Insured & Affiliated

Today we received confirmation that the group is now insured and affiliated to the Quilters' Guild of the British Isles.

Just a bank account to sort out now.

First things first

The Founder Members of the group, many of whom are patchwork & quilting beginners, decided last Wednesday upon their first projects:

• There's one unfinished object (UFO), some pretty charm square placemats, that need quilting and a mitred binding. 
• There's a very pretty cushion cover like the sample photographed. This uses scraps of fabric and lace. 
• And a project bag in which to bring all our bits and pieces to future group meetings (and here's a sample of the proposed bag).

The requirements lists have been sent to everyone so, snow permitting, we'll be out shopping for fabric and/or searching through our fabric stashes. 

The group's initial constitution has been circulated for comment. A very important task but nowhere near as interesting as buying fabric!

And for the second time is almost as many weeks, we may make the Brentwood Gazette as the correspondent for Warley has been in touch.

There's still a few places for anyone wanting to join the group (it's not too late) so do get in touch to register your interest. You will find detail on the contact page. 

The day after

Warley & Childerditch Quilters is now officially up and running. The hall is super; it's easy to find, has loads of parking (no need to carry our stuff any distance), was lovely and warm for us, is well equipped and has the all important a tea and coffee making facilities.

First project makes have been decided upon and we've even got something in the diary already for Christmas. It's never too early to start on those Christmas makes!!

It'll take a few months to really find our feet and get done the important-but-less-fun-stuff like a constitution, but we're on our way now.

Today's the day

Well, it's January 16th, 2013. Despite the bad weather across East Anglia, there's no snow on the ground and none is forecast for the area, so, tonight's inaugural meeting will go ahead as planned.

Looking forward to meeting everyone and getting this little show on the road. Exciting times ahead!

Brentwood Gazette

If you're reading this blog having recently seen the 'in brief' article about the new group on page 26 of January 2's edition of the Brentwood Gazette newspaper, the group starts Wednesday (not Sunday) January 16th.

If you're thinking about joining and would like more detail, or to register, please get in touch via the 'contact' page.

Less than two weeks to go now

Yes, there are less than two weeks to go before the inaugural meeting of Warley & Childerditch quilters. 

Looking forward to meeting everyone.

There are still places available so, if your'e interested in joining do get in touch; details on the 'contact' page.