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UFO – an unfinished object that sits in the pile of other UFOs! On September 29th 2026 Helen and Donna ran a workshop about this very subject. Over each year Beartown runs workshops and evening makes and for various reasons, the patchwork started in theses sessions does not always get Read more
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
First meeting back and lots of beautiful things to share:) 22nd September saw yet more interesting creations. Helen’s quilt, titled ’Fields and Tracks’, came about from an online workshop organised by The Loft of The Quilters’ Guild in March 2026.It was with David Owen Hastings and the workshop was called 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
Made by Doreen Parsons She used Piece o’ Cake design – “Welcome to the North Pole” to make a quilt for her grandchildren – Ben who has a lot of Lego, and Zoe who likes dolls and cats. Doreen said it was fun to do and she enjoyed adding the 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