Members Patchwork Show & Tell
Show and tell – January to March 2025
Here are some of the beautiful creations shown by our talented members at meetings during the first quarter of the year.
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Magic Tile Workshop
Christine Davidson led this as part of a DYOT day on February 15th 2025. Her finished example had been displayed at the group’s Ruby exhibition last year. She provided detailed instructions and individual help and support, for which the participants were really grateful for. Magic tiles involved 12 squares, numbering Read more
Members Ruby Exhibition Show & Tell
That Purple Quilt!
At the 2024 Ruby Exhibition a purple quilt was on display and much admired. I asked Ruth Garner and Mary Turner to write the story behind it – The 2019 exhibition committee enjoyed working together so much that in March 2020 we got together to talk about a new group Read more
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Lizzie Wall’s “Two Fine Fish” Workshop
Written by Wendy Townley, Photos from Nancy Clark On Saturday 5th October 2024, at Astbury Village hall, fifteen members of Beartown Patchwork and Quilters attended a raw edge appliqué workshop by Lizzie Wall. The workshop was entitled “Two Fine Fish”, Members were shown how to cut out fish templates which Read more
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What should I take to my first meeting?
Written by Judy Harris My first meeting of Beartown Quilters was on 10th September 2024. I set off, not quite knowing what to expect but full of trepidation and excitement. What to wear, what to take and how to get there on time – mustn’t be late for my first Read more
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Eco printing
On 23rd March 2024 Maggie Pearson gave an interesting talk to Beartown members on botanical contact printing [also known as eco printing], using local leaves with natural dyes to design and create unique and sustainable hand printed designs on natural fibres. After the inspiring talk by Maggie, 6 members, Wendy, Read more
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Festival of Quilts – 1st to 4th August 2024
I went on the Saturday with my daughter Gwen arriving around midday. We made it through the traders hall quite quickly, taking note of stalls we wanted to return to, as for me, the important bit was viewing the quilts. How to do It? We decided to wend our ways Read more
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From shirts to quilts for care leavers!
Written by Sue Smith I only discovered Beartown P and Q last summer following a chance encounter with some of the ladies at their Quilt Exhibition in Congleton Town Hall. My daughter and I were impressed with the quality of work on display and the friendly and welcoming atmosphere. I’ve Read more
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Quilts for Care Leavers Project written by Janet Whitewright This project has a simple purpose, that of providing a “quilted hug” to a care leaver aged 16 to 25 who is living independently after their time in local authority care has come to an end. We all like to think Read more
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Fran’s Flora BOM quilt
Fran was very excited that her beautiful finished Flora Block of the Month quilt was actually displayed on the Makower UK stand at the CHSI stitches trade show in February. It was on display at the Uttoxeter British Quilt and Stitch Village in April 2023. Find out more about the Read more