Author: Crafty Shenanigans

  • May Challenge

    MAY CHALLENGE ~ for show and tell at the July meeting ~ The next challenge (should you wish to accept it!!) is to create something inspired by a piece of artwork using solids!  This ‘something’ can be anything you like – a mini quilt, a wall hanging, a pin cushion, a lap quilt, a pillow,…

  • MAY MEETING ~haberdashery swap!

    Hello everyone!  As mentioned at the April meeting, we are having a “HABERDASHERY” swap at the May meeting!  In case you aren’t sure what that means (or perhaps you think you don’t have any ‘haberdashery’ to swap), here are a few ideas of things that you could include in your baggie: ~buttons (we all love buttons); embroidery floss; quilting thread;…

  • March Challenge

    London Modern Quilt Guild – MARCH CHALLENGE We have your next challenge!  Using your bag of scraps from the swap, your own scraps and/or your favourite fabrics, create a WONKY LOG CABIN block or a CRAZY block that measures 8.5 inches or 12.5 inches (finished size).  Feeling creative?  Create both if you like!  We will share…

  • February Challenge: St. Valentine

    February Challenge: St Valentine   The February Challenge is to make something quilted that is inspired by St Valentine & Valentine’s Day.   The item can be any size and although it can be a quilt it does not have to be.  It could be, for example, a set of coasters or placemats, a table runner,…

  • Stitch & Craft Show

    Are you interested in meeting up as a group to attend the Stitch & Craft Show at Olympia 2 in London? Dates are Thursday 15th to Sunday 18th March, 2012.  Check out the website http://www.stitchandcraft.co.uk/ and download the show guide for more information.  If you are interested, please email Amy (amysalbums2004@yahoo.com) to tell her your preferred…