Programme

DateItemTime
2026
January 8thStitch and Chat2.00 - 4.30
January 22ndWorkshop – UFO afternoon
Do you need motivation or help to finish a UFO? Please bring one along this afternoon.		2.00 - 4.30
February 12thStitch and Chat2.00 - 4.30
February 26thWorkshop with Gill.
Chicken Scratch Embroidery, a simple, decorative stitching technique using gingham fabric to create a lacy, patterned look often using basic stitches such as cross stitch.		2.00 - 4.30
March 12thStitch and Chat2.00 - 4.30
March 26thWorkshop with introduction by Viv.
Embroidered Hearts Workshop, following the printed design on a piece of fabric, using embroidery or simple stitching to create interest, texture and colour.		2.00 - 4.30
April 9thStitch and Chat2.00 - 4.30
April 23rdWorkshop with Karen.
Learn how to make a folded "Somerset Star", made by folding fabric rectangles in triangles and arranging them on a base creating a dimensional "quilted" look without traditional piecing.		2.00 - 4.30
May 14thStitch and Chat2.00 - 4.30
May 28thWorkshop with Liz.
Making a Japanese "Rice Bag". Creating a decorative bag from fabric squares, featuring a five square construction (four sides, one base) with ties through loops around the top of the bag.		2.00 - 4.30
June 11thStitch and Chat2.00 - 4.30
June 25thWorkshop - No workshop at present - any ideas from members?2.00 - 4.30
July 9thOur annual Garden Party at Janet F's - 2pm to 4pm.
Janet has invited us to a cream tea and a tour of her fabulous new garden.
2.00 - 4.30
July 23rd and 24th2 Day Retreat in our usual venue at Community Wise.
10am to 5pm each day - or just come along on Thursday afternoon as usual.		10.00 - 4.30 each day
August 13th Stitch and Chat2.00 - 4.30
August 27thWorkshop with Sue.
Flipping it Over. A stash busting technique allowing you to use your unique textiles to make anything you like!		2.00 - 4.30
September 10thStitich and Chat2.00 - 4.30
September 24thWorkshop with Janet F.
Knitting workshop for beginners and strugglers! Make a scarf or just have a go!		2.00 - 4.30
October 8thStitch and Chat2.00 - 4.30
October 22ndWorkshop – with Naomi Lane – making a Hussif - A small sewing roll.
They have been made for many centuries, often by mothers, sisters, sweethearts for their men to take when they went to war.		2.00 - 4.30
November 12thStitch and Chat2.00 - 4.30
November 26thWorkshop with Gill and Karen - Something Christmassy!2.00 - 4.30
December 10thChristmas Party and AGM
1pm to 4pm		1.00 - 4.00