This month we welcomed Rachael Margeson who had just had an exhibition of her mini quilts at Grizebeck community Hall, Kirkby in Furness that had been visited and enjoyed by some of our members. She brought some of her mini quilts with her for us to see. [see Below]
Rachel advised us to choose two colours of material and place using the rule of thirds to produce a square of approx. 4 ins. The subject matter was up to us but she suggested something personal to us that made us happy. Members set about their squares brimming with ideas and enthusiasm. From the start it could be seen that each member had their own ideas and each quilt would be very individualised.
As soon as the backgrounds were complete members started adding applique shapes and small pictures began to emerge.
Embroidery was added and small amounts of printing with paint to enrich the mini quilt and by the end of the afternoon many of the quilts were finished!
A few members were also pleased to make a triptych and we will be especially pleased to see those.
A big thank you goes to Rachael for inspiring us and providing back up pieces of material, paint and ideas. It was a really good day.
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