Author: Josie Mary

May 2011

May was another sell out!!!
Thanks to everyone who came & joined in but a big thank you to Mary for inspiring us to learn applique.
Mary’s beautiful sewing machine.
I love the fact that after listening to Mary’s advice you all produced your own work of art……
I hope you all enjoyed the evening
The wedding even came to Make, Do and Mend…
See you all in June…… Don’t forget to book your space, online bookings will take priority.
4 spaces have been book already so be quick!!

Categories: June May

Next Meeting Tuesday 3rd May

In May we’ll be learning how to applique with Mary……. here’s the info….

‘Come and learn how to appliqué, learn tips and techniques.
If you’ve got an idea for a project and not sure where to start, bring it along.
I have a non-electric machine that I use for freestyle appliqué that I will bring along and you can see how I do it.
Like Poppy Treffrys style?  Come and see how you could do it yourself.  Fancy appliqueing t-shirts and not sure where to start?
If you want to have a go and have a portable sewing machine bring it along or if you like to sew by hand, bring a largish (10’ square) plain piece of fabric and some scraps so you can have a play and get an idea of what you could do.’
You can find out more about Mary here & here
If you don’t wish to join in just bring your own project.
Entrance is £3 – tea, coffee & biscuits are provided…..Please bring your own mug.
Places are limited & booking is essential……… you can book on line here
See you there

Categories: May

April Meeting

April was all about poppies…
We launched the Make, Do and Mend poppy appeal for 2011….
….and didn’t we do well!!!
 It was another sell out meeting & we made lots of poppies to raise money for the British Legion’s Poppy Appeal. 
Thank you to everyone who attended & a BIG thank you to Jenny who came armed with fabric, patterns & the lovely labels.
We’ll be making more poppies later in the summer so watch this space but in the mean time feel free to carry on at home & bring them along to the next meeting.
We also had some knitting
I love this rabbit!
See you Tuesday 3rd May
Tickets on sale NOW……. book early to avoid disappointment

Categories: April Poppy appeal

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Next Meeting Tuesday 5th April

April is all about poppies!!!
We’re planning on selling lovely handmade poppy corsages to help the poppy appeal in November. We’re starting early to make sure we make lots of money for the original make do and menders!
This is being organised by Jenny & each poppy will have it’s own make, do and mend label.
If you’d like to join in please bring some red/green fabric or yarn & some black buttons. You can either knit, crochet or sew your poppies, Jenny will be showing us how.
Or you can just bring your own project!
Booking is essential…… you can either book online here (recommended) or email me at info@makedoandmend.info
See you on the 5th

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March Meeting

March was all about basic crochet
We had a mix of crochet skills….. many thanks to those that helped with the teaching!
We also had some knitting……. Amiee’s large knitting needles caused quite a stir!
Some jewellery making & bead work
I think this photo sums up Make, Do and Mend rather nicely….
Crafting, nattering & a nice cup of tea!
Next meeting Tuesday 5th April
Want to find out more?
Sign up for the mailing list by emailing 
info@makedoandmend.info
The last few months have been very busy, please email me to book your place for April or you can now pay online via PayPal here…… please print out your receipt as this will act as your ticket.
See you in April

Categories: Crochet March