Hello from Bonnie Scotland...
Hi , I live on the west side of Scotland, and are 5 minuets over the hill from 'Loch Lomond'. It’s a very pretty area to live in. It’s also a huge tourist attraction area for people from all over the world.
I’m actually a Yorkshire girl, but moved up to Scotland 20 years ago when we first got married.
I'm a member of my local quilters, where we have monthly meetings, trips to quilting events, even to the other side of Scotland! We also have the option of attending a monthly workshop.
I attend as many 1day workshops as I can, as I like to learn new techniques and ways of working with fabrics. Quite often these new techniques I wouldn't normally have tried, or might not have even heard of.
Some interesting workshops I enjoyed were; 'Japanese folded patchwork' , J.R Squares, & 'cathedral windows'. When you think about it, these are really 'origami' with materials. I think that’s why I enjoyed them, as they were ‘different’.
I don't tend to turn my workshop samples into full quilts. But I do make sure I complete them, that evening, or as soon as possible that week. When completed, I put them on the wall.
Another thing I like about workshops is that they are like a 'taster' day. You can try something to see if you like the technique without making a full quilt. It gives you ideas as well, you can use in future quilts.
I do tend to like hand sewing more, I find it very relaxing in the evening. You can pick it up and put it down when you want.
I’ve been part of the local ‘Amateur dramatics’ group’ in Helensburgh, for the past 5 years (Helensburgh Savoy, we’re on the internet)
I was the ‘Wardrobe Mistress’ until recently. I just retired from it this year, as I needed a break. It was a huge job!
I don't normally talk this much, but that's me now introduced myself!!
i love the site BTW, and hope to be very much part of it!!
happy sewing everyone! love Jacquie xxxxx