February Meeting........

We have had a very wet Winter so far making travelling anywhere a bit hazardous. We had a small but select gathering at our February Meeting, the weather conditions were just too risky for those who travel a long distance to join us.
But, for those who did make it, it was good to see a concentrated effort in sewing the baby bonnet, which Sue will be teaching in Germany in May

Pat brought in a beautiful little composition doll given to her by a friend who had been given it by her father in Singapore in the 40's. She is exquisitely dressed and a delight.

Welcome to 2014..........

Welcome to 2014!
The Southern Belles met for a belated Christmas party and the AGM to plan for next year........looks like its going to be great fun! 3 events to think about.....the GDS convention in Thuringia in Germany in May, the IDMS event in September and Ellies fun day in October. Plus plenty to be getting on with for this years project and scope for imagination.

 Last years project doll, pressed felt........

 Christmas secret Santa, always exciting!

 Lots of lovely food....as we haven't eaten enough already!!

 More finished project dolls......

And this years project, a 'Memory' doll designed by Jayne Louise who is sadly no longer with us but fondly remembered. It seams fitting to use her doll in our 21st year as she was one of our founder members. 

You can see a full programme of workshops this year on our website www.southernbelles1.homestead.com

Our next meeting has been brought forward a little this month, so be prepared for Sun.3rd March at Wellow as usual

We will be beginning to work on our pressed felt dolls. Looking forward to seeing everyone then.

The February meeting kept us all busy working through Junes little trinket box, showing us how to make the little japanese lady motive on the top. This is pre run as June is offering this workshop at the GDS Convention in Bristol in September.

 

 

 

Sunday 13th January was the start of the the year for the Southern Belles with the AGM. It was time for a change of officers, many Thanks must go to our outgoing chair and secretary for all their hard work, it is greatly appreciated and a warm welcome to our newly appointed officers.

The programme for the year was discussed and agreed, you can see this on our website www.southernbelles1.homestead.com

 Trying to get a word in edgewise!!

 

Show and Tell

 

 Eddie brought in to show us his madame alexander limited edition 'Moulin Rouge'

 Vivienne showed us her limited edition Panda designed by Christien Becker

 Maureen showed us these delightful cushions she was making from a kit designed for children

June showed us the ponch that her Mum crocheted for her when she was expecting her son, he's no 40!

And as it is our 20th birthday year we plan to have lots of fun and celebrations!

Wishing everyone a Happy and healthy 2013.
Its our 20th year this year so we plan to celebrate and have fun. The years programme of activities is being finalised, which will include a couple of challenges, some fun workshops and a shorter project so we can fit in all the extras including a 20th Birthday party mid year.
The january AGM was held this week and as our serving officers had completed their 3 years it was time to elect a new Chair, secretary and treasurer. When all is confirmed i will put all the details onto our website www.southernbelles1@homestead.com

Happy New Year........

Happy New Year everyone. It looks like we have another year packed with fun things to do and make.

The website is currently being updated with this years programme and there are a number of events that members hope to be getting involved with including the UFDC convention in New Orleans, The GDS international in Lucerne and the IDMS event in Hollingbourne.

There are a few more photos of the GDS event on the Picassa site, thankyou Trudy.

We look forward to our first meeting of the year and our AGM