December Newsletter from Pat

       The Keg Newsletter

          Dec 2010

                Happy Christmas!

 By now we should have enjoyed our Christmas get-together, will be counting down the days to Christmas Day, and hoping to get that Christmas shopping done (weather allowing). I hope we are all lucky enough to enjoy the season, and get together with people we love.


A reminder – our next meeting is an informal meeting and will be on Tuesday, 4th January at Pat’s house – 10 till about 3pm. Ring 017687 79448 if you’re unsure about the weather, or for directions if necessary, and bring along your own work and your own lunch, or some lunchy things to share if you wish.

NOTE – Tuesday, not Thursday!!!

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Don’t forget, we are hoping to hold another swap, jumble, bring and buy of sewing, knitting, craft items, etc, so when you are tidying / sorting out in the new year, think ‘JUMBLE’. More details of date and location later.



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Our next ‘proper’ meeting is on 20th January, at The Friends’ Meeting House, and is entitled “Mystery Stitch”. This should be relaxed and enjoyable, and is a chance to re-visit stitching. The requirements are as follows:

•  Approx ¼ metre of easy to stitch-into neutral open weave cotton or similar

•  A range of threads from fine to chunky in a colour range of your choice (ie blue, green, red etc)

•  A small quantity of threads in a complementary colour

•  Basic sewing equipment, including needles large anough to take your thickest threads

•  A frame for hand stitching if you use one (8” to 9” approx)

•  A stitch book if you have one (we will bring some)

• Your lunch (or Booths may beckon)

If you don’t have any of these items, don’t worry – we usually share!

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There is an informal meeting on Thursday, 3rd February (yes, back to Thursday), at Pat’s house 10 till 3 and all are welcome, and the usual arrangements apply.

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The 17th February meeting is Machine Embroidery with the popular tutor, Jan Hicks, and should be a good chance to experiment with modern techniques. You will need to bring:

•  Sewing machine (need not be fancy)

• Usual sewing kit including scissors

•  Threads (machine and thicker)

•  Hoop (8” to 10”)

•  Scraps of fabrics (assorted, including sheers, velvets, etc)

•  Firm cotton to practice on.

Jan will bring oddments of fabrics and threads, and soluble fabric will be for sale.

Look forward to seeing you on the 4th January! Any questions, ring Pat Knifton 017687 79448