Sew and Tell 4 Oct.

Sew and tell for 4th October.  Lorraine shared her clever bag with the group this week.

Sew and Tell catch up.

Two lovely quilts

Two of our more prolific quilters have come up with gorgeous quilts.
Robyn has even made one for herself.

 

and Margaret has finished a cosy flannel quilt

 

Labour of Love

What a beautiful quilt - lovely needleturn applique and embroidery on fine magnolia coloured cotton, by RosaLeen. Sometimes frustrating perhaps, but a wonderful result.

WPQ Bag for Regional Get Together

At this year's Regional Get Together, each Group was asked to make a bag to be auctioned for local Alzheimer's Support.
Our bag was made by many members in an in-house workshop conducted by Elly. The bag is made of a folded circle similar to a cathedral window, in a luxurious black and gold oriental print.

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)

Black and White Winner from WPQ

Running a bit late with the news. Whoops!

Here is Bronwyn and her quilt which received a 3rd prize at the NSW Quilt Show. The quilt is a variation of a pattern taught by Chris Timmins, and will be on a road show for the next few months. Congratulations to Bronwyn from the Wauchope Group

Stella's candlewick cushion

click on each picture for a close up of the lovely stitching :)

Stella (Thursday Day group) is very proud of this cushion which she made as a wedding present  for her nephew. He was thrilled to receive it.

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.

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!

Wauchope Patchwork Quilters Sew and Tell - May 30.

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Adrienne's vibrant quilt was the first for SEW & TELL today.  Pieced in the sew and flip method this quilt was made to cheer up a friend.

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Ruth brought along a UFO from 2005 to share with us next.  

How many UFO's do you have in your cupboard ?  I'll own up to ..... one or two :) .  

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Elly shared her fun 'I spy' quilt, made for a young family member.

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Last but not least, Janet with her pentagon quilt.

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Note:  Just a reminder for group members ...You can click on the TAB at the top of the page, marked CALENDAR OF EVENTS for a list of upcoming events.

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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