Merry Christmas!

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Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Today we had our annual Jacob's Join lunch - lovely as usual; of particular note was Sue's fruit cake with no eggs, sugar or butter! It was delicious especially with some cheese. 

We had our Christmas card swap and a round up of things to come next year: our raffle will be monthly prompts based on famous paintings and we will also be launching a new round of Travelling Pages, the monthly prompt will be the raffle painting, so that should prove interesting. Also on the cards is a little series of posts on here and our other social media featuring members' favourite stitches or techniques. We have a packed programme for 2024, so if you fancy joining us, drop us an email.

We had a display of items made on workshops this last 12 months, all of which have featured on the blog and in addition there were sketch books of techniques from Gail's sessions introducing those fairly new to stitching to various stitches and traditions, and also a couple of mini quilted hangings from Anne Brooke's stitching hour. Lots of photos below in no particular order. I'm off to make Sue's cake!

    

                                                 

...and last but not least, Serena's hat!

Paper Roses

We had a great morning making paper roses with member Sally H. Sally's samples of various roses, daisies, lilies and wild flowers were absolutely stunning. Our efforts weren't that bad either! They're made from crepe paper and look so realistic. We were really inspired, so much so that we have persuaded her to run a daisy workshop next AGM day. Thanks to Sally for a brilliant workshop.

It was the AGM and we are pleased to welcome Marjorie R and Sally H to the committee. Officer's roles are the same. We also made Yarndale preparations; we have the Skipton Castle project on display; a workshop making hearts and a rag sale - everything a pound - we have destashed so we can add to yours!

Sally's gorgeous flowers.

Our roses; we stretched, tweaked and curled; wrapped, fanned and glued and produced a lovely bunch of roses.