I'm a member of the Quilters Guild of the British Isles - previously an International member as Region 17 used to just cover Northern Ireland. At the last AGM, this was changed so Region 17 now covers all of Ireland. The Quilters Guild are celebrating 40 years in existence this year, and wanted all branches etc. to host a party. So, Region 17 had their own party last week in Margaret McCrory's house in Co. Down. There was lots of cake and numerous rounds of tea and coffee. There was a good turnout for the meeting, 6 of us came from the South, and the rest from all over Northern Ireland. We had all agreed to bring two quilts for show and tell, some members brought their first quilt, so it was lovely hearing the stories related to the quilts. As well as the food, we also got through some guild/business related matters and I'm now on the committee of Region 17.
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Its nice to meet a blogger from Ireland. Where are you? I've been to Ireland quite a few times, Galway, Clare, Cork and Dublin. I went to Ballyvaughn about 15 years ago and found a fabulous textile studio belonging to Seamus McGuiness. Its not there now but it was amazing to stumble across lines of newly dyed scrim hanging outside.
I love your Doaurnenez boat piece.
Did you get the second comment? It seemed to disappear.I was just explaining how you can edit your profile so you are not a no reply blogger. At the moment its hard to find you.
ReplyDeleteI love Ennis. Went about 5 years when we stayed in Kilrush.
Congratulation on your broadband, Claire. It gives me hope that one day it might also reach the Scottish Borders!
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