Secret Stash

 This month's meeting was a Secret Stash challenge. Everyone was given an envelope containing the same fabric scraps, some lace and buttons; the challenge, in the spirit of the Sewing Bee was to create something using the pieces in an hour and a half, any techniques or ideas allowed. We did cheat a bit and have an extra half an hour, but it was great fun and the results were all different. We might have another go with different scraps at a later date. Here are some of our efforts in various states of completeness. Hopefully they will be on display at our next exhibition. 

The starting pack:

                                        

In the Pink!

 Our monthly 4" square challenge has come round again and September's colour is pink. A few of us have been quick off the mark!

We've also been keeping up with Anne Brooke's tags and a few other bits and bobs! 

Really looking forward to the proper meeting on Monday 20th.

And in case you were running out...

A few photos and future plans.

 The weather is lovely at the moment but, no doubt it won't last and we'll be into Autumn before too long. I love Autumn though - beautiful colours and light.

We're getting organised for Yarndale: packs to buy and a workshop; organisation of the exhibition in October is progressing, thanks to a small group who have volunteered to take that on; the programme is filling up nicely and the next meeting will be the AGM - September is looking like a busy month with a committee meeting thrown in for good measure.

Enjoy a lovely cup of tea (Yorkshire tea is my preference, although the odd cup of Oolong goes down nicely) whatever the weather.

August round up

We are having a meeting Monday 16th; we don't normally have an August meeting but given the lack of face to face get togethers over the last year we decided it would be a good idea. That said, I'm not sure how many people will be there as a good few of us are escaping and visiting family and friends or holidaying now we can; anyway, hope those who are able to attend have a good chat and we'll see each other in September at our AGM where we will officially constitute our ISG.

Plans are progressing for our Yarndale stand - watch this space!

The programme is progressing too and looking a lot healthier! Have a look on the tab.

In case you needed another excuse...

As far as stitching goes there continues to be a good variety and we're still sticking with the Anne Brooke tags - I for one am really enjoying these and finding inspiration for other little projects.

#52tagshannemade32 Lazy daisy stitch

Some strays!

Online courses

Here's another example form one of our members, Lynda, of a Zara Day online course she's been on. This one was another coral based one but previously members have enjoyed other courses Zara has done.  

This month's 4" square challenge was turquoise (there's a few stray's from previous months too!)

AND... last but not least Reasons to buy fabric 6.