Advance notice : Away Meeting 2013

Annual Away Meeting - Goulburn 1 to 3 March 2013

  It is time to book now for this great weekend of quilting activities.  

Our journey starts with a pick up on the North Shore, Strathfield Railway Station and Sutherland Railway Station.  

We will make our way slowly to Goulburn stopping along the way in Mittagong and Berrrima to name two towns.  Look out for the discounts that the stores we visit are offering to us.

Accommodation will be for two nights at the Best Western Centretown Goulburn, enjoying 'Continental Breakfast' and dinner for the entire stay.

A free morning has been scheduled to allow you to spend the time in the hotel pool and spa, or shop at the market and stores in Goulburn.

The Guild meeting is on Saturday afternoon hosted by the Goulburn and District Patchworkers and Quilters Group. Notification of the Guest speaker will be in further updates.

Activities are being planned for Saturday evening.

On Sunday we will make our way back to Sydney via Wollongong, stopping along the way.

The cost of the three day event is estimated at $340.00 per person twin share with an additional fee of $150.00 for a single room.  This price includes accommodation, breakfast and dinner.

A deposit of $100.00 is required with your booking form.

A booking form will be available on the website soon.

Closing date 14 January 2013 and final payment is required by 28 January 2013. 

You will be notified of any changes or adjustments in costing.  The approximate costing is dependent on the total number of people travelling on the coach and subject to cancellation if we don’t get the numbers.

Any enquiries contact Rhonda Langhorne at office@quiltersguildnsw.com or ring the office on 02 9283 3737. 

30th Anniversary Signature Coverlet

Can you help construct our coverlet please? 
Many Guild members have this year donated signature blocks for this 30th Anniversary Commemorative Coverlet.
Blocks were on display at the Sydney Quilt Show in June, and all attendees were able to add their signature, for posterity.

These blocks have now been squared up and there are to be two sewing days for coverlet construction.

November 17th : Venue : Pegs Pieces, 138 Oak Road, Kirrawee.

November 26th : Venue : Meg Orr's home, 19/62 Norfolk Road, Epping.

Times: 10.30 - 3.00pm

Please bring your sewing machine, and lunch.
No need to sew all day, even to "pop-in" for a short session will be a huge help to the members who have been the stalwarts of this project.

Quilting Community

All members and those who have been connected with the NSW and Sth Australian Quilting communities over the past 30 years have been saddened to learn of the untimely death of John Gebhardt on October 6.

John was the ever supportive husband of our current President of The Quilters' Guild Of NSW Inc., Maree Gebhardt.

The Guild Community send their sincere thoughts and sympathies to Maree, their daughters and family.

First in . . Best Dressed . . .

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.

Guild Members in the Guild's Office learning some of the tips to Quilt Judging  from Jenny Bacon during her 3 hour w/shop in September. All agreed that her knowledge is priceless, as the talk was extremely informative .

AGM Burwood : 13 October

Notice is hereby given of the Annual General Meeting 2012 of The Quilters' Guild of NSW Inc. to be held  on Saturday October 13 in 'The Dome" at Burwood RSL, Shaftsbury Road, Burwood.

The Guest Speaker will be Barbara Gower.
The Guest Group will be Liverpool Catholic Club
The Retrospective Interview panel will be Trudy Brodie, Shirley Gibson and Judy Hooworth.

There be the usual Members 'Show and Tell', with this year's Challenge quilts : "Pearl"  to be viewed for the first time, Viewers Choice to be chosen and winners to be announced. There are 55 quilts entered, taking inspiration from this year's 30th Birthday theme.

The immediate past committee will be thanked for all of their selfless help in continuing the aims and challenges of steering this wonderful organisation, and the new committee will be welcomed.

AGM : 11.00am
General Meeting : 1.00pm

As always, please bring your own mug for afternoon tea.

Turquoise, Purple and Cream....

This is the fabulous colour combination for the current  "Block of the Quarter"

Directions to make the traditional, scrap delight, 8 inch block "Louisiana" can be found in the August edition of The Template (page 41)

The block is composed of rectangles and the Flying Geese patchwork unit, needing turquoise and purple prints, and a cream solid. 

Many blocks will make an extremely striking quilt top!

As always "winner takes all" when they are part of the draw at the Burwood meeting of The Quilters' Guild of NSW Inc.

Block pieces can be easily rotary-cut and need to measure 8 1/2 inches (unfinished)

Please send in a block or two to be in the draw.

Self named blocks need to reach the Guild Office by Tuesday 9 October for the AGM the following weekend.

At the Guild's August meeting, Wailyn Mar, Template Editor, very deservedly "won" all of the red, black and white "Spool" blocks ... enough for quite a large quilt top. 

There is time still to raid the stash and whip up a Louisiana block this weekend! 

Country Quilting Exhibitions : mid October.

Rural members and visiting 'cityslickers' are invited to attend 2 upcoming quilting exhibitions.

Illawarra Quilters' Inc.
have their 25th Quilt Exhibition scheduled for Friday - Saturday 12-13 October
Venue : Ribbonwood Centre, 93 Princes Highway, Dapto
Open : 9.30am-4.30pm
Entry : $5.00

Novocastrian Quilters' Inc. 
are holding their 2012 Exhibition on Saturday - Sunday 13-14 October
Entitled "A Celebration of Community" this quilt show will display Exhibition and Challenge quilts, have free workshops, and a Merchants area.
Venue : New Lambton Community Centre, 14 Alma Road, New Lambton
Open :  9.00am - 4.00pm
Entry : $5.00

Guild Retreat Jamberoo : Booking Deadline

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.

Friday Showcase 5 October : Show and Tell

This month's Friday Showcase will feature member's 'Show and Tell'

Items dont have to be bed quilts... perhaps you have other quilted, dyed or embellished  crafty loveliness. . . . toys, pincushions, embroidery rolls, journal covers, Xmas decorations, table runners, bags and cushions. We all enjoy the sharing of patchwork and quilting creativity.

Please bring your quilts to the Guild Office for a starting time of 10.00am

We welcome Guild members and Non-Guild friends and quilters to Friday Showcase.

Friday 5th October 2012, 10am-11.30am

Artquilt Exhibition : October - November

The Quilters' Guild of NSW Inc has received this information from Ozquilt Network Inc

It is a juried exhibition of Art Quilts created by members from this national organisation.

Venue : Fairfield City Museum and Gallery

              632 The Horsley Drive 

              (Corner of Oxford Street and The Horsley Drive)

              Smithfield NSW

Open : Tuesday - Saturday 

            10am - 4pm

Free admission.

Art Quilt Australia 2013: Call for Entries

Art Quilt Australia is presented by Ozquilt Network Inc, Australia's organisation for art quilters, in conjunction with Craft ACT.

   

 In 2013 Art Quilt Australia will be a curated exhibition of innovative, new contemporary art quilts to celebrate the centenary of the naming of the nation’s capital city as Canberra. Works will be selected that are inspired by, or reflect on ideas of people, place and nation. With the definition of a quilt as "a stitched layered textile", the exhibition is open to all artists across Australia. It will be curated by Valerie Kirk, Head of Textiles at the ANU School of Art and be held at Craft ACT Design Gallery in Canberra from 31 October to 14 December 2013. Large quilts are preferred but must not measure more than 2 metres in either direction. The closing date for entries is 19 July 2013.

• Download Conditions of Entry and Entry Form (PDF Format)
• Download Conditions of Entry and Entry Form (Word Format)

For further details, see the Art Quilt Australia information page or contact AQA2013@ozquiltnetwork.org.au 

Reminder : Membership Due

The membership information on the website of The Quilters' Guild of NSW Inc reveals that a rejoining fee of $15 will be incurred for all members whose membership lapses after 30th September.

Please ensure that your membership is current, with fees paid to cover the financial year 1st July to 30th June, so that all membership entitlements can continue.

How Does Your Garden Grow? : Exhibition

A 'healthy' number of more than 70 quilts were received for The Under 35's Quilt competition conceived by The Quilters' Guild of NSW Inc. as part of their 30th Birthday celebration activities.

These entries will be exhibited this weekend, and all are invited to view this display of creative works from our younger generation of quilters.

Location:                              The Newington Gallery,

Newington College,

221-235 Stanmore Road

Stanmore NSW 2048

(Main entry is located directly opposite the Senior College. Nearest cross street is Holt St)

               

Opening Hours:                10am-4pm daily and FREE to attend

Awards Ceremony:           Saturday, 22^nd September at 11am. 

Parking:                                Street parking is available around Newington College.

Quilt Display : Forster

Seaside Heritage Quilters Inc and Manning-Great Lakes Woodworkers, Quilt and Wood Expo

This is an exhibition to delight both the lads and lassies of Forster in the Great Lakes area of regional NSW.

There will be a display of Quilts, Challenge Entries and Woodwork items, along with demonstrations in both craft disciplines and the sale of handmade items.
Along with all this crafty excitement, morning and afternoon teas and a lunchtime sausage sizzle should be enough to drag the 'footy tragics' from Grand Final TV coverage!

Venue : Holy Name School Hall, Lake Street , Forster
Dates : Saturday - Monday 29 September - 1 October 2012
Times : 9.30am - 4.00pm Sat-Sun
            9.30am - 2.30pm Monday

Free Admission.

Sewing in the Office : 24th September

UPDATE : THIS ACTIVITY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Apologies to all guild members.

The next Sewing in the Office event for Community Quilts is on Monday 24th September 2012 from 10-30 am - 2pm.

As always, there is laughter and quilting wisdoms to share at this monthly gathering of quilters, who willingly commit their time to creating the quilts that bring joy to many needy children.

Please bring your own sewing notions and a spot of lunch for this event.
Community spirit is free!

Further information can be obtained by emailing Linda Butcher at the Guild Office

Exhibition at Newington College

The entries for the "How Does Your Garden Grow" Quilt Competition for Under 35's will be on display at Newington College in two weeks.

This competition was devised as part of The Quilters' Guild of NSW Inc 30th Anniversary Year highlights, and is jointly sponsored by the Guild,  Quilters Companion, Brother International (Aust) Pty Ltd,  Material Obsession and Newington College

Venue : Newington College
             200 Stanmore Road, Stanmore
Dates : Friday - Sunday 21-23rd September
Times : 10am - 4pm daily

Be sure not to miss this exhibition which features the quilt makers of the future.
All welcome!

                                               

 

Pearls of Wisdom

Enjoy hand-work?
Is your daytime favourite sewing chair no where near the night-time one?
Do you live in a multi story dwelling?
Do you have several projects on the go and the one you want is never where you want it?

Pearls of Wisdom : 
Keep projects separate on a "$2 Shop" plastic tray, kitted out with the necessities for that project.
Cart the tray around to your special spots.
No more shameful gesticulation!

 

Neatness of tray projects for photographic purposes only

Sound Simple????
Well, how about contributing your simple but effective "Pearls of Wisdom" to the booklet that the Committee is hoping to collate during this "Pearl" 30th Year Anniversary?

Please contact the office of The Quilters' Guild of NSW Inc. for inclusion of your "Pearls of Wisdom"

Unfortunately the "booklet" is not even a pamphlet at this stage!

Where the Mountains Reach the Sky Exhibition

Every year the Rainforest Centre in Dorrigo hosts The Misty Mountain Getaway exhibition
Pristine waterfalls and majestic rain-forested National Parks enthral visitors to this area of northern NSW, and after the bushwalking, a stroll through the historic and quaint town of Dorrigo will enable an encounter with delightful cafes and boutiques.

Misty Mountain Getaway offers a yearly quilt "Challenge"for any quilter to enter.
This year the Challenge title is "Where the Mountains Reach the Sky"

Venue : Rainforest Centre, Dorrigo
Dates : 14 - 28 Sept 2012
Open :  9.00 am - 5.00pm Friday
            9.00 am - 4.00pm Saturday

Update : Heritage Quilts Penrith

 FULLY BOOKED : 
The talk to be given by Dr Annette Gero at the Penrith City Library on Tuesday 11th Sept during NSW History Week has received unprecedented support.
Whilst there will be no more bookings taken, there are plans to perhaps repeat this presentation at a later date.

South Coast and Country Quilters' Guild Exhibition

Dedicated quilters from the southern regions of NSW, from Kiama in the north to Eden on the far South Coast  as well as those inland from Yass to Jindabyne, are gathering to stage their 11th Biennial Quilt Exhibition.
As always there will be a Quilt Raffle  and this year the proceeds will contribute to a Charity important to all who live and visit these areas : the Snowy Hydro South Care Helicopter Service.

A diverse range of quilts will be on display, and participants can also support the many craft stalls and selected retailers at this exhibition.

Dates : Friday-Sunday 14 - 16 Sept
Times : Fri & Sat : 10.00am - 5.00pm
            Sun : 10.00am - 3.00pm
Venue : Batemans Bay Soldiers Club
             2 Beach Road, Batemans Bay
Cost :   Adults :  $5.00
            Students : Free

All welcome!
       

Last call: Under 35's Quilt Competition

To celebrate the Guild's 30th anniversary, Quilters Companion and Brother International (Aust) Pty Ltd are proudly sponsoring the 2012 Under 35's Quilt Competition How Does Your Garden Grow.

Be inspired by the theme to create a quilt no larger than 120 cm X 150 cm (portrait or landscape orientation).


Categories: Primary students, Secondary students, 18- 24 years, and 25–35 years.

This is an amateur competition; professional quiltmakers may enter but will not be judged. OVER $20,000 IN PRIZES All category winners will receive:

• A Brother Sewing machine plus primary and secondary school winners will receive sewing machines for their schools;
• A Quilters pack from Quilters Companion Magazine;
• A copy of The Promise of Joy by Kathy Doughty, from Material Obsession;
• EVERY entrant will receive a free digital magazine subscription for Quilters Companion and Homespun Magazines and Quilters Companion 2013 Diary.

Entries close 12 September 2012. All quilts will be exhibited in September 2012 in Sydney. For further information contact the Guild President.

Download Under 35s Quilt Competition Entry Form (892KB PDF)

SPONSORS

  

Friday Showcase 7 September: Lois Cook

Lois Cook presents Friday Showcase at the Guild office at 10am on Friday, 7 September 2012.
Lois was awarded Life Membership at the General Meeting in October 2011, having demonstrated outstanding commitment and dedication to the Guild at all levels.

Detail.... "For Nathan"  Lois Cook. 'Best of Show'  2011 Eastwood Patchwork Quilters.  Handquilted.

Known for her beautiful quilts, hand piecing and hand quilting, she has deservedly won many awards.
Come and hear Lois's quilting story and be privileged to view her wonderful quilts up close.

The entry fee is $5 entry for members and $10 for non members.

All welcome!

History Week : Quilt Connections

How the power of quilting connects communities

Aunt Clara's Quilt (detail) 1890-1915 Collection of the Powerhouse Museum

This is the topic of a seminar being presented as part of the NSW History week 2012 programme, exploring how the art of quilt-making and thread work has connected communities in times of need or remembrance.
The guest speaker line up, includes respected quilt historian Dr Annette Gero,  author and convenor of the Quilt Study Group of NSW Karen Fail and members of the curating staff at the Powerhouse Museum.
Participants will join a behind the scenes tour to view selected works, as well as learn about quilt conservation and storage.
Come and hear about the Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, military uniform quilts and "Aunt Clara's Quilt" in a seminar that is presented in partnership with Powerhouse Museum Regional Services and the History Council of NSW.
Download the flyer for further information about this event.

When : 10.00am - 1.00pm
             Wednesday 12th September, 2012
Where : The Powerhouse DIscovery Centre
             172 Showground Road, Castle Hill NSW 2154
Cost :    $12 Public
              $10 Powerhouse Members
              Payment upon arrival. Includes morning tea.

Bookings : Powerhouse Discovery Centre on 02 9762 1300
                  Bookings are essential as spaces are limited

     All welcome!

Update : Heritage Week at Penrith

Please Note : 
The history week presentation regarding Australia's Heritage Quilts, at Penrith City Library by Dr Annette Gero, will take place on Tuesday 11 Sept at 1.00pm.
The date was inadvertently left off  the previous blog announcement.

Heritage Quilts : Penrith City Library

There are some exciting and varied  exhibitions covering the topic of "Threads"  as part of NSW History Week 2012  in Sydney and regional areas from Saturday 8th Sept until Sunday 16th Sept.

Many of them will be regarding Fashion, however, Dr Annette Gero will be involved, and talking about Australia's Heritage Quilts.

Venue: Penrith City Library Theatrette
             601 High Street, Penrith
Date : Tuesday 11th Sept
Time : 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Admission : $5.00

Bookings Essential.
Additional information and bookings : Penrith City Library  02 4732 7891

Macleay Quilters' Inc. Biennial Exhibition

Mid North Coastal town Kempsey, 15 kilometers inland from the coast of the Pacific Ocean, is host to the Macleay Quilters' Inc Biennial exhibition.
Quilters of this region near the Macleay River, have been industriously creating many quilts, and raffle prizes to share with all who wish to attend.
There will be "The Presidents Challenge" to  admire, trading tables, demonstrations, and a Merchants Hall.

Venue : Showground Pavilion
             Sea Street, Kempsey.
When :  Friday 7th September 9.00am - 5.00pm
             Saturday 8th September 9.00am - 4.00pm
Entry  :  $5.00

All welcome!

Sewing in the Office : 27th August

The next Sewing in the Office event for Community Quilts is on
Monday 27 August 2012 from 10.30am - 2pm
Bring along your sewing basket and collaborate with the hand applique and pieced quilts currently being constructed by the Community Quilts sub-commitee for needy children and their families.

Community spirit is alive and well with this group of dedicated quilters, and the beautiful quilts they exhibited at The Sydney Quilt Show in June are testament to their skills and benevolence.

Bring some lunch if intending to stay the day.
Further information available from Linda Butcher who can be emailed via the Guild Office contact details.

Please come along, as everyone is welcome!

Guild Retreat Jamberoo 26-28 October

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!

Coffs Quilters and Needlecraft Inc.

Quilt Show 24-26 August 2012
Heading "up the coast" next weekend?
Then be sure to visit Coffs Harbour and attend the Annual Quilt Exhibition and Craft Fair being presented by Coffs Quilters and Needlecraft Inc.

There will be a vast array of magnificent quilts and fine needlework on display, as well as a huge assortment of trading tables.
Morning and afternoon teas and lunch will be available.

Venue : Coffs Harbour Race Club and Function Center
             Howard Street, Coffs Harbour
Dates   : Friday - Sunday 24-26 August
Times  : Friday-Saturday 9am-4pm, Sunday 9am-3pm
Entry   : $5.00

Under 35's Quilt Competition : Closing soon

To celebrate the Guild's 30th anniversary, Quilters Companion and Brother International (Aust) Pty Ltd are proudly sponsoring the 2012 Under 35's Quilt Competition How Does Your Garden Grow.

Be inspired by the theme to create a quilt no larger than 120 cm X 150 cm (portrait or landscape orientation).


Categories: Primary students, Secondary students, 18- 24 years, and 25–35 years.

This is an amateur competition; professional quiltmakers may enter but will not be judged. OVER $20,000 IN PRIZES All category winners will receive:

• A Brother Sewing machine plus primary and secondary school winners will receive sewing machines for their schools;
• A Quilters pack from Quilters Companion Magazine;
• A copy of The Promise of Joy by Kathy Doughty, from Material Obsession;
• EVERY entrant will receive a free digital magazine subscription for Quilters Companion and Homespun Magazines and Quilters Companion 2013 Diary.

Entries close 12 September 2012. All quilts will be exhibited in September 2012 in Sydney. For further information contact the Guild President.

Download Under 35s Quilt Competition Entry Form (892KB PDF)

Sponsors:

Textile Exhibition : Bowral 17-26 August

The Southern Highlands Textile and Fibre Network Inc. announce their exhibition of Members work.
Entitled " Diversity : Coast" this display will be at the BDAS Gallery, 1 Short Street, Bowral.

Dates : Friday - Saturday 17-26 August 2012
Times : 10am - 4pm daily.

All Welcome!

Burwood General Meeting: 18 August 2012

The next meeting of The Quilters' Guild of NSW Inc. will be held on Saturday 18 August at Burwood RSL, Shaftsbury Rd., Burwood.

The programme is as follows:
Market Day : 11am
General Meeting : 1.00pm
Guest Speaker : Wendy Williams of Flying Fish Kits and Patterns
Retrospective Interview : Daphne Massie
Group : Chatelaine Quilters
Show and Tell : please bring your recent quilts.
Block of the Quarter : please sew a "Spool" block or two, for the lucky recipient's benefit!

Please bring your own mug for afternoon tea.
All Welcome!

One quilter's trash is another . . . . .

. . . . . . Quilter's Treasure! 

Is your "studio / sewing sanctuary" awash with old magazines, hoops that have never hooped and ugly stash fabrics acquired during forgotten moments? Do orphan blocks and strange thimbles reside with never used patterns and old silk ties?

Are your cupboards bulging with stuff that might have been inspirational . . . . but now you've moved-on?

Is your space crying out for a make-over?


Then book a trading table for only $5.00 at Market Day and offload some of your embarrassments!

To book a table at the 18 August 2012 General Meeting, Phone the Guild's Office  or email the Meeting Co-ordinator. Market Day will commence at 11am in "The Dome" at Burwood RSL.

"Pearl"

No, perhaps not THESE Pearls...

However maybe something equally as quirky was used as your inspiration for The 2012 Guild Challenge "Pearl"

Time is running out to send your completed 60cm x 40cm quilt to the Guild office.

Please make sure your quilt arrives on or before the 7th September with a 6cm deep hanging sleeve attached to the back. Either Landscape or Portrait orientation is acceptable.

"Pearl" Challenge Quilts will be displayed initially at the Annual General Meeting of The Quilters' Guild of NSW Inc on the 13th October 2012 at Burwood RSL. Viewers Choice will be determined on that day.

All quilts will be retained for a Suitcase Exhibition, touring for 26 months, and available to groups on request.

QSG : Medallion Quilt Report

On Saturday the 21^st of July, Margaret Sampson George spoke for the Quilt Study Group of NSW about Medallion or Frame Quilts. There were 68 in the audience in the Target Theatre at the Powerhouse Museum to hear Margaret Sampson George talk about her introduction to sewing and quilting, her love of medallion quilts and then to see examples of her work and those of her students. 

Margaret discussed the historic reasons for the popularity of medallion quilts, the development of fabrics from the 1500s on (especially the quilt centres based on pastoral, floral, military or commemorative panels) and the importance of medallions for commemorating important dates in the makers’ lives.

 

For members of  The Quilters' Guild of NSW Inc. there will be a lengthier report on this event and further photos in the next edition of The Template.

Workshop with Pam Holland 12-13 Sept 2012

Reminder : Book now for the next workshop with The Quilters' Guild of NSW Inc and enjoy an informative day with Pam Holland as she imparts her Thread Painting skills.

Pam Holland is an Internationally renowned quilter and teacher, author, designer, illustrator and photographer, whose visual and artistic journey, through the means of her blog, is a delight and inspiration for all of her many followers.

There are further details of the topic for this particular workshop, on this specific blogspot.

A workshop booking form will need to be sent to the Guild Office for members to be part of this workshop.

Craft and Sewing Show : Newcastle

If you were unable to see the "Fertile Imagination" Challenge Quilts at Darling Harbour this year, then why not view them at the Craft and Sewing Show in Newcastle?

Dates : Thursday - Sunday 16-19 August 2012
Times : 10am-4.30pm
Venue : Newcastle Entertainment Centre

This Challenge was arranged in association with Expertise Events and the Newcastle viewing will be the final public display of these quilts.
All Fertile Imagination Challenge quilts will be returned to their makers, after this exhibition closes.

The Hunters Hill Quilters Inc. 2012 Show

On the weekend of the 10th - 12th August  Hunters Hill Quilters Inc will be hosting their 15th Biennial  exhibition.

Blue on Blue 2012 Raffle quilt

Tulip Obsession 2012 Raffle quilt

All members have been working diligently on the two raffle quilts being offered this year.

80 quilts will be on view, as well as many Waggas.

There will be new and old quilts for sale, a quilt shop offering fabric and quilt making notions, and a refreshments stall.

Proceeds from the Quilt Show will enable Giant Steps Sydney- a school for children with autism, to further their educational programmes.

Venue : Hunters Hill Town Hall

              Alexandra Street, Hunters Hill

Opening Night : Thursday, 9th August at 7.30pm. Entry $20.00

Exhibition Times : Friday - Sunday 10am - 4.30pm

Admission : $6.00 including Catalogue

All are welcome!

Pearls of Wisdom

    This perky little PostBox resides on the front counter of The Quilters' Guild of New South Wales Inc. Office.....

.....and its empty! 

As one of this year's 30th Anniversary aims, ideas and suggestions that are your quilting 'Pearls Of Wisdom' are to be collated into a commemorative booklet that can be shared with all members.

Please email the office or send in any contribution as all will be greatly appreciated!

Friday Showcase 3 August: Isobel Lancashire

Isobel Lancashire presents Friday showcase at the Guild office at 10am on Friday, 3 August 2012. The entry fee is $5 entry for members and $10 for non members.

Pictured is Catherine Babidge, our July Friday Showcase Exhibitor and current Vice President, standing in front of a collaborative quilt that she and others worked on, inspired by Gee's Bend Quilters.
Over forty members attended Cath's amusing presentation of her quilting journey, and all could relate to her tales of the ubiquitous "UFO".

Following Isobel's Showcase on August 3rd, Cath's quilts will be taken down from the display walls in the Guild Office and a selection of Isobel's quilts will be hung.

Selected quilts from each Friday Showcase exhibitor remain on the walls of the office for the following month, or two, for visitors and volunteers to enjoy.

Please come along in August to hear Isobel relate her quilting  quest.........All welcome!

Camden Country Quilters Guild 23rd Annual Exhibition

Quilt Show Saturday - Sunday 4 - 5 August 2012
The prolific Camden Country Quilters are again holding their exhibition in August.
They are exhibiting a large display of quilts including this year's Challenge.
There will be a demonstration table, trading tables, a quilt shop, and refreshments area.

Venue : The AH & I Hall, Argyle St. Camden
Times : 9.30am - 4.30 pm
Entry : $6.00

All Welcome!

Block of The Quarter

The Template : May 2012, Page 36 includes instructions for the current Block of The Quarter

This is the very effective Spool block and, constructed as a 6 inch block with high contrast black-on-white print fabric plus red print fabric, will deliver a very dramatic quilt top for the lucky winner.

There is still time before Tuesday August 14 to send your self named blocks to the Guild Office if you cant attend the Burwood Guild meeting on August 18, where the winner of the draw will win all blocks submitted.

A great way to delve into your stash, producing blocks for a traditional masculine-looking quilt top (in time for Christmas!)

Library Update

The Quilters' Guild of New South Wales Inc.  houses an extensive "goldmine" of information for both the quilting beginner and experienced quilter.

Members can avail themselves of books, current magazines and pamphlets, CD's, DVD's and slide sets, covering a wide range of stitching interest, from "how-to" to history.
Fabric Dyeing and Embellishment, Block construction,  Applique, Art quilts, Design inspiration, Contemporary, Traditional, Textile history......Whatever is your current passion or whether you have "quilters block" then your library is sure to give you hours of delight.

There are a number of new entries on the shelves just waiting to spark creative juices.
 Of special note are the many superb books recently donated from the library of the late  Narelle Grieve.

Always a vibrant and "giving" Guild member, forever intent on sharing a quilt inspiration, this latest generosity from her family is warmly appreciated, and is now available for all guild members to enjoy.

Bulli Quilt Exhibition

Exquisite Quilts and Flowers 2012 Exhibition is scheduled for next weekend in Bulli.
Come and  view the lovely display accompanied by live music from performer Mark Matthews.

Venue : Bulli Uniting Church
              Corner Princes Highway and Point Street, Bulli
Dates  :  Saturday 28 July 9am - 4.30pm
              Sunday  29 July 12 noon - 4.30 pm
Cost :  $5.00 entry
            $7.00 with refreshments

All Welcome!

Attention : Bound to Please Workshop

Workshop Cancellation Notice
It is with regret that the Committee advises that the  Bound  to Please workshop with     Brenda Gael Smith, scheduled for 1 August 2012, has been cancelled.
Apologies to all members for any inconvenience caused.

Quilt Images : Policy.

Many quilt enthusiasts visited this years Quilt Show accompanied by their camera!
The Quilters' Guild of NSW Inc. approves the desire to take photos of the exhibition for one's own records only.
There is a Photographic Policy that States :

Quilt photography is permitted for personal use only.  Images must NOT be published online or in other media unless you have the consent of the relevant quilt maker.  If you wish to photograph and publish for commercial purposes, please apply to the Membership Desk for special permission.

Many online media users (Facebook and Bloggers) are accompanying Quilt Show reports with photos of quilts plus a snap of the accompanying swing tag showing Maker's name and Quilt Inspiration / construction details alongside.

The addition of these details in another photo does not negate the policy that quilt images must not be used.

All quiltmakers must have given personal approval for any image of their quilt being journalised in any public on-line forum.

Sewing in the Office: 23 July

The next Sewing in The Office event for Community Quilts is on Monday 23 July 10.30am - 2.00pm

Come and join other dedicated Guild members as tops are Pieced, Appliqued and basted for quilting, thus producing wonderful quilts for the many needy children in society.

Linda Butcher is the member to whom further enquiries can be made.
Please bring your own lunch and sewing kit and join the other volunteers for this worthy cause.

QSG : July Meeting Update

A reminder that the next Quilt Study Group Meeting will be held on 21 July at 2pm.
The Speaker will be Margaret Sampson George  and the quilt design focus is Medallion Quilts.


HOWEVER  Please Note : There is a change to venue details.

The QSG meeting will be held in The Target Theatre at the Powerhouse Museum
(not the Charles Kerry Meeting Room as previously advertised)

Date : 21 July  2012
Time : 2pm
Venue : Target Theatre
              Powerhouse Museum
Cost : $5 for Guild Members
           $15 for non guild members

All are welcome to attend.
       

Reminder: Under 35's Quilt Competition

To celebrate the Guild's 30th anniversary, Quilters Companion and Brother International (Aust) Pty Ltd are proudly sponsoring the 2012 Under 35's Quilt Competition How Does Your Garden Grow.

Be inspired by the theme to create a quilt no larger than 120 cm X 150 cm (portrait or landscape orientation).


Categories: Primary students, Secondary students, 18- 24 years, and 25–35 years.

This is an amateur competition; professional quiltmakers may enter but will not be judged. OVER $20,000 IN PRIZES All category winners will receive:

• A Brother Sewing machine plus primary and secondary school winners will receive sewing machines for their schools;
• A Quilters pack from Quilters Companion Magazine;
• A copy of The Promise of Joy by Kathy Doughty, from Material Obsession;
• EVERY entrant will receive a free digital magazine subscription for Quilters Companion and Homespun Magazines and Quilters Companion 2013 Diary.

Entries close 12 September 2012. All quilts will be exhibited in September 2012 in Sydney. For further information contact the Guild President.

Download Under 35s Quilt Competition Entry Form (892KB PDF)

Sponsors:

Textile Exhibition : Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney

Next month the Australian Textile Arts and Surface Design Association Inc. will once again be holding their biennial exhibition.
This display of member's artworks, titled Fragment, demonstrates ATASDA's  stunning diversity within the textile art world.
Fabrication techniques cover a diverse spectrum of traditional and innovative contemporary exploration, from dyeing, felting, embroidery, knitting, weaving, printing, and other embellishment and cloth construction methods, with the resulting works, both two and three dimensional, an exciting visual odyssey for anyone involved with, and appreciative of,       Textile Art.

Members from across Australia are delighted, this year, to share their journeys within the textile art world to visitors at Palm House,  Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney.

Exhibition Opening :  Saturday,18 August 2012 at 2.00pm, by Liz Williamson, Head of Textiles, COFA
Exhibition Duration : Thursday, 16 Aug to Tuesday, 28 Aug (closing at 2.00pm)
Opening Hours : 10.00am to 4.00pm (including weekends)

Note : Entry to Palm House is Free.
           Everyone is welcome to attend.

Replica Frederica Josephson Coverlet Project

One of the highlights from the 2012 Sydney Quilt Show opening day awards ceremony was the presentation of the replican Frederica Josephson coverlet to representatives of the National Trust of Australia (NSW).  You can read more about this project on the new Replica Frederica Josephson Coverlet Project Page.

The Guild also acknowledges the following people who have generously contributed money, fabric and notions for the making of the coverlet. They are –

•  Kim Bradley Creations – who made and donated the acrylic templates and all the papers we used.
• Melinda Smith from Quiltsmith donated money towards the cost of fabrics
• The Quilters’ Guild of NSW Inc. gave money to defray the costs of making the coverlet
• Jennifer Corkish donated the Aurifil threads we used
• Guild members Sandra Lyons, Liz Bonner and Kate Holden donated special fabrics used in the coverlet.

By the way, in some recent blog housekeeping, a number of past reports from activities of the Guild's Quilt Study Group have been transferred to this blog.  Please excuse any disruption to your RSS feeds or e-mail subscriptions as part of this process.

Taking Leaf of My Senses Exhibition by Sue Dennis

Taking Leaf of My Senses, a solo exhibition of  Guild member Sue Dennis opens at Warwick Art Gallery, Queensland on 6 July and continues to 19 August 2012.

Whether Sue is in the Australian bush, travelling overseas or at home trying to tame her garden, she is observing the shape, colour and variety of foliage present. A humble leaf is transformed via paint, fabric and stitch into a unique snapshot of place and time.

Work from 2006 to 2012, and both Australia and North America will be represented in her exhibition.

In the Moonlight by Sue Dennis

Quilt Study Group - Focus on Medallion Quilts: 21 July 2012

Join members of the Quilt Study Group of New South Wales to learn more about Medallion Quilts.

Our guest speaker this month is Margaret Sampson George who is well known for her wonderful quilts using this method of construction.  She will show many examples of her quilts, whilst explaining how they have changed over the years.  Please bring your own Medallion Quilts for Show and tell after Margaret's Talk.

"Baskets " Margaret Sampson George

Venue : Charles Kerry Meeting Room
              Level 5, Powerhouse Museum
Date :     2 pm  21 July 2012
Cost :     Guild Members $5
              Non Guild Members $15

Entry to The Powerhouse is free . . Meeting costs are payable at the meeting.

Afternoon tea will be provided and anyone is most welcome to attend these meetings.

Enjoy Needlework?

Many quilters wear several creative hats; interest in all things "Textiles" broadens our knowledge and appreciation of our craft of choice.
There is a Society of Needlework Tool Collectors in Australia who have informed our guild of the visit to Sydney 'of one of their own'. Perhaps you have heard of Kay Sullivan, the International Author of 'Needlework Tools and Accessories : A Dutch Tradition'.She is a prolific magazine contributor of articles about these interesting and historical items and the current Australian Convenor of this Society, Kerry Easton, warmly invites all quiltmakers to Kay's forthcoming talk, entitled " Dutch and European Needlework Tools". Further information about this Sydney meeting can be perused by clicking on this link 

Date : Saturday 28 July
Time : 10am - 12noon
Cost : $5
Venue : Beecroft Presbyterian Church Hall, Mary Street, Beecroft
             (enter from parking area in Welham Street)

All visitors are most welcome.
For bookings please contact webmaster@needleworktoolcollectors or call on 0421 998 136 

Friday Showcase 6 July: Catherine Babidge

Catherine Babidge presents Friday showcase at the Guild office at 10am on Friday, 6 July 2012. The entry fee is $5 entry for members and $10 for non members.  All welcome!

Suburban Purples by Cath Babidge - 2011 Guild Challenge

Maclean Patchwork & Quilters Group

Quilt Show Friday - Sunday 6 - 8 July 2012
Maclean Patchwork & Quilters Group announces the Lower Clarence Arts & Crafts Assoc. Annual Arts, Crafts & Quilt Exhibition.

Venue : Gulmarrad Public School, Gulmarrad (near Maclean)
Open : 10.00am - 4.00pm
Entry : $5.00

There are many different quilting divisions with prizes in each.
Come and support fellow Quilters from The Northern Rivers!