October Meeting

Our October meeting was once again held in two sessions - afternoon and evening.  Both were well attended and were enjoyable events giving the opportunity to meet friends and fellow crafters and share our projects.

In the afternoon Janice Cook showed us her "lock down" projects.  She showed many examples and gave careful explanations of her experiments with Intense pencils and Intense colour blocks and several other techniques.  All were beautifully presented as the photographs show.

At both sessions we were brought up to date with preparations for next years Yarn Bombing.  A number of samples for our group's display had been prepared and wool and patterns were available for anyone who would like to join in.  This offer was especially taken up in the evening session.

There was added excitement when news came through that the village organisers of the yarn bombing had won the community award given by Blaby District Council which was taking place "live" as we were meeting.

Next month on Wednesday 3rd November our meeting returns to the evening when the speaker will be Sarah Humphreys with her talk Youngish Modernish.  we shall still be observing necessary Covid precautions.

Janice's initial trials were using the pencils on paper.

She created a cushion using a traced design, embroidering the design and colouring the flowers and leaves using the ink intense blocks, mixed with a paint medium.

Using the same method she created the two images below.

She also completed projects and challenges with Leicester Quilters. Making Dorset buttons and inch blocks.  These are just a few examples.

Sue Skelton showed us two quilts she made during lock down in an effort to reduce all the scrap she has accumulated.  Both the calico and the black were scrap ends of pieces previously made along with the coloured squares.

Kathy had made a quilt using Japanese Fabric.

Gina has been making quilts for the incubators at the Royal.

Pat's projects made since the last meeting

Sue Stacey showed us her wall hanging and handbag.

Denise Clare had crocheted a blanket, a shawl and knitted a shawl.

September Meeting

For the first time in 18 months Cosby Quilters were able to meet on Wednesday 1st September.  In fact we met twice: afternoon and evening and we are pleased to report very good support for each meeting.

We observed "covid awareness restrictions" but it was good to meet with everyone again and catch up with news.  It was also inspiring to see many of the varied items people had made - some had tried new techniques and crafts.

The Cosby Village Yarn Bombing was also discussed and greatly admired, a special mention being made of our own "Harry Potter" display and the members who had put so much time and effort into it.

Future meetings were discussed and tentatively planned.  October will probably be afternoon and evening again but after that we will have to be guided by the situation nearer the time and possible changing events.

All in all we were glad to be back and cross our fingers for future meetings!

Kathy Francis

We took photographs in the evening meeting of the show and tell.  My apologies to the members who brought items in the afternoon as I didn't at that time think to take photos.  A selection is below.

The first one is of the flower blocks that have been made for the new Cosby Quilters 

Jo is still waiting for some more blocks to come in.  If you have completed one or are currently making one, please let a committee member have it or bring it to the next meeting.

Gina  reminded us about the 6" square in your favourite colours.  This can be in any medium, knitted, painted, embroidered etc.  Eventually they will be used for display purposes.  So far we have received two.

Gina's Projects

Elaine's Crocheted blanket using a variety of crochet stitches.

Sue's Knitted Blankets

Elaine's Blanket

Jo's 12 days of Christmas felt hangings

Marie's Christmas Wreath

Therese's bag back and front

Kathy's Quilts

Pat's Quilts and Yarn Bomb T Shirt

Pam's Lockdown Projects

Members Projects 11th April 2021

 This is a recent card made for Gina's sister's birthday.

She used a seed head stamp on the fabric, then machine stitched over the shape to give it definition using 2 different colours of thread.  The detail was added with both machine & hand sewing.  

Members Projects 21st March 2021

 Brenda Garner has also been making incubator quilts.

Members Projects 13th March

 A selection of Pat Screaton's incubator quilts and some made by Sue Skelton

 

Members projects 12th March 2021

Jacquie Durber has sent some pictures of some charity quilts made with scrap stuff Chris Ingram has given her. They will be going back to Chris for the Children Hospital.