Corris Uchaf, Wales
Archive for May, 2006
Teresa Anna’s Quilt
May 31st
This quilt is for all families & friends of loved ones who have undergone the treatment for Breast Cancer.
Some have fought the fight, only to fall at the final hurdle, some are still fighting.
Why the ‘Teresa Anna Quilt’, well my friend Teresa is one of the latter, still fighting! but what a fight it is.
Last August Teresa was diagnosed with Breast Cancer and since that time has undergone an operation, Chemotherapy, Radiation Therapy and has just started on another chemical barage to her weakened body… yet through all the pain and discomfit she can still laugh and see the funny side to most things in her life. (and still plays a mean game of Dominos)
With your help I can use this Quilt to help the research into cures and ways of helping people like Teresa.
OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
I would like to complete the quilt by October so the sooner you can return the Square to me the better.
The return address is
Teresa Anna’s Quilt
Bumble Bee Quilting
Corris Craft Centre
Corris
Machynlleth
Powys
Wales
SY20 9RF
NB… Could you enclose the square in a plastic bag… being mindful of the weather.
If you have to fold it to post it can you be minimal.
Flat or Rolled would be best.
Thanks
Jane
Between now and October I will be finding out the best way to raise money for the Quilt – Auction / Raffle etc. Any Ideas?
This free pack of fabric is enough with some addition of your own stash to create two matching 12“ x 12†squares (plus seam allowance)
… one to be sent back to me to be included in ‘Teresa Anna’s Quilt’ the second to be completed as a cushion and given to the person, or family of, for whom you Undertake this challange.
Each square sent back to me must be complete ie. any design of your choice Foundation, Traditional or Applique. wadded with 2oz polyester wadding and quilted. 12¼“ x 12¼†finished size.
Please include on the back of the square the name of the person in your thoughts as you complete this square… feel free to add a fabric photo or an embroidered message on the back as well.
A week with our heads in the clouds
May 26th
The monsoons have arrived in Mid Wales.
We tell our visitors that there’s a thick sea mist and some spray – but actually its been incessent rain and heavy showers. So, we’ve lived with our heads in the clouds and our visitors have lived in their rain coats.
But everyone’s cheery, seems the whole of the UK is getting pretty much the same.
Roll on spring, you’ve been a long time comming.
Spring bank holiday just around the corner and all the bulbs and flowers at Corris Craft Centre have been washed away and drowned.
With no end in sight to the monsoon, there’s the World Cup to look forward to. As the Real World Champs (Wales) have had the grace to decline an invite to Germany “so that the others can have a chance”, we shall be supporting the World “B” team – BRAZIL. Come on the bouys in Yellow and Green.
Meanwhile, we look forward to greeting the throng in our own little arena at Corris Craft Centre and delighting them with our fabrics, patchwork and quilts. Plus, there’s one very special quilt we have lined up for a very special Lady (Teresa Anna) in our own little village of Corris Uchaf in aid of Breast Cancer Research. More Soonest ….
Our shoppers this week
May 20th
A hectic week.
We started it by driving to Leicester, then to Nottingham to see Ladysmith Black Mambazo (brill), back to Leicester for the night and then to London.
The gig was a Christmas present courtesy of No1 Daughter – Outstanding
On our way to Leicester we spent some time with No1 Son who was hard at work bettering himself studying to be a Mortgage Consultant.
We spent a short night in Leicester with No2 Son who is a highly competent self employed Shopfitter with experience throughout Europe and North America.
Thence to London to see No2 Daughter, a hughly talented apprentice Tailor in London’s Saville Row.
We had time for two very happy visits to Kar and P and some of their little treasures.
And back to our Quilting Craft Shop in Corris – carefully minded by No1 Daughter and Ollie for our 4 days’ absence. Very successful they were too.
Since our return we have had some delightful shoppers – 2 couples from the Nottingham/Chesterfield area, some Ladies from the Fairbourne WI, and then today some lovely people; beginners and experienced alike – fond memories of time spent together. Diolch yn Fawr.
This is part of which makes crafting such a joy. Not just the actual mechanics of the craft, but being able to share with folk such as these who have visited us this week.
A delight to meet you all….
**** Numbers above reflect succession of birth alone.
What is this Craft Centre thingy at Corris then?
May 12th
Well, as you ask – a quick explanation …
Basically Corris Craft Centre is a general term for 3 sets of businesses.
At the Craft Centre itself we have 10 craft units. Each crafter designs, makes and sells their wares from their own craft workshop. There are wooden toys, pottery, jewellery, leather, candles, patchwork and quilting (us), glass sculpturs, rustic furniture, woodturning and pyrography, and card (kard) making. You can visit (free) and watch, join in or buy if you like.
There is also a cafe run by Chris “Coffi”. She has an outstanding team of kitchen and ice cream staff, including Chai, Jude, Tony, Sarah, Phillipa, Mentol, Amy, and Angel.
King Arthur’s Labyrinth is an underground adventure through the old mines whilst The Bard’s Quest is a gentle stroll through a maze. Both examine myths and legends of old.
The Labyrinth reception in run by Jackie (with the recently retired Anne “doing” the books), assisted by Sammy and the Shepherds.
The Tourist Information Centre is run by Ann, Julie and “Garden” Jackie, who is our gardener in chief hence her name.
The Underground operations are managed by “Head Boy” (Hew), stoutly assisted by “Wing Commander” Steve, with able contributions from Mark, Ryan and Dave.
All of this is overseen by Ian; who takes his turn at maintenance, reception, and even as a sheperd.
Confused? You wont be if you come on down and pay us a visit amongst the delightful countryside of Mid Wales. A great day for young and not so young alike.
A Quiet couple of weeks
May 7th
Easter has passed, and so has the first May bank holiday.
The trees are greening, the birds singing and the countryside reinvents itself at this magical time of Spring.
There can be no where on earth as beautiful as Spring in Mid Wales, and especially at Corris Craft Centre.
Like silk worms we continue to sew and weave our way through our current projects. We have nearly completed our two Celtic wallhangings with our versions of the Red Dragon and celtic knotwork. Hope you like them.
We are also developing a theme of celebratory Welsh love spoons, built in woodlike fabrics, with personal inscriptions embroidered onto them. Rare and charming gifts for those special days.
We hope to have illustratory pictures as soon as we can.
Even better, come and see them at Bumble Bee Quilting…..
