Quilters’ celebration

MEMBERS of the island’s quilters group were in jubilant mood when they celebrated 25 years of happy stitching at a special birthday party in their Islay House Square premises.

The group has enjoyed great success over the past quarter of a century and their outstanding creations have been much admired and sought-after as well as having greatly benefited charities causes on both Islay and Jura.

Cutting the cake and raising the glasses were original group member Rona MacKenzie and founder member and current chairperson Rae Woodrow, who both ensured that all went with a swing in their colourful premises which once were home to hunting dogs.

I wish the quilters well and long may they continue to sew a fine seam.