“Queen Bee” for the morning.
It was our monthly “Quilting Bees” of Jeddah meeting today. We all had to vote for a new president and vice president. Sadly the lady who was going to be the president has to go back home due to her husbands termination of his contract. We will miss her very much, she is such a lovely warm, kind person. A couple of the women are leaving and one has rejoined the group after a 2 year break. We always enjoy the chatting and catching up with each other, such a lovely group of women.
As per usual we had lots of things to eat and drink. Many of the ladies brought along some things for show and tell.
Here are the blocks that a few of us did, one lucky person won them, to make whatever she wants with them.
These blocks were made by some members of “Quilting Bees” to give to one of the ladies who is leaving. Such a lovely gesture and keepsake.
Yesterday one of the ladies Audrey had a class where a few of us were able to make a bag called “Seashell Sachet” for the beach, or in my case it is great for putting my quilting art projects into. They are fully lined and quilted. We had fun making them. Everyone was busy sewing so there wasn’t much talking but lots of concentration. So much so that one of the ladies sewed the table cloth into her bag and another sewed the bag backing into hers. As for me one row of my stitches came undone as it wasn’t caught in properly. Just shows we are all imperfect and not to stress over perfection. Just fix it and if you can’t fix it cover it or move on. Don’t they look great!
Last Saturday Audrey had another class where she showed us how to make a “Prairie Point Cushion.” This was done with little blocks joined together in rows. I love to see what others use when they make projects. That’s the beauty about creativity we are all different and can appreciate each others individuality. Again I am happy with this.
Hi
Im an Architect by profession.i would like know about your quilting classes.i would like to join your group
Thanx
Hi Maji,
Firstly do you live in Jeddah? Are you a female as the quilting group is only for females. - Lyn
Yes.i live in jeddah..& im a female..can you provide email id or contact number
Thanx
Yes I will send you an email.
Hi there
I’m from jeddah I was wondering if you have classes for beginners this summer
Thanks,
Arwa
The quilting group stops for the summer as many go home or on holidays to get away from the heat. At the moment there is not any beginner classes available.
Hi Lyn,
Can you connect me with the quilting group? I think everyone might be out of town until after the new year, but am anxious that I don’t miss anymore! Regards, Carolyn Nuttall
I shall be moving to Jeddah probably in January 2015. I am a keen quilter and would love to join your group. My passion is English Paper Piecing. Should I stock up on fabrics before I arrive? Are cotton fabrics available in th the local souk?
Regards,
Sue
Hello Sue,
We have two ladies in the quilting guild who sell fabric they get from the US. There are also many shops in the souqs that sell fabric. I would suggest you bring some with you. I am guessing you are from the UK is that right? I won’t be here in January as I am going back to Australia for xmas. I will send you an email of who to contact to join the Jeddah Bee’s Quilting Guild. We look forward to welcoming you to Jeddah.
I will be travelling to Jeddah in September. Can you recommend a store to purchase fabric for quilts?
Thank you.
One of the quilting ladies has a studio where you can buy some. I will send you her details via email.
that’s very interesting, i have shared it with my friends.
Thanks 🙂
Very beautiful quilts there..I am an online member of a quilt n embroidery group & we too exchange our pieces all around the world. So happy to know u guys r quiet active here in Jeddah..good job girls
If you want to join the quilting guild you are most welcome. We meet every Sunday for a catch up and a bit of hand stitching, embroidery or whatever we may be working on. Our quilting guild meeting is once a month on the 3rd sunday of every month. They are a lovely bunch of ladies.
Hi Lyn, your cushion is the prettiest I think!
Thanks Diane.
It is really lovely to see the group is still active after all this time. Good to see old friends looking well.
Regards
Lynda
Yes it really is a wonderful group to be in.
Well done my friend, send Audrey my love and best wishes xxx
Thanks Chris I will. I am doing a stack and wack class with her today.