Currently the largest Christmas stocking recorded by Guinness World Records measures 51 m 35 cm long by 21 m 63 cm wide (from heel to toe) which was set in 2011 in Italy. As a way of reclaiming a creative sewing reputation for Northern Ireland we need to surpass this by creating a huge stocking using 3” hexagons. Achieving this record by December 2016 will mean that NI has made a mark on the world stage on its journey to become creative capital of Europe by 2030.
We hope to have sewing events at The Hub, so if you are able to cut paper hexagons, cut fabric hexagons or sew some together, watch for further instructions. If you have any cotton weight fabric scraps that you would like to donate we would love to hear from you. Let’s put Saintfield on the map and join in this World record attempt!
To complete this challenge the people, voluntary and community groups and businesses of NI are asked to contribute in the following ways:
To donate fabric (preferably red and green) either from scraps from sewing projects, sample books or items such as duvet covers, pillow cases, shirts etc that are suitable weight for hand sewing.
To donate calendars, old cards, flyers or other stiff paper (90 gms +) that would otherwise go in the recycling bin as this can be used for making paper templates
To donate sewing accessories such as needles, scissors and thread for use at public events (to encourage passers-by to make a hexagon to add to the project).
To act as collection points (in various places around NI) so as people can leave above donations
People to cut out the fabric hexagons – draw around a template and cut out. Templates will be provided
People to hand sew the fabric on to the paper templates – folding and tacking are the only skills required
People to hand sew the hexagons together using whip stitch
Help in publicising this record breaking effort – producing flyers, taking photographs, articles / features in the media or generating interest via social networks.
Invitations to feature the patchwork sections at community events – eg fetes, exhibitions, conferences where people could spend a few minutes cutting out or sewing a hexagon and thus contribute to the project.
Workspace to join the various sections together (towards the end of the year)
Small hand crafted gifts to put into the completed stocking
Why not get involved in something BIG this year and help NI become a more creative place!
Come along and take part in a Powertex session!
13:30 – 15:30.
Limited places, booking essential.
For more information please contact Margaret via email: reynolds_margaret2@sky.com
Come along to the Rowallane Hub (35 Main Street, behind Credit Union) on Wednesday 16th March for a FREE health and wellbeing event!
Friday night’s first Music At The Hub was a great night with a range of musicians showing up for what we hope will be a regular music event in Saintfield. Experienced and beginning musicians performed.
Keep a lookout for our next musical evening!
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Can you play an instrument?
Can you tell a story or joke?
Can you sing?
Would you like to learn?
Maybe you’ve never performed in front of people but would like to?
Or maybe you’d just like to listen to others giving it their best.
Maybe you’d just like to meet local people doing similar things…..
Come along as we are hoping to meet aspiring performers old and new.
Bring an instrument Bring a yarn
Most importantly – bring yourself!
For More Details contact GLENDA on 07555953191
Email: g.smith43@outlook.com
Rowallane Community Hub won the Large Premises category in Saintfield Development Association’s Saintfield In Bloom competition.
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