It was all go at the March Meeting of the Southern Branch of the IPS. We were delighted to welcome the wonderfully talented Tomomi McElwee of Slaney Quilting Studio, who brought her shop and gave us a spectacular Trunk Show of her quilts.

There was also a huge response to Show and Tell this month and we were treated to an inspiring display of quilts, bags and wall-hangings from our extremely talented members.

Our lovely contributors were: Louise O’Hanlon, Hilary O’Kelly, Mary O’Regan, Jane Horner, Marie Sprott, Anne Dykes, Ann Pasley, Lesley Bell, Assumpta Lydon, Simona Damerell, Cora Quinlan, Mairead Christie, Michelle McGinley, Louise Harrington, Lesley Rowan.

After a wonderful morning of shared excitement over quilts and fabric, a lucky few were privileged to attend an afternoon workshop given by Tomomi on Pieced Circles. They look very happy with their work don’t they?

Our next meeting will be on Saturday 15th April – note this is the THIRD and not our usual second Saturday of the month! This will be our Branch AGM. Please come along and support your hard working committee.

Our March meeting is coming up next weekend…don’t miss it!

*Please note we will finish up a little earlier (around 12.30pm) to give us time to set up for Tomomi’s workshop.

Date: Saturday 11th March

Venue: Sacred Heart Church Hall

Door opens: 10am

Door fee for members: €4

Door fee for non-members: €8 (you are welcome to attend two meetings as a non-member)

Shop: Tomomi McElwee of Slaney Quilts

Speaker: Tomomi McElwee – Trunk Show

Show and Tell: Please bring your creations to inspire us

Raffle: Only €5 a strip

Coffee and Tea: Provided. Please bring along some sweet treats to share

Library: The library will return NEXT month, so be prepared to bring back your books in April.

Come along and get involved!