Programme 2025

2025 – Meetings and Workshops

A full and varied programme of speakers and workshops as well as sewing evenings has been arranged for 2025. Meetings start at 7.00 on the first Monday of each month at Emsworth Community Centre. Visitors are welcome at the meetings indicated with a *. There will be a small charge for this

Workshops usually take place at either Emsworth Community Centre or Westbourne Parish Hall and members can book their places at the monthly meetings

DateSpeakerTitleVenue
Monday
Jan 6th		M*Ann TaylorStitch in ColourEmsworth Community Centre
Monday
Feb 3rd		M*Alison HulmeMy Life in StitchesEmsworth Community Centre
Tuesday
Feb 4th		WAlison HulmePrinting on FabricEmsworth Community Centre
Tuesday
Feb 11th		WSue RhodesIntroduction to Patchwork
Mini Workshop		Westbourne Parish Hall
Saturday
Mar 1st		Doughty’s DayFabric SaleEmsworth Community Centre
Monday
4th Mar 		M*Graham ParkerMy Journey in QuiltingEmsworth Community Centre
Saturday
Apr 5th		WCot Quilt Sewing DayWestbourne Parish Hall
Monday
Apr 7th		MEaster Sewing EveningEmsworth Community Centre
Emsworth Community Centre is now open following the recent fire, but parking is extremely limited. Please park offsite. The nearest car park is Palmers Road Car park (behind Tesco) and it is free after 6.00.pm
Monday
May 5th		M*Karen CrookesMy Crafting Journey from hobbyist to tutor, designer and shop ownerEmsworth Community Centre
Monday
Jun 2nd		M*Elizabeth SaundersMy Textile Journey and Rag QuiltsEmsworth Community Centre
Friday
Jun 6th		WElizabeth SaundersMaking a Rag QuiltEmsworth Community Centre
Monday
Jul 7th		M*Alice and MariaBecoming Master QuiltersEmsworth Community Centre
Monday
Aug 4th		MPimms and Strawberries
Mini Demonstrations		Emsworth Community Centre
Monday
Sep 1st		M*Christine GreenBust the Rules and get CreativeEmsworth Community Centre
Tuesday
Sep 2nd		WChristine GreenIntroduction to KawandiWestbourne Parish Hall
Monday
Oct 6th		M*Show and TellEmsworth Community Centre
Saturday
Oct 25th		Doughty’s DayFabric SaleEmsworth Community Centre
Monday
Nov 3rd		MChristmas Sewing EveningEmsworth Community Centre
Saturday
Nov 15th		WChristmas FundayWestbourne Parish Hall
Monday
Dec 1st		MAGM and Christmas PartyEmsworth Community Centre
M = Meeting W = Workshop  *Visitors welcome to meetings(small fee will apply)

Bourne Stitchers Programme 2025

Membership of Bourne Stitchers is included for all members of Bourne Quilters. Come along and join us at Westbourne Parish Hall every alternate Tuesday from 9.30 – 12.00. Bring along latest work – handsewing or machine, knitting or crochet and enjoy tea/coffee and a chat whilst you work.

We have recently introduced some mini workshops where BQ members share their knowledge and skills. Places need to booked in advance and the workshop will take place alongside the normal Bourne Stitchers.

Month
January14th28th
February11th
Mini Workshop		25th
March11th25th
April8th22nd
Mini Workshop
May6th20th
June3rd17th
July1st15th29th
August12th26th
September9th23rd
October7th21st
November4th18th
December2nd16th30th