BYO and sew in Meredith

AFTER driving up to Ballarat and seeing some craft groups in action, Cheryl Gilbert decided Meredith needed a one too.

Now, each Wednesday from 1pm to 3pm, she coordinates Meredith Community Centre’s own sewing group.

Members are invited to bring their own projects or come along if they’d like to learn some basic stitches or embroidery skills.

“We meet once a week in the studio space during the school term, and make it quite cosy in there,” Ms Gilbert said.

“We set the trestle tables up, sewers can sit with people or at their own table, enjoy a chat, some tea and coffee, and maybe even a cake, biscuit, or slice.

“At the moment we have two ladies who are quite proficient in quilting, but the group is dedicated to sewing more broadly than that.”

With some members learning patchwork, and others only just past the beginners’ stage, Ms Gilbert said it’s a space where people are encouraged to ask for help, and there’s a lot of skill and knowledge sharing.

“Once the group is established, there would be opportunities for us to work on projects together, choosing an organisation to support, like an aged care home, and making something special to donate to them,” she said.

“I would love to see more young people come along as well. See if it’s what you’re looking for, and if it’s not, there’s no commitment.”

Attendees are asked to pay $3 per afternoon they attend. For more information and updates contact 0407 837 617.