Programme for Sept 2010 - June 2011

For printable copy of 2010-2011 Programme of Events click here 2010-11 Thamesiders Programme ( Version uploaded on 5th Jul 2010 )

For printable copy of last year's Programme of Events click here 2009-10 Thamesiders Programme ( Version uploaded on 5th Jan 2010 )

Next Meeting

In September we have Paula Doyle leading a Colourwash Quilt mini-workshop

Paula will be showing us the technique on how to make our very own stunning Colourwash Wreath Quilt - see Club Notices for a sample photo.

Bring 2½" x 2½" rotary cut squares of multicoloured floral prints (at least 24 of the squares large scale dark value fabric, 48 squares medium scale medium value, and 72 squares small scale light value - we will be sharing all these squares on the evening to get the variety needed, so you can cut all the squares using just 40 cm of a light value-small scale print, 20 cm of a medium scale-medium value print, and just 15 cm of a large scale-dark value print)), a 36" square of backing fabric, and some pins, and learn the technique used for these stunning quilts by making our Colourwash Wreath Quilt. Pattern and instruction will provided during this informative and fun-filled evening.

All meetings will be held at The Magna Carta School, Staines. If you are bringing a car along, please feel free to park in their car park which is along St Paul's Road at the back of St Paul's Church. Meetings start at 7.30pm and finish approximately at 9.30pm. Please note the doors will be open from 7pm 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.

Please do not send any post to the School. 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.

20/09/2010 Mini-Workshop : Colourwash Quilts - by Paula Doyle

Bring 2½" x 2½" rotary cut squares of multicoloured floral print (at least 24 of the squares large scale dark value fabric, 48 squares medium scale medium value, and 72 squares small scale light value - we will be sharing all these squares on the evening to get the variety needed, so you can cut all the squares using just 40 cm of a light value-small scale print, 20 cm of a medium scale-medium value print, and just 15 cm of a large scale-dark value print)), a 36" square of backing fabric, and some pins, and learn the technique used for these stunning quilts by making our Colourwash Wreath Quilt. Pattern and instruction will provided during this informative and fun-filled evening.

25/09/2010 Workshop: "Extrav-organza!" by Kathleen Laurel-Sage

Kathleen will show us how she uses machine embroidery and polyester organza to create her beautiful textile pieces and jewellery.

18/10/2010 Guest speaker: Julia Gahagan with talk called "The 12 days of Christmas Patchwork"

Julia shows us the huge collection of quilted Christmas projects she has completed over the past 20 years to decorate her home for the holidays and shows us how to make them! Click here for some more info on Julia.

23/10/2010 Workshop: "Plaited Table Runner" by Isabel Hall-Kennedy

Even absolute beginners will be able to make this beautiful strip-pieced table runner either with traditional red and green fabrics for Christmas, or any other combination ( £25). Or if you just want to come and sew, get away from it all and bring your own Unfinished Object to work on for the day in the company of other quilters (£10).

15/11/2010 Guest speaker: Isabelle Saulet with "Latest trends in fabric and quilting"

Just a week after Quilt Market and Quilt Festival in Houston Isabelle arrives to tell us all the latest news from the biggest quilt show in the world. Hot off the press!

20/11/2010 Workshop: "Patchwork from the Past" by Gill Turley

In keeping with the uncomplicated way of making utility quilts in the past, Gill will show us how to make a Manx Log Cabin or Country Crazy quilt with alternative quilting stitches.

20/12/2010 Quilter's Christmas Do

Join us for a fun-filled evening of festivities - bring a gift-wrapped Christmas tree bauble or fat quarter to exchange, along with a plate of your favourite Festive goodies to share.

17/01/2011 TBA

21/02/2011 Guest speaker: Kim Porter giving a talk called "Worn and Washed"

Worn and washed fabrics is a unique company supplying only reclaimed fabrics for quilting. Click here for more information.

21/03/2011 Guest speaker: Cathy Korbishley-Michel

You can see a sample of Cathy's work by clicking here

18/04/2011 AGM Supper

Let us take care of the cooking, then you can help us make some decisions about how and by whom Thameside Quilters will be run in 2011-12. Bring along your hand-stitching too!

16/05/2011 Guest speaker: Marlene Cohen giving a talk called "Is this quilt Art?"

Marlene is a dedicated art quilter who exhibits internationally, lectures and also writes for textile journals. Click here for her website.

20/06/2011 Quilter's Auction Night

There'll be a whole lot of fun going on when you bring along your unwanted quilting-related items for our very own version of bring-n-buy!

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.