Ribbon Embroidery Workshop with Annette Anderson

This workshop held on 16^th March was well attended by 10 members, the newest member being Sue Blain. Full attendance of both first and second-timers made for a busy morning. Annette had us all under control and provided a light-hearted atmosphere with some more stressed than others. A general happy feeling of satisfaction was eminent however and it became obvious that Annette will be lined-up for another Ribbon-embroidery Workshop next year.

So for those who missed out this time, make sure to put your name down as it is well worthwhile.

FIBRECRAFTERS PROGRAM ~ April 12th to June 14th 2013

12th April	10am	HANDS-ON	M P.	Reverse Shibori. Ph 40555899 for requisites or see newsletter. BYO One metre dark cotton voile or just watch.
19th Apr	10am	General Craft Day
20th Apr	10am	WORKSHOP DAY	Margaret Del 40391984 for reqs list	Handsewn hexagon organiser. Booking essential to 40671009  $32 & $45 Non-members.
24th April	6pm	EVENING CRAFTERS **Changed date**	M. P 40555899	Nuno felting techniques. BYO Fibres & small pieces of silk, muslin or voile & felting reqs.
26th Apr	10am	HANDS-ON	Enid 40671009 for reqs list. Setting up for weaving with beads.	Beading with loom part 1.  Looms available to purchase $45. Ph 40671009 Still vacancies. Booking essent.
1st. May	10am	Bobbin Lace Group	Joyce & Members
3rd. May	9am	General Meeting	C’ee & Members	General Craft afterwards.
4th  & 5th May	9am	HERBERTON HISTORICAL VILLAGE PPIONEER WEEKEND	See their web site.	Weekend away. If demonstrating entry free with morning tea & lunch provided. Period costume welcome.
3rd. May	9am	General Meeting	C’ee & Members	General Craft afterwards.
10th May	10am	HANDS-ON DAY	Margaret Pollock	Wrapping with rags. See News for reqs list. Or Phone 40555899
17th May	10am	General Friday Craft		BYO craft.
18th May	10am	WORKSHOP DAY	Enid H..	Bead Weaving. Beading loom essential Booking essent to 40671009.. $32 Memb & $45 Non-members.
22nd May	6pm	EVENING CRAFTERS	Members	On demand Ph:40555899
23rd May	9.30	CUPPA FOR CANCER	Margaret P’s home.	RSVP to 40555899 All welcome.
24th May	10am	HANDS-ON	Enid 40671009	Tassel Making. BYO yarns.
31st May	10am	Gen Friday Craft
1st  & 2nd June	9.30am to 3pm	WORKSHOP FELTING WEEKEND or single day available.	Japanese Artist Yumiko Kanemura. Will bring fibres at additional $10 if required. Order when booking.	Gentle felting techniques. 3D Bag & wrap or hat. Bookings essential. Ph 40671009 for & info& reqs list. Member $150 for one day & $270 for two days. Non Members:  $170 for one day  & $300 for two Days.   Preference given 2 day attendees.
5th June	10am	Bobbin Lace Group	Joyce & Members
7th June	9am	General Meeting	C’ee & Members	General craft afterwards
9th June	7am – 3pm	Royal Flying Dr. Serv. at Fred Moule Craft & Produce market.	Members to conduct demos & stall.	Members to sell own goods on commission basis.
14th June	10am	HANDS-ON

WORKSHOP for MARCH 2013

Ribbon Embroidery with Annette Anderson – Workshop on 16^th March

Under the Grandstand at the Cairns Showgrounds on Mulgrave Road

Bookings essential as this is a limited class: phone Enid - 40671009

Full payment by 1^st. March to: Fibrecrafters, P.O. Box 264 Westcourt. 4870.  or pay at club, or internet banking can be arranged.  Workshop booking is not confirmed until money is paid.

Members $32 and Non-members $45.  

Start time 9.15am for a 9.30am start for those who attended the earlier class and 

perhaps have items they wish to finish or a new project in mind.  

For all others the start time is 9.45am for a 10am start. 

Finish time 3.00pm

REQUIREMENTS FOR SILK RIBBON EMBROIDERY WORKSHOP

FABRIC - 18" square of dupion silk or equivalent fabric.

SILK RIBBON - I know Showgrounds Craft has this. BUT YOU HAVE TO ASK.  If you are buying it from a spool, 1 m of each is plenty. 

4mm width:-  green

                      2 'flower" colours  ie pink, yellow, purple etc

7mm width:-  2 "flower" colours.

THEY DO HAVE SOME VARIEGATED RIBBON.  If you decide on this, one shank of each width will be enough.

THREAD - Bring along your green, and some to match your ribbon.

                  white sewing machine thread

NEEDLES - 1 embroidery needle and 8 or 9.

CHENILLE NEEDLES - You can buy these in a pack of various sizes. 

You really need an 18 and a 22.  If you have a 16, bring that as well.

EMBROIDERY HOOP -  8" or 10".  Please bind the inner hoop with tape.

GENERAL ITEMS - Scissors,   pins,   pencil,   notebook,  lunch,   laughter.                                            GLASSES & needle threader IF req’d.

 ANY QUESTIONS TO  ANNETTE ANDERSON  Phone -  4061 2372    or                                                     email  -   Annette Anderson

Who a GRANFRIEND is:

A GRANFRIEND is a volunteer who passes on their skills to Primary School children.

These skills are numerous. They can include reading, spelling, tables, creative writing, knitting, sewing, crochet, embroidery, chess and other games, craft work, story telling, dancing, debating and drama.

Other skills are welcome.

Each school decides when is the best time for the Granfriends to have time with the children.    

BLUE CARDS are necessary & Granfriends organise and pay for all the volunteers to obtain blue cards.

Blanche O'Connor will also be in Cairns at the end of February, 2013 if you would like to see her.

If there is any other information you require please contact.

Blanche O’Connor [Brisbane].………………..07 33242779

Lizzie Reeves [Cairns] ...…………....Mobile:- 0435 712 557

FIBRECRAFTERS PROGRAMME for 2012/2013

14-Dec	Bring & share lunch	Fibrebarn	End of year.
	Then in recess for Christmas
2013	Hands-On Days are the  2nd & 4th Friday of the month
18-Jan	Friday craft resume. 2013 Programme development		Come with lots of ideas to share and requests for workshops & hands-on.
25-Jan	Hands-on Day - Weaving on Cardboard	Margaret P	Small bag -Rag/fabric weaving. BYO 30cm square solid cardboard, ruler, scissors, big nappy pin or bodkin. Own fabric, or use Margaret's.
1-Feb 9.30AM	Meeting Day - Craft afterwards	Fibrebarn
06-Feb	Bobbin Lace Day	Fibrebarn
08-Feb	Friday craft Hands-on	Fibrebarn	Follow-up on weaving on card.
			Or new project/ rag weaving
15-Feb	Friday craft	Fibrebarn
16th Feb 2013	Workshop Day to be advised		MEMBERS CHOICE??
22-Feb	Hands-on Day/ Rag Rugs	Margaret P	Tooth brush weaving mats.