Winter Style.

Roberta didn't take much coaxing to model Magda's snood. It looked so cosy! Magda worked the snood in a new yarn she found in Hobbycraft, Sirdar TOUCH.

Magda's sister-in-law is visiting from Poland and Magda thought that she could do with a warm hat to survive the Great British Winter. This one has been worked in Sirdar CLICK chunky.

The two matching hats are for the boys who are still at Primary School and Magda has knitted the hats in the school colours. This time she used Stylecraft SPECIAL dk and put to colours together to create this affect.

Magda couldn't help feeling pleased with herself when she displayed her final finish! This jumper is for herself and it looks fab! It is 17 Shades of Grey! I'm saying nothing. I know that you are probably wondering where the other 33 shades are! It is stunning and ideal for Sunny Glasgow in December.

Fran had a couple of finishes this week. The first is a baby hat and cocoon that she had crocheted for her cousin's wee girl who has a new born doll. The other finish is a cocoon shawl for herself. It looks great and I'm glad to see people taking time to make something for themselves.

Janet made two Christmas Wreaths. She bought the basic shape from Hobbycraft and decorated the blue one with ribbon from her stash and Christmas decorations that she had at home. The second wreath was decorated with ribbon bought in Poundland and other odds and ends. Very professional, Janet!

Norma worked up this dolls pram set very quickly indeed. It is for a friend at work. Below you will see some Christmas bunting. The blue set is for Janet and the second set is for Janet's sister, FLO, Ho Ho Ho!

Bekka recently joined our group and was happy to show us her family of  Elves. Sadly, they are all spoken for and will shortly be going to new homes. The sparkly yarn she found in Poundland. There are bargains out there if you know where to look.

Elaine was the narrator of the Left/Right Stitch N Bitch version of the Night before Christmas. As usual, Elaine had us all in stitches and by the end of the story none of us knew our left from our right! Great fun and a great way to play Pass the Parcel. Well done, Elaine!

Isabel and Roberta organised the eats. Kat made some of her world famous tablet and Bekka made some traditional mince pies which were delicious. Yum!

Tuesday was our last night before Christmas. Magda and Stephanie are organising an emergency crafting session in M & S Cafe on Tuesday 5th January 2016 at 7pm. Those poor souls who have to fit in work around their crafting time will meet in the Management Suite on 12th January 2016 at 7pm.

Annee has asked for volunteers to join a Focus Group at the Fort to discuss their shopping experience at the Fort in the Management Suite on Tuesday 19th January between 6.30pm and 7.30pm. Annee would like between 6 and 10 people to participate. Please remember the Management Team have been very generous to our group by providing such excellent accommodation. Please email your interest to Elaine or let her know the week before if you are interested,

Merry Christmas to you all and may you be healthy, wealthy and wise in 2016.

Happy crafting.

CHRISTMAS is Coming!

Janice completed this stained glass window project that she started at the Village Patchers. This project was not for the faint hearted. She used a twin needle to stitch the black outline in place. Stunning.

Janice also had time to make these hanging pockets. when you put a reel of thread in them they change shape completely. The little cones, she saw on one of the craft programmes and improvised. These are made out of two quarter circle shapes. Very clever idea and would look great on the Christmas tree.

I'm sure that woman employs slave labour! Janice also had time to make 10 Beatson Bags. I got two lovely emails from McMillan Nurses at the Beatson thanking us for the syringe driver bags.

The lovely Fee had a finish this week. CAPTAIN AMERICA! She crocheted this for her friend.

I had time to play with my sewing machine! I had bought fat quarters at the quilt show to make some Baby Bunting for a friend who is expecting a little girl. The Christmas stocking was one of Janice's ideas and the fringing is from an IKEA fleece blanket.

May at the Village Patchers completed a Beatson Bag.

It is time for Linda's Shoe Box Appeal has had fun sourcing items for this box. We have supported this charity for a number of years but Linda has decided to call it a day. This will be her last year as a coordinator  because it takes up so much of her time, space in her home and the postage is expensive. It costs between £2.50 and £3 to post each box. To help cover the cost of postage I have given Linda a donation of £20 from our funds. Any cash donation towards the cost of postage will be very welcome.

Stephanie also had time to knit some squares for Lisa's charity for the sick kids. Elaine has volunteered to sew squares together to make the blankets.

Caroline had fun working on this star blanket for a friend's baby who decided to appear a wee bit too early. Mother and baby are doing well and the blanket is superb.

Donna created some more brooches and has just completed crocheting this scarf for herself. It has been worked in Lisa's yarn but has still to be blocked. The lace pattern is very delicate.

Christmas is definitely on its way! Caroline P was delighted to showcase her Christmas wreaths. I love these!

Patsy has really caught the quilting bug. This is the quilt she made for her sister's Christmas and below is a play mat that she sewed as a Christening present.

The Quilt on the right is one that Patsy made for a friends Silver Wedding. A Star is Born! fabulous quilts,

Christmas party is on Tuesday 1st December. Remember to bring  a present to the value of £5 for pass the parcel.

The group will donate £20 from funds for The Glasgow Fort charity event to fund a sensory room at Rose of Lima Primary.

We stop on 1st of December because it is always difficult parking at the Fort in the run up to Christmas.

The group will start up again on Tuesday 12th of January 2016.