Dawn Cameron-Dick

 It’s a while since I’ve had the pleasure of seeing Dawn Cameron-Dick, and I was very much looking forward to her talk.   She definitely did not disappoint!  I must say it was one of the most enjoyable and inspiring talks I’ve heard in a while.  She was entertaining, amusing, down to earth, stimulating and informative.  

She brought more than 24 quilts to show us, and they showed the progression in her work.  Her first quilts were traditional quilt colours on cream, but her later ones are much brighter and with her trademark IMA (invisible machine applique) and reverse applique.  Unfortunately I forgot to take pictures, but luckily Sue took a photo at the New York Beauty workshop the following day. 

What a great selection!  Admire those points!  

One thing which came up at the meeting is the fact that we need more committee members.  Lynne has recently resigned from the committee (thanks for your hard work, Lynne) which leaves just five people, Jacquie, Ann, Lynda, Chris H and Chris T.  This is not enough people to keep the group going, and Chris H and Ann have decided to give up their roles as treasurer and speaker finder, which is a further complicating factor.  It was suggested that it would be helpful to let people know what is involved in being a committee member, so here goes. 

A committee member must like people and value community activities. 

They must be very interested in patchwork and quilting. 

They must be able to send and receive emails. 

They must be able to attend as many Piecemakers’ meetings as possible. 

They must want to meet up with like minded people for a cuppa and chat about six times a year, to plan group meetings and activities. 

Anyone who is chair must be organised, be able to book meeting dates, keep an eye on the smooth running of the group and be willing to stand up and speak at the front of meetings. 

Anyone who is treasurer must be organised and able to deal with and record financial dealings. 

The speaker finder must be organised, computer literate and patient. 

If you think it might be your turn to help in the running of our group, please discuss it with any committee member.