Our November meeting was a bit of an embroidery marathon with stitch club in the morning and a workshop after lunch. It was the last session for Jill’s fabric books and Barbara’s chicken scratch aka depression lace. Their sessions have been much enjoyed. We really appreciate those members who run these stitch clubs, and new ones will start in January with Annie’s book covers and Jane’s Hardanger. It’s lovely to see the tutors share their skills and enthusiasm with fellow members.
In the afternoon the demonstration and workshop was conducted by Heather Lewis, a Royal School of Needlework graduate and tutor. Heather showed members how to make a very pretty gold holly leaf decoration after which they got down to making their own using Heather’s kits. Lots of concentration needed. Could have heard a pin drop!We’ll be making Christmas rag wreaths at our meeting on December 10th and enjoying seasonal refreshments. The competition is for a homemade Christmas card and members will vote for their favourite.
