March Stitch Club - Wet Felting

 Apologies for the late posting.  On Saturday 21st March, Robyn will be taking us through creating a vessel using wet felting.  The requirements list is as follows:

• Old towel
• Bubble wrap
• Net
• Soap (preferably Olive oil)
• Wool tops (Robyn will bring mainly Corriedale as it's more structural but bring some of yours as well, we can always use it for embellishment and decoration)
• Silks/viscose fibres etc for embellishment.
• Resist (Robyn will bring)
• Sharp scissors

As usual, Robyn will bring materials and equipment if you haven't got it, but please if you can bring your own towel.

An example of what we will be doing:

Venue: Thomas Garret Building, Heighington

Time:  10:00 - 15:00

Cost: £5.00 members, £7.50 non-Members

See you there!

Crafter's De-Stash

 In case anyone is interested:

✨ BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! ✨

Our much-loved Crafter’s De-Stash – Spring Clean is returning, and we can’t wait to welcome you all back! 🧵✂️🎨

 

📍 Walled Garden Baumber

📅 Sunday 19 April 2026

 

Whether you’re looking to start a new hobby, top up your craft supplies, or finally tackle that overflowing sewing stash, this is the perfect event for you. Come along and browse stalls packed with surplus craft and sewing goodies from local crafters and makers 💕

 

🧶 Crafters & Makers:

Stalls are available for anyone wanting to sell their surplus supplies

• £20 per stall

• £25 with table

 

💷 Please note: Bring cash to avoid disappointment. 

 

📩 To book a stall:

Walled Garden Baumber, LN9 5NL

📧 walledgardenbaumber@yahoo.co.uk

 

📞 01507 578763

 

Spread the word and tag your crafty friends – we’re so excited to bring this event back! 🙌🧵

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.