July 2017 – Cumbrian Patchwork

This month we got together to create a fabric patch for the Cumbria people’s patchwork! The people’s patchwork being created by The Quilters Guild and BBC Cumbria to celebrate 50 years of local radio sewing communities together. We created a 10″/25cm patch featuring something we love about the Cumbria like sheep, fells, rivers, mayflies or topiary. The patches were … Read moreJuly 2017 – Cumbrian Patchwork

January 2017 – Crocheting Penrith Purple!

In our January Session we learnt how to crochet with the help of the wonderful Sandra Kendal. 5 of the people who attended had never crocheted before, after the 2 hours they could crochet! It was all in aid of #turnpenrithpurple which saw Penrith covered in purple crochet and knitting in February 2017. It was a … Read moreJanuary 2017 – Crocheting Penrith Purple!