We met at Brigitte's clubhouse again and had a holiday themed meeting.
We talked about where to meet in the new year and it was decided that with the new variants going around we would stay at the clubhouse for the foreseeable future. This can be revisited in the new year if need be.
Brigitte collected our accordion books and other examples of the works done by the members of Quartz to take to the guild for a display on Thursday. Sandi and Christine were going to address the guild at the meeting.
Update:
Brigitte says the show of our work was very well received. Sandi did a terrific job explaining what we do throughout the year and what we are working on this year. The works sent along were displayed at the front of the room and the membership was invited to come and look. There were positive comments and some asked about where we meet. At one point someone commented that the rules seem varied, Brigitte clarified that the only rule we have is 'there are no rules'. Thank you so much for updating the guild on our group.
We had a lunch break and played some silly holiday games that Shirley brought along. It was a very good get together and we all hope you have a Happy Holiday!
Jeanette brought along the book she is using for some of this season's ideas. We are going to look at improv in January.
Jeanette also gave us a tutorial in Dorset Buttons and has done some wonderful samples to inspire!
Show and Tell
Shirley brought some of her postcards and a piece playing with circles.
Joan has been doing some dyeing, love those leaf prints and vibrant colours!
Sandi used a piece of hardwood for her stamp and double printed it on some previously dyed fabrics. She plans to stitch on the ginkgo leaves and also brought along a tassel made with her granddaughters.
Elisabeth played with a jelly roll and made two of the lovely little Christmas pins shown last time.
Linda was making mug rugs and playing with knitting. She is using Arne and Carlos's techniques for Norwegian knitting patterns. They are very popular these days, might have to check it out.
https://arnecarlos.com
Christine had mixed results with foiling and wasn't pleased with the grey glue left on the fabric. It seems it has a shelf life and this jar was past it.
Cath did some over-dyeing on previously sun dyed pieces and then stamped with metallic fabric paints.
Cathy has made a piece depicting the view from her house and referencing the events of 2021. There is smoke, fire, masks and more in her landscape. Now where is her wine glass?
Cathy also brought along a piece with hand made folk on it. She is going to do some research to see if she can find instructions for making these.
