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Linus Quilts
Over the years we have donated many quilts to Linus. Since Ellayne Fowler became Linus Co-ordinator we have donated a hundred and sixty one quilts some of which have been shared among:
Spurgeons (who make up packs for newborns); SWA – women’s refuge; Homestart – who work with families; NSPCC Swindon; various schools for their Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (looking after anxious children within schools); Great Western Hospital special care baby unit and various individuals through social services.
A ‘Quilt-as-you-go” group project with blocks by different members assembled into a quilt for Linus.
Some of our ladies with the latest donations.
Poppydown Quilters’ Day 2024
Once again our Quilters’ Day was a resounding success.
We had a captivating talk from Yvonne McAtamney about her Japanese quilts.
Thanks to all our members who looked after the stalls, tables, raffles and the kitchen and to all who worked in the background, donated and generally supported the day.
Thanks also to the two traders who drew a lot of interest – we hope your stashes are now a bit bigger than they were.
Congratulations to Jean Stanton who won the prize quilt’
The money raised was shared between our two charities Tiny But Mighty and Swindon Women’s Refuge.
2024 Quilters Day
Prospect Hospice Donation
The group were visited by Emma from Prospect Hospice. Emma gave us a short talk about the Hospice and the group then presented her with a cheque for £250 for the Prospect.
Project Linus Quilts
Project Linus Quilts – 4th September 2023 – We have been making quilts for Project Linus for many years. These are some of our latest creations.
Group Workshop
We had a great workshop led by Sandra Lindsey making summer hats. Here are some of our ladies modelling their creations:
2023 Poppydown Quilters Day
A very successful day enjoyed by all with an interesting talk by our speaker Lesley Cole about her Quilting Journey focussing on her trip teaching in Mongolia.
We had a display of the Group’s ‘Pack of Cards’ challenge:
Thanks to our Traders – Village Fabrics and Little Sew n Sew for donating prizes to our raffle.
In the afternoon we all enjoyed delicious cakes made by our group members.
All in all a very successful day!!