Linda here this week.....

Thanks to Linda for getting these photos and text to me, though I'm a bit late posting them again!

This week twenty four ladies came for a sew, knit and natter!

Jill has put a large section of her Row-by-Row quilt together seen above,  and has started quilting it by machine.  Ann is also working on her quilt and is seen on the  right below, discussing it with Pam who freely admits she didn't apply herself hard this week!  

Quite a few ladies were working on panels for the charity quilt to be raffled in October.

Chris and Cath

Gladys and Vanessa

Helen showed us all a bag she has been making for her sister this week.  She can't be persuaded to run a workshop though, as many ladies were impressed with her work.

Here she is showing it to Carole (left)

And the finished bag

Carol shared patterns so I imagine we will be seeing more of these cute teddies soon

Carol and teddies

Ann has knitted a baby jacket and mittens for the imminent arrival of my (Linda) first grandchild, so cute, it's just missing the buttons now.

Elsje brought a friend along with her.  She is getting started on Christmas decorations already, and is seen here cutting and stitching an angel.  Elsje's skirt can be seen on the table next to her friend (apologies - we didn't get your name as it was a busy week).  Sorry Elsje, that I didn't get you in the picture too.

Again most ladies left at lunchtime.  Although it's warmer outside, it's still a little chilly indoors for sewing all day.

I hope to see everyone again next week with my completed panel for the charity quilt - that is unless my grandchild decides to make an appearance in the meantime.   Linda

Just a little footnote from me (Rachel) to say don't forget to pop over to the Group Website  .  The Member's Stitching Corner has changed, as has the video, along with the usual updates to gallery pages.  A new gallery page has been created to enable you to follow progress on our group charity quilt too.  At the moment this can be accessed by clicking on the photo in the top right hand corner of our Home page.

Jill also sent me a photo of her charity quilt block (above).  It's now ready for the machine applique stitching, then the stems and butterfly eyes etc, will be added in hand-stitched embroidery.

I'm enjoying seeing what you are all getting up to back home while I'm here in beautiful, dry, sunny England, so keep stitching!    Rachel