Branch meeting Thursday 20th February 2014
Although it is always enjoyable to do a workshop or listen to a visiting speaker it is always special time when we are just members all together as in this meeting.
Three members did a Show and Tell
Jan Mellor related her experiences with a 'travelling' book, a concept that was introduced to all branches by headquarters. Jan has a wonderful book called 'A Woman's Touch' which is a result of its 'travels' round another group to which she belongs, When the regional day is over it may be that some of our members would like to join such a group within the branch.
Jean Handley brought along her unnamed teddy. Jean had deconstructed some men's ties and remade them into a very delightful teddy. She explained its provenance and life experiences but told us that he was, so far, nameless.
Very swiftly came the suggestion of Tyrone, so now he is Tyrone Teddy.
Laura Brown was at first reluctant to show us her wonderful knitted bag but then warmed to the idea. The bag was made from a kit that she purchased in Canada. The whole idea was to knit the bag and then felt it in a washing machine. Floral decoration was made and added separately.
I am hoping to get these three people to bring along their objects to the next meeting.
I had forgotten to take a camera to the meeting and I know pictures of the objects would greatly enhance the blog.
Anne Whaley had brought along some wonderful pictures of all the things that are to be put in the raffle bags on regional bag. They were SO impressive and a wonderful reflection of the goodwill, skills and generosity of our members.
Many of us chose the basic pattern for the doodle pictures for the April meeting workshop which has been planned and prepared by Barbara Bauckham. Barbara is planning to join all our efforts together as another collated record of the skills and imagination of our members.
Thanks to all of these people for their contributions.
The rest of the meeting was spent in social stitching or having a chat and catching up with other members.
Before our next meeting we are to enjoy our annual lunch outing at the Church Inn,
