Sewing Group

In 1998 a small group of ladies decided to get together and mark the millennium by creating a new altar frontal for the Chapel. They worked together on the design, a grape vine. This represented the church rooted and alive and fruitful in the community.  This was so successful that the group then continued, making and mending other items for use in the Church. Projects have included vestments, banners and other altar frontals.

There have also been the fun things, soft toys, patchwork covers, cushions and blankets etc.

The most recent projects were the new red altar frontal for the high altar and an extremely popular Mouse Fest in 2022 with over 100 knitted mice sporting a variety of costumes with participation from members of the wider Thatcham community. This was followed in 2024 with Teddy Bear Fest.

The group meets each Monday at one of the group’s houses where there is plenty of time to relax and chat whilst sewing, knitting or crocheting.

Anyone, man or woman, with sewing, knitting crochet or embroidery skills is welcomed to join this group; please contact the Parish Office.