AS A MATTER OF INTEREST

I have just had a look at the number of people who are reading this blog.....

UK      66
USA    37
Germany 1

Interesting to see we have some interest from across the pond,
but slight disappointing that we are not getting more numbers from home

:-(

INTERCARE

Has not had a mention for some time, but it has not been forgotten
I know two of our members have continued to support them, taking along quilts, medicines, and other items which are so very useful to Intercare.
Not forgetting 150 knitted Teddies (collected from Kisko), plus another
large quantity awaiting collection.

Thank you Elaine and Janice 

(Does anyone know what a quantity of Teddies is called???????)

QUILTS FOR WARD 28, LEICESTER ROYAL INFIRMARY

At our monthly meeting last Wednesday, we were given a 'mountain' of quilts, from various places;-
Village Quilters, Chris Ingham and her Ladies, Janice Cook and other people.
(forgive me if I have not mentioned your  name, but I was so amazed and so overwhelmed at the quantity and quality of the donations).
This came from a mere 'mention' a month earlier, when we were told about  Ward 28 in our local hospital.
It is for babies and children, and young people who are sadly in hospital for long periods.
Emma Green, the Ward Sister, felt it would be good for the patients to have bright cheerful quilts on their beds, she mentioned it to her friend Natasha, who mentioned it to Chris Ingham, and Cosby Quilters.
Lo and behold, no sooner said than Done!!!!!
A total of 34 quilts were brought to the Wednesday meeting, and handed to Emma.
Needless to say, she was absolutely delighted.
I know there are many more quilts 'in progress'.
Once again, this is testimony to the generous and kind hearted ladies who quilt.
Word gets around, and miracles happen!!

GAIL LAWTHER

Well, what a fabulous talk by Gail, so full of facts and information .... Does she work for the New Zealand Tourist Board I wonder.???  It certainly made me want to book another trip.
Her work is truly amazing and inspirational, and the workshop  was brilliant.  Even I got to grips with it - eventually.
Her teaching is clear and concise, and she was always on hand to give advice on colour schemes etc when needed.
Here are some pictures of the work at the end of the day.

Watch this space, and you  may see some finished articles....
I was so enthusiastic that I continued to sew til nearly midnight!!  But still a long way to go

LEICESTERSHIRE EMBROIDERER'S BUILD

OPEN DAY

I have been asked to mention the Open Day,as below.

I'm sure it will be of interest to many of you.

Leicestershire Branch Embroiderers’ Guild Open Day 22 June 2013 11.00am – 4.00pm Braunstone West Social Centre St Mary’s Avenue, Leicester LE3 3FT Open Day of Members Embroidery Demonstrations, Stalls, Information, Refreshments Entrance: Free

Not Yet Stitchers, Are Very Welcome Meetings and workshops are held monthly. For details visit www.emreg.org.uk (East Midlands Region) Or contact Deborah Phillpott on  01455 612261

WORKSHOP REMINDERS….

Pat has just sent out our 1st e mail reminder regarding workshops planned for the future.

TOMORROW !!!

If you don’t already know, we have Gail Lawther (an International  Patch worker from Kent), coming along to talk to us.  She has written several books, and has also made some sewing DVDs. Her talk this time is ‘Glimpses of New Zealand’, and she is doing a workshop of the same title on Thursday 2^nd May we have a couple of spaces on this workshop which will be at Blaby Baptist Church. 10.00 till 4.00.

As part of our 25 years celebrations we are offering some extra workshops (several have been requested by yourselves) and I am listing them below:-

Vivs workshop   on Saturday 25^th May -  A bit of book, or a book of bits

This looks like a fun workshop with Viv and I am sure we are in for a great day, There are 5 spaces on this workshop and it is being held at Ashby Magna 10.00 till 4.00  the class being limited to 15.

Also following Linda Rudkin’s talk last year we are having her to do Flower Pounding and Flower Trapping workshop.

This is on Saturday 8^th June also at Ashby Magna 10.00 till 4.00.  We have quite a few spaces on this workshop so if you have a friend that might like to join the class they would be made most welcome.

We also have Ruth Jarman coming for 4 days to do a number of workshops which we are having at Frolesworth Village Hall 10.00 till 4.00  class limited to 10.

Wednesday 12^th June -  Bernina Embroidery module  course, this class is for those folk with automatic embroidery module machines  ( I am sure must take a bit of sorting out).

Thursday 13^th June -  Mastering the automatic memory, programming patterns and alphabet. I know some of use have done this course, but it’s usually at the end of the class (and we don’t quite get it). This class only has a couple of spaces left

Friday 14^th June - Mastering your sewing machine.  Learn how to thread your machine  and set your tension correctly;  when to adjust for a perfect stich, learn about different needles, straight stitches, how to seam and neaten woven and stretch fabrics, blind and decorative hems, button holes and basic introduction to embroidery, cleaning, oiling and lot of problem solving.

Saturday 15^th June -  Embroidery and Decorative stitch techniques, techniques  including satin stitch work and couching techniques, cut work, scallop hem and corded, using twin needle for embroidery, practical work pin tuck with and without cord.

And as Ruth says “ it won't just be what is on the programme, there is always new stuff with Ruth and as they haven't had me for so long there is going to be SOOOOOOOOOOOO much new stuff. If they have not done mastering then they are missing out So much. Everyone should do it, even if they have been sewing for 50 years,  New tricks!!!! Maybe the Embroidery class we should make a FUN DAY - TRICKS I have So many, Twin stain glass, Hemstitching, Turned edge Applique, Hand-look stitches”

You learn so much in Ruth’s class, and the class always over runs by at least half an hour.

All the classes are £20,  and £25 for non members who are most welcome.

Pat on behalf of Cosby Quilters

JANET HUMPHREY'S WORKSHOP

Whilst I was sitting reading a book in the sunshine of Spain, a considerable number of Cosby Quilters were enjoying a workshop given by Janet.
I understand from the comments, that it was a resounding success.

It has also become a bit of an obsession for some folk, who have made 2, 3 and 4 of the caskets.
Maybe even more, who knows.
And I missed out!!!!
Here are a couple of pictures taken during the workshop

(Yes - I know it's the wrong way, but I will try harder next time)

Comments from one of the ladies who enjoyed the day:

"Many thanks for a great workshop last Saturday. Have finished the project and am absolutely delighted with the result."

And

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO JANET FOR THE DAY