Quilt Study Group (NSW)

On Saturday the 13th of February 2016, Kerry Easton will give a talk and display of needlework implements for the Quilt Study Group of NSW. Kerry is a member of The Needlework Tool Collectors Society of Australia and has a wonderful collection of the needlework tools that we all take for granted and are of special interest to quilters.

Please bring along any examples of your historic needlework implements to show and share with us.


The talk will start at 2pm and will be held in the Meeting Room at The Glover Cottages, 124 Kent Street, Millers Point in Sydney. Entry is $5 for members of the Quilters' Guild of NSW, $10 for other guests. Afternoon tea is provided.

All the details can be found on this link 

http://quiltersguildnsw.blogspot.com.au/2016/01/quilt-study-group-2016-february-talk-by.html

The other talks for 2016 can be found on the Guild's website and also at http://australianquiltstudygroups.blogspot.com.au/2016/01/qsg-of-nsw-2016-talks.html

Quilt Group - Wednesday 27th Jan - All Welcome

If you are at a loose end on Wednesday 27th, January, the Southern Highlands Quilt Group will be meeting upstairs at the newly renovated Mittagong RSL. 

We meet from 10am to approx 3pm.

You would be most welcome to come along.


To find out more about this group - this link will take you to their Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/www.southernhighlandsquilters.com.au

For the address and directions to the Mittagong RSL click on this link - http://mittagongrsl.com.au/contact/

Christmas time again!

It hardly seems possible but we're almost at Christmas again!

Our groups are having their end of year parties and what a lovely time they've been having!

The Sydney SCQuilters had their last 2015 meeting on Dec 5 and as usual, there were all kinds of high jinks. Pennie has reported in full on their blog, of course! Annie sent around a tin to collect Gold Coins for the Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia Foundation and she reports that $100.00 was collected which will buy:-
2 x Dress Nightgown and Bedding - $60.00
20 x Pairs of Rubber Slippers for patients with no shoes - $40.00   
Well done, Sydney SCQuilters!

They had a lot of fun with Pennie's infamous Christmas Quiz and she's kindly listed the questions and answers on the blog, for our information.

And of course, there was show and tell. This beautiful Christmas quilt was made by Heather. Isn't it gorgeous?

NSW: Airing of the Quilts, Canowindra

Canowindra is gearing up for its annual transformation with the 'Airing of the Quilts' on the upcoming long weekend.

Quilts will adorn the verandahs of the historic town outdoors on Saturday, October 3, from 10am to 4pm, although  there will be quilts in shop windows from the Wednesday before, Sept 30 til the Wednesday after, 7 October.

For more information, visit their Facebook page

Sydney SCQuilters - June Gathering

I'm sitting here sweltering in humidity while typing this.  I know where I would rather be...

...the Sydney SCQuilters gathering at the Blue Gum Hotel for their June get-together. It must be chilly weather -  look how warm and cozy they all are!  The best kind of day for sitting inside to chat, quilt, knit, eat and have fun!

Head to their website and you can see many more photos of them and the work they are doing.

Quiltarama

Dungog-Clarence Town CWA presents its popular

QUILTARAMA

 

Quilts... Crafts.... Stalls.... NCEATA Exhibition.... Workshops

 

Saturday 25 July 2015 10am - 4pm

Sunday 26 July 2015 10am - 3pm

 

Multi Purpose Centre (MPC),

Dungog High School.
Dungog NSW

Hooke St entrance (next to the garden nursery)

 

Entry $5

 

Vote for the most popular quilt

NEW THIS YEAR!!

NCEATA EXHIBITION - TEXTILE TRENDS

Newcastle Creative Embroiderers & Textile Artists

 

4 EXCITING TWO-DAY WORKSHOPS

Dye workshop - Colour Theory by Tracy McNicoll

Daisy Chain Quilt-as-you-go Wholecloth by Jan Foster

Beginners' Patchwork using Jelly Rolls by Cristie Manning

Wise Woman - Art Doll by Wilma Simmons

BOOK NOW - DON'T MISS OUT!

 

 For workshop details and registration please see the website or contact Judy on 4996 5514

 

Proceeds to CWA projects

Sydney South Get Together

Sydney South Get Together 10am Saturday 23rd May.

Amelia Kates
86-188 Princes Highway,
Beverley Park New South Wales.

A few Scquilters have planned to meet at Amelia Kates for Devonshire tea, stitching and a yarn. Would anyone else like to join us? This patchwork, gift and tea shop is situated in a beautiful historic sandstone building at 186-188 Princes Highway, Beverley Park New South Wales. Devonshire tea is $10.50 - I need to give them an idea of numbers so please email me on quiltfanatic73@yahoo.com.au
Some parking is available on site or park in the side street – Lacey Street. Walking up Lacey St to the Princes Hwy turn right along the Princes Hwy and Amelia Kates is a few buildings along on that side of the road. I am really looking forward to putting faces to names.

Strip Piecing Presentation by Trudy Brodie

Well known quilt maker Trudy Brodie will give a presentation about Strip Piecing, which she frequently uses in her quilt making. Similar forms of piecing, such as Lattice and Log Cabin, will also be featured.

Please bring along your own strip pieced quilts, such as log cabins, jelly roll quilts, string pieced quilts etc., to share.

Saturday 2nd May, 2pm - 4.30pm
In the Meeting Room, The Glover Cottages, 124 Kent Street, Millers Point, Sydney

Entry - $5 for members of the Quilters' Guild of NSW, $10 for other guests.
Afternoon tea will be provided.

Quilt Study Group of NSW - Talk - 2 May 2015

This coming Saturday, well known quilt maker Trudy Brodie will give a presentation about Strip Piecing, which she frequently uses in her quilt making. Similar forms of piecing, such as Lattice and Log Cabin, will also be featured.

Participants are encouraged to bring along their own strip-pieced quilts, such as log cabins, jelly roll quilts, string-pieced quilts etc., to share.

 

When?  Saturday 2nd May, 2pm - 4.30pm

 

Where? Meeting Room, The Glover Cottages, 124 Kent Street, Millers Point, Sydney NSW

  
Entry?  $5 for members of the Quilters' Guild of NSW, $10 for other guests. 

Afternoon tea will be provided.

Dubbo Patchwork & Quilter's Group Inc. Biennial Quilt Show

This Weekend - Don't miss out

Come and see the wonderful quilts on display, created by the group's members, from workshops, challenges, regular weekend get togethers and their own quilting.

This group presents quilts to such organizations as Meals on Wheels and the Woman’s Shelter. Over the years, more than 650 quilts have been presented back to the community.

The biennial exhibitions not only allow us to showcase our quilts, but also provides the opportunity to raise funds which enable us to make more gift quilts.

When: 11 & 12 April from 9am - 5pm

Where: St Brigid's Hall, Brisbane Street, Dubbo

Cost:  $7 with morning or afternoon tea included

Sydney SCQuilters

Lisa's hand stitching

The Sydney SCQuilters had another wonderful meeting last Saturday. There was great food, as usual, lots of handwork including knitting, applique, hand piecing, crochet, embroidery and hand quilting. They really are a talented bunch!


Cath's show and tell

For more details of their meeting, check out their blog.

The Springwood Community Quilt Show is looking forward to celebrating its tenth year in 2015.
 
The show aims to display the quilts of the Blue Mountains and to raise money for their designated charity, the Blue Mountains Rural Fire Service.


When?
24-26 April 2015.

Where?
Springwood High School
Grose Rd
Faulconbridge NSW 2776

 
The guest quilter for 2015 will be Rhonda Pearce.

Contact
Ph 33.6853 150.55 or website or email

 

Quilt Show - Eastwood Quilters

Don't miss the 2015 quilt show from the Eastwood Patchwork Quilters Inc!

When?
Friday May 1st until Sunday May 3rd 2015
10am - 4.30pm

Where?
Brush Farm House and Eastwood Corrective Services Academy, Eastwood, NSW.
(Click here for a map)

This is always an interesting show from a bunch of talented ladies and there are lots of goodies for sale in the trading area. In addition, there will be four shops, Cottage Quiltworks, Kim Bradley Creations, Quiltsmith and Wabi-sabi Designs.

The cafe serves yummy morning and afternoon tea and lunch.

The proceeds of the charity raffle quilts will benefit Cord Blood Research (Inner Wheel Australia) and Christian Community Aid. Tickets are now on sale from any EPQ member and representatives of the charities.

For more information, see the Eastwood Quilters website.

Taree - The Biennial Manning Valley Quilt Exhibition

A stunning display of over 60 locally made masterpieces. Taree Craft Centre presents The Biennial Manning Valley Quilt Exhibition at Craft Cottage corner of High and Puteney Sts Taree. 

When:  10th to 18th April 2015 from 10am to 3pm Mon to Sat (Except Sunday 12th closed) show will close at 1pm on Saturday 18th.

Where:  Taree Craft Centre - Craft Cottage, corner High & Puteney Streets, Taree NSW Refreshments will available at The Cottage Cafe. 

Check our website tareecraftcentre.com.au

Dubbo Patchwork & Quilters' Group Inc - Biennial Quilt Show

Come and see the wonderful quilts on display, created by the group's members, from workshops, challenges, regular weekend get togethers and their own quilting.  As a result, the group presents quilts to such organizations as Meals on Wheels and the Woman’s Shelter. Over the years, more than 650 quilts have been presented back to the community.

The biennial exhibitions not only allow us to showcase our quilts, but provide the opportunity to raise funds which enable us to make more gift quilts.

When? Saturday 11 &  Sunday 12 April

 

Where? St Brigid's Hall, Brisbane Street, Dubbo

Time?   9am - 5pm

 

Entry - $7 with morning or afternoon tea included

Sydney Scquilter's Gathering Report

Remember this meeting is on the first Saturday of the month.
See reports at http://sydneyscquilters.blogspot.com.au/
Churn Dash Challenge this month.

Sydney SCQuilters group

The final meeting for the SCQuilters Sydney group is their Christmas Party at the Blue Gum, Waitara on Saturday1st December.
All SCQuilters are welcome - it doesn't matter if you haven't been to The Blue Gum before, doesn't matter if  you aren't even from Sydney...

Time...
From 10am till we are sewed, eaten and chatted out!
Usually around 3pm to  4pm.
Where...
The Blue Gum
55 Pacific Highway, Waitarahttp://www.bluegumhotel.com.au/index.php

Lunch...
Available at the Bistro with Coffee and Drinks available at the Bar.

R.S.V.P.... A.S.A.P. Please...
Email me privately, so we have an idea of numbers for seating.
Bring along (not compulsory):

A Gift to Recycle and Swap...
One that you already have and wish to recycle. (It¹s become a tradition of
the Sydney SCQuilters to swap unwanted gifts, the weirder the better but
something that is in good condition that you have received, never used and
is too good to throw out! Some very weird and wonderful gifts have surfaced
over the years, but some treasures have also surfaced as well... And
continue to surface.)
Sewing and Show and Tell...
Bring lots to show, this is the last Show & Tell for 2012, after all ,so there will be lots of photos taken to put on the blog http://sydneyscquilters.blogspot.com/.

July at the Blue Gum

Quilting by Marianne

Sydney SCQuilters had a small group this month but there was the usual mix of chat, great food and quilts.

As usual, there was a great range of handwork on show - as well as hand quilting, members were embroidering, appliqueing, hand piecing, making hexagons, knitting and crochet. Not to mention some fabulous show and tell. 

For details see the Sydney SCQuilters blog.

 

Novocastrian Quilter's Blog

http://novocastrianquilters.blogspot.com.au/

Or each month

June - Saturday Meeting - http://novocastrianquilters.blogspot.com.au/2014/06/saturday-21-june-2014.html

June - Tuesday Meeting - http://novocastrianquilters.blogspot.com.au/2014/06/tuesday-meeting-june-2014.html

July - Saturday Meeting - http://novocastrianquilters.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/saturday-meeting-19-july-2014.html

SCQ Illawarra Group

Our girls south of Sydney have been busy too. After a wonderful Retreat recently, they went on with their knitting and hand sewing, including some incredibly tiny hexagons from Cinzia. You can see their latest adventures on their blog, SCQIllawarras.