This was an excellent day out enjoyed by all of those who went, not too taxing on the feet as the venue was The Great Yorkshire Showground in Hall 2 and was not too spread out with plenty of room for us to walk around and enjoy the exhibitions and there were some very interesting ones.  Some examples with variations of the 1817 quilt which were very interesting.  Of course, there was also some retail therapy which we all had to take part in.  Many thanks to Deborah and Jane for their hard work to make this happen and we look forward to our next outing.

Birmingham – The Creative Craft Show

Here we go again, another excellent day out although it was longer we had an early start being picked up at 8:00 am on the Green Cottingham.  We made good time until we came to the turn off for the NEC and then we just joined the queue of traffic to the car parks.  Despite the rain travelling down it had stopped for us to walk into the NEC (although it was not far from the coach).  We had another good day, enjoying the exhibits with a break  for lunch watching a fashion show from some City & Guilds Students.  There was of course the obligatory retail therapy and many interesting purchases were made, some people also appeared to be encouraged to take up sewing again.  Thanks again Deborah and Jane you are doing excellent work to keep us happy.

Saturday 2nd February 2019 saw winter arrive for the first time in Cottingham, but we were not going to be daunted by a little snow. Phillipa was to teach us how to make a pineapple block using the technique of paper piecing.

Phillipa’s workshops are always a delight, full of information, useful tips and personal anecdotes. She began by talking about threads and suitable needles before moving on to the pineapple block. This one design can produce a variety of patchwork patterns dependent on colour choices and construction.

Having chosen our colour schemes and cut our fabrics we spent the morning and much of the afternoon stitching our blocks. Phillipa then demonstrated how to complete our blocks with a mitred border.

A very enjoyable and full day, thank you Phillipa.

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A coach full of excited members set out on a cold November, morning, full of anticipation for the day ahead, pockets jangling, purses bulging and empty shopping bags. (Except for the obligatory flapjack, banana and flasks to keep the energy levels up and or course the packed lunches).

The day was very successful, upon arrival the members dispersed into the crowds to view the exhibits which were very interesting and varied but also to visit the many stalls.  Whilst walking around you would catch a glimpse of other members in the crowds but no time to talk at length but point them in the right direction if you have found something that is interesting for them to see.

At the end of the day the coach was filled with a group of tired ladies, all  discussing their purchases and wondering why they did not see the wonderful bargain or piece of  beautiful fabric that someone else had managed to bag. Purchase envy as always but there is so much to see it takes more time than we have to get round it all and things are easily missed.

Yet another successful outing with the Society with many thanks to the Organisers for their hard work and we look forward to our next adventure.