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.

Another wonderfully entertaining and informative afternoon with Gail Lawther as our speaker. Gail brought with her a variety of quilts demonstrating the applique’ and stitching techniques she has developed in her work.

Gail’s workshop on Sunday gave us all an opportunity to try  her methods under her friendly guidance. Her encouragement to ‘have a go’ at ‘scribble stitching’ may have had varying results on our part but Gail continued to smile.

Below are photos of our work with the anticipation that many will be completed to show on the stage in December.

Deborah : Not her Pink Cadillac on this occasion.

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Mr Finch and the Wish Post

Chiaharu Shiota in the Chapel until November