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6 November Friday Showcase: Cathy Jack Coupland

2009-10-26T06:00:00.001+11:00

Cathy Jack Coupland presents the next Friday showcase at the Guild office at 10am on Friday, 6 November 2009. All welcome! ($5.50 entry fee). Cathy's stunning work is featured on the cover of the 2010 Guild Calendar.

Art Quilt Australia 09 Exhibition @ Canberra: 7 Nov-19 Dec

2009-10-25T06:00:00.002+11:00

Congratulations to Guild members (including Anna Brown, Cathy Jack Coupland, Sue Dennis, Pamela Fitzsimons, Jan Frazer, Helen Gray, Alvena Hall, Alison Muir and Carolyn Sullivan) whose work has been selected for Art Quilt Australia 09, an exhibition of contemporary quilts presented by Ozquilt Network Inc and Craft ACT.

The exhibition opens on Saturday 7 November and continues until 19 December 2009 at the Craft ACT Craft & Design Centre, Level 1 North Building, 180 London Circuit, Canberra City ACT.

Sydney Quilt Show 2010: New Special Award

2009-10-19T06:00:00.000+11:00

As announced at the recent annual general meeting, for the Sydney Quilt Show 2010, there will be an exciting new special award - 'Best Reproduction Inspired by an Antique Quilt' with a prize of $500 jointly sponsored by Dr Annette Gero of Historic Australian Quilts & Melinda Smith of Quiltsmith. Entries that are reproductions that are inspired by Australian, American or English antique quilts are eligible for this award. If you would like your quilt to be considered for this award, please tick the relevant box on the entry form and supply supporting particulars identifying the inspiration antique quilt. You will also be required to supply an image of the antique quilt which inspired your entry quilt and from where it has been sourced.

You will find plenty of inspiration, together with patterns of 29 of the heritage quilts, in Dr Gero's book The Fabric of Society available from www.annettegero.com.

2010 Meeting Calendar

2009-10-17T06:00:00.000+11:00

2010 is not far away. Here are some key meeting dates to mark in your calendar. All members, and friends and interested persons, welcome.

Burwood General Meetings
General meetings are held at Burwood RSL, 96 Shaftsbury Avenue Burwood at 1.00pm. There is a demonstration at 11 am before each meeting and the program includes a guest speaker and member show and tell.

13 February - market day
10 April - away meeting at Wagga Wagga
22 May
17 July - market day
16 October - AGM with the display of challenge quilts
4 December - end of year meeting

Sunday Social Meetings at Campbelltown
The venue is Campbelltown Arts at Centre Cnr. Camden Road and Moore Oxley By-pass, Campbelltown. Closest major intersection is Narellan Road and Appin Road. Gallery opens at 10.00am , Show and tell at 11.30, Café for lunch or bring your own, Guest Speaker, 1.00pm, tea & coffee and light afternoon tea provided, meeting closes at 3.00 pm, Gallery closes at 4.00pm. Wheelchair access, Sculpture Garden, Art Gallery, Japanese Garden.

Sunday, 17th January, 2010
Sunday, 21st March, 2010
Sunday, 16th May, 2010
Sunday, 18th July, 2010
Sunday, 19th September, 2010
Sunday, 21st November, 2010

Check the Guild website closer to the time for guest speaker and other details.

Braidwood Bus Trip

2009-10-16T06:00:00.001+11:00

A visit to the airing of the quilts at Braidwood on 28 November 2009 is proposed.

The bus will leave Sutherland (outside Council Chambers) at 7.30am and pick up at Strathfield Railway Station (Everton Rd-Parramatta Road side of the station) at 8.30am. The cost will be $40.

There are still some spaces on the bus available. Please contact the Guild office (Tel: 9283 3737) to make your payment and to reserve your place. Friends of members are welcome to join the excursion.

Vale Narelle Grieve

2009-10-15T20:48:00.003+11:00

An obituary for past President Narelle Grieve appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald on 15 October 2009 and can be viewed online for a limited period.

Exploring the Art Quilt Practice: 7 November Canberra

2009-10-10T16:04:00.002+11:00

Art quilters may be interested to know that the Ozquilt Network is hosting a one-day conference in Canberra entitled "Exploring the Art Quilt Practice". The conference will be held at Primal Space,Shop 12 Torrens Shopping Centre, Torrens Place, Torrens ACT from 10.30am - 4pm on 7 November 2009. Speakers include:

Valerie Kirk, Head of Textiles, ANU School of Art, “Process, Ideas & Technique”

Bea Brickhill, Director – ACT, Australia Business Arts Foundation, “Business Skills for Artists”

Barbara Macey, eminent textile artist and founding member of Ozquilt Network Inc, “A Journey in Textiles”

Non Ozquilt Network members are welcome! See the booking form for the full program and other details. Conference papers are available for $15. Bookings for the Ozquilt Network annual conference close on 30 October 2009.

Newsletter Advertising Opportunity

2009-10-09T13:58:00.002+11:00

The guild newsletter, The Template, directly reaches over a 1000 dedicated quilters every quarter. The closing date for advertising in the December 2009 issue of the newsletter is Monday, 19 October 2009. The Guild's new printer arrangements mean that all advertisements can incorporate COLOUR at no extra charge and we offer a a range of advertisement sizes and prices.

ADVERTISING RATES including GST:
Eighth Page Horizontal Only 65 x 92mm $82.50 each issue
Sixth Page Vertical Only 136 x 60mm $110.00 each issue
Quarter Page Vertical Only 136 x 92mm $165.00 each issue
Half Page Horizontal Only 136 x 190mm $330.00 each issue
Full Page Vertical Only 277 x 190mm $660.00 each issue

A 20% discount applies if you take out an advert for 4 consecutive editions.

Please contact the Publicity & Sponsorship Officer to place your advertisement. For more information, also see the Guild's Advertising Brochure (285KB pdf).

Novocastrian Quilters 2009 Exhibition: 17 & 18 October

2009-10-07T06:00:00.002+11:00

Celebration of the Tradition - Silver Anniversary 1984-2009

When: Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th October 2009
Where: New Lambton Community Centre 14 Alma Road, New Lambton
Opening Hours:10am - 4pm
Entry:$5

Display of Members Quilts, Anniversay Challenge Quilts, Local School students Quilts, Handmade gift stall, Merchants stall, Demonstation workshops, refreshments
Quilt raffle in aid of Prostate Support Group

Contact details: Helen 02 49680941 or Elizabeth 0249674363

Soft Furnishings Project @ Old Government House, Parramatta

2009-09-30T06:00:00.000+10:00

The Quilt Study Group of NSW's tour of the soft furnishings project at Old Government House, Parramatta will take place on Saturday, 10th October 2009.
The five year long Soft Furnishings Project was designed to recreate as far as possible the tastes and style of Mrs. Macquarie during the residency of Governor Macquarie until 1821. We will meet at 1.20pm for a 1.30 start to the tour at the entrance to Old Government House. The tour will be up to two hours led by a member of the Soft Furnishing Project. Tour cost is $5 or free for National Trust members (remember to bring your membership card). No backpacks or large bags are allowed in the building but cloaking facilities are available.

2 October Friday Showcase: Pat Dwyer

2009-09-26T06:00:00.001+10:00

Machine quilter Pat Dwyer of Waterfall Manor Quilts presents the next Friday showcase at the Guild office at 10am on Friday, 3 July 2009. All welcome! ($5.50 entry fee)

Simple but Effective by Pat Dwyer
First Prize, Mixed Techniques-Anything Goes (Professional)
Sydney Quilt Show 2009

Made in New Zealand II

2009-09-18T21:59:00.003+10:00

Many Guild members dream of visiting an international exhibition. For those of us who can join the festivities at the 15th Carrefour Européen du Patchwork in Ste Marie-aux-Mines from 17-20 September 2009, we can still have the pleasure of viewing Made in New Zealand II - the the largest collection of New Zealand quilts ever assembled to travel overseas.

Mystery Playday - Mixed Mediums with Fabric: 31 October

2009-09-17T06:00:00.002+10:00

Enjoy a playday with Pamela Priday at newly renovated Epping Creative Centre on Saturday, 31 October. (The workshop will set up at 9.00 am for 9.30 am till 3.00 pm.)

You will using paint, glue, stamps, stitch, heat, to make silk, paper and other "fabrics" that can be stitched to fabric for gifts or art wallquilts. You can anticipate being involved with a range of mediums such as papers, Shiva Stiks and paints, silk fibres, painted webbing, Lutrador and other mysterious products. By being introduced to a wide range of mediums, you will understand how they work and learn how they can be incorporated to make an innovative art-quilt or applied to create lovely gifts. Machines will be required for freemachining (dogs down).

You will be using your own fabrics and yarns. For a small additional fee of approximately $20-$30 per person Pamela can also provide a goodies bag and use of mixed mediums to make the day easier and more cost effective for you.

Workshop fees are $55.00 per day for members and $65.00 for non members. Two members of a member group may attend at the member's price. Book now to reserve your place. Download a workshop booking form or contact the office on (02) 9283 3737. Full payment confirms your place in a workshop.

Annual General Meeting: 19 September 2009

2009-09-16T06:00:00.001+10:00

The next Guild meeting at Burwood is Saturday, 19 September 2009. The program includes:

11am - for the demonstration, Maree Gebhardt will be talking about valuation procedures
1pm - Annual General Meeting including appointment of office holders and committee members for 2010/2011 (no guest speaker);
Member show and share; and
Shop - The Remnant Warehouse - a valued Sydney Quilt Show sponsor.

Burwood RSL is located at 96 Shaftsbury Avenue, Burwood.

Social Meeting at Campbelltown: 20 September

2009-09-15T06:00:00.000+10:00

The next Sunday social meeting for 2009 is this Sunday, 20 September.

The venue is Campbelltown Arts Centre. All members, and friends and interested persons, welcome. Gallery opens at 10.00am , Show and tell at 11.30, Café for lunch or bring your own, Guest Speaker, 1.00pm, Afternoon Tea provided, meeting closes at 3.00 pm, Gallery closes at 4.00pm. Wheelchair access, Sculpture Garden, Art Gallery, Japanese Garden.

The New Quilt 2010

2009-09-08T11:00:00.000+10:00

The New Quilt exhition will take place at the Manly Art Gallery & Museum from 18 June until 25 July 2010.

The New Quilt is an initiative of the Guild and the Manly Art Gallery & Museum and is held every two years. Entries are juried and selected for this exhibition and it has become one of the major events on the quilt exhibitions calendar not only for quilters but for anyone with an interest in cutting edge textiles.

Entry is open to all quiltmakers regardless of whether they are Guild members. The closing date for entries in 18 March 2010. For further information:

Download The New Quilt 2010 Entry Form (84KB)

or contact the Guild office or Pamela Fitzsimons - pamela.fitzsimons@gmail.com

Block of the Quarter - September 2009

2009-09-07T06:00:00.001+10:00

To celebrate the arrival of spring, members are invited to make the block of the quarter using green and yellow fabrics. This is a Broken Wheel block. All the instructions for this 9in (finished) block are in the current issue of The Template newsletter but here is a colour image for a guide.

Bring your blocks to the Burwood meeting on Saturday 2821 November and hand them in at the welcome table near the entrance to the meeting room OR mail your blocks to reach the Guild office by Tuesday 2417 November.

September 2009 Newsletter - Out Now

2009-09-03T06:00:00.001+10:00

The September 2009 issue of the Guild newsletter The Template has been posted out. Check your copy for a range of articles and the updated Guild events calendar.

Don't forget that the newsletter is only sent to members. Is your membership up to date?! If not, complete and send in a membership form.

The deadline for contributions for the December newsletter is 8 October 2009. The newsletter editor always welcomes articles, letters and calendar items.

Please contact the publicity & sponsorship officer if you wish to place an advertisement.

Guild Committee Opportunities for 2009/2010

2009-09-02T11:01:00.003+10:00

This is your opportunity as a member to contribute to the Guild's policy, operations and success through nominating for a position on the Quilters' Guild Committee or as a coordinator of a sub-committee Each year all committee and sub-committee coordinator positions fall vacant however the incumbents in the following committee positions will not be re-nominating due to having served the maximum three year term on the committee or due to changes in their lives:

Vice President
Secretary
Sponsorship & Publicity

Please take time to read the information about each position and consider nominating. All committee or sub-committee positions can be challenged. A vote will be taken should two or more members nominate. The closing date for nominations is 14 September 2009. Download a nomination form.

VICE PRESIDENT

Assist and deputise for the President when necessary
Arrange Workshops or Special Lectures as opportunities arise and promote such activities in the Template
Manage the Scholarship Program
Host the social part of the Guild bi-monthly meetings
Attend Judging Day and set-up day of the Annual Quilt Show (if available)
Be available for duty at the Quilt Show
Prepare quarterly reports for the Template

SPONSORSHIP/PUBLICITY OFFICER

Seek Sponsors for Sydney Quilt Show
Liaise with President and Exhibition Sub committee to create Quilt Show categories and allocate sponsorship appropriately
Prepare full documentation (spread sheet) when Show sponsorship finalised
Prepare all prizes for presentation at the show and ensure distribution to the winners
Seek door prizes for general meetings
Keep comprehensive and complete records of Sponsor contacts and logos.
Attend Judging Day and set-up day of the Annual Quilt Show (if available)
Be available for duty at the Quilt Show
Seek publicity and advertisers for the Guild
Liaise with Template Editor and Treasurer to provide advertising and invoicing information for the Template
Prepare press releases for the Guild as required

SECRETARY

Attend monthly committee meetings
Prepare a Preliminary Report for the monthly meeting
Reply to all correspondence as directed by the committee
Carry out any instructions given by the committee
Take minutes of meetings if Minute Secretary is unable to attend
Update list of Committee and contacts
Attend Judging Day and set-up day of the Annual Quilt Show (if available)
Be available for duty at the Quilt Show
Arrange Gala Dinner in June

4 September Friday Showcase: Karen Malone

2009-08-28T06:00:00.000+10:00

Award winning quiltmaker Karen Malone presents the next Friday showcase at the Guild office at 10am on Friday, 4 September 2009. All welcome! ($5.50 entry fee)

Festival of Quilts - Birmingham 2009

2009-08-27T22:00:00.006+10:00

Congratulations to Guild members, Helen Godden, Lisa Walton and Nicole Bridges on their success at the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham, England last week.

Lisa and Nicole were awarded 2nd prize in the Group Quilt category for Bushfire Sunset:

And Helen was awarded first prize in the Art Quilt category for her quilt Mother Earth. You can view and hear the judge's commentary on this category in this video: Joanna O'Neill Shares Insights into the Art Quits Category.

A Few Reminders

2009-08-23T11:25:00.004+10:00

This is a reminder of some forthcoming Guild events and deadlines:

Friday, 28 August - closing date for the 2010 Guild Scholarship. Written applications (hard copy not e-mail) must be received at the Guild office by this date and marked to the attention of the Vice President;
Saturday, 19 September - annual general meeting at Burwood. In accordance with the Guild's constitution, ALL committee positions fall vacant and are up for election. Check the next issue of the newsletter for details and a nomination form;
Sunday, 20 September - social meeting at Campbelltown;
Friday, 25 September - closing date for the 2009 Guild Challenge - What Tickles Your Fancy. The new travelling suitcase has different dimensions so the new quilt size for the 2009 challenge is 40cms x 60cms (16 x24 inches) - portrait or landscape with hanging sleeve;
Sunday, 15 November - social meeting at Campbelltown; and
Saturday, 21 November - end of year general meeting including the display of the 2009 challenge quilts.

ArtCloth: Engaging New Visions: 29 August - 11 October

2009-08-15T06:00:00.002+10:00

You are invited to the inaugural International ArtCloth exhibition, 'ArtCloth: Engaging New Visions, Fairfield City Museum and Art Gallery, 29th August - 11th October 2009. Opening at 2.00pm Saturday, 29th August by Joan Truckenbrod, Professor of Art & Technology, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, USA.

The list of participants in the exhibition includes:

Laura Beehler, USA
Claire Benn, England
Regina Benson, USA
Jane Dunnewold, USA
Susan Fell-McLean, Australia
Claudia Helmer, Germany
Cas Holmes, England
Ken Kagajo, Japan
Helen Lancaster, Australia
Jurate Petruskeviciene, Lithuania
Jeanne Raffer Beck, USA
Julie Ryder, Australia
Joan Schulze, USA
Tjarya (Nungalka) Stanley, Ernabella Arts, Australia
Norma Starszakowna, England
Tjunkaya Tapaya, Ernabella Arts, Australia
Annie Trevillian, Australia
Joan Truckenbrod, USA
Jurate Urbiene, Lithuania
Els van Baarle, The Netherlands
Marie-Therese Wisniowski, Australia

For further information visit Jane Dunnewold's website www.artclothstudios.com

Burwood Meeting Update

2009-08-14T11:05:00.003+10:00

The demonstration for this Saturday's meeting has been cancelled but we hope you will join us for a bustling market day, meeting and a presentation by Reece Scannell.

$1,000 Acquisitive Art Award & Braidwood Quilt Event

2009-08-13T06:00:00.000+10:00

As part of the Braidwood Quilt Event (27-29 November 2009), textile artists are invited to create a quilt inspired by the work of Australian printmaker and artist Hall Thorpe (1874 – 1947).

The award is sponsored by Cheryl Hannah, Director of Fyre Gallery, Braidwood, in conjunction with an exhibition of Hall Thorpe’s work from November 13 to December 21

Entry forms available from the Quilt Event website www.braidwoodquiltevent.org.au

Email: dunvegan@activ8.net.au Ph (02) 4842 2355 or (02) 4842 2626