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.........

click on the pictures below for a closer look :)

 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)

Mad Quilter's Gathering......

If you're planning a trip to Sydney in the near future you might like to consider:

Check the website HERE for all the details.

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.