December Letter from the Chair

On December 3, 2016 By corkipsIn Letter from the ChairLeave a comment

Greetings members!

The Christmas season has always been my favourite time of the year, even before my boys were born. We’ve put up our tree, and I’ve even hung the patchwork stockings I made last year on the mantle.

The committee met today to start to plan the rest of the meetings prior to the summer break.

On December 10, 2016, at 10:00,

we’ll be meeting at the Sacred Heart Church on Western Road for our annual Christmas meeting!

Patchwork Plus will be the shop for the meeting, and Moya will also be giving us a talk on Christmas Patchwork Projects!

Our next two blocks of the Block of the Month project will be debuted.

Ann is putting the finishing touches on the annual Christmas Table Quiz. Be ready with your quilting knowledge!

We’ll see the results of the Christmas Challenge, Mug Rugs!

In response to members requesting a Kris Kringle, the committee is going to be running a Mug Rug Swap from the Challenge Mug Rugs! For members who don’t want to swap your challenge, don’t worry, you’ll be able to opt out of the swap if you want. Bring a Mug Rug, take a mug rug!

Bring your projects for Show and Tell! Our last few Show and Tells have been amazing, and full of inspiration!

We’ll have our usual Raffle!

Tea and Coffee will be provided, however cakes and other goodies will be dependent on members.

We’re looking forward to seeing you on the 10^th! If you’re unable to come, we wish you a healthy and safe holiday season!

Christmas Challenge 2016

On December 2, 2016 By corkipsIn Christmas ChallengeLeave a comment

As mentioned in our November meeting recap post, the Christmas challenge for this year is

MUG RUGS!

Mug Rug I received from Tomomi McElwee during a 2015 Christmas Swap

What is a mug rug exactly? Think of it as a cross between a mini quilt and a coaster. It needs to be large enough to accommodate a cup of tea and a biscuit, or piece of cake.

Making a mug rug is a great way to use up scraps! A small finished size means that you can use those smaller scraps to make yours!

Use this as an opportunity to try a technique or style of quilt you’ve always wanted to try out!

When I participated in a mug rug swap, I decided to make an Irish Chain mug rug. I took this as an opportunity to practice free motion quilting swirls.

If you need some inspiration for this challenge, I’ve created a Pinterest board of different tutorials, you can find it here.

Don’t feel like you have to make yours Christmas themed! Make whatever suits you!

Letter from the Chair

On December 7, 2015 By corkipsIn Christmas Challenge, Letter from the ChairLeave a comment

Are we really sure Christmas only comes once a year? Or is it just a vicious rumour started by retailers !?

Anyway, it’s Christmas once again! HoHoHo!

We hope to see lots of you on SATURDAY 12 th DECEMBER 10am Church of Sacred Heart, Western Road, Cork.

As always, we have a busy fun filled programme!
Our shop will be Patchwork Plus and Moya will be giving us a demo of a fabric wreath, no needle or thread required!

The judging of the Christmas Challenge will take place. ANYTHING made from at least 2 of the circles issued last month. All is on the website! Moya will be our judge.

We will be having our usual, Santa Surprise or Bran Tub, as some of us blow ins like to call them. Please spend a maximum of €10. You will be given a raffle ticket on receipt of your gift and gifts will be selected later.

The Show and Tell for this meeting should be full of inspiration from all of your handmade Christmas gifts!

We will be having the fun, difficult & thoughtful QUIZ again the year, written by Ann!

Erin will demonstrate the latest Block of the Month.
We will have our usual RAFFLE.

We are very sad to hear of the passing of Bernadette Falvey.

There are still members who have not paid up their fees from September‐ €40. If you have, please remember to collect your card at the desk.

Cakes and goodies are still required to drink with the free cup of tea or coffee, bring your signature piece to celebrate Christmas! Thank you for your generosity.

We hope to hear of the grand total made at the sale of goods work on 3rd December, well done all!

This all sounds so much, but whatever else you don’t bring…………come yourself!!! WE NEED YOU!

Best wishes, Jane 0879853046

2015 Christmas Challenge

On November 24, 2015November 24, 2015 By corkipsIn Christmas Challenge, UncategorizedLeave a comment

At our November meeting, Jane issued our 2015 Christmas Challenge!

Some fabrics were provided, but don’t worry if you weren’t able to attend the meeting! It will be easy to participate!

Three circles were provided to members cut out of assorted Christmas themed fabrics. Their diameters were 5 inches, 3 inches and 2 inches. Didn’t get any fabric from the meeting? No problem! Just measure some of the objects around your home to use for a template.

Circles