Project Linus at the Big Textile Show.

Over the weekend we flew the Linus flag at the Big Textile Show at Leicester Racecourse.  IT is very kind of the organisers to allow us to have a free stand at this busy event, and we always look forward to it. 

Here are Maggie and I during a quiet moment on Sunday.  Julie and Maria held the fort on Saturday and had a lovely time.  We had fabric and magazines to sell, lots of quilts and thank you cards on display, and I demonstrated the 4corners jelly roll quilt pattern which we made up at a recent Knit and Stitch.  Lots of people were amazed at how simple and quick this was. 

It was lovely to meet so many new people and of course to see old friends.  A special thank you to those who brought quilts, especially Jill-Marie and Jean.  Keep up the good work! 

A lovely time

Yesterday was misty and grey here in Leicestershire, so what better to do than load up the car with quilts and drive up to meet Judy from Fostering Futures to deliver them!  We meet halfway between our homes and have a coffee and a catch up. Perfect! 

Here we are, Julie, Maria, Judy and myself in the cafe.  It was really busy, but we managed to get a table, and endured the envious glances of some customers who had to stand up.  Can you see I'm holding an envelope?  Judy had had a coffee morning for Project Linus and had raised enough money to pay our venue rent for the year, and two rolls of wadding!  Thank you so much all you generous people!  We were overwhelmed by your generosity! 

It was worth the trip for Judy too, as she took away 81 quilts for her looked after children.  

We managed to get a passer by to take a photo for us.  It was lovely to see Judy and hear all her news.  We were sad to hear that she may be moving away - well, sad for us, but happy for her.  Were determined not to lose touch though.  Good luck to her! 

Jars

Back in July Paula and I went over to BArleston to do some sewing with the ladies of a U3A Craft Group.  We had a very successful and enjoyable afternoon, making ars from various fruit and vegetables fabrics, not to mention fabrics with shells, buttons, pebbles, dominoes, mittens, trainers, candles etc!  

Here, at long last, is the completed top. It looks great and will be a fun quilt for a young person to snuggle up with.  Thank you ladies, you did a great job.