June 2013 – Patchwork

make, do & mend man June 2013

Many thanks to everyone who came to our patchwork meeting.

Unfortunately we were all busy chatting I forgot to take photo’s of everyones work!

Please feel free to share your photo’s on our Facebook page 

Hex CollageHex2 CollageI’m sure you’ll all agree is was a great night.

Our Next meeting is Tuesday 2nd July

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See you in July

make, do & mend man July 2013

Next Meeting Tuesday 4th June

make, do & mend man June 2013

Come & make patchwork hexagons with us!

Learn the basics……. how to use a template, cut out & sew together.

Please bring the following:

A mug!

A selection of fabric…. cotton works best

A basic sewing kit

Magazine pages….. to use as backing

Cardboard to copy the template

Normal charge of £3.50 will apply

7-10pm

Exeter Phoenix

 If you don’t want to join in just bring your own project

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Some ideas to get you started….. you can make a wall hanging, cushion cover or even a quilt!!

Hexie Collage

Template

Next Meeting Tuesday 7th May

make, do & mend man 7th May 2013

Our next meeting will be all about make doing and mending!

We’re going to upcycle a cardigan

Have a dig about in your wardrobe & I’m sure you’ll find one you haven’t worn for months….. in 3 hours you could have a beautiful new cardigan!

Just a few ideas…..

Make - cardigan 2

Make - cardigan 3

Make - cardigan

Please bring the following:

A mug!

A cardigan

A basic sewing kit

Trims, fabric, crochet hook & yarn, felt, buttons….. & anything else that takes your fancy!

Normal charge of £3.50 will apply

7-10pm

Exeter Phoenix

Google to find more ideas

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See you there!