Thursday 27th June - Sew and Tell

We've enjoyed some glorious winter sunshine in Wauchope, however the low that hit a large chunk of the east coast found us too mid week!  Damp weather didn't keep the girls away on Thursday though with Elly holding an inhouse workshop.

This lovely bag was much admired during a 'sew and tell' some weeks back, so Elly agreed to share the technique.

July 17th is the Zone gathering at Panthers, Port Macquarie. 

With a Challenge to all the groups attending  to make a BAG to raffle for Alzheimers, Elly suggested the girls each make a block. When the blocks were completed she would construct the bag on behalf of the group...... Thanks Elly :)

All heads down, stitching their blocks .........

Learning a new technique and helping a good cause

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We had one 'sew and tell' item this week with Denise sharing her pieced top.  Isn't that owl the cutest thing?

I'm thinking this quilt is going to be much loved by a grandchild....maybe!

Have a good week end everyone.........

Note:    V & A Quilts Exhibit in Brisbane.... information HERE on the Guilds Blog.

Sydney Quilt Show

Rings and Roses by Janet Treen

Best of Show 2013

Janet's Blog HERE
You might be interested to read this post from Janet's Blog.

Soldier On by Lucy Carroll

Viewers Choice

Lucy's Blog HERE

Click on the link below for a youtube view of some of the quilts on show.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BotupHvKU0U

Thursday 13th - Sew and Tell

Julie from Wauchope Pre school is presented with a quilt and cushion made by Elly on behalf of the group.  The Pre school will be holding an event on Friday with the quilt helping to raise some extra funds.

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A beautiful morning tea was enjoyed by all to farewell Faye.  A move to be closer to family means she is leaving the area.  A long time member of the group  Faye could always be relied on to add style and flair to group events.

  

We will all miss you Faye,  but wish you the very best in your new home.  

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Time to share what everyone has been up to this week.

Adrienne started the ball rolling.....sorry I couldn't resist that

Yes really.......this ball was once a T-Shirt! Watch this space, it's rumoured to become a rug!!

Rhonda shared two pretty crib quilts to add to those going out to the Bourke Base Hospital. 

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Some of the members are off to Sydney this week end for the Quilt Show. Safe journey ladies we look forward to hearing all about it next week............

Tuesday Night Girls

11 June 2013, and all is well....
The girls at our Tuesday night group are all very busy

They had a number of things to show, including this Anne Sommerlad quilt made by Margaret - the picture doesn't do the subtle greens and blues justice. Anne is coming to Wauchope in October to do a weekend workshop.

Some of the Members did a workshop at Nundle a few weekends ago with Kerry Swain at The Cottage on the Hill. Barbara completed this warm flannel quilt at the Retreat - and she has called it "50 Shades of Grey"

The pictures of the Happy Hour at the Retreat had to be censored - too much of a good time.

Thursday 6 June 2013

Today we delivered 8 quilts to Wauchope Palliative Care and 10 quilts of various sizes to the RFS Chaplaincy Service. Our Member Ruth is connected with RFS Chaplains who give these quilts to RFS members who have lost their own homes while saving other people's.

Here is Ruth taking delivery of the quilts and some of the people who made them.

As well as making quilts, many Members are wonderful Bag Ladies as well. Here is Doris with her latest Black and White Bag, ably assisted by Denise!