Long term member Isobel Luke gave us a fascinating look at the many exquisite things she has made over her long life. The two tables laden with her work were just a fraction of her output. Starting with hankies edged by tatting which she did under the desk at school through boring lessons. She had a lot of canvas objects, needle cases, scissor cases and keeps (I have never seen so many scissors, enough to start a museum!). Beautiful crewel work, Hardanger thread work, and a selection of gorgeous quilts. Little homemade books full of samplers, or quotes. There was smocking, a beautiful smocked pillow with little ballet shoes on it. There were variations on the quilting theme from traditions of different countries. She also makes lace. There is no end to this lady's talents, and we would need more tables to show all the things she has done. And everything was exquisitely neat and very fine work so beautifully made. It really was an inspiration to us all, thank you Isobel.
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