Two Upcoming Exhibitions

 Robyn Smith has let me know about two upcoming exhibitions she is involved in, so here are the details:

Here Comes The Flock

 Another great stitch club was held on 21st February, when Jill provided us with kits to make thistles on a collection of materials.

Our next stitch club will be on Saturday 21st March when we will be doing felting with Robyn.

February 2026 Stitch Club - Here Comes the Flock

Our next stitch club will be on 21st February 2026, where Jill will be taking us through creating a thistle for either a card or a picture to frame.

Requirements List

• Small pins
• Large eyed Chenille Needles
• Small sharp scissors
• 6" embroidery frame
• 6" x 6" piece of felt if you want to hang the piece as a picture in the frame

Please would you let either Jacqui or Judith know if you are coming as Jill will be providing a kit for £3.00 and will need to know how many to create.  Thank you.

Venue:  Thomas Garrett Building, Heighington

Time:    10:00 - 15:00

Cost:     £5.00 for members, £7.50 for non-members

Tea/coffee/biscuits will be provided.  Please bring a packed lunch.  Alternatively there is somewhere you can purchase sandwiches etc nearby.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Scrappy Birds Tote Bag & Bird & Tag - January Stitch Club

 A good day was had by all as Kathy took us through creating a scrappy birds tote bag and bird tag, using tiny scraps of material that many of us may have thought of throwing out because we thought they couldn't be used for anything!

Eight of us plus Kathy got to grips with creating out bags and/or tags and here are some of the results below, don't they look great!!

Our next stitch club will be on Saturday 21st February when Jill will be taking us through using  embroidered/embellished work to create a card.  Kits will be provided for a small cost.  Further details to follow.

January Stitch Club - Scrappy Birds Tote Bag and Bird Tag.

Our next stitch club will be on Saturday 17th January 2026 at the Thomas Garrett Building, Heighington, from 10:00 - 15:00, where Kathy will be taking us through creating a scrappy birds tote bag and bird tag.

Requirements List

• Basic sewing kit
• Black sewing thread
• Small fabric scraps (I have plenty)
• Backing fabric - lightweight cotton to be covered by scraps. I have an old sheet that can be used.
• Small piece of felt if making a bird tag.
• Embroidery threads optional
• Paper scissors for cutting out the templates
• Double sided bondaweb. 

Kathy will supply a tote bag for £1 and supply cord and beads for the bird tag for free.

It’s up to the individual how many birds and leaves you choose. This means you will have a finished item at the end of the day. Of course you may choose to create a cushion panel or something else.

Please let Judith or Jacqui know you are coming.

You will also need to bring a packed lunch.  Tea/coffee/biscuits will be provided.  Cost: £5.00 members, £7.50 non-members.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Lincolnshire Christmas Star Results

Everyone had a good time at the November stitch club where we made Lincolnshire Christmas Stars.  Here are some of the results:

Thanks to Julie for guiding us through this.

Our next stitch club will be on Saturday 17th January, same place and time as usual when Kathy will be guiding us through creating a scrappy birds tote bag and bird tag.  More details to follow.

November Stitch Club - Lincolnshire Christmas Star

 Our November stitch club will take place on Saturday 15th November 2025, at the Thomas Garrett Building, Heighington, and will see Julie guide us through making a six inch Christmas star.

Requirements List

• 2 fat eighths - consider small prints that are non-directional
• please iron your fabric in readiness for the day
• Sewing thread to match your material
• Sewing needles
• Fabric scissors
• Ribbon or twine to make the hanging loop

Julie will bring:

• Fabric glue pens as you need to glue the fabric to the card as it gets left in
• Templates and instructions for the 6 inch star
• Templates for the 15 inch star just in case you wish to make a larger one

Time: 10:00 - 15:00

Cost: £5.00 members, £7.50 non-members

Tea/coffee/biscuits included, but please bring a packed lunch (although there are shops available should you wish to purchase lunch out)

Please let Jacqui know if you are coming, as Judith will not be there.

We look forward to seeing you there!