April 2026

Our April retreat at Elim Lodge was moved to the second weekend of April due to the travel schedule of the organizer, Jeanette, who was going to be away the last weekend of April. About 25 people attended staying either for the day or 1, 2, or 3 nights. 

Three stash giveaway tables were set up and folks donated and took what they wanted. There was a donation jar for contributions to a local charity.

At our monthly meeting Marilyn made a presentation on the highlights of the Peterborough Fibre Festival and the basics of needle felting vs wet felting. 

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Cathy brought in her 'Rabbit and Dandelions' piece which included wool felt appliqué.

and a wool felt appliqué Blue Jay from Heart in Hand.

Bev's 'Moonlit Cottage' by Quaint Rose Needlearts, a mattress-shaped pincushion, and two of her decorative pins,

a triangular, blackwork scissor case of her own design,

and the tiny biscornu from the Embroidery Canada Magazine. 

Siobhain's 'The Long Mile' sampler designed by Karen Kluba of Rosewood Manor.

Bernie's 'House of Stitching' by Nicky's Creations.

Encouraged by her newly-acquired punch needle skills, MaryK completed this wee project she's had in her stash for ages.

MaryK's 'Bunny Biscornu' by Durene Jones

and 'Honeybee' biscornu by Teresa Kogut.

MaryK also displayed several antique sewing items.

Judy made a needlebook using some English Paper Pieced hexagons.

Susan's 'Tapestry of Stitches' sampler by Jeannette Douglas.

March 2026

Our January and February meetings were both cancelled due to weather.

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Nancy's Country Cottage Needleworks 'February'.

Bev brought in her first stitching projects completed when she was 8; an elephant, and cross stitch on gingham.

She also brought in a dresser scarf from her nana's trousseau.

Poppy gave a very animated and informative report on her textile tour of Japan. It had been organized by the Toronto Guild of Stitchery.