Newsletter, January 2010

Keswick Embroiderers' Guild

- HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! The K E G NEWSLETTER - January 2010

This is a short Newsletter, as a reminder, and to give you new information.

An informal meeting will take place on Thursday, 7th January at Pat’s house – 10 till about 3pm. Ring for directions if necessary, (and to see if the snow has allowed us to use the drive again!) Bring along your own work and your own lunch, or some lunchy things to share if you wish.

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On the day of the February informal meeting (4th Feb), we are going to have a bring and buy, swap, jumble, of sewing, knitting, craft items, so take the opportunity to have a sort out. This will probably take place at Pat’s house again. More information as the weeks pass.


Our next ‘proper’ meeting is - 10am on Thursday, 21st January, at Threlkeld Village Hall. Marilyn Hughes is going to lead us in a day to make Felt Jewellery (small items).

Marilyn says – “this is intended as an experimental day, where you can explore different techniques, both wet and dry felting (needle felting) to make small items such as jewellery, cards, small purses, pictures, phone or glasses cases. The emphasis is on small so no physical workout rolling felt this time! A relaxed, chatty day! I shall bring several ideas, so that you can choose what you want to try”.

Please bring with you:
Normal sewing kit – scissors, needles, etc
Beads, to stitch on, and to thread up (ie small and large)
v Embroidery threads
An old towel and plastic jug, and pure soap if you have some (plus rubber gloves if you are allergic to soap)
A block of polystyrene, or thick sponge, or cheap kneeling mat (to stab needles into)
Jewellery ‘findings’, ie brooch pins, earring hooks, necklace fastenings, etc.
*** Your lunch – no shops in Threlkeld!!!

If you don’t have any of these items, don’t worry – we usually share!
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As you probably all know by now, the Friends’ Meeting House was flooded again, and is undergoing repairs. As a result we have booked Threlkeld Village Hall for the next few meetings, but we will keep you informed. So ……. meetings at Threlkeld until informed otherwise. Ring Pat if you’re confused (about anything) [but perhaps not the meaning of life] (yet!).

Look forward to seeing you on the 7th January!

Pat Knifton 017687 79448