MAY 2017 Newsletter
Geelong Patchwork & Quilters’ Guild Inc. No.A6698 www.geelongpatch.org.au
Contents Seachange Quilt Show
Advertising rates ...... 20 Seachange Quilters who claim beautiful Barwon Heads as their home, had Area Sub Groups ...... 19 another successful Quilt Show in March this year as part of the Festival of the Committee ...... 2 Sea. Over 500 people called in to the Hall to view the magnificent quilts Committee Announcements……....16 displaying diverse techniques and styles. Diary Dates ...... 17 Editorial …………………………...….…...4 On show were quilts made for various challenges during the year. There was a Financial Report…...... 15 Friendship Group page.. ..………....19 display of Remembrance Quilts made by members for VicQuilters Showcase last Geelong Food Relief……………...... 16 year. A number of Seachange Quilters are also members of Geelong Guild and Go Cutter …..…...…….………...... 5 there was a display of their quilts from the recent Guild Serviette challenge. Guild Exhibition ………….….….12&13 Happy Birthday...... 5 Viewers choice was won by Jen Horan who also took third prize as well with two Jan Preston Exhibition ………….…….9 entirely different but magnificent quilts. Second place went to Sandi Harvey Japan Trip—Lyn Weeks ………...…..8 with a large colourful butterfly quilt (see photo). Life Members ……………………….…..2 Life’s Little Treasures Foundation 9 Machine Quilters ...... 19 A lovely Jen Kingwell quilt - pattern and fabric kindly donated by Jen on a visit to Meetings...... 2 the group - was made by members for the raffle quilt. New Members Afternoon Tea …....5 Newsletter Deadline...... 2 & 20 As always, the Devonshire tea with scones and cream was a great success and President’s Report …..…...…...... 3 the Trading Table was a popular spot to visit. Quilt In …….………...…….………….. 11 Shops ……….………………...……...….19 Regards, CAROLE Show & Tell April …...... 6—7 Show & Tell Themes……………..…..2 Snippets of Information………...... 16 Vale Valda Moore...…….…………..14 Website...... 4 Workshops …………...……...... 10
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Committee Monthly Meetings
Monthly meetings are held on the THIRD Saturday of each month President: Margaret Tembo at: The Masonic Centre, Regent Street, Belmont (Melways 451 H-J 9-10)
Vice President: Doors open from 10.30am to 3.30pm. Library is open from 11:00am. Official Meeting starts at 12:45pm. Cheryl McMaster-Gilbert Bring your own lunch, unless a shared lunch is advertised. Secretary: Sue Palmer Tea, coffee and biscuits for afternoon tea are provided. [email protected] The Mobile Coffee Van is usually present at each meeting from 11:30 to 12:30. For insurance purposes, we request that all members and visitors sign the attendance book when entering the hall. Assistant Secretary: Anna Stevens An entry fee of $5 (members) or $6 (visitors) helps us cover meeting expenses. Please bring a jacket or jumper if you are likely to feel the cold from the air conditioners during summer and Treasurer: Elaine Hicks layers so that you can strip off if too hot in winter.
Assistant Treasurer: Vacant
Newsletter Editor: Sue Crewdson Forthcoming Meetings [email protected] th Newsletter Editor Assistant & ** Committee Meetings will now be held on the 4 Saturday in January, April, July, August, October & photographer: Lisa Hollingsworth November unless otherwise advised.
Raffle Winner from April Guild Meeting: Helen Shoppe. Membership Secretary: Jan Blyton
Website Manager: Jodie Arklay May 20: Quilt-In: [email protected] **NOTE: Location has changed to Geelong West Town Hall, 153 Pakington Street. Guest speaker will be Michele Hill. For info on Michelle: www.michelehillquilts.com Assistant Website Manager: Show & Tell Theme: Rotation. No Library.
Librarian: Sue May June 17: Biggest Quilting Bee: Guest speaker will be Cheryl Webster from Knitted Knockers.
Assistant Librarian: Kim Philpott http://knittedknockersaustralia.com/. There will be a silent auction and raffle. Show & Tell Theme: Pink or Yellow. (Dress up in Pink or Yellow also). Library Roster: Table 8 Library Assistants: Betty Scott, July 15: Guest speaker will be Natalie Beatty ‘We All Rotate’’. Glenys Russell For Info see the “We All Rotate” Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/weallrotate/ Trading Table: Sew Special-Button Heaven. New Books: Show & Tell Theme: Circles. Library Roster: Table 9 Jenni Strachan, Sue Palmer August 19: AGM. Newsletter Distributor: Jodie Arklay Show & Tell Theme: Monochrome. Library Roster: Table 10
Go-Cutter Coordinator: Sue May September 16: Guest speaker will be Alison Cole. For info on Alison’s Goldwork & Stumpwork Embroidery go to www.alisoncoleembroidery.com.au Blankets of Love: Adrienne Hare Show & Tell Theme: Gold and/or Embroidered. Library Roster: Table 1
Very Snuggly Quilts/QFO/KOGO: October 21: Member’s Market. Judy Alcock Anne Sushames Show & Tell Theme: Children’s Quilts. Library Roster: Table 2
Workshops Coordinator: November 18: Guest speaker will be Carolyn Sharkey. Cheryl McMaster For info: http://www.textileartworkshopsonline.com/ Show & Tell Theme: Art Quilts. Library Roster: Table 3 Refreshments:
December 16: Archivist/Historians: Ene Reade Show & Tell Theme: Christmas. Library Roster: Table 4 Bus Trip Impresario: Judy Bubb
Congratulations & Commiserations CoOrdinator: Annette Packett GPAQG LIFE MEMBERS June Warner Glenys Russell Kerrie Maloney Jan Preston Judy Alcock Judy Bubb Betty Scott Leslie Clarke Please direct all correspondence regarding your Guild for the Cut off date for advertising and articles for the April newsletter is Monday 5th June, 2017. Committee’s attention to: PO To: [email protected] (preferably); 0r PO Box 753, Geelong, 3220. Box 753, Geelong 3220, email: [email protected] or May 2017 Common Thread Newsletter page 2 alternatively hand the letter to Secretary at Guild meetings.
MAY 2017 President’s Report
Greetings,
I have been getting ready to set out on my holiday to South Australia - the York Peninsula Cornish Festival. However last week received a number of calls that have needed attention. When I contacted Vic Quilters about the Travelling Suitcase exhibition our booking had been forgotten. As they wanted the Suitcase for exhibition at their Autumn gathering also 20th May we can’t have it for Quilt-In. We will have it for June Meeting - Biggest Quilting Bee- fundraising for Cancer research.
Then Anna Stevens our Quilt-In Co-ordinator had notice from City of Greater Geelong that due to a flood at South Barwon Hall some weeks prior we couldn’t have the hall as not yet repaired. So there were committee conversations and now the “Quilt in” will be at Geelong West Town Hall same day same time. Please give your support to Anna and the team, as it is a new location.
Then I received a call to let me know that one of our foundation members – Valda Moore had died. You will see an obituary elsewhere in this magazine. I went to the funeral Monday 8th May representing the guild and it was a great event.
Our June meeting is when I will see you all again. Let’s make it a good fundraising for Cancer research.
Here is a list of things to do: – Decorate your table in Pink & Yellow. Wear something Pink or Yellow. Bring items for the Silent Auction:- - A mystery box, - A plant, - Or get your friend to group together to make a box. Bring morning or afternoon tea to share. Prepare a story, a song or a joke to tell as entertainment. Show and tell is PINK or YELLOW.
Enjoy the Quilt-In and remember your SHOW AND TELL and Challenge Block on ‘Rotation’ theme.
Happy Quilting,
Margaret Tembo
President
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May 2017 Editorial Sue Crewdson
Hi Everyone,
Thanks for your submissions and comments for the newsletter, keep them coming. Don't forget about the deadline, you can always find this on pages 2 and 20. Deadline date is almost 2 weeks before Guild on the Monday. This is because the newsletter must be at the Printer by the Monday of Guild week and it takes several days, sometimes up to a week to prepare the newsletter. It can be difficult to fit unexpected items in if they don’t arrive by the deadline. If you are having trouble getting an item to me in time I am happy to extend that time by a couple of days for you if you call or email beforehand to let me know how much space your article is likely to require.
Don’t hesitate to call or email me if there is anything regarding the Newsletter you’d like to discuss. There is also the Suggestion Box at the front desk on Guild days if you have any suggestions for the newsletter or anything else you’d like the committee to consider.
Thanks,
Right: Quilts for my sister
(dragonflies) and her husband (Chevy cars and
Sue music) in Canberra.
I made these after attending Margaret Drayton’s ‘Batik Sunrise’ (pictured left) class at Jiddi’s Patch in November last year. It was a great introduction to Foundation Paper Piecing.
I believe this class will be running again on June 24th. Contact Jiddi’s Patch on 5298 2208 if interested.
MAY 2017 Website Report - Jodie www.geelongpatch.org.au Mobile:0411 206 034
Firstly this month I need to thank my little helper, Elliott. He was the official counter of the 6 ½ inch squares and my “Snipping Friend” for the making of the colourful wallets for Quilt-In. Kogo are asking for beanies to be knitted in Aboriginal colours: red, black, yellow. These will be distributed among Indigenous communities in Alice Springs in June. If you can help, please email Di to [email protected] Finally, don’t forget to look up the exhibition page to find the requirements for the coverlet challenge.
Cheers,
Jodie
Common Thread will be available on the Website by the Wednesday before Guild meetings. Bookmark the home page and click on the Newsletter link to view your copy.
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To: Heather Grant, Suze Del Papa, Anne Sushames, Ruth Trethewie, Melanie Thornton, Elaine Hicks, Julie Alsop, Lesley Whitlock, Vicki Smith & Pam Igoe.
Members above are having a Birthday in May.
**Members please write your birthdays in the birthday book at front desk.
New Members Afternoon Tea
Saturday 3rd June 2-4pm, 1-2 Oakwood Ridge, St Albans Park. Write the date in your diary now. Come along to our June afternoon tea and share a few hours with new members and other Guild Members you may not normally associate with at our monthly Guild meetings. Bring along Show and Tell and any questions you would like to ask. Please do RSVP.
Judy Bubb 5248 4057 0425 810 203
Adrian—The Scissor sharpener
Adrian & Cindy the Scissor Sharpening people will be attending the Quilt-In 2017 and also the September 2017 meeting.
His prices are: Large scissors - $15.00 per pair Medium $10.00 per pair Small $8.00 per pair Embroidery $5.00 per pair Knives $8.00 each Pocket knives $5.00 per blade Rotary blades $5.00 each
He also has a mail order service – customer pays postage both ways by including a return postage bag when sending.
Cheryl
Guild Go Cutter -The Guild Go Cutter is available to be loaned to members between meetings for a month. The borrowers must have their own cutting mat and there will be a service charge of $10 to be paid at the time the Go Cutter is taken. This will be organized by the librarian.
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April 2017 Show & Tell
Anne Bryant - Memories of New York.
Magda Moore - Paris
Patricia Norton:- Autumn in Japan (above left & above); and Prairie Flowers (left) made after a visit to an American Quilt Show. Bought the fabric from Weekly Ridges in Chicago. Variation on a Traditional Nine Patch.
Margaret Page:- Autumn Colours (right) Saw the quilt in America so bought the fabric and came home and made it.
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Sue Palmer- Adam & Shane (above). Robyn Taylor class.
Dignity Quilt for Rice Village (right). Made with blocks from Guild Members. Sewn together by
Sue Palmer. Tracee Perry helped with quilting.
Judy Alcock-Star Kaleidoscopes.
Artisans of Geelong: “The Fabric of our Community” Exhibition Snugglies (below)
Portrait of Archibald by Patricia Norton (top left); Bollard by Sue Palmer (middle left); Chef by Magda Moore (bottom left); Sewing ladies in red (top right) and Drysdale Sisters, fresh produce from the 1800’s (middle right) by Yetti Barrett; and Church by Margaret Tembo (bottom right).
The Pink Ladies Adrienne Hare, Cheryl McMaster & Jeann Clark
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JAPAN TRIP – Lyn Weeks
I had wanted to do a hands-on workshop in Japan, based on shibori & indigo. It was hard to find one that suited me as tours seemed to ‘experience’ an activity, which I know can mean ‘watch’.
But I found a fabulous one! Bryan Whitehead leads an 11 day workshop at his house, one and a half hours from Tokyo in the hills.
How divine! Bryan is a Canadian who has been living in Japan for nearly 30 years. His knowledge of traditional Japanese crafts is quite amazing. He had mailed us all some homework to do before arriving. I cut three stencils from layered persimmon tannin paper for our KATAZOME prints.
While there we visited a master stencil maker, printer and dyer. He can use one stencil for multiple prints, e.g. a kimono requires 30 metres of fabric, which is about 30cm wide. Stretched onto long boards, he is able to print the stencil abutting the last one and we could not see where he had done this. Not so with mine – ha! ha! I had just dyed my stencils and sensei rinsed it for me.
We learnt how to make an INDIGO vat.
My fingernails are still blue!
SHIBORI (shape resist dyeing) was a highlight. We made several articles using different techniques. The homework piece we had is my favourite, as it should be. This technique is called MOKUME. I did about 15,000 stitches before the workshop, but worth it …
Oh we did so many other things, such as basket weaving, visiting Tokyo for the Japan Folkcraft Museum and an antique fabric store, ikebana, KUMIHIMO silk braiding, SHIFUKU bag, tea ceremony.
The group was multi-national from Brazil, England, America, India and one other Australian. We all loved the program, including the food which was de-lish-ous.
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Life’s Little Treasures Foundation are an Australian national not for profit that supports families of premature & sick babies. One of the programs they deliver is a 100 day care package to families that have had a baby in a neonatal intensive care unit for 100 days. In these gifts they provide a teddy, a children’s book and a QUILT. The foundation has been overwhelmed with demand for this program. Would you like to help or discuss this request? If you have any questions call Karen Peters on 0466 406 751. www.lifeslittletreasures.org.au www.facebook.com/lifeslittletreasuresfoundation
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2017 Workshop Program
All workshops will be held at the Masonic Centre, Regent Street, Belmont (Melways 451 H-J 9-10) Workshops will be held between 9.30am and 3.30pm – unless otherwise stated. Arrival time is 9.00am for setting up ready to start at 9.30am. Non-Refundable Deposit of $20 required to confirm your place. Full payment required one month prior to workshop. Method of Payment: Cheques should be made out to Geelong Patchwork & Quilters Guild Inc and sent with your registration form to Secretary, Geelong Patchwork & Quilters Guild Inc, PO Box 753 Geelong 3220. Questions: Please telephone Cheryl 0407 837 617 or email [email protected] If you are unable to attend a workshop please advise the Workshop Convener as soon as possible as there may be a waiting list.
Gloria Loughman Gloria will be doing a 1 day workshop on September 10 2017. Details to be advised.
Yetty Barrett Yetty will be doing a 2 day workshop in October, dates and details to be advised.
Freedom with Nature-Scapes Workshop -2 Days with Caroline Sharkey **Note: There will now be 2 x 2 day workshops with Caroline Sharkey.
LIMIT OF 15 STUDENTS Class 1: SUNDAY 19TH & MONDAY 20TH NOVEMBER, 2017 Class 2: TUESDAY 21ST & WEDNESDAY 22ND NOVEMBER, 2017
An Essential Product Kit consisting of stabilizers, adhesives, technique sample needs and stitching pattern sheet will be purchased in class $35each to the tutor at the beginning of class thank you. Come and join me on this new amazing journey of Nature-Scapes. My new found freedom of creating “glimpses” of nature amid an arrangement of cloth & fibres, incorporating new textures and Art Quilting techniques. You will create little “windows” of joy with images of fabrics that can be found within your stash, master how to embellish them to make them pop! Learn to make new fabrics with my technique of recreating fabric by chopping your fabrics, mixing and designing them into new surfaces. Thread painting and embellish with 3D decorations as part of your theme and enhance the finish with stitched patterns across the surfaces.
Cost per student $160 members Classes Are
$180 non members. Filling fast!!
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QUILTS TELL STORIES
The special display of Suze’s vintage quilts will surely have stories to tell, even if they are keeping them a secret. The coverlets in the challenge display will have new stories to tell, or maybe stories will grow as they each find a home. Will they become a doll’s bedspread, a wall hanging, a pillow cover??? I am looking forward to a wall of coverlets, so please consider joining this challenge.
Last month Marilyn outlined the general idea and rules of this year’s challenge. These are explained in the newsletter and on our webpage geelongpatch.org.au
These will be judged by three of our life members, resulting in three judged awards. There will also be a Member’s Choice Award. Challenge quilts are to be hung at our October meeting. (If you are not going to be at this meeting, you can give your quilt to a committee member, or friend to bring along for you.)
Hand Stitching Award:– This year’s hand stitching award will be judged by Pauline MacKenzie. Thanks to Pauline for accepting this role.
Raffle:- Height’s Sewing Centre is again being our generous sponsor for the raffle prizes. This year first prize will be a Horn 5 drawer rolla storage unit valued at $399. Second prize will be a Horn Gaslift chair valued at $229 & third prize will be a Quilter's essentials pack valued at over $165. Tickets will be on sale soon. Yahoo!!! I would love to win any of these.
Lyn Weeks Exhibition Convenor
GEELONG PATCHWORK AND QUILTERS’ GUILD INC. EXHIBITION CHALLENGE 2017 Doll’s Coverlet – 50cm by 50 cm At this year’s exhibition we are fortunate to have some older quilts as our feature display. To compliment these wonderful quilts our challenge is a Doll’s Coverlet.
Here are the rules for the Challenge: Size: 50cm by 50 cm. Definition: For the purpose of this challenge we are defining a coverlet as a cotton or linen top with a backing. Note – there is to be no batting or centre layer. Construction / techniques: Can be pieced, appliqued or embroidered. It can be machine stitched or hand worked and be of a traditional or modern design. Finishing: The Coverlet can be bagged out or have a binding and needs to be either quilted (hand or machine) or tied. Hanging: A hanging sleeve of 4 inches or 10cms needs to be attached to the back.
This is a judged section by three of the Guild’s life members and there will be Member’s Choice voting at the October meeting.
Congratulations to all those members entering, have fun with the theme.
Marilyn Davidson
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Vale - Valda Moore 11th March 1932 to 21st April 2017
th On Monday 8 May I attended Valda’s funeral which was a great event at St Wilfrid’s Anglican Church at Mt Duneed. I knew Valda as she was a member of the Anglican church and friend of my family. Valda grew up in Colac and came to Geelong to study dressmaking at the Gordon and went on to teach sewing at the Gordon. She was well known for making wedding dresses. She married Bob an architect and in 1957 they immigrated to Canada for three years. In Canada she got a job designing costumes for the British Columbia anniversary celebrations, especially blankets of the 1st Nations people, which meant lots of research for this Aussie girl.
Bob and Valda retired to Freshwater Creek in 1991.
Valda was a formation member of Geelong Patchwork and Quilters Guild . She was involved in many quilting projects, especially 1988 Bi Centennial Banner. She loved getting her ‘Common Thread’ each month. There was a display of her projects in the refresh- ments ‘Bob Moore Room’ named after her husband. Her motto was ‘waste not want not’. She had many collections, photographs, plants and was a ‘Greeny’ before it was common. She enjoyed life. There were many great stories of her life from friends at her fu- neral. She died in her car at her front gate I believe on her way to exercise class.
Love you Valda and we will miss you.
Margaret Tembo Jiddi’s Patch
Sewing, Patchwork and Quilting supplies Fabric, Patterns, Books and Accessories Quilting & Sewing Classes We invite all Guild Members to join our V.I.P. loyalty reward program Monday to Friday 9.30am—5.00pm Saturday 9.30am—2.00pm www.jiddispatch.com.au email: [email protected]
Ph: 0352982208 192 Moorabool Street, Geelong. Vic. 3220
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TREASURER’S REPORT
APRIL 2017
ITEM CHQ. NBR. CREDIT DEBIT BALANCE
OPENING BALANCE $15,926.56
INCOME
Door - March 326.00
Raffle- March 67.60
Membership 535.00
Bus Trip 140.00
Advertising 20.00
Badges 20.00
Total Income $1,108.60
EXPENDITURE
Setting Up April Electronic 40.00
Shopping Trip Electronic 73.89
Refreshments Cash 4.00
Advertising - Exhibition Electronic 247.50
Advertising - Quilt In Electronic 154.00
Newsletter printing - March Electronic 108.90
Gifts - Quilt In Electronic 68.00
Total Expenditure $696.29
CLOSING BALANCE $16,338.87
Closing Balance includes $2,352.50 Exhibition
$1,068.78 Quilt In
$5,000.00 Term Deposit
Balance as per Bank Statement as @3/5/17 $16,338.87
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SNIPPETS OF INFORMATION & SUGGESTION BOX
Judy Alcock: KOGO looking for baby booties, beanies and jackets. Beanies, dark colours for men. Please advise Judy if you can assist with these.
Kogo are also asking for beanies to be knitted in Aboriginal colours: red, black, yellow. These will be distributed among Indigenous communities in Alice Springs in June. If you can help, please email Di to [email protected] Who was the lady with her son that spoke
to Rose Lewis at AQC about computers? Judith De Fontenay : Volunteers required to make sanitary bags and pads for Nepal. She would like you to contact her on Fabric donations also gratefully accepted. Please contact Judith, if you can contribute to this [email protected] charity. as she has lost the given contact details. Thank you. Tel: 5244 4113. Mob: 0429 829 994. Committee Announcements
Geelong Food Relief Centre Collection Each month our donation is always gratefully accepted, so please continue to bring any of the following items, in average size (for uniformity and limited shelf space): Toothbrushes; Toothpaste; Roll on deodorants; Tampons, etc; Shaving Cream; Razors; Shampoo; Conditioner; Soap. A blue trolley will be available at each Guild meeting to place your donated items into. These will then be taken to the Geelong Food Relief Centre for distribution. If you wish to help in any way please contact the Centre. Geelong Food Relief Centre Inc. 8 Freedman Street, North Geelong. Ph: 52786588 Email:[email protected] Web: www.geelongfoodrelief.org Facebook: Geelong Food Relief Centre
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Diary Dates
Geelong Patchwork & Quilters’ Quilt-In 2017 Delahey Community Quilt-In When: Saturday 20th May 2017 When: Saturday 8th July 2017 Entry Fee: $10 Time: 10am - 4pm Venue: Barwon South Civic Centre Entry Fee: $15 7 Reynolds Road, Belmont Venue: Delahey Community Centre Guest Speaker: Michelle Hill 80 Copperfield Drive, Delahey Charity will be ‘We All Rotate’ (Nepal charity through Judith de Shops: Karen Burns from Katie’s Patchwork Fontenay). The Quilting Bug Guest Speakers: Janette McInnes. Sunbury Stitchers & Quilters Quilt-In 2017—High Tea Theme FIBRE ARTS - Ballarat Winter School Supporting ‘Locat not for profit accommodation for women and Where: Ballarat Grammar School children’. When: 5th to 11th July 2017 When: Saturday 17th June 2017 Tutors & classes still available include: Time: 10am - 4pm Lorna Crane, Handmade Brushes and Mark Making; Entry Fee: $10 Kay Faulkner, Play plus 1...A Weaving Experience; Venue: Jack McKenzie Community Centre Sue Ferrari, Experimental Hand Stitching; Greens Road, Bulla 3428 Lorell Lehman, Creating a Fantasy Figure; Guest Speakers: Emma Jean Jansen & Enid Twiglet, Illustrative Hand Embroidery: Flora and Fauna; Janette McInnes the Plain Needle Woman Shona Wilson, Collaborations with Nature - Creating Naturally. *Bring your favourite Tea Cosy (any form) for a viewers choice comp. For further information: **To reserve a table please text Debbie on 0408 502 468 http://www.fibrearts.jigsy.com/2017-winter-school http://www.fibrearts.jigsy.com/winter-school-2017-enrolment-form Jan Preston’s Textile Art Exhibition first showing at Kimono House Melbourne Craft & Quilt Fair “COURAGE & DETERMINATION” When: Thursday 27th to Sunday 30th July 2017 This Exhibition follows the legacy of a journey taken by Wilfred Entry Fee: $10 Preston during the years of WW11. Venue: Melbourne Exhibition Centre (Jeff’s Shed) To discover and create with an artistic purpose…. Clarendon St, Southbank To convey the emotions through the passage of textiles in varying For further information: http://www.craftfair.com.au/wp/Melbourne/ Mediums and surface design. Where: Kimono House Gallery Australian Quilts in Public Places 2017 Level 2, Nicholas Building, 37 Swanston St, Melbourne An initiative of The Australian Quilters Association Inc. Lift access via Cathedral Arcade, corner Flinders Lane REFLECTION When: Tuesday June 27th to Friday July 21st 2017 When: 16 November - 21 December 2017 Open Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm Where: Whitehorse ArtSpace, Box Hill, Melbourne **A demonstration & meet the Artist July 15th & 19th, 10.30am - 2pm Quilters are invited to demonstrate their talents and originality interpreting the theme “Reflection”. GALAXIES - SCARF FESTIVAL AQIPP is a juried, judged and sponsored exhibition which is open to all A Textile Journey to Infinity & Beyond quilters in Australia. A journey of mediums in creative textiles, felt and printing. (Major sponsor: Brother International) Where: National Wool Museum, 26 Moorabool St, Geelong Whether contemplating reflection in still water or reflecting on life, When: 2nd June to 27th August 2017 change, environment or the world around us, reflection helps to instil Let the cosmos be your guide. in us a sense of time and place. Find your inspiration amongst gas, dust and stars. Entries close: 21 September 2017 This must-see textile exhibition is an eclectic showcase of original For further information: www.australianquiltersassociation.com handcrafted scarves entered by anyone - from school kids to beginner Email: [email protected] crafters to accomplished artisans from Australia and internationally. Entries now open—closing Sunday 30th April. Geelong Patchwork & Quilters’ Guild Inc. http://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/events/item/8cfa6790ec73f1f.aspx Member’s Exhibition: Quilts Tell Stories When: 24 - 26 November 207 CrossXpollinatioN 2017 Time: 10am - 4.30pm Flight @ COPACC Entry Fee: $10 Artists working in textile & fibre are invited to submit a 3 dimensional Where: Deakin University Waterfront Campus artwork for exhibition in Flight@COPACC. Official opening: by Padraic Fisher, Director, National Wool Museum, Entries are open to all artists working in fibre and textiles. Artists are 10.30am, Friday 24th. encouraged to CrossXpollinate and collaborate on a work of art. Special display of vintage quilts, collected in USA by Suze Del Papa. Award categories include Non-Acquisitive, Encouragement and GPQG Members Challenge quilt – Coverlet. Description and People's Choice. requirements in the newsletter. Where: COPACC (Colac Otway Performing Arts Cultural Centre) Lyn: [email protected] www.geelongpatch.org.au 95-97 Gellibrand St, Colac, VIC, 3250 When: All artwork will be on display from 1st to 23rd July 2017 Entries Close: Thursday, 1st June 2017, at 5pm. Please Note: While all care is taken to be correct, this list is compiled For more information and entry forms: from various sources. You should verify the details of events http://www.copacc.com.au/Exhibitions/CrossXpollinatioN-2017
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** Bernina PFAFF Babylock Husqvarna Viking JANOME **
------Come and see us at the STITCH! craft show in Werribee. Encore Events Centre - 80 Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing Enjoy your Quilt In on the Saturday ! Come out and play on Sunday too!
www.quiltsofhope.com.au - The Quilt of Hope display will also be there. Pick up a kit at the show to make a block and support kids with cancer
CraftAlive.com.au for more information
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AREA SUB GROUPS
Colac Quilters Inc. Queenscliff Patchwork & Needlecraft Group
Contact: Lorraine Boyd Ph: 5231 4991 Contact: Carolyn Williams 5258 3367
PO Box 436, Colac, VIC. Meets: 2nd Monday
Meets: 1st Saturday Time: 1:00 pm
Time: 11am to 3:30pm Venue: Q’cliff Neighbourhood House
Venue: St Andrews Hall,
Corner of Pollack St & Hesse St, Colac
Seachange Quilters Purple Pixies Stitchers at Sea
Contact: Lesley Clarke Ph: 5281 3254 Contact: Glenys Russell Ph: 5255 2991 Contact: Carole Bosna Ph: 0438 416 646 Meets: Every Tuesday & Wednesday Meets: 2nd Monday Meets: 1st Wednesday Venue: Senior Citizens, Clifford Parade, Time: 10am-3:30pm Venue: Rotating home system Barwon Heads. Venue: Geelong West Oval
Wyndham Patchwork Torquay Sip & Stitchers Bellarine Quilters
Contact: Joy Sleeman 0432 828 911 Contact: Meg Pyburne 5261 5081 (AH) Contact: Lesley Ward Davies Ph: 5259 3934 Mob: 0411 619 460 Meets: 2nd Sat (Mtg); 4th Sat (Sit & sew) Meets: every 2nd week Time: Friday 7:30pm or Email: [email protected] Meets: 1st & 3rd & 5th Mondays, 9.30am- Venue: Community Centre & Library, Manor Lakes Weekend day of your choice Saturday or Sunday 3.00pm. & Meets: 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday, Time: 10.00am-4.00pm 7.30pm-9.30pm Venue: Portarlington Community Health Centre Venue: Rotating home system Fenwick St, Portarlington Everyone welcome.
Regent Street Stitchers Contact: Sue Larsen Ph: 5243 7161 or Lee-Allan Urbanski Ph: 5282 4147 Meets: 1st, 3rd, & 5th Mondays, 7pm-9pm. ($20 per school term). & Meets: 2nd Sat 9.30am-2.30pm. (Sit & Sew, Floorboard area, $4, All welcome). Venue: Geelong Masonic Centre Belmont Shops
Present your current Geelong Guild membership card Machine Quilters at these shops for your discount. Please mention your membership prior to finalising your purchases. Anshabelle Quilting Lilly Pilly Quiltery * Heights Sewing Centre (10%) Anne Sushames Robyn Maggs * Bellarine Sewing Centre (over $25 cash only) 195 Gundrys Rd Bellbrae 3228 22 Inglewood Lne, * Gail’s Patchwork Emporium (over$20 cash only) Mobile: 0402915405 Ocean Grove 3226 * A Little Different Ph: 5256 1325 * Patchwork & Rusty Pins (10%) Wheatsheaf Quilting Mob: 0423 635 927 * Tracey's Discount Fabric: Upstairs, Level 1, (also Quilt Sales) A Stitch Above the Rest Market Square, Geelong. Ph. 0400229537. Judy Bubb Martina Kong Tracey offers her own VIP Customer Card. 1-2 Oakwood Ridge, 8 Willesden Dr St Albans Park.3219 Waurn Ponds We thank these shops for their continued support.
Ph: 5248 4057 Mobile 0419574705 Mob: 0425 810 203 Ph: 5241 8408
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You are invited with your friends to attend Australia’s Biggest Quilting Bee To be held in conjunction with the June 17th - Geelong Guild meeting 2017
** There will be a Silent Auction & Raffle
**Decorate your table Pink & Yellow
## PINK & YELLOW SHOW & TELL theme ## ** Guest Speaker: Cheryl Webster from Knitted Knockers **Dress code…PINK & YELLOW **Come with a story, song or joke to share **Please bring a plate of afternoon tea to share on YOUR table**
Let’s all join in to make this an occasion to raise funds for cancer research.
Thank you for your support…Committee, Friends and Sponsors
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