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HAPPY 30TH ANNIVERSARY
Recently Regents Park Quilters, named for that area here in Southampton, celebrated their 30 years
in existence. We had a party and invited past and present members but also opened it to the local
community. On display were 45 to 50 quilts made by the group plus heart shaped cushions for the
local hospital to give to ladies who have undergone mastectomies. There were several quilts we have
created from UFOs donated to the group. These we pass onto a womens’ refuge here in Southampton.
Two big tables held samples from workshops attended over recent years and other items made by
various members. Dotted around the room were tables where ladies were working on BOMs, quilting,

working on a group quilt, stuffing heart cushions and recycling a bag of items donated to us. We had
a lovely cake made and decorated by someone’s granddaughter’s friend, beautifully decorated with
edible patchwork. So realistic you had to look carefully to check whether it was real fabric or not!! With
edible bits and pieces of sewing accessories. The cake was cut by our present chairperson
and our original chairperson who still comes to our twice monthly meetings. Around 40
visitors enjoyed chatting, looking at quilts and eating cake. Here’s to the next 30 years!
Barbara Smith, by letter.

Barbara, congratulations to Regents Park Quilters from all of the team at P&Q. What a wonderful
achievement to celebrate your pearl anniversary and the cake looks fabulous!
Helen

SLEIGH BELLS PRIZE
Thank you for the gift of ‘Sleigh Bells’, a lovely book and a
lovely surprise. A project for cold dark days of January when
all has gone back to normal. Thank you again. I look forward
to your magazine every month.
Pat Underwood, by letter
BLOOMING Pat, I’m so glad you liked your prize. I too liked ‘Sleigh Bells’ and
MARVELLOUS thought I might have to get a copy so I can make the Christmas
Thank you for the Flower Brooch inspired quilt. You can also use some of the different ideas for

prize that has just arrived things like tree skirts and table mats. Enjoy!
courtesy of Springwood House Helen
Designs. I shall enjoy making
and wearing it. Beautiful colours
of fabric.
Rosemary Waldron, by email FABULOUS FORTY!
What a lovely surprise. Thank you for the lovely book ‘Forty’, I have really enjoyed it, it
Those brooches are truly lovely. might have even persuaded me to become a member of the Quilters Guild. Also the
Springwood House Designs fabric, I love a challenge to make something special out of a limited amount of fabric.
certainly have a large selection Gillie Lister, by email
of projects, from brooches to quilts,
to choose from. Their website is ‘Forty’ from the Quilters’ Guild is a fabulous read along with lots of pictures of the items
worth taking a look at from their huge collection of quilts and associated items. A real gem for textile enthusiasts
www.springwoodhousedesigns.co.uk everywhere.
Helen Helen

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