Anne Marie Horan of the Strategic Planning Group set up by the IPS Executive briefed us on proposed changes to the IPS Constitution. These will be voted on at the AGM in June. Contact a member of the local committee if you’d like to review these points.

Our speaker Paula Rafferty joined us from Limerick with a sample of her own and students’ work. The breadth of styles was stunning, and of Paula’s work, the series that built on each other were intriguing.

We got a sneak preview of the Irish pieces of  “World Wide Whispers” –a project taking place in 5 countries, 12 quilts from each, each maker received a photo of the prior month’s quilt as starting point. No photos I’m afraid – these will be on display later this year.

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Our members’ show and tell (click on each image for more info):

Mary: “I’m an honorary granny!”

two quilts made from a Jelly Roll

Honor’s piece made from a panel from Japan

Anne’s stunner

Joanna: started as a sample for the exhibition at the Sirius Gallery

Catherine and Anne

Catherine: “caution, crumb quilts are very addictive!”

Cathy with a costume for Ursula from the Little Mermaid

Jane received this bag, made from upholstery fabric from the share table

Heidi’s fox from a birthday present book

Mairead: heart pattern from Moya with additions of jewellery