December Meeting

This month there was another collection of stunning postcards for members to present to each other in the December postcard swap, and you can see these by clicking on the "Postcard Project" tab above. What variety and creativity, never mind the technical skill shown. Apart that is from yours truly who is a fabric postcard novice and chose to stitch on silk. And what does silk fabric do when you try to cut a straight line? It frays. A lot. Never mind, lesson learnt. 

We saw variety and skill too in the entries for the mini Christmas stocking competition with Jane C’s and Eileen’s the favourites. 

There were some lovely Christmas cards made on the day, with members having chosen a design to copy or adapt from the five on offer. There were tasty looking fat Christmas puddings; stylish, sequin embellished Christmas trees; pretty, sparkling designs in silver, gold and pastels; jolly cross stitched robins; and birds printed onto fabric ready to be made even more beautiful with embroidery and embellishment. And it was pleasant to sit and chat as we worked, with tea, cake and cheese served in the afternoon.

 

Chris Small, January 2022