A.G.M. Badge making - Ann Ellis Chair's Challenge September 3rd 2024

 Yesterday we held our AGM, chaired by Fran our Chairperson, looking to the past year and then to the future with the new committee once voted in.

After the AGM  Ann had  planned an activity for us  of making badges/keyrings/handbag charms and to get our creative juices flowing she had brought some wonderful examples. [See below.]

The colours of the birds, some of which were made into bunting, were jewel-like with their beautiful patterning.

Ann explained how we would set about making our badge,  she had also produced instructions and patterns if we needed them. Some members chose to make one of Ann's designs while others designed their own.

We set about quickly and quietly making our badges and lots of beautifully coloured felt began to appear.

We drew our design onto our felt and then began to stitch according to what we were making.

Slowly toadstools, birds, leaves and babushkas began to appear as felt was embroidered and stitched.

A piece of recycled plastic was used to stiffen the badge by placing it between two pieces of felt before sewing them together.

Great fun was had while making these little badges and some members finished or nearly finished their piece before they went home. Other members took theirs home to complete.

It was a good day and all thanks must go to Ann for planning and passing on instructions as to what we should do.

Thank You Ann.