15th January 2026

The view from the cutting (and stitching) edge presentation by Mr X Stitch 

 

 

 

 

Mini workshop  1.00 - 3.30pm

Dorset Buttons

 

 18th December 2025

Christmas Celebration with a 'Surprise Speaker'

Our speaker for the Christmas celebration was Judy G, a flower arranger, who talked about her work and demonstrated a variety of simple but very effective flower arrangement techniques. These were suitable not only for Christmas but were adaptable for use throughout the year.

 

The ideas presented were able to be created by adults as well as some being suitable for younger family members to try.

As seen in this (front right) where a beaker with a taped grid over the top provided a guide as well as stability for the flowers and character decoration. 

 

 

The bonus was that the flowers used by Judy were bought from the supermarket and supplemented by any available greenery from the garden, meaning that any one could achieve the flower arrangements produced.

The arrangements and left over flowers were raffled so many members had the opportunity to create their own Christmas flower decorations.

 

There were many contributions to the 'Christmas swap' gift tag which were enjoyed by their recipients.

 

 

 

 

The buffet lunch was enjoyed as was the opportunity to chat with fellow members at the tables.