Thursday, 22 November 2012

November Meeting

The November meeting was full of demo's of all Christmas decorations.

Tracy gave a demo on Christmas decorations using paintsticks. 

Kathleen gave a demo on making a quilt-as-you-go table runner


Kathleen giving her demo on a Christmas table runner


Grania Preston gave a demo on making Christmas decorations using small polyestrene balls and folded fabric pieces.(Apologies for the sideways photo!)


Grania showing Isobel how to make the decorations



Show & Tell:
Paula Rafferty brought in a number of quilts that she has been busy making.
Quilt by Paula Rafferty

Anita's Arrowhead quilt by Paula Rafferty

October Meeting

For our October meeting, Cindy from Fluffy Sheep Quilting came with her shop for the first time.

Cindy also gave a demo on making portholes. She learned this technique from Lu Summers at last years Fat Quarterly weekend in London.


Cindy giving a porthole demo

Show & Tell:
Priscilla from the Kerry group brought in this fun wall-hanging which says "Dare to be Different".
Dare to be different by Priscilla

Quilt made by Marcella

Sunday, 14 October 2012

September Meeting


Ester Kiely (from the Western Branch) was our guest speaker at the September Branch meeting.

A selection of sketchbooks by Ester


Show and Tell:
Gillian Sheehan with a bag that she made

Quilt made by Gillian Sheehan

Gillian with a nifty thread-catcher that she has made



Monthly Challenge
Our challenge for this month was to make Do Not Touch quilts for the National Exhibition.

Do not Touch Quilts
 Phil Awylard made two great Do Not Touch 3D traffic sign for the exhibition, including this one that looks like a traffic sign.


Thursday, 27 September 2012

National Exhibition starting next week in Limerick




Councillor Denis MacCarthy (Deputy Mayor) will be opening the National Exhibition on Friday 5th October at 7.30pm.

Villier's Sewing Night

The Villier's Sewing night will be taking place again tonight; Thursday 27th Sept.

 This for people who can't make the Sunday sewing days, or who want to meet up more regularly to get sewing projects completed. 

Those of us who attended last week  had a great night of sewing and chat.

Times are 7 - 9.30pm.

Cost €5. 


If any beginners are interested in attending, please leave a comment or email us for further details. 

Tuesday, 25 September 2012

New Sewing Shop opening in Cappamore, Co. Limerick

 One of our Mid-West members, Rebecca Palmer, is opening herr own little sewing shop on Saturday 29th September in Moore Street, Cappamore, Limerick.



When Rebecca Palmer and her family decided to move to Ireland seven years ago, they never dreamed that they would be opening a shop.  But that is just what they are doing in Cappamore this Saturday!




For several years now, Rebecca has been running sewing classes in the area which have proved very popular.  Although Rebecca predominately teaches adults all aspects of sewing she has also found a niche teaching local children.  
Along with a venue for classes, the new shop, trading as Rebecca Palmer Originals will offer alteration and embroidery services, soft furnishings and haberdashery as well as some fabric.

Class schedule as follows:

Monday 9.30am - 12.30 - Caherconlish as Before
Monday 7pm - 9pm          At the Shop!
Wednesday 7 - 9pm         At the Shop
Thursday 4.30 - 6pm       At the Shop for beginners (children)
Thursday 6pm - 8 pm      At the Shop for advanced sewers (children)

AND NEW!

Saturday morning - 9am - 12noon    At the Shop - Childrens sewing club, come and sew on your current project (not suitable for total beginers)




Saturday’s events include a free draw, refreshments and demonstrations b y Rebecca as well as the launch of her newest original quilt design.

Tea and coffee with cakes (!!) will be served from around 9am on Saturday. 

Tuesday, 18 September 2012

New Villier's Sewing Nights

The Mid-West Branch are now going to be running Villiers Sewing Nights which will take place on Thursday nights.

This for people who can't make the Sunday sewing days, or who want to meet up more regularly to get sewing projects completed.


The1st night will be taking place this Thursday 20th September.

Times are 7 - 9.30pm. 

Cost €5.