Smalls Exchange and Another XS Clutch

We had our final guild meeting on Wednesday. It was our Annual General Meeting where we elected (acclaimed) the Executive for 2022-2023 and voted to become members of the Embroidery Association of Canada (EAC). Joining the EAC solved a big problem we were encountering going forward as all venues we wish to use are now requiring liability insurance and EAC provides that plus many other benefits.

Several of us participated in the smalls exchange and six of us were present to reveal what we received. 

Poppy received a triangular scissor case from Bernie.

Bernie received a personalized needlepointed needlebook from Diane.

Diane received a personalized Hussif from Jennifer.

Jeanette opened her flower bloom pin cushion remotely - while visiting family in Ottawa.

Jennifer received a triangular scissor case, fob, and scissors from me.

And I received a beautiful dragonfly needlecase from Poppy. The sparkly threads are perfect for the dragonfly wings. 

We still haven't seen what Barb or Siobhain received as they were unable to attend. 

Today I made another cross stitch clutch from a butterfly and dragonfly fat quarter.

I repurposed a knitting stitch marker for the zipper pull, adding a 6mm lobster claw.

I have another butterfly fabric selected and ready to cut out. I just need to find more binding fabric as only a 2" x 17" strip is left of the yellow binding fabric.