Group activities and makes.
Andea gave an interesting talk on “Making Memories” at Beartown’s first meeting in September. She had brought along examples that she had lovingly created. Here’s a few close ups The second September Meeting at Beartown Patchwork and Quilters had Andrea demonstrating how to make these little treasures. As her sanctuaries Read more
Written by Anne Carter with illustrations from Gwen and Diana Woods The first speaker in June was Rachel Davies with “How Textiles Tell Stories.”Having completed an Arts Foundation course in Chester, Rachel specialised in fashion and textiles for three years at Loughborough, mainly researching and drawing before she was asked Read more
Written by Anne Carter with additional photos and Comments Two April meetings were sewing evenings when members made thread catchers from kits provided by Chris Flatman and also name badges in several different designs, materials provided by the committee. After Beartown’s prestigious win in the group category at the Festival Read more
Written by Helen and Donna, with extra photos from Gwen We visited the Malvern Quilt Show on Sunday 17 May 2026 along with a coach full of Beartown Patchwork & Quilters and a few others from local sewing groups. It was a great day and lovely to wander around and Read more
April 14th saw members of Sandbach sew and sew (Tiggy, Christine, Gwen and Anne )bring the results of their challenge which used wrapping paper as an inspiration. A fascinating idea. Chris Flatman had used fabric created in the Eco printing workshop in 2004 to make an impressive table runner. April Read more
The 2025 autumn meetings of Beartown Patchworkers & Quilters began on 9th September with a new group quilt project. Members used Procion dyes to dye some vintage cotton fabric. They took it home to rinse out, wash and press, before returning it to have a fusible interfacing attached. At the Read more
Yet another selection of wonderful makes! January’s only meeting had a Christmas theme at the start – At February’s meeting – March saw Janet bringing another Q4CL, a lovely pride of Lions, some completed accidental workshop bags and a baby blanket – At the second meeting in March on the Read more
Written by Anne Carter For the second year in a row, the first meeting of the New Year was cancelled due to heavy snow! On 20th January, members made greetings cards recycling off- cuts of silk left over from the last group quilt. Beartown P’s and Q’s and Montague Patchers Read more
This was held in Nantwich Civic Centre on Sunday 18th January 2026. Beartown had been asked to provide the display of quilts along with a stand upstairs for the group. There was a lot of interest in all our quilts and the people manning the stand answered a lot of Read more
Written by Donna Hanmer Beartown Patchwork and Quilters have long believed that creativity thrives when shared, and one of the group’s most cherished traditions is meeting with neighbouring quilting communities. These friendly exchanges allow members to showcase their work, learn from others, and celebrate the craft that brings them together. Read more