Programme for Feb 2012 - Nov 2012

For printable copy of 2012 Programme of Events click here 2012 Thamesiders Programme ( Version uploaded on 8th Dec 2012 )

Next Meeting

On FRIDAY 17th February we will be having a mini-workshop called "A Quilters Love-In"

Paula will be showing you how to make a beautiful sweetheart quilt with a wonderfully easy method for dimensional applique. Free pattern to make your quilt any size, from cushion to king! Vendor for the evening is CREATIVE QUILTING from East Molesey. Please remember to bring your hand sewing kit. NOTE: Members can bring a friend for free - this evening only!

EXTRAORDINARY MEETING at Magna Carta Arts Centre

On MONDAY 20th February 2012 Guest Speaker Philippa Naylor

Don't miss the chance to see and hear this world class quilter speak about "MAKING AWARD-WINNING QUILTS - SECRETS FOR SUCCESS". This one-off event will be held at the Magna Carta Performing Arts Centre Auditorium, Magna Carta School, Thorpe Road, Egham-Hythe, Staines, TW18 3HJ, at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.). Access to school is via the St. Paul's Road entrance. Tickets are £5, and are for sale at Creative Quilting in East Molesey, through our website www.thamesidequilters.co.uk, or on the door if it is not sold out by then - get your ticket early to avoid disappointment.

CAR PARK ALERT

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PLEASE NOTE: It is with great dismay that we have to alert you to the fact that Spelthorne BC seems to have changed the parking rules for the Riverside Car Park. They have now introduced a Evening Parking fee of £1 for parking after 7pm. Please make sure you have paid the appropriate parking fee.
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As of July 2011 our meetings are held at Staines Methodist Church in the centre of Staines. The Church is right next to the Riverside Car Park. There is also a drop off area in front of the Church if you need to drop off anything heavy. Meetings start at 7.45pm and finish approximately at 9.45pm. Please note the doors will be open from 7.15pm if you fancy coming along early for a natter.

The Thameside Quilters are delighted to invite both our membership and non-members to attend. Please note that there is a small fee to pay to cover insurances and facilities. See Club Information page for more information on fees.

Please do not send any post to the Church. If you need to post anything, please get in touch for postal address!

It is very helpful to all involved if you could attend at the appointed start time. Thank you in advance.

Friday 17th February 2012 Mini-Workshop : Love-In - by Paula Doyle

Paula will be showing you how to make a beautiful sweetheart quilt with a wonderfully easy method for dimensional applique. Free pattern to make your quilt any size, from cushion to king! Vendor for the evening is CREATIVE QUILTING from East Molesey. Please remember to bring your hand sewing kit. NOTE: Members can bring a friend for free - this evening only!

EXTRAORDINARY MEETING at Magna Carta Arts Centre

On MONDAY 20th February 2012 Guest Speaker Philippa Naylor

Don't miss the chance to see and hear this world class quilter speak about "MAKING AWARD-WINNING QUILTS - SECRETS FOR SUCCESS". This one-off event will be held at the Magna Carta Performing Arts Centre Auditorium, Magna Carta School, Thorpe Road, Egham-Hythe, Staines, TW18 3HJ, at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.). Access to school is via the St. Paul's Road entrance. Tickets are £5, and are for sale at Creative Quilting in East Molesey, through our website www.thamesidequilters.co.uk, or on the door if it is not sold out by then - get your ticket early to avoid disappointment.

Friday 16th March 2012 Quilters Tales - Quilts that tell her Story

Come hear the amazing and interesting tales behind some of the quilts owned by our members. Bring along a hand project of your own to work on too, and you may soon have a story of your own to share and pass down to future generations!

SATURDAY 17th March 2012 Workshop: "Tulip Tree Bag" day given by Paula Doyle

The handiest, most professional looking fabric bag ever! If you don't want the workshop , but just want to come along and sew on your U.F.O.s for the day you can join us for only £ 10, space permitting.

Friday 20th April 2012 AGM and Silent Auction

Bring along your unwanted quilting and craft-related items to donate for our fun fast-paced version of bring-and-buy. A favourite date on our members calendar - don't forget your purse if you want to snap up the bargains! We will also be spending a few minutes of the evening on administrative matters such as nominations for new executive committee members and charity-of-the-year selection.

Friday 18th May 2012 Demo: "Fabulous Folded Fabric Flowers"

Learn how to make many types of dimensional fabric flowers to embellish quilts, bags, garments, jewellery, cushions, and more. We will be showing you just how to do it through various "Blue Peter" demonstrations , using Kamiko Sudo's books as the basis for the evening.

SATURDAY 19th May 2012 Annual Charity Quiltathon

Free event !! Come along to learn a new pattern and make either an incubator cover or cuddle quilt for donation.

Friday 15th June 2012 Guest speaker: Maggie Davies with "A little bit of Everything"

Something for everyone - a little bit of traditional patchwork, contemporary and futuristic designs. Who said, 'soldering irons and hot tools are for husbands only'!

Friday 20th July 2012 Guest Speaker: Jennie Rayment with "Totally Tucked Up"

The continuing saga of the Calico Queen!

SATURDAY 21st July 2012 Foundation Piecing FAB AB Workshop with Paula Doyle

(For Absolute Beginners and Beyond!) Even absolute beginners will be able to make a Mariner¿s Compass block in this workshop. If you don't want the workshop , but just want to come along and sew on your U.F.O.s for the day you can join us for only £ 10, space permitting.

Friday 24th August 2012 "Stitch-In" evening for Linus Quilt

Bring along 2.24metres of a stripe or border stripe fabric and we will show you how to make the easiest ever reversible 40inch x 40inch quilt. If you finish and donate your quilt to Project Linus by the November meeting you will receive a fabulous free surprise fabric gift! If you have a portable or hand-crank operated sewing machine (preferably equipped with a 0.25inch piecing foot) bring it along as well, along with your sewing kit ( note: one sewing machine will do for about 4 to 5 people sharing on the evening).

Friday 21st September 2012 Guest Speaker: Susan Briscoe with "My Japanese Quilting Inspiration"

Japanese vintage fabrics and clothing - better than the V & A!

SATURDAY 22nd September 2012 "Angel workshop" with Julia Gahagan

Following the lovely Christmas inspirational talk we had from Julia in 2011, we have organised a Christmas related workshop with her for 2012.

Friday 19th October 2012 Guest speaker: Carolyn Forster giving a talk called "How I got here today"

How she started quilting at 16ish, through to what she is currently working on.

Friday 16th November 2012 Thanksgiving & Christmas Potluck Party

An evening of fun, food, punch, games, presents, and fabulous prizes to celebrate the approaching festive season and finish off our year in style! Put on a blingtastic outfit, bring along your very own favourite festive dish to share for our potluck buffet, and a wrapped quilting-related gift with a value under £ 5 . Vendor for the evening is CREATIVE QUILTING from East Molesey.

Regular activities at our monthly meetings include:

• Library: Members can take books out on loan for 50p per book per month. Maximum loan period is one month. You can also ask the librarian to reserve a book for you if it is currently out on loan.

• Raffle Basket: Basket of goodies raffled each month. Raffle tickets are five for a £1 with the winner receiving the basket of goodies on display plus £20 to use in refilling the basket for the following month. Proceeds are donated to our charity of the year.

• Tea / Coffee: Hot drinks and biscuits are available for a small charge but please remember to bring your own mug!.

• Photos: Current photos from Show & Tell, plus the last two Quilt Shows. Archive photos are also available at various meetings throughout the year.

• Show and Tell: Show the group your current masterpiece and tell them what it is all about. Also great for getting good ideas !

If you require more information about any of the Thameside Quilter's events, please feel free to contact us by sending an email either to webmaster@thamesidequilters.co.uk or click on the following link.

We are very happy to help as much as we can and would really like to see you along at one of our regular meetings. We offer a warm and friendly welcome to one and all.