Sew and Tell catch up.

Record number of Crib Quilts for Bourke

This year we have completed 135 crib quilts for the Bourke Hospital. Here is Erica the organiser with some of the quilts. Congratulations to all Members - what a variety of quilts, from traditional to modern and including many dynamic aboriginal themed fabrics.

Erica putting on bindings

some of the many

Erica with Jo our Community Quilt Coordinator

Well done everyone

Thursday 11 July - Sew and Tell

What a treat to enjoy a warm get together this morning.......The recycled air conditioning is up and running!  Once again, we thank those responsible for applying to the state government for the grant to cover the installation......hip hip hooray.

On to sew and tell.........

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 Judy assisted by Elly shared her latest

 stunning quilt, showcasing her wonderful use of colour.

We were pleased to welcome Erika to the Thursday get together and hope that as she has more free time she'll join us on a regular basis.  Erika is getting ready for her trip to Bourke, taking all the crib quilts made by the WPQ and reminded us to have them in by next week.

 Rhonda brought in two more for the stash!

  For all those attending the Zone Gathering at Panthers on 17th July,  don't forget to allow a little extra time to sign in...........9a.m. is the official start time...........ENJOY.

Crib Quilts for Bourke Hospital

The Group has been making crib quilts for Bourke Hospital for some time. Our next delivery is going up in early August. Last week we had a crèche full of crib quilts bought in by Members and 4 sent  in by Retallacks from their new  overlocking class.

The Retallacks quilts

 

...and made by Gwynne

- proudly displayed by Susie - her first crib quilt and done as quilt as you go string piecing,

and finally, with Sheryl hiding behind one of hers!

The indefatigable Bev (trying to hide behind the quilts) displayed 2 quilts she has machine pieced and quilted. Lovely waratahs and a purple jelly roll design.

and last but not least Doris has made 2 fabric books with a Christmas theme (her assistant for Sew and Tell is Rachel)

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............

Wauchope Patchwork Quilters - Sew and Tell May 16

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Here's Adrienne with her completed, recycled denim quilt.  This quilt is reversible and as Adrienne said herself, quite heavy....... so perfect for the cooler months ahead!

Here's a link with information about working with and making Dehim Quilts.

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Dorothy shared her sweet crib quilt. Another one to add to the collection of charity crib quilts.  Thanks Dorothy!

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This pretty quilt in shades of pink and green, is one of two that Margaret shared with us today.  

Here's the second........

What this picture doesn't show is the embroidered blocks that go to make this Bronwyn Hayes quilt so special.   Here's a closer look at just one.

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