This months meeting was our annual open meeting and was a roaring success. Returning members, new members and curious non-members joined together to enjoy a morning of all things quilt related.

Members took part in a fabric swap where unwanted fabric could be surrendered to a new home and more desirable selections adopted by new owners. There was also a stall of fabric, patterns and tools which were being sold as part of a collection from a quilter who had sadly passed away. A considerable amount of money was raised for local charities.

As the flow of people moved around the room with their tea and coffee and lovely cakes they were also able to stop and learn new techniques from members demonstration stands. Tina was showing an lovely foundation paper piecing Christmas block, Mary was making very cute pyramid purses and Eilís was demonstrating variations of four patches including Double and disappearing four patch weaves.

This months show and tell was very extensive, with a huge range of items on display. Some of the highlights included Assumpta, Siobhan, Catherine and Sheila who began with a selection of items they made at a recent felting workshop, including a table lamp cover and mittens. Moya showed her quilt which was a labour of love made with traditional American flour sacks which she has been collecting for a number of years. Christine brought along a vintage log cabin quilt made from satin scraps and Shelia showed several quilts made for charity.

Next months meeting will take place on 11th November where our annual machine servicing will take place. If you would like your machine serviced and you have not already signed up please contact Cathy Davis cathydavis@iol.ie to be added to the list. We will also host a sit and sew session in the afternoon following the meeting. All members are welcome to bring along their projects for a few hours of sewing and chat.

Sheila Devereux

Eilís Watson

Our October meeting is our annual open meeting when we invite none members to come along and see what we are all about. At this years meeting we will also host a fabric swap shop which has in the past been very successful.

If you are interested please do come along and have a cup of tea and a chat about all things fabric related.

Date: 11 October 2025

Doors open at 10am

Venue: Sacred Heart Church Hall. Western Road Cork City.

It was great to get back to our monthly meetings after the summer break. We welcomed some new faces that were joining IPS and also got together with old friends as we renewed our membership. The show and Tell was outstanding with an aray of different works and techniques on display.

May’s meeting was very busy. There were great discussions to be had on all quilting topics and a freindly atmoshere as always.

Gerardine from Giddy Goat Patchwork joined us to host the pop-up shop with her wonderful selection of fabrics, patterns and notions, with advice on all aspects of patchwork.

There was an incrediable varity of work on display at the show and tell and some lovely prizes where handed out at the raffle. A thank you letter had been received and read out from Marymount hospice in apreciation of the recent dontation of quilts for patients.

Following the meeting a short AGM was held where this years reports were declared and the current committee members where all re-elected for a further year in office.

Nexts months meeting with take place on 14th June when there will be a fashion show of the completed quilted jackets that where made by some members who attended a recent workshop. Nikki Foley from The Sewing Shed will host the shop and will also hold a workshop on her “Starstruck” scrappy quilt pattern.

Please note that this months meeting will be on 17 May 2025 and will be followed by our AGM.

The next meeting is on Saturday 8th February. We are so lucky that Tomomi McElwee is coming down from Co Carlow. She is bringing her shop and will also give a talk about working with scraps and how she improvises her designs. I am sure she will have some wonderful quilts to show us.

We would love to see all your latest creations in show and tell.

Date: Saturday 8th November

Venue: Sacred Heart Church Hall.

Door Opens: 10am

Door fee for members: €4

Door fee for non-members: €8

Shop : Slaney Quilt Designs

Talk: Tomomi McElwee

Show and Tell: Please bring you latest creations

Raffle: Only 5 Euro a stripCoffee and Tea : Provided but please bring some of your goodies to tempt us. Looking forward to seeing you all on Saturday.