A Family of Crafters.

Tonight we celebratd three generations of crafters. Jillian had been working on a little blue cardigan for a friend's wee boy. Unfortunately, she had to hand it over before we could see the completed garment. If you zoom in you will notice that the cardigan sports some lovely cables and the baby looksreally cozy in his new jacket.

Jillian's daughter, Jemma, is also a talented crafter. This week she brought along a necklace that she had made for a friend. Very sophisticaed! I'm amazed at how tiny the beads are.

Jillian's Mum, Morag, is the third member of this trio. Morag had been working on a baby blanket as a gift for a new baby. She has been using a sparkle yarn that she bought in a pound store. There are bargains out there if you are willing to look for them.

Janice has completed the Discovery Award at silver standard. This is a programme of achievements for the over 50's. It includes recognition for her time spent crafting, volunteering and learning a new skill or activity. Janice is already planning her activities to achieve the Gold Award.

Remember that the Conference Room is not available to us on Tuesday 12th May.

There is still a place available at Gartmore on the weekend of the 16th and 17th of May if you are interested. Please contact Elaine.

I hope to see you all at the Fort as usual on Tuesday 19th of May.

Happy crafting.

A Voyage of Discovery!

Every day you learn something new! This week we celebrate the success of Janice, who has just completed the Bronze standard of the Discovery Award. This is a version of the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme for youngsters over the age of fifty. The four areas undertaken in this award are:-
- Service to the Community, Hobby, Recreation and Journey of Discovery. Janice has already started working towards the Silver standard. Well done Janice!

Margaret has been learning a new crochet technique from Donna's Crochet Class. This lovely little baby blanket was worked in an Off-set Ripple Stitch which has a great textured finish to it.

This miniature cross stitch wall-hanging was a kit Margaret found in a magazine. She was really taken with it and worked it for her Mum as a gift for Mother's Day.

  Helen donated this cosy, brown hat to the Seafarers charity.

Morag added some designer stripes to her charity hat.

Ester made this bonnie baby hat and bootees set. Beautiful work.

Jean has been busy creating these cute mini boots for her grandchildren. She even had time to make a distinguished hat for our group charity.

Sharon is bang up to date with this vintage style baby jacket and I just love the little knitted shoes!

Caroline caught everyone's attention while she was finishing off this beautiful seasonal gift. The daffodils were crocheted and added to pipe cleaners to completed the flower look. Such a cute idea! Spring is in the air!