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WHAT : making syringe driver bags and heat packs for Palliative Care ACT WHEN : Saturday 17 November 10am to 4pm WHERE : Community Room at Araluen Village 177 Badimara Street Fisher Morning tea and light lunch will be provided. Donations of pre-washed good quality cotton fabric can be brought to October meeting or to Araluen. Fabric suitable for men, women and children is needed. Cutting instructions for syringe driver bag 1 piece 18cm X 70 cm - for bag (or two pieces 18cm X 37cm - made with bottom seam) 1 piece 11cm X 120cm - for strap Cutting instructions for heat pack 2 pieces 18cm X 33cm

Fibre Couture   is an exciting and innovative fashion parade followed by high tea and exclusive access to the Fibre Couture Bazaar. Combining the talents of members of ACT Textile Arts Association and the Canberra Region Feltmakers, the fashion parade will showcase wearable art created from diverse textile media including handmade felt, shibori and fabric embellishments. High tea after the fashion parade will be a chance to compare notes and enjoy delicious homemade food and a glass of bubbly. Most of the items in the parade will be for sale and ACTTAA and CRF members have also stocked a colourful bazaar – giving the perfect chance to pick up a spring racing accessory or a festive season outfit. There are also many smaller items such as hats, necklaces and brooches available for sale that could make very special gifts. Fibre Couture will be held at the Belconnen Arts Centre, 118 Emu Bank Belconnen ACT. Ticket price is $25. Bookings  for the fashion parade and high tea are esse...

Upcoming workshops We have two exciting workshops coming up in the next few weeks! there are still a couple of spots left at this stage.  If you are interested please contact Sue Chapman on susan.chapman.cc@gmail.com 17 June - Local designer will assist us to change a regular pattern into something different and special - eg. the inclusion of godets, zips, extra panels, pleats etc.  Should be fun! The cost is $80 and goes from 10am to 4pm. 1 July - Previous well known member will show us how to make silk fusion bowls.  The cost is $70. an additional cost of approx. $10 is payable on the day for specific equipment. 26 August - a play day - cost $20 - playing with mixed media - lutrador, tyvec. The embellishing machine can also be used to embellish work. 16 September - UFO day!! cost $20.  We all have them!! Bring at least one item to get started on or more if you wish.  The aim is to get motivated to finish those items tucked away where they don't see th...

Our Workshop and Playdays program for the year is shaping up, and promises a diverse range of activities; Offerings include: Shibori dyeing with Shuji Yamazaki Alabama Chenin style stitching with Samantha Dryden  Crazy patch sewing caddy or bag with Wendy Saclier Silk vessels with Anne Dickens A playday activity led by Robyn with spun textiles such as lutrador and tyvek and the embellishing machine A possible workshop with Christine White - still to be finalised.

Our first meeting of the year was one of great visual delights. Members shared their response to the Summer Challenge " Remember when... " , and a number of other items inspired by a range of personal circumstances. Carole showed a knitted scarf based on short rows, and also a storage basket inspired by Bette's exhibition basket, and made from recycled items - a basket from The Green Shed covered with a recycled jumper, with attached  memorabilia from family and friends. Her father's saying 'A wigwam for a goose's bridle' was the inspiration for the title of her basket.   Suzanne' response to the Summer Challenge was the memory of sewing at school. She displayed  a variety of items, including an apron, skirt, blouse and tray cloth   Alyson dipped into her stash for her inspiration for the Summer Challenge. Using fabrics from the 50s and 60s, she applied applique,stenciling, hand embroidery and intense pencils to bring to life fashion memories. Ba...

After 20 years, Helen has finished her hand quilted bedspread. Well done Helen.