This post applies only to Northern Ireland Patchwork Guild Members We have been invited to take part in this year's Crafting Live exhibition in the Titanic Exhibition Hall. Paula, our Chair invites you to submit a small piece which will be used to decorate the NIPG space and wonders if you have a stash of …
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From Trash to Treasure or Treasure from Trash with Pat Archibald
[Banner is 'Overcrowded World by Irene MacWilliam] New Year 2018 was heralded by cold, wet weather, which unfortunately was reflected in the heat (or lack of) in our Hall. The heating is out of our control, but the talk by Pat Archibald was hot and steamy bringing us in a journey around Ghana and illustrating how …
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Hallow’een is almost here, but first our October Meeting
A word from Paula, our Chair about our next meeting on October 7th Hi to all, October meeting is fast approaching and I hope you all are looking forward to it. I will be on holidays and will not be with you, but I have left you in the capable hand of Adrienne ,who will collect …
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Visit us [Stand E20] at Crafting Live, Titanic Quarter, Belfast. Also, read the wee note from our Chair, Brenda.
Quilters can cope with weather warnings of snow and ice, we'd just stay home and quilt. Sun is still shining at the moment and happy days - only one day to go for the Crafting Live exhibition at the Titanic Quarter, Belfast. STAND E20 NIPG will be there, Stand E20, so proud and thankful to …
Volunteering at Mount Stewart with Jayne
This beautiful blog posting from Jayne McClenaghan, NIPG member just had to be shared. A huge thank you to Jayne and all the other volunteers for the work you do to maintain this rich heritage and thank you for this glimpse into life with Smudge. [Mount Stewart is a National Trust property in Northern Ireland, …
Words from Brenda… on Create a Thon; Friday Workshop; Next Meeting on Sat 1st April and Crafting Live Exhibition Form
"Hello Members and Friends Spring has really started over the last few days of lovely weather, lets hope it continues. The April meeting is on the 1st April, All Fools Day, though we will not be celebrating the fools bit! We meet as usual in the Parochial Hall at the Folk Museum, doors open 10.00 a.m. and …
Colors Unfurled
This brightly coloured quilt can hardly fail to provoke a reaction. Attractive. Very bright. Fussy? Busy? Love it? Too much, perhaps? Whatever your reaction, it might change when you read Maria Shell's description of the quilt's journey. The thoughtfulness involved in the construction. Once you know exactly what it represents, it's difficult not to see. When …
Brenda’s letter about Cultra and things
Members and Friends, I am afraid I am rather late with the follow up of last weeks meeting. If you missed the meeting you missed a treat. Valerie Wilson gave a talk about the Museums textile collection accompanied by pictures. She them showed us a quilters dozen of the most extraordinary quilts from the Museum's …
Brenda’s March Letter
Members and Friends, Another month of grey skies, rain and storm Doris is nearly over, so great sewing weather. Although it has been mild my garden is springing into life with daffodils and camillia's. The March meeting is next Saturday in the Folk Museum, doors open 10.00 a.m. with the meeting starting at 10.45 a.m. The …
Glenada 2017
"What goes on in Glenada stays in Glenada" But, but, but girls we really do want to know about the projects you started, finished, or moved on to another level. Hints have come our way, looks and sounds as if you were all industrious, with reports of great fun too. Well, we understand that we'll …
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