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.
Show & Tell
Every Quilt Tells a Story
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…
Members Show & Tell
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…
Guest Speakers Members Show & Tell Workshops
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…
Members Patchwork Show & Tell
First Make and Favourite Quilt
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…