Happy New Year!

Some Syringe Driver Bags for the Beatson made by Joy at the Village Patchers.

 Roberta has been busy working on little cardigans and blankets for her neice who is expecting a happy event. She will be delighted with these gifts.

I have been working on some baby things for a friend who is looking forward to being a mum again this month.

This was an idea I saw on the internet and was keen to have a go. Would you believe these started out as circles!

Janice has had fun sewing up some more Bunnies to raise funds for the creche where she acts as a volunteer.
The two quilts were made as a donation to Quilts 4 Yorkhill which is sponsored by the Village Patchers. The baby quilt was made for a friend who is about to become a Gran. The quilt is for the new grandchild, not the Gran. I just wanted to clear that up in case any of you were still hung over from the holidays.

 Janet loved the two little hats she made. I loved the flowers! As you can see, Janet is never shy and really wanted to model the two scarves she had completed with King Cole Tinsel. She was planning ahead for next Christmas!

Apologies to Norma who had completed a circular shawl using yarn from Aldi. I swear to God the picture was on my ipad when I started this blog and the aliens must have stolen it! Sorry, Norma.

On January 5th some of our members were desperate for a knit and natter and met in M & S cafe for a catch up. Janice kindly took the photos of the finishes from that night. Above is a kilt pin which was hand made by Anthea. There was another finish but that too seems to have gone AWOL.

Anthea also managed to complete this hand knitted scarf during the Christmas break.

Stephanie likes to keep her box full and had just completed this little hat and jacket. She is still searching for nice buttons to finish the jacket off.

Donna had been working on more Star Wars characters and they are just so adorable. She also exercised the sensible side of her creative brain with this warm red beanie. I bet she knew it would snow!

It would really help me if you could bring your finishes over to be photographed. My knees are acting up....

Elaine is now our Charity Coordinator! That means.......if you have a charity you think the group should support then make your case to Elaine. Last year the group supported FOUR charities at the same time. Some members attempted to do something for  each charity and then suffered a meltdown because they were unable to continue with makes for themselves. Each charity has its merits but I would like to avoid creating such a burden for our members.

As luck would have it, Elaine and some of our members had seen a request for makes for a charity that makes gowns from donated wedding dresses for still born babies. I know this is a rather sad thought but so many of us have been blessed with children and don't realise the grief that some people endure with the loss of a baby. The charity also request knitted hats and bootees. More information to follow.

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.

Undercover work!

Magda was keen to model this underskirt that Anthea had made as part of her college course work. The underskirt is in the style used around 1600/ 1700. Very elegant!

Norma is full of good ideas for Christmas. Above is a snowman Christmas wreath made for a craft fair and below is some personalised Christmas bunting.

Roberta brought in a quilt she made for the spare room using her new sewing machine. I love blue!

 Roberta also had time to make some Twiddlemuffs for our Dementia charity and a cowl scarf for herself. Busy woman!

Janice created another Twiddlemuff and tested her new sewing machine by making 11 Beatson bags. I'm beginning to think that she is running a sweat shop at home!

Stephanie also had time to sew 4 Beatson bags  this week. Those giant flowers are great.

 Lisa has been working on a granny shrug for the girls. It is actually a giant granny
 square that has been cunningly folded and joined to create a shrug. Little Bella is not so little any more and Lisa made this little dress to showcase her yarn at Yarndale. Apparently, having Bella act as a model at Yarndale was a big hit with the customers.

Fiona O has been experimenting with new ideas. This tea light holder looks spectacular!

Caroline was so chuffed when Fee made this little keepsake for Mr and Mrs Kelly's wedding date.

Jillian knitted a cozy jumper for Jemma using Rowan Fazed Tweed. Jillian only had a picture to remind herself of the quilt that she made as a baby gift. She even embroidered the baby's name on it.

Magda wanted some new table mats to brighten up her home so she made them herself. Stunning!

I hope you are collecting bits and pieces for Linda's Shoe Box charity.

Lisa is still collecting bigger sized hats & squares for blankets  for Yorkhill ( now based at the new Southern General).

Date for your diary - The Stitching, sewing and Hobbycrafts Show.....22nd -25th Oct.

Happy crafting!