Tuesday 29 November 2016

The party season is almost here.

This week starts the party season for us at Caverswall,
our first outing started on Sunday 27th November.
We had a trip to Harrowgate knitting and stitching show
arranged a few weeks ago. 9 of us all sat close together,
the atmosphere was calm on the way going as it was early 
morning start. The show was as big and exciting as always,
wonderful new products and ideas. Having bought most
 of what we went for , by the time to head home , we were
quite tired. The home ward trip was in its self quite
 an experience, there had been a suspicion of "iffy" driving
on the way up. The way back was even more traumatic,
resulting in a 4 hour journey home via Manchester airport.
I must say that back  roads from the airport are not the
 best way to travel in a bus with an "iffy" driver. A few
ladies at the back of the bus stated they had had a few words
of prayer, and a few Hail Mary's. We did arrive in tact so 
quite a day.

This is Jenny's cat quilt, now ready to quilt. This is for a guy
so the colours are just right,

This chequered Dresden by Marisabel has turned out
really stunning, my pic doesn't do it justice.

This plaited table runner is by Annette a really rich pattern
 choice.

Irene's apron panel from Jane's shop in Eccleshall
is a really simple quick make. I think she
held it back to front to confuse me. A very
nice seasonal apron.

This is another of Chris's table mats, with heat resistant
wadding, she has used a charm pack of Xmas designs for
the back.

I saw a pattern of Cathedral windows in the latest edition
of Patchwork and quilting. I didn't want to make a Xmas
one so used non seasonal fabrics. adjusted the design
to suit my needs, and left off the border. This worked out
quite well. So well in fact I have another in the making.

These lovely birds are a flannelette panel from Abakhan.
It's just as I bought the fabric, quilted  around all
the birds and the frames. Layered with a flannelette
backing to match. So beautifully soft. The last 2 pics
have joined last weeks things for the Biddulph
craft sale. 50% of the sale price Sam makes will
 go to Ruby's fund. A sensory center in Congleton.
Lastly, all the pillows the ladies have made for the
 cancer charity , were delivered to the lady last week.
These are to be gifted or sold to raise funds.
 Thank you all for your continuing support.
"There but for the grace of God".

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