Wednesday 24 November 2021

Stitched Trees, day school with Mary Duncan

 Members enjoyed a day school with Mary, producing two wall hanging each, all ready for Christmas!









Friday 5 November 2021

Stitch and Chat/Show and Tell 3rd November

 Unfortunately Isobel Luke was unable to deliver her talk due to being unwell. We all hope you feel better soon, Isobel! So a stitch and chat was slotted in instead, and members brought some things they had been working on over lockdown some people have been very busy!






















Day School with Morag Grey

Some of our members enjoyed a innovative day school with Morag, making these unusual scarves. Here Jean McAllister describes the method.


We started off with 3,4 or 5 tee shirts. The number used  depended on the thickness of materials. We Cut off from armholes and up 1 seam to make a long rectangle/ scarf shape. 


We then machined down 4 cms vertical lines and then 4 cms across.


The next step, with very sharp scissors and strong thumbs, was to cut a cross in within each square.


The final step was to machine wash the scarf, which took on a different look depending on materials and colours used. Here are some photos of the finished scarves.












 on the We started off with 3/4or5 tee shirts. The number used  Here are a few photos of the scarves we produced.


We started off with 3/4or5 tee shirts. The number used  depended on the thickness of materials.Cut off from armholes and up 1 seam to make a long rectangle/ scarf shape. 

We then machined down 4 cms vertical lines and then 4 cms across.

The next step, with very sharp scissors and strong thumbs, was to cut a cross in within each square.

The final step was to machine wash the scarf, which took on a different look depending on materials and colours us on the thickness of materials.Cut off from armholes and up 1 seam to make a long rectangle/ scarf shape. 


We then machined down 4 cms vertical lines and then 4 cms across.

The next step, with very sharp scissors and strong thumbs, was to cut a cross in within each square.

The final step was to machine wash the scarf, which took on a different look depending on materials and colours used.


 of materials.Cut off from armholes and up 1 seam to make a long rectangle/ scarf shape. 


We then machined down 4 cms vertical lines and then 4 cms across.

The next step, with very sharp scissors and strong thumbs, was to cut a cross in within each square.

The final step was to machine wash the scarf, which took on a different look depending on materials and colours used.

Saturday 4 September 2021

Programme for 2021/2022

It's been a long time since there have been any meetings, and the blog has been properly updated.  Maggie has done sterling work in planning and booking dates for the new session, which starts on 15th September. Details on the tab at the top of the page.

I'm also copying and pasting part of Maggie's email about the new sessions (which everyone will have received) about Covid precautions in the hall. Please read carefully and contact Maggie if you have any concerns.

"The good news is that Guthrie Hall is now open again and we will be able to start our 2021/22 programme, albeit with some restrictions to deal with the dreaded Covid……. I understand that not all members may not yet feel comfortable meeting in a group indoors, but the committee will do everything it can to make sure that the Hall is well aired, social distancing (1 metre) is adhered to, and that all touch points etc are cleaned before and after Hall use.  As per Scottish government guidance, (hand sanitising),  and masks will be required when entering,  moving around the Hall (going to the loo), but not when seated.

The programme this year will be a little different - we are not starting with our usual catch-up and afternoon tea.  We are starting on 15th September with a Talk by Issy Valentine ‘ Young at Heart’.  Entrance will be through the main door (not the kitchen entrance), where you will be asked to confirm your phone number (for track and trace).  You are free to move around the Hall and catch up with old friends, but please wear a mask when doing so. Tea and coffee will be served after the Talk, but we recommend that you bring your own mug/cup, only two committee members will have access to the kitchen (so no washing up of mugs), you can of course bring your own drinks - flask, or water if you prefer."

Let's hope this awful virus will be knocked on the head and that we can resume some semblance of normal life again.

Wednesday 26 May 2021

A Splash of Red - ATC Swap

 Our latest ATC swap was the subject 'A splash of red', and here are the little embroideries offered. Some great lateral thinking here!










Tuesday 13 April 2021

April ATCs - Spring

 Here is the latest batch of ATCs for the month of April on the theme of Spring. Some great little pieces of works, and some imaginative interpretations of the theme. Do contact us if anyone else wants to join in the next challenge.