March Meeting.........

Another gathering of the Belles and Beaus at Wellow Hall. As usual much chatter and much industry as everyone worked on the lovely little leather writing case for a fashion doll presented by Lesley. Unfortunately I failed to get a picture of the finished article, but check back and we will find one.

There was lots of other things to see on the Show and Tell table........

 Jean finally finished this lovely little scissor keep, started in a convention workshop many moons ago!!

 Books to drool over.....it seams we all love our books!

 Adrienne brought in a Christmas box that we all decided would make a fun project some time

And Colin as always delighted us with these beautiful little Victorian music boxes (Manivelles) both still in excellent condition despite obviously being played with, they were such a delight to see and hear!

Looking forward to our next meeting to learn a bit about machine embroidery, it should be fun!

Happy New Year.......

It's AGM time. Meeting tomorrow at Wellow Hall, we'll try and keep the business down to the minimum and then on to some fun........
Will report soon

The March Meeting

Everyone gathered for the March Meeting, the weather was so much better and it was good turn out.
Greenware for the little project doll 'Lucy' was handed out and some chose to get on with it there and then and others chose to take their work home.
We revisited the Do's and Don'ts of cleaning greenware, reminding everyone of the dangers of fine dust, that is its a No No to dry clean anymore.

This Years project doll, sculpted by Jayne Louise and in her memory

It was a lovely Show and Tell, Carole Brought in an original papier mache doll she had made in the old fashioned style and Margaret brought in several lovely Christening gowns that were handed down to her.

And this month was the quarterly Bring and Buy, helping everyone to redistribute their stash and raising some funds for the club.

'Twas a fun workshop!

stuffing ,stuffing and more stuffing! our Christmas workshop was a venture in cloth doll making, a simple Christmas character.

 Vivienne brought in this wonderful fortune teller doll that Jeannine Scard made many years ago now as there had been a recent workshop making a similar doll. As usual, this one had that peculiar Jeannine touch which makes her very special. A lovely meeting was had by all, the next one in December is our Christmas party!

Next Meeting.....

Just a reminder that the next meeting is on Sunday 10th July. Usual place, usual time!
This month we have 3 for the price of 1! 45 minutes each of 3 different fabric techniques - Use of an embellishment machine, silk painting and crazy quilting. Pictures to follow after the meeting!

Looking forward to seeing everyone there.......

Southern Belles adventures at the IDMS in Oxford

Southern Belles entries in the competition, didn't we do well?

 Vivienne's Magge Winner, May 2011

Melanies Mollie bronze winner May 2011

 Jean's Tableau, gold winner may 2011

 Elaine's top winner May 2011, well done Elaine! what an achievement!

Carole and Yasuyo Gold and Siver winners in the Bru section May 2011

Welcome to our new look blog...........

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