Over the years we have heard so many textile artists talk about the importance of keeping a sketchbook. At a recent meeting Maggie H kindly offered to set up a group of members who would be interested in “trying” to meet the challenge creating a page a day.

Yesterday four of us went to Maggie’s house for what turned out to be a fun afternoon. We were asked to bring paper, a small square spiral sketchbook, Pritt stick and pencils. After a chat about everybody’s expectations Maggie turned on some music to relax us and we were given our first task using A4 paper.

Beatrice & Harry helping Granny Vernice with her homework!

Two hours passed amazingly quickly and before leaving we agreed the date of our next meeting in October. At home we now have various tasks to do to achieve our goal of “one page a day”.

Thank you Maggie for your time and for helping us get started. We look forward to October!

Ros

After an early start and three pickup points, our coach arrived at the NEC about 11.00 on Thursday. I am not sure if it was my imagination, but the exhibition seemed larger than in previous years with a wonderful selection of quilts on display and, of course, all the traders who were eager to relieve us of our money.

Christine with her Fine Art Quilt Masters

On behalf of the group I would like to congratulate Christine Seager who had two quilts on display, one on the Contemporary Quilt stand and the second was chosen to be included in the Fine Art Quilt Masters. What a truly fantastic achievement, well done Christine!

Christine’s second quilt is displayed in the picture below on the left.