We enjoyed displaying our quilts at Craft 4 Crafters again this year – the fourth time we’ve taken part. 100 blocks by Frances, Quilty McQuiltface by Helen, and Breaking Plaid by Denise (we love a pun!) The star blocks show our Group Quilt work in progress This year we are working with Children’s Hospice South… Read More Craft 4 Crafters exhibition
We had a wonderful visit from Devi Chapman of Dorset Patchworks this year. Devi gave us a trunk show of her quilts, hangings, and bags. We were also able to use the new projection equipment at the village hall where we meet, so Devi could show us even more of her work. It was so… Read More A visit from Dorset Patchworks
This is the final post in our mini quilt challenge series! The aim of this challenge was to encourage our members to push their boundaries as modern quilters. Participants were given a small bundle of fabrics – black, white and four shades of grey – and challenged to make a mini quilt. We will be… Read More Mini quilt challenge – Part 5
The fourth in our series of posts on our Fade to Grey mini quilt challenge. I am delighted to say that our challenge quilts will be displayed at the Craft 4 Crafters exhibition at Westpoint in Exeter, 4-6 April 2024, along with other modern quilts made by our talented members. Hope to see you there!… Read More Mini quilt challenge – part 4
The third in our series of posts on our Fade to Grey mini quilt challenge. Hot Spot – Lesley WilkinsTraditionally pieced mini quilt using the bargello technique but pushing the boundaries by including ¾ inch strips. Machine appliqued hot pink circles added to give a contrast of colour and shape. Inspired by an online sewing… Read More Mini Quilt Challenge – part 3
This is the second in a series of posts about our Mini Quilt challenge. For details of the challenge, see the first post here! My Guiding Star – Kate WebberRepresenting honour and protection, the Lone Star design is often used by the Lakota (Sioux) people to symbolise protection on the recipient’s journey through life. My Lone… Read More Mini quilt challenge – part 2
The aim of this challenge was to encourage our members to push their boundaries as modern quilters. Participants were given a small bundle of fabrics – black, white and four shades of grey – and challenged to make a mini quilt. The quilters could add one other colour if they wished. We are delighted with… Read More Fade to Grey – mini quilt challenge
Our monthly meetings are all about getting together to sew and share ideas. Show and tell is always a highlight. Sometimes we have a workshop, a group activity, or some fabric shopping. This month Saira visited with the Olive and Flo pop up shop. Here are a few photos from the day.
South West Modern Quilt Guild 