July 2016 Block of the Month

On July 1, 2016July 1, 2016 By corkipsIn Block of the MonthLeave a comment

It’s time to debut the next block in our series!

It’s the Tee Block!

It’s made up of three different units. A Half Square Triangle unit, a Diamond in a Square unit and Flying Geese units.

What makes this block different, is that the flying geese units are made by using three different fabrics, rather than the traditional two.

In order to help keep you organised, the handout directions include a colouring page to help you make the correct flying geese units and the correct diamond in a square unit.

Download the instructions here.

We’ve also uploaded a video to YouTube to help you learn how to assemble this block.

June Block of the Month Presentation

On June 13, 2016 By corkipsIn Block of the MonthLeave a comment

Here’s a recording of the Block of the Month presentation that was given at our June Meeting.

Spike Island Exhibitions Slideshow

On June 7, 2016 By corkipsIn ExhibitionsLeave a comment

Joanna, our Executive Representative had the opportunity to go to the Spike Island Exhibition opening. Below is a slideshow of some of the quilts she had the opportunity to see!

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Exhibition Opening

On June 1, 2016June 1, 2016 By corkipsIn Exhibitions, Uncategorized2 Comments

The Blues Quilt Exhibition opening is tomorrow night at six o’clock in Bishopstown Library.

All are welcome.

You’ll have the opportunity to see works from :

Margaret Walsh

Mary Palmer

Kay O’Sullivan

Ailbhe O’Callaghan

Moya Geraghty

Instructions on the location of the library are here.

Photos to follow!

May Meeting Recap

On May 14, 2016May 14, 2016 By corkipsIn Meeting Recap, UncategorizedLeave a comment

Thanks to Susan for writing this recap for me in my absence:

There was a good buzz in the air today. Everyone was in good humour.

Our meeting started with Joanna welcoming everyone in Erin’s absence. We have a new committee and it is hoped that we can find out from members what would be liked in future meetings and that we would talk more about it at June’s meeting.

Joanna thanked Anne Marie of Kilbora Quilts for joining us at our meeting and wished her well in the future after closing her shop.

We were reminded that those wishing to submit a quilt for the National Exhibition should liaise with Joanna who will make sure they are delivered on time.

Other upcoming exhibitions were also announced including one in Bishopstown Library and Spike Island.

Executive news was given by Joanna as she is now the rep for the branch. The national AGM will take place on the 1^st October in Kilkenny.

The librarians have asked that all library books out be returned by June’s meeting so that a stock take can take place over the summer break.

Mary Palmer gave a demo on binding with mitred corners and one strip binding. It was very well received.

Anne Marie gave a demo on free motion quilting rulers. It is a new way of doing free motion quilting with the aid of specific rulers and a special foot for the machine. This was very interesting and a lot was learned by us all.

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Show and Tell:

Mary Palmer – Japanese and batik fabrics. Quilt for her daughter

Joanna Harrington – A charity quilt made by Evelyn Montague

Frances Mc Carthy – 1720 map of cork unfinished was a workshop given by Ailbhe

Fionnula Creed – sampler quilt to test the star block for a wedding quilt

Finishing quilts from before

Carpenters Wheel

The bag carrying the quilts was made good number of years previous. All by Bernie Kelly

Two Quilts for Crumlin

Mystery quilt designed by Mary Palmer from a few years back

And “Think outside squares” quilt top good for beginners, all by Mary O’Connor

Jar Quilt by Anne Moloney

and Anne Moloney’s quilt she did with her daughter.

Frances McCarthy – Fat quarter quilt from a Canadian themed charm pack

Here’s a slideshow from all of the photographs taken by Susan:

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Back to Basics – Nine Patch

On May 1, 2016May 1, 2016 By corkipsIn Back to BasicsLeave a comment

Here’s another block tutorial for you! How to create a Nine Patch Block:

Back to Basics – Four Patch Block

On April 19, 2016April 19, 2016 By corkipsIn Back to Basics1 Comment

It’s time for this week’s Back to Basic Video, and it is about how to assemble a simple Four Patch block!

Pincushion Tutorial is Live!

On March 14, 2016March 14, 2016 By corkipsIn TutorialsLeave a comment

For those members unable to attend our Saturday meeting, we’ve posted the slideshow presentation on YouTube!

Enjoy! Let us know if you have any questions!

Sewing Groups around Cork

On March 1, 2016March 1, 2016 By corkipsIn AdminLeave a comment

At our last meeting, we decided to have a resource for members of the sewing groups around Cork! You can find them in the tab at the top of the page entitled “Sewing Groups Around Cork”

Or click on the link here.

If you’re interested in adding your group’s information, please send an email to corkips AT gmail DOT com (with no spaces and the @ and . symbols included.) Be sure to include location, times, and especially a contact number for interested members to contact.