Happy New Year to you all.

The first meeting of the year will take place this Saturday 11 Jaunary in the hall of the Sacred Heart Church, Western Road, Cork from 10:00 to 12:30. Eircode T12 CA34. Hope to see you there.

The season of fun and festivities was well and truly underway at Saturday’s meeting. A group of around 50 members came together to celebrate all things quilting. Our cakes team provided some delicious home-baked goodies, which went down very well with the hot drinks and chat. Many participated in the Christmas decoration swap, which was a huge success. The range of different decorations was extensive, from decoupage oyster shells to a pink knitted festive chicken (which everyone seemed to want); they all created a wonderful display.

We were blessed to have Ann Prendergast once again as quiz master. All the questions were quilt-related and it definitely brought out the competitive nature of our members. As the rounds progressed, it became a tight race to the lead. We clearly have many exceptionally knowledgeable quilters as there were 5 teams tied for second place.

Our next meeting will be on Saturday 11 January 2025. Doors open at 10am.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our members, followers, and friends a happy Christmas and a peaceful and healthy New Year.

This was our annual open meeting where non-members are invited to attend and discover the benefits of joining the IPS. The meeting was well attended by members who were eager to welcome several newcomers who were able to see a variety of projects that were on display and learn from members who were demonstrating several different projects, including festive table runners and scrap busters. 

Last year the branch organized a fabric swap at the November meeting, it was so successful that it was decided to repeat the swap again at this months meeting. The swap shop took place so that scraps and unwanted fabric in our stashes could be traded and donations made for charity.   

A great autumn meeting was held this month with members sharing tips, tricks and techniques in a variety of different stitching methods.

The pop-up shop was hosted by Moya from Patchwork Plus and as usual she bought a lovely selection with her.

November’s meeting will take place on Saturday the 9^th. This will be an open meeting for non -members to come along and find out more about the wonderful craft that is patchwork and quilting. All are welcome to join us for tea, coffee and cake and to discover more. Doors open at 10am.

The next meeting will take place this coming Saturday 12 October. For those of you that have signed up for sewing machine servicing this will take place durring the meeting. Patchwork Plus will be our guest shop and there will be lots to discuss as well as the show and tell so bring along your work for all to see. Cakes and snacks will be greatly appreciated and enjoyed if you can bring some to share with tea and coffee.

It’s that time of year again. Members can renew at the meeting this Saturday, 14 September. A years membership is €50 so still great value. Please note that we are only able to accept cash on the day for membership.

Alternatively you can pay online or by post by using the link https://irishpatchworksociety.wildapricot.org/membership

Autumn is nearly upon us and preparations are in full swing for the first meeting back after the summer break. We have an exciting programme planned for the coming months all the way to our Christmas extravaganza.

Our September meeting will take place on Saturday 14 September at Sacred Heart Church, Western Road, Cork from 10:00 to 12:30. Eircode T12 CA34.  At this meeting yearly membership can be purchased at a cost of €50 either by cash on the day or by visiting the IPS national website at https://irishpatchworksociety.wildapricot.org/membership Members can enjoy a range of benefits including discounts and access to member only content online as well as receiving the IPS magazine.

Fees for each meeting remain at €4 of members and €8 for non-members.

At September’s meeting we will be joined by Geraldine from Giddy Goat Patchwork who will bring her fabulous pop-up shop and give members a talk.

12^th October is the following meeting when the annual sewing machine service day will take place. If you would like to have your machine services during the day, please complete the sign up form that will be available at the September meeting.  Patchwork Plus will be the shop.

9^th November will be an open meeting where members will be demonstrating various techniques. Following the success of last year’s fabric swap and sale this will again happen in November.  

7^th December is a date to keep in your diary when a very special seasonal meeting will take place with lots of fun with Lismore Quilts being on site with a selection of Christmas fabric. Following the meeting there will be a festive themed workshop.

Sew a busy time ahead and don’t forget, if you can come to a meeting then bring along any projects that you have been working on for the Show and Tell.

Happy Stitching.