Spreading the word 1

One of my new year's resolutions was to spread the word about quilting (I've already forgotten what the others were!) and I've made a start. As Project Linus rep, I had organised some sewing afternoons last year, which hadn't been very well supported. In conversation with Rosie the Morsbag lady (who was also finding it hard to get volunteers), we decided to join forces and have an afternoon together, and invite knitters as well - very inclusive! Sue booked the room and organised the publicity, and we held our breath. At least there would be three of us there, and we could have a gossip and a cuppa if all else failed.

Well, as you can see, there were about 30 people keen to knit and stitch, and they didn't seem to mind being squashed in like sardines! This photo was taken near the start of the session, before the last half dozen people turned up! At least people had to talk, to say, 'sorry, I've just stepped on your foot' or 'sorry, I've just poked my knitting needle up your nose' etc. if nothing else!

Here are some of the patchworkers - both experienced and novice - and some of the blocks they made in the session. Overall there were six Morsbags made, enough blocks for 3 Linus quilts and the makings of lots of knitted pink hearts to be sold for charity. If you want to see more photos, click here. Here's to the next session im March!