OCTOBER``

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DATE FOR THE NEXT MEETING IS 13TH OCTOBER.  THIS IS A CHANGE IN THE ROUTINE AND IS THE SECOND  MONDAY OF THE MONTH AND NOT THE USUAL THIRD MONDAY.

We have FAY MAXWELL coming for the day to talk to us and give a workshop entitled 'Webs and Wheels'.  She describes this as a workshop of doodling with threads and stitches.

The requirements are that students bring along a variety of threads including embroidery threads, tapestry wools, cotton perle etc. in as many textures and colours that are to hand and small pieces of fabric to stitch on, or you may work with a limited palette of your choice.  This is a hand stitching workshop so machines are not necessary, just usual sewing kits.

This should be a fun, experimental workshop and the cost is £15 for non members.  £10 for members.

The meeting starts as usual at 10 a.m.  There will be the usual coffee and notices and any Show and Tell items to begin with followed by Fay's workshop.

There will be a break for Lunch (please bring a packed lunch).  Tea and coffee will be provided.

We are all looking forward to this workshop as Fay is a great teacher who always brings lots of lovely things for us to see and gain inspiration from and we hope that you will join us.

NEW TERM

Our new Term starts on Monday 15th September 2014.  This is our Annual General Meeting when everyone is welcome to attend.  This day is also an ideal opportunity for prospective new members to come and see what we are all about and to mingle with members and ask questions before committing to joining the Group.  Membership fees stay the same at £20 for the coming year.

We are also happy to welcome Frances Taylor to the meeting and introduce her to the Group.  Frances has recently moved to Dorchester and is a long arm quilter working from home.  She will be bringing examples of her work to show us and will talk to us about her work.

The day starts at 10 a.m. and after a cup of coffee and chat we will get down to the business of the day.

We hope as many of you as possible will be able to come.