T H I N O U R C LU B
Stitch ’ n ’ Bitch
“2020 sure looks to be another
eventful year in our small crafty realm of the AWCH.”
Our Stitch ’n’ Bitch group has
been especially busy these past 6
months finishing many beautiful
handmade projects, contributing
to the FAWCO Friendship Quilt,
and donating many more heart
pillows and drainage bottle bags
to aid in breast cancer patients
recovery. And 2020 looks sure to
be another eventful year in our
small crafty realm of the AWCH.
Early in 2019, we found a per-
manent meeting room with full
kitchen facilities at the Joshua
Gemeinde church in Altona. Each
member pays 3 per session she at-
tends, which goes directly to the
church. Considering the cost to
rent a space this size, this is an ex-
tremely small price to pay and has
not discouraged our members
from attending. On the contrary,
the number of members attend-
ing Stitch ’n’ Bitch every other
Tuesday has actually increased,
and we are thrilled to have many
new faces joining us in the last 12
months! We now have the room to
accommodate a larger group and
those who have animal allergies.
In October, the From the Heart
Pillow Project held a work-
ing bee for the first time at the
church and we produced over
50 pillows and close to 60 drain-
age bottle bags. An amazing ef-
fort by all who offered their
time. These were promptly do-
nated to the ever-grateful Helios
Mariahilf hospital in Harburg.
Shortly before Christmas SnB
moved temporarily to Studio 42
in Altona, due to renovations at
the church. This arrangement will
continue for the time being, until
we are able to survey what awaits
us at the church after renova-
tions are complete. A big thanks
to Shelley G. for welcoming us to
her Studio every other Tuesday.
Our plans for the first half of
2020 are to continue to meet in
a friendly Runde and share our
crafting hobbies, plates of nibbles,
and wine. We are all looking for-
ward to another wonderful year
of making and creating together,
while we eat, laugh, and support
each other through all the trials
and tribulations of living abroad.
We are open to all members and
encourage any of you who would
like to join us for one day, or on
a regular basis to come see what
it’s all about! Don’t think you’re
crafty? Why not come learn a
new craft from one of the many
talented regulars or simply bring
a project you need time and
space to complete? This could
include making a photo book on
your laptop, a recipe folder or
some cathartic colouring in. You
won’t find any judgement here.
by Tracy M . .and Jess M . .
Hamburger Helpers
The Hamburger Helpers in Blankenese have started the year on a positive note with our walking group.
We have also initiated a birthday list for the newsletter every two weeks and sent out a birthday wish to
congratulate members on their special day.
by Charis H . .
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