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!

Book Now for The Modern X Workshop - 25 July

Join Brenda Gael Smith for a fresh look at a classic quilting motif - the X or cross block. This workshop covers a variety of improvisational piecing techniques; regular and irregular block compositions; and the effective use of positive and negative space. Suitable for all skill levels.:

Download and return a Workshop Booking Form to reserve your place. 

Date : Wednesday 25 July 2012, 9.30am for 10-3pm, Epping Creative Centre.

Attention : Dijanne Cevaal Workshop

Workshop Cancellation Notice

It is with regret that the committee advises that the Gypsy Blanket Workshop with Dijanne Cevaal scheduled for 16 -17 August, has been cancelled.

Apologies to all members for any inconvenience caused.

Bound To Please Workshop : 1 August 2012

Join Brenda Gael Smith as she demonstrates how to improve the finish of your quilts.

Stacks 1 Brenda Gael Smith

This workshop covers a range of quilt finishing techniques from the classic continuous mitred binding, to a facing finish, pillow case finish, prairie points and more.

Seemingly tricky to obtain without bulges and mishaps, let Brenda show you how to obtain that professional finish without pain!

Venue : Epping Creative Centre, Dence St. Epping.

Time : 9.30am for 10am

Download and return a Workshop Booking Form to reserve your place.

Your 2013 Quilt

The 2012 Sydney Quilt Show might be "done and dusted" but have you thought about your entry for next year?

The Guild has a Programme of Workshops  in the near future, that is bound to provide inspiration for new quilts.

Guest Tutors are Brenda Gael Smith, Dijanne Cevaal, Pam Holland and Gloria Loughman

One of Brenda's 2 workshops is scheduled soon : Wednesday 25 July
(The Modern X  -  improvisational piecing workshop)

Click on the above links to see correct guild workshop dates and details, where to find booking forms and the various workshops on offer. Contact The Guild Office to reserve your places.

Thread painting Made Easy :  Workshop with Pam Holland

The Singing Quilter at New Lambton

Novocastrian Quilters invite you to a performance by Cathy Miller
Cathy is a Canadian singer, songwriter and quilter who will amuse you with her many songs, stories and quilt trunk show.
Her first CD " One Stitch at a Time" resulted from a trip to Australia in 1999, viewing The Rajah Quilt, and then seeking out further Australian quilt stories that became music material for this talented lady.
A gig at a Jinny Beyer retreat led to more songs being composed, further CD's and a Travelling Show that has seen her perform in USA, Canada, Europe, NZ and Australia.

This weekend's performance will be Cathy's only NSW show and is sure to delight.

Date    : Saturday 23 June -2pm
Venue : New Lambton Community Centre, Corner Alma Rd and Cromwell Streets, New Lambton.
Cost    :  Entry by Ticket only..... $10 (includes Afternoon Tea)
Tickets available from Marilyn 0402024954 or Elizabeth 49674363

Viewers' Choice 2012

The votes for Viewers' Choice are in and counted. Congratulations to Rhonda Pearce and Cinzia White who were awarded first and second prize respectively. You can view all of the prize winning quilts online in the 2012 Sydney Quilt Show Gallery.

Viewers' Choice - First  Prize
Baltimore Classic by Rhonda Pearce

Viewers' Choice - Second Prize
Raconteur by Cinzia White

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:

Sydney Quilt Show 2012 Prize Winners Gallery

Congratulations to Ming Hsu who was awarded Best of Show and first prize in the Predominantly Applique (Professional) category for her quilt Long Fong (Chinese Dragon & Phoenix).  She writes:

Since I became a quilter in Australia in 2006, I wanted to make a quilt reflecting my Taiwanese-Chinese culture. I was inspired by Chinese symbolism for wealth, good luck and prosperity, the Imperial Dragon (Long) and the Phoenix (Fong).

You can view Ming Hsu's quilt, along with images of all of the other prize winning quilts from the 30th annual members' exhibition, online in the 2012 Sydney Quilt Show Prize Winners Gallery.

Best of Show 2012:  Long Fong (Chinese Dragon & Phoenix) by Ming Hsu

Sydney Quilt Show Opening & Awards Ceremony

The 30th annual members' exhibition of The Quilters' Guild of NSW Inc opens tomorrow, Wednesday 13 June at 9am at Darling Harbour.  The awards ceremony commences at 11am and everyone is welcome to come along. Thank you to all of the Sydney Quilt Show 2012 Sponsors. Their generosity and support are much appreciated. Please support them in return.

Other Sponsors

A-L

M-Z

A Quilter's Hive Amanda Daly Aussie Patches Batik Oetoro Be Be Bold Blueberries Blue Willow Cottage  Busy Thimbles Berrima Patchwork Cherry Pie Designs Calico & Ivy Caroline Sharkey Country Pickin's at the Corner The Cottage Quiltworks The Finishing Touch  Fortunes & Fairies Dr Annette Gero, Historic Australian Quilts The Home Patch Japan Made JH BonwickPO Box 206, Emu Plains 2750 Just Patchwork  Leutenegger Pty Ltd Logan's Patchwork Fabrics

Material Girls Down Under Material Obsession Morning Star Quilting Ozquilts Patchwork & Quilting Patchwork by the Sea Patchwork Orange Patchwork Plus Shop 81, 7-15 Jackson Ave, Miranda NSW Tel:( 02) 9540 2786 Pegs Pieces PK Fabrics Pty Limited Post Office Patchwork Punch with Judy QH Textiles Quiltsmith The Remnant Warehouse Reece Scannell The Scissorman  Sew Christine Book 104 Sanctuary Drive Windsor Downs NSW 2750 Serendipity Patchwork & Quilting Simplicity Slimline Light Boxes The Stitching Post Wabi-sabi Designs

Sydney Quilt Show 2012 Floor Talks

Each day at the Sydney Quilt Show 2012, Guild members will be presenting floor talks about the quilts on display. This includes guest exhibitors Judy Hooworth and Shirley Gibson. Here is the timetable. Floor talks commence at the Best of Show quilt and are FREE of charge.

Wednesday 13 June	Thursday 14 June	Friday 15 June	Saturday 16 June	Sunday 17 June
1.30  Shirley Gibson 2.00  Beth Miller	11.00  Sue Dennis 11.45  Eileen Campbell 12.30  Judy Hooworth 1.15  Merelyn Pearce 2.00  Brenda Smith 2.45  Rachelle Denneny	1.00  Kay Haerland 11.45  Jenny  Bowker 12.30  Eileen Campbell 1.15  Shirley Gibson 2.00  Julie Haddrick 2.45  Helen Godden	11.00  Jocelyne Leath 11.45  Rachael Denneny 12.30  Judy Hooworth 1.15  Julie Haddrick 2.00  Kathy Doughty	11.00  Shirley Gibson 12.15  Judy Hooworth 1.30 Helen Godden 2.15 Brenda Smith    3.00 Kathy Doughty

  Red, Green Again by Feature Quilter, Shirley Gibson  	Black Water #9 by Feature Quilter, Judy Hooworth

Quilt Show Divas

The quilters were finished,
their fingers, quite numb,
Judges had judged
and quilts were now hung.

A soft buzz from the merchants
was all one could hear,
as Maree announced proudly
"It's our 30th Year!"

The sponsors were thanked
the excitement was clear,
With winners t'be announced,
doubtless misty, with tears.

Maree gave the mike
to those illustrious judges,
Attendees grew quiet,
but there were plenty of nudges!

Judge Number 3 said
"This year's been the best,
Your committee is tireless
New South Wales is blessed!


With Judge Number 2, we feel
we've had so much fun,
But the winners can be congratulated
by Judge Number 1"

She stepped to the dais,
Anxious entrants held their gasp,
Would't be their turn this year?
Or those winners from the past!

Two Curlewis Quilters,
their chins all a quiver,
nearly swallowed their dentures,
when announced.....'Collaborative' Winners!

Then, all but one ribbon
had been duly presented,
t'was now 'Best of Show' and
who knows what was expected?

The Show Hall fell quiet,.
everyone pricked up their ears,
Which glorious quilt's win
would cap this 'Pearly' year?

It was the most unexpected
of unexpected happenings,
The 'Best of Show' Rosette
was pinned, to loud clapping....

An 'Art' quilt Trapunto-ed
from two gals whom you know,
with seed pearls encrusted,
has won 'Best of Show' !

Good ol' Merle and Miss Shirl
already be-ribbonned
whispered "it cant be us....
the judge surely, is kidding?"

But Yes! They had Won....
Curlewis' Quilting Queens,
Their entry 'The Pearly Bride'
Hanging central to be seen.

"Magnificent", Maree cheered,
"Now let us once more clap,
such a fabulous Exhibition
from these ladies kiddies, and chaps"

So come to Darling Harbour
and attend THIS year's Quilt Show....
It's a 'Pearler' I tell you,
You've just got to go!

©  2012 Guild Blog Editor

Sydney Quilt Show : 1 Week To Go!

The Quilters' Guild Of NSW proudly presents its annual members' exhibition in conjunction with the Craft and Quilt Fair
The Sydney Quilt Show : Celebrating 30 Years
13 - 17 June 2012
Sydney Exhibition Centre
Darling Harbour

Doors open at 9am on Wednesday 13 June 2012 with the Official Opening and Awards Ceremony at 11.00am : all are invited to attend.

The excitement is building among all Guild Members who are looking forward to seeing this year's highlights:

• Over 360 entries in 17 categories
• The Raffle Quilt : made by members of Novocastrian Quilters
• The 2011 Guild Challenge "Purple and Yellow"
• Special 30th Year Challenge "Fertile Imagination"
• Best of State and Best of Australia Quilts (Best of Show Quilts from across Australia for 2011 sponsored by Bernina)
• The AP&Q Challenge exhibition "What The World Needs Now"
• The Replica Frederica Josephson Coverlet, made by Guild Members
• The collaborative "Seasonal Sisters" Quilt made by Helen Godden, Gail E. Thomas and Annette M. Hendricks
• Hand sewing and Machine Quilting demonstrations
• Country Members Groups promotional display
• Kidskills on Saturday and Sunday
• Floor talks from various Quilters . . (please check website for specific details)
• Daily Lucky Visitor Prize of $100 worth of Products

Also:

• 2 separate categories of Master Quilter displays, showcasing the work of invited outstanding Traditional and, Contemporary Quilters
• A special 30th year Celebratory Exhibition Catalogue to include photos of the 20 quilts entered by these Master Quilters 
• Daily talks by some of these Master Quilters . . (please check website for updates of times for these talks)

And as a very special display, two Feature Quilters : Shirley Gibson and Judy Hooworth . . Shirley is widely admired for her incredibly fine hand quilting, whilst Judy is a renowned Art Quilter who has exhibited 26 times in the Sydney Quilt Show.  Both of these quilters, revered by all, have been members of The NSW Guild for many years .

Dont forget : Vote for the "Viewers Choice" : every visitor can vote!


The Quilt Show will be open from 9am - 5pm daily, 13 - 17 June 2012.

The Guild welcomes all members and visitors.

Note : The Guild Office will be closed during the week of the Sydney Quilt Show and will re-open at 10am on Tuesday 19 June 2012

2012 /13 Membership

Reminder :
All membership fees are due 1 July and cover the financial year 1 July to 30 June.
Half yearly membership is not available.
Please Note : Memberships renewed after 30 September will incur an extra fee.

Membership fees and information can be found on The Guild Website

Membership can also be paid at The Guild Information Desk at The Sydney Quilt Show next week.

'Regeneration' Closing Soon

Reminder:
"Regeneration" Contemporary Quilt Textiles 2012 Exhibition
Closing : 4 June 

Final opportunity this Sunday 3 June at 3.00pm to enjoy one of the official Exhibition Tours

This exhibition has been organised by a sub-committee of The Quilters' Guild of NSW Inc. and showcases the work of a number of member Quilt Artists.
Manly Art Gallery and Museum.
Cnr West Esplanade and Commonwealth Pde, Manly

Timeless Quilters Exhibition

Quilt Show in Port Macquarie 8 - 10 June 2012
Timeless Quilters invite you to their upcoming Quilt Show
This is sure to be a visual delight for all quilt lovers with over 200 quilts on display.

Venue : Port Macquarie Race Club
             Oxley Highway, Port Macquarie
Dates :  Friday - Sunday 8 - 10th June
Times :  Fri & Sat 10 - 4pm
             Sun 10 - 3pm
Entry :   $5

All welcome!

Reminder : Gala Dinner / Raffle / VIP Tickets

   Friday 1 June 2012 is the final day to :

• Purchase tickets for The Exhibition Dinner 'Celebrating 30 Years', at Rockford Novotel
• Return raffle ticket stubs and unused tickets to Guild Office
• Purchase Exhibition VIP Tickets

Your 2012 Quilt Show Entry

NSW Quilters' Guild Members :
Please Note :

All  2012 Quilt Show Entries  Must have an attached Hanging Sleeve

(No velcro strips as previously published)
Apologies for any confusion

Sydney Quilt Show 2012 Countdown

In two weeks time the Judging of this year's Sydney Quilt Show entries will be 'done and dusted' and volunteers will be busy in the Darling Harbour Exhibition Centre displaying the more than 360 quilts entered.

Its not too late to send in your completed Volunteer Form or contact The Guild Office to be added to the list of volunteers needed for the five exhibition days of this year's Quilt Show. A rotating list 'White Glove' Volunteers are needed so that all volunteers remain able and enthusiastic to carry out these varied tasks :

• Exhibition floor monitoring . . talking to members of the public and ensuring that all quilts are cared for
• Membership renewals and inquiries
• Raffle ticket sales
• 30th Anniversary Quilt Label sales
• Signature block signing for attendees
• Demonstrating quilting skills
• Treasurer assistance
• Weekend Kidskills assistance
• Take Down Duty (5.00-7.00pm Sunday 17 June)  

We especially need assistance to help with 'take down' duty.

Come along and join in the fun, meet other members of the Guild and receive your 2012 Volunteers Badge and complimentary Quilt Show Catalogue. 

Reminder - Your 2012 Quilt Show Entry

If you have an entry in this year's quilt show have you been in contact
with your "Drop off Lady"?

Quilts must be delivered to your contact person by Wednesday, 6 June.

Don't forget to check now that your quilt is correctly labelled and has a hanging sleeve/velcro strip (as applicable).
Please ensure that there aren't any forgotten pins or needles still poking through.

Sydney Quilt Show 2012 VIP Tickets

Have you purchased your  entry tickets to this year's exhibition at Darling Harbour?

If not, there are still a few days left to contact The Guild Office to purchase tickets at a reduced rate.
Quilt groups might like to organise a bulk order for their members.

Cost : $14 each

Available until 1 June 2012

Sewing in the Office: 28th May

The next Sewing in the Office event for Community Quilts is on Monday 28 May 10.30 - 2pm

Once again the talented Guild quilters who sew tirelessly for this worthy cause invite you to share a few hours with them, hand appliqueing and piecing donated fabrics into special quilts for needy children.

Please bring along your favourite sewing kit and either your own lunch, or visit the welcoming cafe downstairs.

The 'cuppa' and friendly chat are free!

Further information available from Linda Butcher

Signature Blocks

Committee members have been delighted by the response shown to the call for
Signature Blocks.
As outlined in The Template (February and May editions), a 30th Anniversary coverlet will be constructed from 1/2 square triangle blocks that have been made by members with their signature on one half.

Plain blocks are also requested so that visitors to The Sydney Quilt Show 2012 can add their names.
A small sample above shows the variety of fabrics being used, with a cream /off white triangle for a visitors signature.
The 'print' half of each block should display current fabric ranges, so as to reflect
'this moment in time'.
Please use a permanent ink pen, or embroidery to add your own name, and also check that the finished size of each block (once sewn into the coverlet) will be 4 inches.

Blocks will need to arrive in The Guild Office before 1 June or be delivered in person to the Guild Desk at The 2012 Sydney Quilt Show.

You are invited to take part in Quilting posterity!

2012 Quilt Show Raffle

Attention all Guild Members...if you haven't already done so, please return Raffle Ticket monies or unused raffle tickets to the Guild Office by 1 June 2012

Tickets are still available in the Guild office if you require some extra...it isnt too late to purchase at the office.
Tickets also available at only $2 each at the Sydney Quilt Show

The fantastic 2012 Prizes are..

Design by Nora McMeeking "Belle Belle Quilts" C&T Publishing 2005. 
Permission received From Nora www.bellaquilts.com to use the cover quilt design "Cosmati Rings 11"

• 1st Prize : 2012 Raffle Quilt "Opulence" made by Novocastrian Quilters Inc
• 2nd Prize : "Bernette" Sewing Machine Sponsored by Bernina Aust P/L (valued at $799)
• 3rd Prize : A collectors Box of Gutermann Sewing Threads Sponsored by Perivale Gutermann 
• 4th Prize : A Sew-Ezi Sewing Table Sponsored by Just Patchwork 
• 5th Prize : A Craft Lamp Sponsored by The Scissorman
• 6th Prize : 10 metres Moda Fabrics Sponsored by PK Fabrics

Crescent Head Quilters and Clyde Street Quilters

Quilt Show 26 - 27 May 2012


The Crescent Head Quilters and Clyde Street Quilters invite you to their forthcoming Exhibition.
There will be quilts on display as well as handmade quilts and craft goods for sale.
Come and shop from several Merchant Stalls whilst enjoying delicious refreshments supplied by the clever quilters from this region.

Raffle proceeds will benefit Kempsey Hospice.

The Quilt show will coincide with the Malibu Surfing Competition at Crescent Head.

Venue : Crescent Head Public School
              Pacific Street, Crescent Head
Dates : Saturday and Sunday 26 & 27th May
Times : Saturday 9am - 4pm
             Sunday 9am - 3pm
Cost :  Adults $5
            Concession $3

Anniversary Quilt Labels

To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of The NSW Quilter's Guild a commemorative label has been produced.

All 2012 exhibitors have been provided with a complimentary label to attach to their quilts for this exhibition.

Further labels can be purchased for $2 each at the Guild Office, during the Burwood General Meeting this Saturday and at The Sydney Quilt Show in June.

If ordering through the office, a maximum of 10 labels can be posted in a standard envelope.
A postage and handling fee of $1.00 will apply, and if using a credit card, a further $1.50 credit card fee should be included.

These white cotton labels are approx 12cm x 10cm with the black lower wording..
"There's nothing black and white about the Guild "

Please contact The Guild Office if further information is required.

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:

Attention : Dates for Macarthur Textile Network

Please Note . . .
Template Free Posting for Macarthur Textile Network Inc Annual Exhibition  did not include correct dates

Date : Friday - Saturday only . . . 18th - 19th May 2012

          (not Sunday as previously inferred)

Venue : Camden Civic Center, Oxley street, Camden
Time : 10am - 4pm
Admission : $2

Macarthur Textile Network Exhibition

The Macathur Textile Network Inc  Annual Exhibition is on this weekend

Challenge topic : Elements

Venue : Camden Civic Center
            Oxley Street, Camden
Date : Friday- Saturday  18th-19th May
 Time : 10am-4pm
 Admission : $2

All welcome !

Reminder: Regeneration Exhibition

Have you been to

The 2012 Contemporary Quilt Textile Exhibition : Regeneration

Currently on view at

Manly Art Gallery and Museum

This is a free exhibition that will be on view until 4 June, showcasing the Contemporary Art Quilts being created by members of the NSW Quilters' Guild as well as those from interstate textile artists.

Whilst finished works are highlighted, there will also be the artist's creative journey, for viewers to explore.

One of the delights of this exhibition will be the complementary inclusion of individual display boxes, creating an added visual explanation of the processes and inspiration that each of these textile artists were challenged by.

If you have often wondered "where did they come up with that?" then this holistic display will help viewers see how and why artworks are envisaged in their embryonic form and then created.

Floor talks by some of the exhibiting artists will be held on Sunday 13 May at 3pm and these will further the viewers knowledge of process and product.

Special Exhibition Tours are also being held, scheduled for Sunday 27 May and Sunday 3 June.

This exciting collaboration between The Quilters' Guild Of NSW and Manly Art Gallery and Museum has resulted from the desire to have a specially themed, curated and specific outcome exhibition, creating a challenge for any quilt and textile artist. Those who have been curated in to this exhibition have been working extremely hard to create their best work.

The theme of "Regeneration" is explored with varying fascinating responses, all works excelling in their attention to detail and effect and using a variety of techniques.

This promises to be a visually and intellectually creative adventure for all those who visit!

When : 27 April- 4 June 2012

Venue : Manly Art Gallery and Museum, Cnr West Esplanade and Commonwealth Pde, Manly

This venue is 4 minutes from Manly Wharf and Bus Interchange and close to cafes and shopping.

The Quilter's Guild of NSW and Manly Art Gallery and Museum are once again extremely grateful for, and thank Brother International (Australia) for their ongoing support of this unique exhibition.

26 May : Quilt Study Group

Looking forward . . . . looking back . . . . 30 years of contemporary quiltmaking


Judy Hooworth, the 2012 winner of the Rajah Award, will give an illustrated talk about the history of quilt art in Australia from her perspective: and specifically how her own work developed and evolved and continues to evolve today.
Judy will look at how The New Quilt has changed and how it has influenced her work and the work of fellow artists.

Judy Hooworth ... Black Water #9

Join us in the Charles Kerry Meeting Room on level 5 at The Powerhouse Museum in Sydney at 2pm on Saturday the 26th May.
There isn't any entry fee to the Powerhouse Museum if you are coming to the talk.
Guild members pay $5 and non-guild members $15 to attend.
Afternoon tea is provided.

Regeneration Artist Talks: 3pm, Sunday 13 May

You are invited to join the following exhibiting artists at the Regeneration: Contemporary Quilt Textiles 2012 exhibition at Manly Art Gallery at 3pm on Sunday, 13 May for as they talk about their art works and processes:

• Amanda Daly
• Judy Hooworth 
• Alison Levingston 
• Alison Muir 
• Brenda Gael Smith
• Jo Steele
• Gloria Muddle (to be confirmed)

Download the Regeneration:Contemporary Quilt Textiles 2012 catalogue (15.65 MB PDF) 

Black Water by Judy Hooworth (Photography: John Doughty)

Burwood General Meeting : 19 May 2012

The next General Meeting will be held on Saturday 19 May in the "Dome" on the 1st level at Burwood RSL.
Shaftsbury Rd, Burwood.

Carolyn Sullivan

This promises to be a "blockbuster" meeting with the following attractions...
Guest Speaker : Carolyn Sullivan
Retrospective Interview : Roslyn Moules
Demonstration : Claire Ayling 11am
Featured Shop : Claire Ayling : Bali Batik Fabrics
Feature Group : Camden Country Quilters Guild 
Show and Tell : Please bring your recent quilts

Dont forget to bring your own mug for afternoon tea because THIS meeting will have a cake at centre stage....
..... This year is the Guilds 30th Anniversary
......and...the Guild will be hosting Australia's Biggest Morning Tea

Also, lucky door prizes and Block of the Quarter.
Bring your Signature Blocks (for the 30th Anniversary signature coverlet) and any "Pearls of Wisdom" for a future guild publication.

Come and share the fun!..... Visitors most welcome.

Dinner Divas

Those Curlewis Quilters, good ol' Merle and Miss Shirl
Were off to The Anniversary Dinner
Said Merle to Miss Shirl
"Grab your pearls, m'dear girl,
Our 30's glamour ensures that we're winners"


Just a reminder that if you are coming to the 30th Anniversary Dinner, there will be Prizes awarded to attendees displaying a unique use of Pearls!

Arcadian Quilters' Quilt Show

Once again the Arcadian Quilters' are exhibiting their creativity and hard work.

Their Quilt Show will be on for 3 days next weekend ... at a very pleasant location.
Worth taking Mum for Mother's Day!

Venue : Swane's Nursery Glasshouse
             490 Galston Road,
              Dural
Date :    Friday - Sunday.... 11-13 May 2012
Time :   9.30 am - 4pm ... (Sunday until 3.30pm)
Entry :   Adults $5.00.... Children Free
              Proceeds will go to  local charities

Tea, coffee and other refreshments available to enjoy whilst relaxing with friends.
All Welcome!

Waratah Quilt Show

Waratah P's & Q's Biennial Quilt Show
Live close to Telopea?... Then please come to their Quilt Show this Sunday

Venue : Dundas Neighbourhood Centre
              21 Sturt Street
              Telopea
Date :     Sunday 6 May
Time :   10.00 am - 4pm

Quilts, Arts and Crafts for sale.

All Welcome !

Regeneration: Contemporary Quilt Textiles 2012 Catalogue

If you can’t make it to the Regeneration: Contemporary Quilt Textiles 2012 exhibition at Manly Art Gallery, you may like to download a copy of the Regeneration Catalogue (15.65MB PDF). This is an attractive, multi-page brochure on high quality paper.  In addition to the curator's statement, the catalogue displays a full image of each work and associated artist statement.

Berry Quilt and Craft Show

Missed out on the numerous recent quilt shows , but free this weekend?

Then visit south of Sydney, for the

Berry Quilt Show : Celebrating 10 years

Over 180 Quilts on show, including mini Challenge Quilts created by Quilters from pre-school age to Adults.

Fittingly, the Challenge topic is "10" and there will be prizes awarded in all age groups.

In the general exhibition there are fantastic Junior entries to see, as well as quilts from such well known quilters as Caroline Sharkey, Linda Steele, Deborah Louie and Julie Haddrick.

Visit the Craft Stalls and relax at the Quilt Show Cafe, knowing that all proceeds will benefit the P&C Fundraiser for Berry Public School.

All are welcome to the Opening night...Friday 4 May 7.30 - 10 pm

(Adult tickets : $20, Children under 12 : free)

Venue : Berry School of Arts, Alexandra Street, Berry

Date : 5 & 6 May 2012

Time : 9.30 am - 4pm

Cost : $5 Adults, Children free

Please support and enjoy, this popular Quilt Show!

Friday Showcase 4 May: Jane Gibson

Jane Gibson presents Friday showcase at the Guild office at 10am on Friday, 4 May 2012. The entry fee is $5 entry for members and $10 for non members.

All welcome!

The Exhibition Dinner

One of the highlights every year during the NSW Quilters' Guild Exhibition

.....The Sydney Quilt Show... is the Annual Dinner.

Announcing:

The Exhibition Dinner...Celebrating 30 Years ...Friday 15 June 2012

Venue : Darling Harbour Room, Rockford Novotel, Darling Harbour

Time : 6.30 Pre Dinner Drinks in Pumphouse Bar (drinks at own expense)

.............. 7pm Dinner in The Darling Harbour Room (drinks at own expense)

Cost : $70.00

............. Seafood buffet/ roast meats/fish/salads & vegetables/cakes & pastries

.............fruit /cheeses / tea & coffee / after dinner mints.

Theme : The Most Unique use of Pearls.. Prizes for unique and adventurous usage!

Guest Speaker... Beth Miller

We are privileged to have Beth Miller as our Guest Speaker at the Exhibition Dinner.

Beth is an accredited quilt teacher and a well renowned Quilt maker from Canberra. She is well known both nationally and internationally, and has exhibited her quilts in the USA, France, New Zealand, Holland, Tripoli, Cairo, Damascus, Aleppo, Kuwait and throughout Australia.

Beth has won many prizes for her work over the years and last year won 1st place and The Judges Choice in the 'Mixed Techniques -Professional' section for Vessels 1 at The Sydney Quilt Show.

One of Beth's most recognisable and popular art quilts is the Bush Larrikins

This Function will be very special indeed, as the Guild's 30 years of history is acknowledged, reflected upon and celebrated.

The booking form is available from the Guild's Office and the Website...

With limited seating please be sure to send in form and payment ASAP

Looking forward to seeing you all.... in your Pearls!

'The Pearly Bride' *

No, NOT the title of any of the 2012 Quilt Show Entries ...

Deborah Laurie and her trusty 'Maids Of Honour' have been hard at work collating all the details of this year's 30th Anniversary entries.

All secrets are remaining 'veiled' until 13 June, however, and as with most Volunteer gigs, helping - out is always 'married' with delightful rewards.

Can you volunteer please, at this year's Sydney Quilt Show?

A number of shift times are available, with Thursday,

Friday Afternoon , Saturday and Sunday still requiring Quilters

to 'man the desk and don the gloves'

All assistance will be gratefully received and rewarded with friendship, a Volunteer Quilt Show Badge and a Catalogue.

Thankyou!

* Nothing to stop a few Pearly People turning up at The Exhibition Dinner, however.

Attn : DATE CHANGE

QUILT STUDY GROUP of NSW
Notice is given of a Change of Date for Judy Hooworth's May Talk

This Talk will occur on Saturday 26 May (not 12 May as advised)

Judy Hooworth, winner of the 2012 Rajah award, will talk about
 'The History of Quilt Art in Australia - A 30 Year Retrospective'

Venue -  5th Floor Charles Henry Meeting room
               Power House Museum
Time   -  2.00- 4.30pm

Guild Members -$5.00, Non Members $15.00
Entry to Power House Museum - Free

Please Note that the July and September meetings of QSG of NSW will also be held at the above venue.

Reminder : Regeneration Contemporary Quilt Textiles Exhibition

Don;t miss the official opening of the Regeneration Contemporary Quilt Textiles Exhibition on Friday evening, 27 April 2012 at 6pm.

Join fellow NSW Quilters' Guild Members in admiring and celebrating the creative journey of some of our accomplished quilt artists as they explore the theme of regeneration. 

Manly Art Gallery and Museum...... until 4 June 2012.  See this link for more information and advance images of some of the work.

Cancellation Notice

Our attention has been drawn to the fact that the following Quilt Exhibition has been cancelled:

Crowle Home Needlecraft Sale and Bazaar


Exhibition was due to have taken place on Sat 5 May 2012

Unfortunately there has been significant storm damage to the venue.

Block of the Quarter

The Template : February 2012, page 25 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)

If you can't come to the Burwood General Meeting on Saturday 19 May, then please think about posting some of these blocks, to reach the Guild Office by Tues 15 May.

There are a number of enjoyable activities scheduled for the Burwood meeting, so please, can you add to the fun, by donating a few of these simple blocks....(no curves!)

The lonely little petunias (above) are currently in The Guild Office and would love some fabric friends to join them!