Shipton Quilters # 2

The Orangery

Table about the American Civil War

Sue W's Civil War Stars

Sue M's Solider block quilt

We have 4 areas to fill at Rendcomb College and these photos are from The Orangery This little grouping is all about the history of the American Civil War.

Double click on the photo's to get up closer. 

Posted by SEW

Shipton Quilters #1

Helen's quilt inspired from one at The American Museum Bath

Lovely hand quilting and still work in progress

Shipton Quilters had a great quilt show last weekend. Not sure at this point of how many came through the door or how much money we mad for Help For Hero's but visitors were very complementary and it seemed very busy
I am going to just post up photos over the coming week just to give you a little taste of our work.

Day 1 Shipton Quilters

Jenny on the Left  and Mary our very own Land Army girls

The first day of our quilt show was very very busy indeed and look what we have here! Our very own Land Army Girls.
Jenny on the left made the quilt to commemorate her mothers time in the WOMENS LAND ARMY in World War 2. So that was the theme for the room that they decorated at the exhibition.
Mary and Jenny have gone to so much effort with their room. Farm implements , sacks of potatoes an old scare crow watching the proceedings, Gas masks,strings of old Union Jacks, books about the role the Land Army girls played in the war,We even had Vera Lynn singing - Will Meet Again.
To top it all they even dressed in the genuine article of clothing - A lot of elderly people passed through and one had been in the Land Army so it bought back plenty of memories for her and bought plenty of smiles from us all.

Thanks Jenny and Mary for making it even more of fun day.

Posted by SEW

Now We Really Are On Count Down

Sue's Goose in the Pond.

Only  5 days to go before the start of our Exhibition. I know everyone has been really busy  putting on those last minute details like sleeves and bindings to their quilts.

Room sets have been designed, Props requisitioned more quilt frames made by Scott, Jenny's wonderful helpful husband. Thanks Scott we couldn't do it without you. I think you should become an honourer member of Shipton Quilter's
Now all that is left to do is set up on Friday for the our opening on the 16th and 17th April at Rendcomb College. Nr Cirencester.

We can do more than ask you to come and see what we have been up to over the past 3 years and to buy raffle tickets to support HELP FOR HEROES which is such a worthy charity.

Hope to see you there.

SEW

P.S. Don't forget Mark and his team at Rendcomb will be serving teas, coffee's and light lunches. What more can anyone ask for Quilts,food and a wonderful venue. GREAT!

3 Weeks and Counting.

 

The Shipton Exhibition is looming and we are now on count down.

This quilt  belongs to Sue M and is a strip robin that was done as a group project.

Don't forget the date 16th and 17th April at Rendcomb College, Nr Cirencester.

Posted by SEW

Tempting Quilts

 

Just one of the fabulous quilts that you will see at our exhibition in April.

This sampler belongs to Pat and is absolutely lovely.


posted by SEW

Rendcomb Village

RENDCOMB COLLEGE THROUGH THE TREES

RIVER RUNNING THROUGH THE VILLAGE

THE CLOCK TOWER

THE POST OFFICE AND VILLAGE STORE

Our exhibition is coming up next month and preparations are well under way for what is going to be another super event.
I was driving through Rendcomb village today and thought what a beautiful part of the world we hold it in.
The College is set in the most fantastic Cotswold countryside and It must take visitors breath away if they haven't been here before.

We do hope you have the date in your diary- 16th April 10am-5pm- 17th April 10am-4pm
The College is off the A435 Cirencester to Chelteham Road

Posted by SEW