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On a roll now

May's meeting last night netted another haul of completed projects.

Project bags in greens/browns and yellows/black by Pam and Wendy respectively. These bags are not just for show you know; they came full with Pam's and Wendy's work-in-progress cushions which are looking just gorgeous and will probably be finished by next month's meeting. 

Gemma's also been busy. Yes, she's using her project bag too, and that was full of evidence of Gemma's recent shopping spree for fabrics and this lovely work-in-progress quilt which just has the quilting and backing to do.

Karen brought with her several small bags she'd made (but I forgot the photograph them), including some plain hessian gift bags from a well know high street store which she's jazzed up with a patchwork cover, an iPad cover and a small bag for those sewing bits and bobs you'd lose if they weren't in a small bag.

The topic of World War 1 came up for discussion during the week, following the BAC AGM, in particular the subject of Canadian Red Cross quilts. At a totally unrelated event that Gill attended last weekend, Red Cross quilts from WW2 were mentioned and an acquaintance of Gill's revealed her family had received one. That lady very kindly loaned it to Gill to bring last night, and it was areal treat to be able to see a real one.

As a new group, we're starting to get our act together now and get our priorities right. So, social secretary Karen, will be shortly start sorting out our Christmas meal. 

There are several Christmas projects on the wishlist so, looking at what we need to fit in between now and November (to have a chance of completing them all in time to use Christmas 2013 rather than Christmas 2014!), we need to make a start in August. Christmas fabrics should start appearing in the shops by then too. I like it when a plan comes together! 

We have 14 members now, with Eileen, Shirley and Tina deciding to join the group; welcome ladies. There are still places available so get in touch to register your interest; details are on the 'contact' page.

Our first exhibition

As an affiliated member, the group was invited to be one of two exhibitors of work at tonight's Brentwood Arts Council (BAC) AGM.

Maria took along several recently completed items of work, some loaned for the evening, and photos of other completed projects that weren't available to exhibit.

The display was very well received with many people making kind and lovely comments about the work. 

Gorgeous in blue & cream

This is Gemma's bag looking lovely in blue and cream. The chunky ric-rac embellishment on the handles is a super addition.

Gemma's worked on this at home to get it finished and is looking forward to starting on the 'scottie dog'. 

No stopping them now!

Look what I found today, two more finishes by Karen. 

Firstly, this handsome beast. He (I think it's a he) is made from 1 1/2" squares,has a ribbon gusset and sand in the feet to make him into a useful doorstop.

And then, not happy with one bag, here's another made from Jelly Roll strips.

Some time ago, the group was invited to have a small display of work at the forthcoming BAC AGM. These will be amongst the finished projects on display.