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A great start to 2016

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2016 is off to a great start with our first meeting the year last night. As usual we had delicious food, the opportunity to borrow from the library, and to socialize and share creative ideas.  Dell, Elvie and Meg brainstorm options  for reconstructing Meg’s silk top from the late 90’s The forthcoming Playday, the Exhibition planned for October and the AGM in March were discussed, and the usual reports presented. Sue, our workshop co-ordinator, has planned a diverse range of workshops for the year so there will be lots to look forward to. The creativity and skills of members were on show with the reveal of the items from " Reuse ", our Summer Challenge. Many of the items made will be perfect for our Exhibition later in the year. Two items had shrunk in their owners' wardrobes, resulting in 'insertion reconstruction'!     Sue’s favourite organza shirt had the problem solved with black inserts, a few black ribbon roses and a new collar which connects the two colour...

Membership fees due

A reminder to members that our annual fees for 2016 are now due. Please download the membership form from our website - www.actextiles.org.au/forms.html and follow the instructions for payment, or take the membership form to the next meeting and pay the Treasurer directly. We look forward to another exciting and creative year ahead.