Programme of meetings

Autumn term 2024

  • 10th September
    • Sew and chat – a social catch up with everyone since we last met in the summer
  • 24th September
    • Talk from Alison to update us about Ruby’s fund
    • Ruby Exhibition Prize Draw
  • Saturday 5th October
    • Lizzie Wall applique FISH workshop at Astbury Village Hall – pay in advance
  • 8th October
    • Sewing an Owl Cushion – led by Chris Flatman. Bring your own sewing kit.
  • 22nd October
    • 4 corners Workshop – 3 techniques on sandwiching a quilt – Spray &Pin, Tacking, Plastic ties
    • and 4th corner – sew a Postcard challenge led by Janet Whitewright. She will demonstrate how to make a postcard that will withstand posting ready for the Winter challenge…
  • 5th November
    • Sewing a Christmas make – Suffolk puff Christmas tree led by Pam Price
  • 19th November
  • 3rd December
    • Christmas party

Summer Term 2024

  • 9th April 2024
    • Our charitable connections
    • Personal perspectives on sewing charities supported, led by Jean Bell
  • 23rd April 2024
    • Eco Dying – speaker Maggie Pearson
    • £1 on the door
  • 7th May 2024
    • Preparation/discussion on Exhibition and Ruby celebration
  • 21st May 2024
    • New Quilters Guild Collection “It’s Grim up North” led by Chris Flatman
  • 4th June 2024
    • Travels with my Sketchbook – speaker Mike Fitchett
    • £1 on the door
  • 18th June 2024
    • Pre – Exhibition Meeting
  • 27th – 29th June 2024 –Ruby Exhibition at Congleton Town Hall
  • 2nd July 2024
    • Post exhibition Discussion
  • 16th July 2024
    • Summer party/Ruby anniversary celebrations

Spring term 2024

  • 9th January 2024,
    • AGM and Sales Table
    • Half square Triangle workshop led by Christine. Please bring a 5 inch square of red fabric….
  • 23rd January 2024,
    • Speaker: Caroline Gibbs; On line talk – Colour and Contrast,
  • 6th February 2024,
    • Workshop – Disappearing blocks / 4 corners
    • PAT testing a £1 per item
  • 20th February 2024,
    • Workshop – Exhibition makes Evening – details to follow.
  • 5th March 2024,
    • Handbag Collection from Quilters Guild – Ruth Garner,
  • 19th March 2024,
    • Workshop led by Chris Flatman – Easter Butterfly Make