Holy Cross group visits Inis Oírr

Holy Cross Crafters from Tipperary came to Inis Oírr to visit Mná le Cheile and enjoy the island. They made lovely Christmas stockings!

Summer 2013, Teach Bhríd evening sewing classes

Handy bedside caddy to store books, glasses, etc....

Summer visitor made a lovely reversible tea cozy to take home. :)

Flower broches, using leftover quilt bindings...

Table mats...

Table mats...another version...

First quilt! Bright and happy for her little guy's bed...

Apron, made as house-warming gift...

Notice our cute hairbands?? :)

Anne Marie Horan, President of the Western Branch, Irish Patchwork Society is a great tutor and friend from the mainland. She taught us the 'twisted 9-patch' block.

 This is Alissa's first quilt...made for her 2 yr old daughter. I'm sure it will be one of many!! :)

Mairead is fairly new to patchwork, but an expert it all things textile! She knits, felts, spins, sews, weaves...making one of a kind pieces for sale in her shop on Inis Oírr. You can find out more about her at www.maireadsharry.blogspot.ie