Reenactment at Forge Mill and Needle Museum

Fun for all the family in Redditch! Even the kids got involved in the re-enactment as Roman soldiers; with foam swords and light shields, they were brought onto the battlefield to take on the Brit chieftain from The Vicus re-enactment group.

The Brit chieftain cooking dinner for his troops at the Iron Age encampment

 

 Roman Invasion flyer

 

Beautiful basketry filled with delectable treats 

 

 With plenty of meadow land we went tramping off to explore Bordesley Abbey ruins

 

 Roman Invasion was a brilliant, free event for children. If you're on the lookout for things to do with your toddler, check out the Little Explorers offer at Forge Mill! Loads of activities for under-5s and a lovely little playground!

 

Quilt exhibition at Forge Mill

Last weekend I visited Forge Mill and Needle Museum in Redditch. It was mainly to support some friends who were doing an excellent Roman re-enactment demonstration - which takes up most of their spare time I think!

 

We also came across a lovely little quilting exhibition. These photos show the brilliant patchwork pieces on display. I would love to assimilate some of these styles into my own work. I've been inspired to try some new designs and techniques, so maybe I'll do some gold Turkish style quilts in future; so lavish and luxurious.

    

           

 

Patchwork quilt

 

 

Funky machine-quilted spiral patchwork quilt

 

Here's a crazy book cover which would be brilliant! Very Paperchase. The work that goes into it is astounding and I love those bright colours!

 

 

I also love the idea of tracing around a child's hand to commemorate their life as part of a lifetime quilt, as pictured below.

 

Can you tell that I can't wait for the Festival of Quilts!?