CASTLE QUILTERS are a friendly group of people who meet on the fourth Monday of each month (apart from Bank Holidays) in Weybourne Village Hall, Farnham, GU9 9EL from 7.15pm.
Our members have a wide range of skills, from beginner to expert with varied interests who are happy to share ideas and expertise. We are always pleased to welcome new members.
We have an ever-changing programme, usually related to quilting, but sometimes a little 'off-piste. We have Guest Speakers and own sewing evenings which include a 'Hints and Tips' corner where a member demonstrates a specific technique – past examples include applique, hanging sleeves and Manx Quilting. We also hold Sew Saturdays and Workshops where we get together for a whole day of sewing, sharing ideas and learning.
We have 11 meetings each year and a social get together in August – an evening meal or afternoon tea with a show and tell. At each meeting, we hold a raffle with quilt inspired prizes and have a 'show and tell' - an excellent opportunity to share your hard work or to take away inspiration for your own projects.
To keep members up-to-date and informed we circulate a monthly newsletter full of club news with details of upcoming meetings and external quilting related events etc. We also have a WhatsApp group for general chitchat.
We exhibit at the Farnham Maltings annual Quilters' Fair and aim to include something from each member, to show a range of work from beginners to more experienced quilters.
We support local charities and our chosen charity for 2024/25 is Phyllis Tuckwell. Some members also make Quilts for Care Leavers and Linus quilts so there is always a good cause to help you use up your stash!
Showcase
Next Meeting
Monday 25th March 2024 - TALK via Zoom: Jo Avery - Colour Theory for Quilts. Please see the Newsletter for forthcoming events and more details. Any questions please contact the Committee.
Forthcoming Events
March |
2024 |
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Fri 29th |
Good Friday |
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April |
2024 |
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Mon 1st |
Easter Monday |
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Mon 22nd |
Own sewing with Flange Binding Demonstration |
7:15 for 7:30pm |
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May |
2024 |
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Mon 6th |
Early May bank holiday |
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Sat 18th |
WORKSHOP: Own Sewing |
10am - 4pm |
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Mon 20th |
TALK: Yasmeen Branton - Living Life through Needle & Thread |
7:15 for 7.30pm |
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Mon 27th |
Spring bank holiday |
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June |
2024 |
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Time/Details |
Fri 14th |
KEMPTON PARK QUILT SHOW (new venue) Fri 14th - Sun 16th June |
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Mon 24th |
TALK: Angela Madden - The History of a Quilter 'Me' |
7:15 for 7.30pm |
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July |
2024 |
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Time/Details |
Mon 22nd |
Own Sewing and PAT Testing |
7:15 for 7.30pm |
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August |
2024 |
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Time/Details |
T.B.C. |
Social Event |
TBA |
TBC |
Thu 1st |
FESTIVAL OF QUILTS - Thu 1st - Sun 4th August |
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Mon 26th |
Summer bank holiday |
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September |
2024 |
Venue |
Time/Details |
Sat 14th |
Workshop: Own Sewing |
10am - 4pm |
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Mon 23rd |
TALK: Kate Sandford - The Scrappy Maximalism of Kate Sandford |
7:15 for 7.30pm |
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October |
2024 |
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Mon 28th |
Own sewing with Bring & Buy (Stash, Tools & Notions) Sale |
7:15 for 7.30pm |
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November |
2024 |
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Sat 9th |
WORKSHOP with Yasmeen Branton: Learn Needle Turn Applique with Confidence |
10am - 4pm |
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Mon 25th |
Christmas Project |
7:15 for 7.30pm |
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December |
2024 |
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Mon 16th |
Christmas Party |
7:15 for 7.30pm |
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Wed 25th |
Christmas Day |
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Thu 26th |
Boxing Day |
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January |
2025 |
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Wed 1st |
New Year's Day |
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The above dates may change without warning |