Ann advising Elizabeth (standing )
There was a variety of work going on this week, the Row-by-Row girls had a break from their project and brought in other work for a change.
Jill is working in beautiful batik fabrics to make a circles quilt
Last week I mentioned another project Jill is working on, making yo-yo's for a quilt, so she brought these in to show us. Jill says she is really hooked on making these, so I'm not sure how big this quilt will end up!
A striking blue wall hanging also made by Jill recently
Another completed project by Jill
Jill was really excited when she showed us the results of some "ice-dyeing" she did during the week, this piece of fabric is one of several.
And the t-shirt markings (below) are fascinating when we were told that the t-shirt was just crumpled up and placed in the bottom of the bucket below the tray of fabrics, where the melted ice and dye powders collect. It's such an unpredictable way of dyeing, and very easy to do.
Ann brought along the component rows of her Row-by-Row quilt, after pointing out that although I have been photographing the workshop progress, hers are the only ones not featured so far. Well I'm very sorry Ann and I make amends here!!
Modules from Ann's project
Actually I hadn't photographed any of Louise's modules either, so hers are here too (below). This is the first time Louise has attempted patchwork, and she says she's really enjoying it. Judging by her attention to accuracy and detail I think we'll be seeing more patchwork quilt projects from Louise in the future.
Modules from Louise's project
It was good to see Sarah and mum-in-law Lesley back with us this week
Gladys (above) is one of the Group members who have volunteered to finish off the ends and join some of the unfinished crochet squares donated to the group by Sue Stead's family after her death last year. We intend to raffle the resulting blanket at our exhibition later in the year. Gladys is seen struggling here as she forgot her glasses when getting ready to come to the group today!
Maureen (above) is also working on a rug to be raffled at the exhibition. Maureen is using yarns kindly donated by Maggie's family after her death also last year. These crochet and woven rugs were popular at our last exhibition so we hope they prove as popular this year, and help to raise funds for local families in need.
Good to see Cath back from her trip seen here (right) chatting with Kath
And Carol visiting from Edinburgh too after a long abscence
Christine and Merlyne, making use of precious sunlight from the window
Helen brings her own light, much needed for this intricate gold work
Jenny (above) is braiding with the use of a clever polystyrene frame, while Carol (below left) continues to work on Savannah's fleece blanket while chatting with Yvonne who continues to quilt her sampler quilt.
Tiny booties, knitted by Carol
I will be asking Gladys for a copy of this pattern for sure, I think he's adorable!
That's it for another week here in Andalucia, I hope you've enjoyed seeing what our members have been up to this past week or so, don't forget to pop over to our website, where the Stitching Corner has been updated along with additions to members galleries, and a new video has been put up. This time it's the embroidery techniques of textile artist Gilda Baron. Till next time have a creative week. Rachel
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