Grasby WI 80th Anniversary

Had a lovely evening yesterday at the 80th anniversary celebration of Grasby WI. Past members were invited to a super flower demonstration by Caroline Jackson & then treated to sandwiches & cake, tea, anniversary cake & toasting drink. A lovely evening enjoyed by a large number of people. I was lucky to win a raffle prize, but not one of the flower arrangements. Very good.

Group is L to R
Jane Barber, Caroline Jackson, Ann Donaldson, Laura Turner, Barbara Knapton, Gill Johnson, Ann Brown, Hilary Marris, Gail Kewley, ?,?,?, Elaine Chance.

Need a new jacket

Have some lovely silk mix fabric & would like to make a light drapey jacket.
Found this free pattern which looks as if it will fit the bill

http://rhondabuss.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/fabulous-free-pattern-friday.html

So I will give it a go soon while I am able to play!

Links for last post

general info & links
http://shishigirl.blogspot.co.uk/2010/07/yubinuki-japanese-thimbles.html


how to do the stitches
http://mamercerie.blogspot.co.uk/2009/04/stitches-this-is-how-i-do.html


how to make the base
http://mamercerie.blogspot.co.uk/2009/02/thimble-base-this-is-how-i-do.html

Japanese thimble

Would like to make a Japanese thimble. First saw these at Scunthorpe Embroiderers Guild a few months ago when a lady from Hull showed us those she had made & was wearing as a necklace. Intriguing.

Spent some time checking out info on the web. Useful links here
http://shishigirl.blogspot.co.uk/2010/07/yubinuki-japanese-thimbles.html (general & links to this)
http://mamercerie.blogspot.co.uk/2009/02/thimble-base-this-is-how-i-do.html (making the base)
http://mamercerie.blogspot.co.uk/2009/04/stitches-this-is-how-i-do.html (stitches used & first design)

Used a marker pen as initial mould. Worked out a little on the tight side so shall try lip balm tube next time.
Think the subdued colours didn't help. Needs to be brighter & a much more even finish. Perhaps a thicker card for the base too. Also needs more silk wadding. Room for improvement!