Add a Border Challenge 2009/10

A sealed envelope border challenge is currently being run by the club and is open to everyone. All you require to begin is a centre block (square or rectangle) the size and design is entirely up to you. Every two months an envelope detailing a new border in terms of size, style and special requirements will be drawn - simply add this new border to your centre block and by September next year you will be the owner of a unique quilt. The total size of the new borders will be 20", so if you start with a centre block of 12" * 12" you will end up with a quilt of 52" * 52".

October Envelopes revealed the following details:
Measurement 5", Style Applique, Special Requirements Include a star

January Envelopes revealed the following details:
Measurement 2", Style Seminole or Checked, Special Requirements Use some Black or Brown

March Envelopes revealed the following details:
Measurement 3", Style Blocks or English Piecing, Special Requirements Fussy Cut it or make it look 3D

May Envelopes revealed the following details:
Measurement 13", Style Curved or Interwoven, Special Requirements Include a log cabin

Block Exchange

Below is a collage of the blocks sent from our group to Texas for our block exchange. What a fabulous group of blocks - well done ladies. NOTE: Click on the collage to see a larger image.

Colourwash Quilt

At our club night on September 20th 2010, Paula Doyle will be giving a mini-workshop on creating a beautiful Colourwash Quilt. See our diary of events for more details on how to take part. A sample quilt top is shown in the picture below.

Christmas Incubator Covers

The hospital has made a special request for some more Christmas Incubator Covers to brighten up the wards over the festive period. Remember Incubator covers should be 36" * 36" is size with the backing being a subdued colour to help the babies sleep. The top cover can be as bright and bold as you please.

Please note these Incubator covers need to be handed in for the November meeting so that they can be delievered to the hospital in time for Christmas.

PAST EVENTS

F.A.B.

On November 28th 2009, Paula Doyle held a For Asolute Beginners Worshop at Lyne Hall. The workshop created a superb 64" * 64" Greek Key Log Cabin Quilt - shown in the picture below.

Quiltathon

On January 23rd 2010, we held our annual Quiltathon at Lyne Hall. The aim was to make a cuddle quilt to donate to a needy child, learn a new technique and get a free quilt pattern and free instruction from Paula Doyle as our thank you to you. This year we will be making an easy CREDIT CRUNCH quilt, as shown below. Given the final quilts will be donated the cost of attending this quiltathon is free.

Anne Walker Workshop

On February 20th 2010, Anne Walker held a workshop called "Midnight Sky" at Lyne Village Hall. Below is a lovely example of the quilt that was made.