The art of patchwork.
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
At the end of March 2026, six Sale members from Montague Patchers reciprocated and visited Beartown with a large variety of their quilts. Also included were two challenges called “quilting whispers.” The first of the six, started off with their first ever quilt and progressed to their most recent… Carolyn 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
Lots more interesting creations brought to the Autumn meetings. September’s – October’s November’s December’s
More wonderful creations shown by our members during the Summer term. And yet more Quilts for care leavers!
Here are some of the beautiful creations shown by our talented members at meetings during the first quarter of the year.
The 2019 exhibition committee decided to cost the Buckeye Beauty raffle quilt to demonstrate the real expense in producing a quality quilt, which for many, becomes a treasured heirloom. Fabric: For this colourful quilt we purchased fabric totaling £120.00 and although this includes the pieced top and binding we did Read more
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
The theme for the meeting on the 21st February 2023 was First Make and Favourite Quilt. Christine Davidson, a very experienced member, shared this – This is the first quilt I completed. I started one earlier but finished it later. The blocks were made at a beginners class held by Read more
One of our members, Frances (Fran), has just launched her website offering quilt patterns to download and a bespoke quilt pattern design service. Frances joined our group in 2018 and is already a member of our committee. In her own words, she says the following: “Joining Beartown Patchworkers and Quilters Read more