September Friday Showcase with Megan Manwaring

Friday Showcase
2nd September
10am - 11.30pm
QuiltNSW Pitt St Sydney
with
Megan Manwaring.

Megan Manwaring  is the current Treasurer at QuiltNSW.  She is also well known as  a  tutor at Material Obsession.  Megan is a passionate and enthusiastic quilter with a particular love of needle-turn applique and working with bright, contemporary fabrics. Megan has had a number of patterns published in Australian quilt magazines, designed MO's  2014 Kaffe Sampler and co-designing MO's String Along BOM.

Megan's students love her classes. Megan's emphasis is on teaching the basics well. She leads her  students through the foundations of cutting, piecing, sewing and simple appliqué, as well as effective colour and fabric selection.

Megan won QuiltNSW' Suitcase Challenge "Colour Collision" last year with "What Colour Makes Brown" seen below.

We are surely in for a treat. All welcome. Members $5.00, Guests $10.00

Macleay Quilters Inc. Biennial 2016 Quilt Exhibition

Goonellabah Quilters Inc. Spring Quilt Show

QuiltNSW August General Meeting

Cherrybrook Quilters Inc. Quilt Show

Friday Showcase 5th August: Amanda Daly

10am- 11.30 am  Guild Office.
Come and join us for an enjoyable morning with our very own President of QuiltNSW Amanda Daly.
Amanda has  been passionately working with fabric for more than 20 years.
Prior to this she dabbled with a variety of creative pursuits including water colour, acrylic & oil painting, sketching with a special interest in portrait sketching, calligraphy, pottery, macrame, and embroidery. Amanda creates textile works, quilts and mixed media pieces.
Her creative  work is best described as contemporary.
As well as teaching regular classes in and around Sydney, Amanda's  teaching also takes her to far flung places around Australia and beyond.
$5.00 for members $10.00 for non-members. All welcome.

"On the Reef" Amanda Daly

Hunters Hill Quilt Show

Wendy Nutt: Featured Artist of the Month

Port Stephens Community Art Centre

Wendy Nutt

Featured artist of the Month

August 10 - September 7

Cultural Close

Shoal Bay Rd

Nelson Bay

02 49813604

Camden Country Quilters Guild Annual Exhibition

Java to Japan "The Forgotten Lands"

Alan R Tremain presents an exhibition of quilts featuring newly created works inspired by the Imperial Courts of Java and Japan during the 18th C when Java and Japan were trade partners and exchanged many recorded textile influences - a journey of discovery. Alan R Tremain has created an exhibition of quilts not to be missed using reproduction Japanese prints, antique kimono fabrics as well as traditional and modern Javanese & Indonesian designed textiles collected in his many travels and research projects to these textile rich countries.

Wednesday 3 August to Sunday 14th August 2016

Art Studios Gallery, 391 Mann St, North Gosford

Opening reception is on Saturday 6 August 2-4pm

Port Macquarie Timeless Quilters Inc. Bi-Annual Quilt Show

Maternity Nursing Unit Manager Sandra Eadie (centre) with Timeless Quilters Dawn Lane,

Sue Richardson, Lee McGlashan, Bev Hoy and Fay Binstadt holding the beautiful handmade quilt

which is the first prize in the group’s major fundraiser for the Neo-Natal Unit at Port Macquarie Base Hospital.

( photo from Port Macquarie News)

Fri. 15 July 10 - 4pm

Sat. 16 July 10 - 4pm

Sun. 17 July 10 - 3pm

The Port Macquarie Panthers Club

1 Bay St, Port Macquarie

$5.00 entry

One of the Mid North Coast’s biggest quilting shows will get underway in July with proceeds going to the Neo-Natal Unit at Port Macquarie Base Hospital.

The three-day show is regarded as one of the premier craft events on the Mid North Coast and features hundreds of handmade quilts, quilting displays, fibre art, wall hangings and much more.

This years  raffle quilt (pictured above) is titled 'Farmers Wife' and is the major fundraiser for the Neo- Natal Unit.

Classes at this year’s show include Indigo Niche, a beautiful artform of Sashiko stitching and Japanese fabrics, Everything Country and Christmas Decoration.

For further information about the Quilt Show, or to support the Timeless Quilters’ raffle, phone 0402 437 604.

Quilt Study Group 2016: July Textile Talk and Tour of The Barracks

The 3^rd talk of the year for the Quilt Study Group of NSW will be given by Megan Martin, Head of Collections and Access, at the Sydney Living Museums on Macquarie Street, Sydney CBD.

Starting at 10am on Thursday the 21^st of July Megan will talk to us about the identification of the textiles they found between 1979 and 1981 in the under floor deposits at the Hyde Park Barracks. The talk, “What colour was that girl’s dress? The archaeological evidence of fabrics from Hyde Park Barracks”, will be followed by a tour of their new exhibit ‘Female Immigration Depot 1848-1886’ at the Barracks.   

Numbers for the tour are strictly limited to 15 Guild members, but if there is more demand, we can request another tour date. Please contact the Quilters' Guild of NSW Office to secure your place for the talk and tour. Please note: access to two of the floors at the Barracks building is by staircase only.

Viewers' Choice: Sydney Quilt Show 2016

The votes are in!  First Prize Viewers' Choice goes to Narelle Birchall for Love Entwined (Design Source: Esther Aliu).  Narelle receives products to the value of $300 from Leutenegger.

Love Entwined by Narelle Birchall (Design Source: Esther Aliu)

Second Prize Viewers' Choice goes to Julie Adamson for Time, Sand and Arabesque.   Julie receives $200 product sponsored by Dyed and Gone to Heaven and wadding pack sponsored by MiniJumbuk Nu-Wool Wadding.

Time, Sand & Arabesque by Julie Adamson

View all the prize winning quilts in the Sydney Quilt Show 2016 Online Gallery.

Day 5: Sydney Quilt Show 2016

QuiltNSW welcomes you to fifth and final day of the Sydney Quilt Show 2016.  Sunday's program includes:

• displays by QuiltNSW member groups Northbridge Quilters and Eastern Suburbs Quilters
• 10am-12 noon: Meet the Teachers - Lynn Hewitt (Finishing Your Quilt) and Shirley Gibson (Hand Quilting)
• Kid Skills: 10am-12 noon and 1-3pm: A free activity introducing children to the delights of colour, fabric and block designs. This year there is the opportunity for kids to try sewing on a BERNINA machine,
• 11-12noon floor talk by special exhibitor Merelyn Pearce
• 2-4pm:  Meet the Teachers: Jan Foster (Machine Quilting) and Brenda Gael Smith (Creating with Felt)

Wheelflower Medallion (Best of Show 2008) by Special Exhibitor Merelyn Pearce

Calling New Members

If you sign up online at the special iPad booths at the entrance to the QuiltNSW exhibition area, the joining fee of $15 will be waived. Check at the membership desk at the Sydney Quilt Show today!

Follow QuiltNSW

Follow QuiltNSW on Instagram and add your own contribution to the show celebrations with the hash tag #sydneyquiltshow  You can find us on Facebook too!

 

Day 4: Sydney Quilt Show 2016

QuiltNSW welcomes you to day 4 of the Sydney Quilt Show 2016.  Saturday's program includes:

• displays by QuiltNSW member groups Sydney Modern Quilt Guild and Arcardian Quilters
• 10am-12 noon: Meet the Teachers -Therese Rankmore  (Creative Cutting) and Pam Furniss (Machine Applique and Quilt as you Go)
• 10-11am final floor talk by special exhibitor Caroline Sharkey 
• 11-12noon floor talk by special exhibitor Merelyn Pearce
• 12noon-1pm join BERNINA Best of Show prize winner Rachaeldaisy for her final day at the show
• 2-4pm:  Meet the Teachers: Amanda Daly (Raw Edge Applique) and Megan Manwaring (String Piecing)

QuiltNSW Colour Collision Challenge:
What Colour Makes Brown,Try a Colour Collision by Megan Manwaring

Kid Skills: 10am-12 noon and 1.00-3.00pm

A free activity, operating Saturday& Sunday. Introducing children to the delights of colour, fabric and block designs. This year there is the opportunity for kids to try sewing on a BERNINA machine, Simply Red 215. Any patches sewn together will be made into a quilt for a children’s charity.

Calling New Members

If you sign up online at the special iPad booths at the entrance to the QuiltNSW exhibition area, the joining fee of $15 will be waived. Check at the membership desk at the Sydney Quilt Show today!

Day 3: Sydney Quilt Show 2016

Referencing Sonia by Cathy Jack Coupland

QuiltNSW welcomes you to day 3 of the Sydney Quilt Show 2016.  Friday's program includes:

• displays by QuiltNSW member groups Hunters Hill and Novocastrian Quilters
• 10am-12 noon: Meet the Teacher Cathy Jack Coupland (Thread Painting)
• 10-11am floor talk by special exhibitor Caroline Sharkey 
• 11-12noon floor talk by special exhibitor Merelyn Pearce
• 12noon-1pm join BERNINA Best of Show prize winner Rachaeldaisy and learn more about her joyful quilts
• 2-4pm : Meet the teachers Bob James (Foundation Piecing in Miniature) and Chris Jurd (Foundation Piecing)

Reminder

The new membership year starts on 1 July. Join or renew using the QuiltNSW online membership form or sign up while you are at the Sydney Quilt Show this week.

Day 2: Sydney Quilt Show 2016

QuiltNSW welcomes you to day 2 of the Sydney Quilt Show 2016.  Today's program includes:

• displays by QuiltNSW member groups Southern Quilters Finishing School and Eastwood Patchwork Quilters
• 10am-12 noon: Meet the Teachers  Linda Butcher (Hand Applique) and Meg Orr (Quilt As You Go)
• 10-11am floor talk by special exhibitor Caroline Sharkey 
• 11-12noon floor talk by special exhibitor Merelyn Pearce
• 12noon-1pm join BERNINA Best of Show prize winner Rachaeldaisy and learn more about her joyful quilts
• 2-4pm Meet the Teacher: Wendy Nutt (Foundation Piecing)

If you can't make the show in person, we invite you to:

• View all the prize winning quilts in the Sydney Quilt Show Online Gallery
• Download the Sydney Quilt Show 2016 Prize Listing (500KB PDF)
• Download Sydney Quilt Show 2016 catalogue (1.8MB)

Follow QuiltNSW on Instagram and add your own contribution to the show celebrations with the hash tag #sydneyquiltshow  You can find us on Facebook too!

 

Sydney Quilt Show 2016 Prize Winners

Whizz Bang! Congratulations to Rachaeldaisy of the Blue Mountains who was presented with the BERNINA Best of Show award and first prize in the Mixed Techniques-Anything Goes category for her colourful creation.  In her own words:

My exploration of folded point blocks such as Pine Burr, Somerset Star, Pointed Star and an old Chinese folk quilt have resulted in a sampler that is a whizz bang explosion of colour, form and fun!

Here's a photo that you are welcome to copy and share. Be sure to link back to the Sydney Quilt Show Online Gallery which features images of ALL of the wonderful prize winning quilts.

Sydney Quilt Show 2016 Opens Today!

QuiltNSW invites you to experience the colour and excitement of Day 1 of the Sydney Quilt Show 2016 at Glebe Island (22 June 9am - 4.30pm). Highlights include:

• a brand new display of quilt hoops showcasing a diverse array of quilt styles
• 10-11am floor talk by special exhibitor Caroline Sharkey 
• 11-12noon floor talk by special exhibitor Merelyn Pearce
• 1pm awards ceremony and announcement of Best of Show
• publication of a comprehensive online gallery of prize winning quilts after the awards ceremony

Sydney Quilt Show 2016 Sponsors

THANK YOU to the many individuals and companies who support our show with their generous sponsorships. Without each and every one of them it would not be possible to mount such an impressive exhibition. Our principal sponsors Expertise Events and BERNINA have once again provided their valuable support to make this show such a success. Please show your support for our sponsors as they continue to support us. View the full list of Sydney Quilt Show 2016 Sponsors.

Join us on Social Media

Remember you can follow QuiltNSW on Instagram and add your own contribution to the show celebrations with the hash tag #sydneyquiltshow  You can find us on Facebook too!

 

  

Plan Your Visit to the Sydney Quilt Show

The quilts are in. Judging day is over. Set up is currently under way at Glebe Island (see the video below) and the Sydney Quilt Show 2016 opens tomorrow! Here are some tips to help you plan your visit.

Getting There

QuiltNSW welcomes you at the Sydney Quilt Show 22-26 June 2016: daily from 9am-4.30pm.

The show is at the Sydney Exhibition Centre @ Glebe Island 41 James Craig Road, Rozelle. Transport options include:

• FREE ferries from Darling Harbour (10 minutes) and Circular Quay (30 minute trip)
• FREE buses from Central Station (25 minute trip)
• DRIVE, TAXI or PRIVATE CAR. Park before 10am and save.
• PEDESTRIANS walking from public transport points can catch the FREE shuttle bus.

See the Expertise Events website for full details or download the How to Get There flyer.

ALERT: If you are travelling by train on the Illawarra / South Coast lines, there will be trackwork on those lines on Saturday and Sunday, 25 and 26 June 2016.

Awards Ceremony: 1pm Wednesday

The awards ceremony is at the new time of 1pm on Wednesday 22 June 2016. A comprehensive online gallery of prize winning quilts will be posted on the QuiltNSW website soon after that. The results will also be shared on QuiltNSW Facebook page and Instagram.

In the meantime, you can download a copy of the Sydney Quilt Show Catalogue (1.8MB PDF).Find out where your quilt will be hanging, read about the special exhibits, look up the timetable for the Meet the Teacher demonstrations and more.

An abridged version of the catalogue is available at the show. If you have entered a quilt, you can collect your copy from the volunteer sign in desk. Remember to wear your exhibitor ribbon and/or membership badge.

Quilt Show Photography Policy

And don't forget to pack your camera or smartphone! You are welcome to take as many photos as you like of the exhibition for your own personal use. Posting your photos online is fine too so long as you have obtained consent from the quilt maker and include attribution. Please respect the copyright of our members. We look forward to a stream of colour, excitement and quilts on Instagram at #sydneyquiltshow.