Cancer Morning Tea

Hiya, we had our Cancer Morning Tea last Wednesday, organised by Anne P and Helen who did a brilliant job.  We had real teapots, a wonderful choice of eats, lovely sugar bowls and milk jugs, just like real ladies.  Each of us was asked to bring a special cup, saucer and plate with which to partake of our morning cuppa with. The tables were set beautifully with white cloths and bright throw overs, it was very nice.  Then we had a special visitor who spoke some very kind words to us, she didn't have time for a cuppa which was a shame.  The photos tell the story!.
Show and tell followed as per usual, there were some wonderful works on display.  I'm sorry but I cannot recall who's work was photographed. 

Scrumptious morning tea was had

Our special visitor arrives

Our special visitor

Receiving flowers from Pam

Anne P trying to avoid touching because you're not supposed to!

Rhonda holding the quilt she won, surrounded by Helen and Anne 

Glenys wearing her prize.

Finished projects

Hiya, these photos are from the show and tell that happened on the 29 May, they show some of the finished 3D book pages from the last bookies meeting.
There is also a woven paper basket that Barb N bought is to show what can be done with paper and a new member, Jane show off her very first wet felted project, well done to Jane. 


Woven paper basket by Barb N

First wet felted bag by Jane

Black and white 3D book, by Beryl B.

3D book by Diane L

Close up of 3D book by Kathy S

3D book by Kathy S

3D book by Jan C

Wednesday 22 May

Hiya, it's been awhile, my apologies, I've been really busy with projects and such.
On Wednesday we had a bookies workshop run by Barb N.  It was to learn to make a 3 dimensional book.  Eleven of us got started with measuring and cutting and marking and then pasting and more cutting.  Then we could begin thinking about which pictures we would use and how to work out the cutting for the front and middle pages.  If that sounds complicated then yes it was until you had worked out how it all went together and then sorted your pictures.  There are photos below of us working away after lunch and the midday meeting.  And one finished page if also shown so that you can see what we were doing.
Show and tell was not very long yesterday, but there was still some interesting items.  There were some Christmas items, which are being sampled as prizes for the lucky dips at our Christmas Fair later in the year.  There was an ATC swap yesterday, unfortunately I was only able to photograph a few of the cards, members had already departed by the time I got sorted with my camera. (I was one of the eleven in Barb's class so that held me up).
enjoy

Lucky dip samples

Christmas decorations

ATC swaps

Half the bookies work space

The other half of the bookies workspace

One finished page of the 3D book

10 April Show and Tell

Hiya, here are some pics of some of the show and tell that was presented on Wednesday.  I'm sorry I don't have names for all the gorgeous cushions that were made.
enjoy

Crazy patch cushions from Patchwork group.

Crazy patch cushions from another angle

3 postcards

Sue B.'s dollies dresses for her granddaughter

Leaf plrinted books by Deb & Johanna from Bookies workshop

Bag made from samples by Johanna

AGM today

The AGM was held today, mostly the same committee members as last year, just a few changes.  Jan C is now the Vice President, Judy S is the librarian.  Robyn B is the archivist.  Jessica W. was awarded her 25th year of membership certificate, there was a 10 year certificate to be awarded but that member is away on holiday. Our esteemed secretary was unable to attend due to an emergency in her family.
I think that was it, sorry, my memory is not so good today.  Below are some photos of the gathering.



Listening politely

The minimal executive

Still listening politely

Jessica being awarded her 25 year membership certificate

Nita O and her candlewicking quilt, being held by Judy and examined by Robyn

Centre panel of Nita O's candlewicking quilt

Lap quilts sewn by Diane C.

Two happy AGM participants.  Maggie W and Sari S.

Robyn B modelling Kathy S. baby quilt
 

27 February 2013

Bookies group had a workshop today, run by Sue D., she taught us how to layer fabric, paper and leaves to create a new fabric that can be machine or hand stitched onto a book/journal cover.  Much fun and sharing was had, with some wonderful results from participants.
Bookies day is also ATC swap day, there were some wonderful artworks received and given. 
Creative day was held on Friday 22 Feb, Faith taught participants mask making using self made felt, by all accounts a wonderful day was had, the results achieved certainly speak for themselves.



Johanna at bookies workshop



Diane L at bookies workshop

Beryl B after working at bookies workshop

Swapped ATC's



Mask from creative workshop

Mask by Sue B. from creative workshop

Mask from creative workshop

Mask from creative workshop

Mask by Suzanne C. from creative workshop

Mask by Jan C. from creative workshop

Abundance and Hashtag postcards

Felted apple from Norfolk Island

Sue L. stitched bag

Knee rugs made by Diane C. held up by Diane C. and Sue T.