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.

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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.


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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

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Looking Back

Wednesday evening was our AGM- After the main body of the meeting we had a nostalgia evening with old films and a slide show going way back to the 80's.

It was amazing seeing as a group what had been achieved all those years ago. It was also very sad to see that some old members are no longer with us. The video is a superb piece of social history for the group.

It was a great evening looking back and thanks to all those who contributed video's slides and photo's.

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The Tent Makers of Cairo

We had a fascinating evening with Barbara Chainey last night when she talked about the Tent Makers of Cairo. She has wonderful examples of their work and to think it is all done by men! All very family orientated with the trade being passed down through the generations father to son. The boys start learning the trade as early as eight years old.

It was very evident Barbara's love of these textiles and as she seems to return to Egypt yearly she has amassed a huge amount of wonderful treasure that she shared with us.

Thank you Barbara for an extremely interesting talk . I am sure at lot of members will be adding The Tent Makers of Egypt to their Bucket Lists after seeing your textiles.

To Tempt You

 

We have recently had a show and tell of what is going into the Exhibition next April- What a feast for the eyes with lots of fabulous quilts for you to enjoy.

Not sure who's quilt this is but a few in the group have been doing this one. Isnt it gorgeous. It is called Pieceful Nights designed by Lori Smith.


Happy Stitching.
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