Ferret Workshop

Ferret gave two 1-days workshops back in March for the Mid-West Branch. The workshop on the Saturday was "Tulips", while the Sunday workshop was a more advanced workshop using the same techniques from Saturdays's workshop.

Here are some photo's from the workshops.

Branching Out Opening Night Monday 18th April

The opening night of the Mid-West Branch "Branching Out" Exhibition was on Monday 18th April. Local councillor Thomas Shortt opened the exhibition for the branch.

Here are some of the quilts on display in the exhibit;
"Breathe In, Breathe Out Interior, Exterior Spaces" by Meg Kenny

Thanks for the Lime Leaves by Jane Lloyd

Mid-West Branch "Branching Out" Exhibition

The Mid-West Branch will be holding it's "Branching Out" Exhibition from Monday 18th April - Saturday 23rd April. Venue: Old Benetton Building, corner of Henry Street and Sarsfield Street, Limerick City Centre.

Official opening of the exhibition will be on Monday 18th April at 7pm.

March Meeting

Our March meeting was an exciting event with our special guest - Ferret! At first glance visitors could have been forgiven for thinking they were going mad as Ferret appeared dress in a beautiful ‘Edwardian’ quilted evening dress, complete with bustle and train.

Ferret showed us an amazing selection of pieces – her ‘20lb flight baggage talk’ This explained why she was wearing the dress –as she usually travels with a mannequin to put the dress on – but due to Ryan Air luggage restrictions she had to model it herself! She also brought with her spectacular leather coat which was quilted and appliquéd with a phoenix and lined with hand dyed fabrics.

We also had another visit from Nikki Foley with her ever popular shop, Nikki brought her friend Romay Bulhes along with her and we were treated to a display of fabulous quilts.

The demonstration this month was 'piping' by Rebecca Palmer. This month’s challenge was to make a fabric bowl. The winner was Claire Lynch.

Show and tell this month:

Rose Little Exhibition

Good Morning!

Ann Fleeton sent me information about an exhibition that Rose Little is holding.

She is having a solo exhibition of textiles opening in Mountmellick library on Tues
3rd May. Tell your friends and do come along!

Branching Out Exhibition Details

The Mid-Western Branch will be holding its "Branching Out" Exhibition from Monday 18th April - Saturday 23rd April at the Old Benetton Building (on the corner of Henry Street and Sarsfield Street), Limerick City Centre.

The official opening of the exhibit will take place on the Monday night. Speaker details to be advised later on.

So – let’s plan WAY ahead this month!!

Only another 24 days until our next meeting! SO what kind of bowl are YOU going to make for the challenge?

Chris and I have our thinking caps on, and we found loads of information on the internet and we thought we would share some with you.

http://cadouri-din-inima.blogspot.com/2009/03/tutorial-quilted-bowl.html

http://thisyearsdozen.wordpress.com/2009/08/02/my-10-tips-for-making-a-fabric-bowl

We will be adding new links as we find them - or email me at Rebeccampalmer@hotmail.com and let me know of any bowl instructions you find.

Thanks R