We spent the morning making three-sided 'pod' decorations - with a little treat popped inside, they will make an ideal gift to hang on the tree ... and it was very satisfying to delve into our stashes of shiny fabrics, beads, ribbons and trims.
As well as browsing all these wonderful things, we inspected the embroidered stockings that members submitted for the annual Christmas challenge. Voting is by putting coins into a cup next to the entry/entries you like best (the number of coins, not the value, is what matters). The winner, apart from receiving a gift, is asked to nominate a charity to which they would like all the money to be donated.
(Numbers on the stockings refer to the entry number, not order of preference.)
We enjoyed a fabulous buffet lunch courtesy of everyone present, with a glass of wine or non-alcoholic fizz. Then the post-lunch quiz, which was based on Christmas songs and carols - not all so obvious, unless you are a carol buff ...
- In The Little Drummer Boy, who kept time?
- Jehovah tells the happy toffs to take a break.
(Answers at the end)
Still more treats to come, as we dipped into Secret Santa's sack. Gifts had to be textile related, cost no more than £5 and should be creatively wrapped. Some very imaginative gifts were exchanged.
And finally, picking up our 'pod' stitching again, we managed to complete or nearly complete them ready to hang on the Christmas tree at home. Look out for them on display at St Mary's Church, Warwick next Christmas.
It was a really fabulous day, and we are already looking forward to next year's Christmas party!
Answers: The ox and lamb. God rest ye, merry gentlemen.
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