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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...