Notice to members of The Quilters' Guild of NSW Inc is hereby given of the cancellation of the proposed forthcoming October Quilt Valuation Day.
No longer to be held on Friday 11th October, as listed in The Template August 2013 Issue, this event will now be scheduled for Friday 8th November.
Apologies for any inconvenience to interested members.
Have a stash of Floral Fabrics? Then rummage around for three floral fabrics in Autumn Colours to construct Economy Patch - 9 Inch Block
This is such an easy quilt patch to construct using rotary cutter and sewing machine. In fact so easy, several can be constructed in no time!
Two dark fabrics and one light floral fabric need to be selected for each block, as described in the May edition of The Template, page 24.
Goulburn Away Meeting 1-3 March 2013
The Guild members who are organising the Away Meeting for 2013 would appreciate those who are interested in attending, to contact the Office as soon as possible.
A downloadable booking form, also available on the Guild's website will need to be submitted to the Office to reserve a spot on the trip.
Please submit your form and deposit as soon as possible, should you intend to take part in this annual excursion.
The Quilters Guild of NSW Inc. is fortunate to have hard working members and a committee committed to inspiring all quilters to push their boundaries with techniques and creativity.
Workshops and guest speakers are organised well in advance, as many teachers have their schedules committed to a year and more.
Two teachers of international renown are Pam Holland and Gloria Loughman.
Pam's 'Thread Painting' W/Shop had potential attendees being listed a year ago, so it is no surprise her September w/shop was booked out months ago.
Similarly, Gloria's upcoming 19 & 20 October W/Shop entitled 'Light up Your Landscape' is fully booked, however it never hurts to go on a "waiting list"
Recently Jenny Bacon spoke to 20 members about "What the Judges are Looking For" and a 'wait listed' member was able to participate at the last minute.
The Guild Website and The Template (published quarterly) are the places to find workshop details. It is always prudent to book workshops early to avoid missing out on the inspiring classes that the Guild is committed to offering.
This is the fabulous colour combination for the current "Block of the Quarter"
The countdown is on!
There are just a few weeks until the Annual Guild Retreat, with members already registered planning for a wonderful weekend of companionship, food and relaxation, having plenty of time to quilt and create.
Attendees work on their own projects, at their own pace.... no workshops or classes, no cooking, no stress!
Perhaps you are considering joining others at the retreat?
Please be aware that there is a deadline for lodging your booking form and payment.
Page 39 of The Template Aug 2012 has the necessary Retreat Information and the Booking Form.
Full payment, to ensure a place during this 30th Anniversary Year Guild Retreat, needs to be at the Guild's Office by this Friday, 5th October
Dates : Final weekend in October . . . Friday 26th - Sunday 28th
Venue : Jamberoo Valley Lodge
Please don't miss out on this enjoyable weekend of productivity.
All members are most welcome to attend.
It's not too early to secure your place on the Annual Retreat!
On Page 39 of the August 2012 edition of The Template, details of the weekend and a booking form can be found for the accommodation requirements you need at Jamberoo Valley Lodge.
Send in your request ASAP if desiring specific room configuration.
A special 'Quilter's Rate' has been organised with management.
This is the Guild's Annual Retreat, giving any member an opportunity to have a fun and relaxing weekend of quilting, and guild community spirit.
Further information can be obtained by contacting the Guild Office.
Come and be part of this year's 30th Anniversary Celebrations at the Jamberoo Retreat!
The Template : May 2012, Page 36 includes instructions for the current Block of The Quarter
An easy way to use up that stash of Batiks and construct an effective small block (6 inches)The February issue of the Guild newsletter The Template has been dispatched to members. It is full of interesting items including the entry form and volunteer form for the 2011 Sydney Quilt Show. The closing date for the return of entry forms is 11 March 2011.
Download the 2011 Quilt Show Entry Form (156KB PDF) for details about the categories and the conditions of entry. All entrants are requested to also complete a Volunteer Form. Please direct any queries to the Exhibition Secretary.
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| February 2011 Newsletter - look inside for the quilt show entry form! |
The December 2010 newsletter will be dispatched to members very soon. It's packed full of photos and articles including an introduction to the new committee; the striking array of quilts entered into the 2010 Guild Challenge; a selection of member quilts from The New Quilt 2010; quilts from Sydney quilt show guest exhibitor Gai Haines and more!
Here's what's inside the latest issue of the Guild newsletter:
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).
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.
The March 2009 issue of the Guild newsletter has been posted out. Check your copy for a range of articles and the updated Guild events calendar.
Don't forget to call the office to book your place in the presentation by Vikki Pignatelli at Epping Creative Centre, 2pm Saturday 2 May 2009: 10 Attributes that make a Good Quilter Better’.
The next deadline for items to be included in the December 2008 newsletter is 8 OCTOBER 2008. The editor is always on the lookout for articles and photos of what quilters have been doing so feel free to contact her if you have anything to share. Is your quilt group holding a show or hosting a quilt-related event? Provide us with all the details and we’ll list it in the calendar.
The first priority for our newsletter is to be a newsletter, reflecting the diverse and remarkable activities of our Guild and our members.
Contact the editor via email: editor@quiltersguild.nsw
The September 2008 newsletter is a bumper issue full of photos from the Quilt Show and other news. It will be posted out to Guild members soon so check your mail box.
Here is a sneak preview of the table of contents:
The next deadline for content for the Guild newsletter is Tuesday, 8 July 2008. If you have details about a forthcoming quilt show, or any other quilting-related news items, that you would like to be included in the newsletter to be distributed in September 2008, please e-mail the information to the newsletter editor, Becky.
Quilting in Cyberspace in the June2008 issue of The Template looks at sites for children's quilts and the festive times of year. Why not get a head start on some of your Christmas projects in July?
Crayon Quilts
The June 2008 issue of the Guild's newsletter The Template has been mailed out to all members. It's a bumper 36 page issue packed full of news and notices including the following special features:
Select 3.0 Quilting with IDT sewing machine valued at $900 + a five year warranty. See the Guild website for more details.
