is usually fine, never warmed up this meeting.  Everyone sat in their coats, despite the heaters being obviously working.  Never mind, we had a great speaker, so it was worth a little discomfort! 

Lizzi Wall trained at art college, and her quilts show a masterful use of colour and designs.  Her talk was ‘My quilts and other animals’ as she takes inspiration from wildlife she encounters on her walks. 

She looks a bit concerned here, showing this splendid hare, but I can assure you that her style was friendly and amusing, and her work was fabulous! 

Other animals she showed were chickens, hedgehogs and chickens.  Stunning! 

As you can see, she brought lots of wonderful stuff for us to drool over (not literally!). 

Show and tell was sparse.  Come on ladies, I’m sure you’ll haven’t been idle recently, you know we love seeing your work and never judge!  Although the quality was of its usual excellent standard the quantity was disappointing. 

This was a ufo, finished by Janet.  Such lovely rich colours.

This is also one of Janet’s.  It is for a family present.  You could just get lost inside it! 

Lastly, here is one of Gwyneth’s designs.  It is for a young man who has joined their family, and I’m certain he will love it! 

Fun New Year’s meeting.

 This time of year it’s always difficult to predict the weather, so we weren’t sure how many would brave the mist this evening.  In the end there were over twenty people sharing food and fun.  The committee had prepared a quiz, which kept us amused for the first part of the evening.  Thank goodness there wasn’t a sports round!  

There was enough food to feed three times as many people, but we did our best! 

Then to show and tell.  I’m afraid I didn’t get photos of everything as I was on duty in the kitchen! 

This clever bag has lots of pockets.  I’d like to make one for myself! 

This quilt was made by the Talking Textiles group using orphan blocks quilt as you go.  It will be donated to Project Linus.  Thank you, Bunty for assembling it. 

This is a Jen Kingwell design which is mainly hand sewn.  Lynda made it and thoroughly enjoyed choosing the colours. 

These bags have been made from strips to carry rulers.  Great use of scraps. 

Hope to see everyone in February when the weather should be a little kinder.