Under 35's Challenge : 2015

The theme for all young quilters planning to enter this year's Brother Under 35's Quilt Competition is : 

"My State"

The Quilters' Guild of NSW Inc. is delighted to once again be part of this wonderful opportunity for children, young adults and those under 35 to showcase their textile talents.

Prizes are going to be very desirable, and the many supporters and sponsors of this competition are to be congratulated for promoting Quilt involvement amongst youth.

The Quilters Companion Launch details of this competition can be found on their blog

Quilts must be submitted by Friday, 27 November, 2015

Please visit Quilt Your Way for an online entry form.

Pearl Challenge quilts returned

Remember the 2012 Guild Challenge : Pearl?

Winner : Words Maketh the Man : Margy Syrett

The more than 50 quilts entered in that Challenge have completed their touring schedule and are now available for collection.

Your entry can be obtained from the Guild Office (between 10am and 3pm weekdays).

They will also be available at the Guild General Meeting at Burwood on 16 May.

 

Congratulations!

The Management Committee of The Quilters’ Guild of NSW were delighted with the Online Entry response from members for the upcoming Sydney Quilt Show.

So successful was the move towards “technology” that the Guild is excited to announce:

Membership application and renewals for the coming financial year can now be facilitated online.

Options for Membership :

• Access the Guild’s website : Click on the “Membership” or “Forms” tab. The new “Online” membership form is at the top of the list
• Print the form from the Guild’s website and post or deliver to Guild’s Office
• Collect a printed form from May 16^th Burwood General Meeting
• Collect a printed form from The Sydney Quilt Show.
• Contact the Guild Office and have a printed form mailed.

A big “Thanks” to those who organized this new method of membership renewal, and to those who were willing to navigate the SQS Entry Form, thus convincing Management Committee that our Guild can keep up with the times!

Direct online Links : 

Guild Website

Online form

Print Membership Form

Guild Office

The Block of the Quarter.

As can be seen : two fabulous and different settings for this Block of the Quarter : Hour Glass Block.

Please bring your blocks to the General Meeting of The Quilters' Guild of NSW Inc., this Saturday.

Attach your name and address to every block, and remember, winner takes all!

Guild General meeting : 16 May 2015

The next Burwood General Meeting promises a day of much shared information, colour, and fun.

The Demonstration will be conducted by Deb Louie, a recent Guild Scholarship Holder.

This is her outline  :

·        I will be demonstrating the pure enjoyment of quilting free form feathers to suit any space in your quilts. Embracing the free motion quilter's own individual feather style, to have unique 'one of a kind' beautiful feathers. No marking necessary and I will explain many different styles of feathers, from formal feathers, hook, top and tail, curl and  back tracking feathers.

S     So, if "feathers" have failed you in the past, then come early to get a ringside seat next to Deb as she FMQ's her magic!

Attendees who wish to "Shop" will be enticed by the beautiful fabrics and notions available from the owner of Appleyard Cottage - Veronica Appleyard. She has suggested that Members might like to visit her website prior to the meeting. Should there be any product in particular that members may wish her to bring to the meeting, then please don't hesitate to contact her, and she will endeavour to have them at the Burwood meeting.

The Guest Speaker will be respected  Textile Artist and teacher Diane Groenewegan
Her Powerpoint Presentation and display of textile works is entitled " Living in Two Worlds - a Fabric Collage". Di's inspiration to create comes from the beautiful fabrics, papers and intriguing items that pepper her eclectic collection. Her resources are unique and treasured, and she uses them to weave a visual story to delight her viewers.

Following on from Di will be a Special presentation by Trish Bloomfield.
Instead of our usual "Show and Tell" Trish will be sharing the stories behind 7 of her valued antique Red and White Quilts which will be on display.
Afternoon Tea, BOQ and Lucky Door draw will occur after Trish has spoken to the Guild.

"Spiderweb "

DATE : Saturday May 16 2015 

      

              11am - Retail Shop -  Appleyard Cottage

                         Demonstration: FMQ Feathers

               1pm - General Meeting

               2pm - Guest Speaker : A Fabric Collage

               3pm -  "Red&White Quilts" 

VENUE : Function Rooms (Left of the Lifts) 1st floor (not The Dome)

               Burwood RSL

               Shaftsbury Rd

               Burwood

All are welcome! 

Please remember to bring your own coffee mug and BOQ's.

                        

AQC Challenge Winners

Judy Newman, Craft Consultant at Expertise Events, has informed The Quilters' Guild of NSW Inc.,  of the recent winners of the 2015 Challenge 'True Blue' , at the Australasian Quilt Convention, held in Melbourne in April.

Congratulations to the following Participants.

Winner: True Blue Jacko by Jeannie Henry

Runner Up: Really True Blue by Jan Clark

First Prize accolade went to Queenslander Jeannie Henry’s depiction of a commanding blue-winged kookaburra perched on the branch of a iconic Australian gum tree against a beyond blue sky.

Exquisitely executed pieced and dyed background, layers of appliqué, manipulated fabric, machine embroidery and machine quilting, bring the powerful design to life. True Blue Jacko delivered a cash prize of $3500 from sponsor Expertise Events.

Runner up went to Really True Blue by Jan Clark (NSW) featuring the much loved blue wren against an abstract nest. Jan used dyeing, screen printing, thread drawing and machine quilting to create her piece and collected $1500 in prize-money.

The Full Gallery and details of the Honourable Mentionscan be viewed at the AQC Challenges website 

Announcing the theme for the 2016 AQC Challenge: Expertise Events is pleased to advise that the theme will be Tradition with a Twist. 

The dates for next year’s AQC are: April 14 – 17, 2016; Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens, Melbourne.

Crescent Head Quilt Show : Still happening

The Crescent Head Quilt Show, advertised on Template Free a few days ago is still being held this weekend, despite  the progression of rain and wintery conditions along the State's North coast.

Please come and support this hard working group and their quilt show. 
They promise to offer a dry, warm and welcoming venue, with hot food and drinks.
The children of the community will love for you to see their quilts, and All proceeds of the weekend will be donated to Crescent Head Primary School , Crescent Head Preschool and Macleay Hospice. 

Dates : Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd May 2015

Times : 9.00am - 3.00pm 

Venue : Crescent Head Public School

Entry : $5

Red and White fabric squares needed.

No doubt all members of The Quilters' Guild of NSW Inc. who have an entry in the Red and White Category of the 2015 Sydney Quilt Show will now have a sewing studio awash with  red and white fabric scraps.

Guild member Margy Syrett, in charge of Kids Skills at the SQS, is asking for donations of 3" squares of your R&W scraps for use at this year's quilt show.

This will help carry on the celebration of our special category and help rid you of your "left-overs"!

So, please start cutting, to donate. Kids Skills is always such a popular activity, and difficult to administer without the generosity of fellow guild members. 

Squares can be sent to the Guild Office, or brought to the next General Meeting at Burwood, on Saturday 16th May.

Thankyou!

Call for Quilt Show Volunteers

Staging a successful quilt show requires the skills and energy of many people. If you haven't already done so, please complete the quilt show volunteer form by 1 May 2015. Every volunteer will receive a Volunteer Quilt Show badge and a catalogue as a small thank you for the time.

Modern Quilt Show : Kiama

Wollongong Modern Quilt Guild require submissions from all Modern Quilters (Members and Non-members) for their upcoming exhibition, by 3rd May 2015.

The Entry Form and further Information can be obtained from their website  

The 2015 Raffle Quilt is a very gorgeous "Swoon" quilt : a current favourite pattern of Modern Quilters around the world. This Raffle Quilt has been made by members of the Wollongong Modern Quilt Guild and monies from the many tickets sure to be sold, will be given to Grand Pacific Health's Suicide Prevention.

There is a Children's Modern Quilt Competition, and an Awards Ceremony to look forward to.

Registration for their Opening Night Event  on Friday 29th May needs to be organised prior to Sunday May 24th, due to catering requirements.

Everyone is invited to attend this Quilt Show and vote for their favourite in the Viewers' Choice awards, partake in a Material Obsession workshop, and peruse the fabrics and sewing notions on offer at the various Quilters' Market stalls.

It takes less than 2 hours travelling on the Princes Highway from Sydney, to reach Kiama, so please come and support this vibrant group of quilters at this lovely exhibition on one of the days. 

Dates   : 30th & 31st May 2015

Times  :  Saturday 10am - 4pm

               Sunday   10am - 3pm

Venue : The Pavilion 

              2 Bong Bong Street

              Kiama.

Entry is only $5 (children under 5 Free)

May 2015 Friday Showcase

Did you know that the effervescent Wendy Williams is a Member of The Quilters' Guild of NSW Inc.?

The organisers of Friday Showcase have much pleasure in inviting all members to attend the next gathering to hear Wendy's quilting journey. This will be an opportunity to be absolutely "wowed" by Wendy's masterful approach to colour, attention to stitching detail, and original whimsical designs, as she shares her quilts.

Wendy is an extremely popular local and International teacher, author and designer, and business woman. Her quilts are prizewinners, resulting in her designs being enthusiastically embraced by quilters around the world.

Her workshops are always full, as she generously imparts the love of applique and stitching that she is known for, so please arrive early for a spot in the Guild's office, as it will be a case of 'hanging from the rafters' for those who are late! 

Date : Friday May 1st 2015

Time : 10am

Venue : The Guild Office

              Level 5

             276 Pitt Street, Sydney

Entry : $5

All welcome.

Please bring your own mug.

Autumn Quilt Shows : Berry and, Crescent Head

Two creative and hard working quilt groups in the state have sent their upcoming Quilt Show information to The Quilters' Guild of NSW Inc.

All members and their friends are invited to attend. Always a colourful adventure to visit new towns and support fellow quilters!

Berry Quilt Show

Being presented by the RedBerry Quilters
Berry is an easy drive from Sydney, Canberra and the South Coast, and as everyone knows a haven for foodies.
Members have been making a gorgeous Red and White Raffle quilt, and have organised a show with quilt traders in attendance, and quilting demonstrators to observe.

Dates  : Friday 1st, Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd May 2015
Times : 9.00am - 4.00pm
Venue : Berry School of Arts
             Alexandra Street, Berry.
Entry : $5
Proceeds to CanAssist Shoalhaven

Crescent Head Quilt Show

Fancy a road trip to Crescent Head? It is a perfect time of year to enjoy Autumn by the beach. 

Crescent Head is a 5 hour journey from Sydney, so why not make a weekend of it, enjoy the quilt Show whilst partners and friends can discover the fishing, golfing, birdwatching or whale watching interests, in a location of unspoilt charm.

Clyde Street Quilters of Kempsey and Crescent Head Quilters will present their tri annual Quilt show at Crescent Head Public School on the scenic Mid North Coast.

There will be a huge display of quilts and wall hangings and some will be available for sale. 

There will also be craft stalls, book stalls, fabric stalls, Mother’s Day stalls and homemade arts and crafts. 

Refreshments will be available from the Crescent Head P&C, morning and afternoon teas and lunches will be on sale both days and can be enjoyed in an al fresco setting. Two raffles will be running and there will be hourly draws of lucky door prizes. There really will be something for everyone.

One of the highlights of the show will be the 

quilts made by the Crescent Head Primary School children. Every child completed a patch which the quilters have turned into works of art ready to be hung on your wall. These original works of art will be up for silent auction over the weekend. Don’t miss out on seeing them and making a bid. 

Dates : Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd May 2015

Times : 9.00am - 3.00pm 

Venue : Crescent Head Public School

Entry : $5

All proceeds to Crescent Head Primary School , Crescent Head Preschool and Macleay Hospice. 

Further details : (02) 65660217