Friday Showcase reminder

Due to the preparations for the Sydney Quilt Show, there will not be a Friday Showcase in June. Join us at the next Friday Showcase on 1 July to see Kay Haerland's fabulous quilts.

Sewing in the Office: 23 May 10:30am-2pm

The next Sewing in the Office event for Community Quilts is on Monday 23 May 10.30am-2pm Bring along your sewing kit and join in the fun. For further information contact Maree Gebhardt.

Quilting: from little things...

Congratulations to Guild member Sarah Fielke whose new book Quilting: from little things... has recently been published by Murdoch Books.

The book includes instructions for twenty quilts - ten pairs of small quilts and large quilts. Each pair showcases a different technique, so that by making a small quilt first you can become comfortable with the technique before committing to making a large quilt. Congratulations Sarah!

Rajah quilt on display in Canberra

The Rajah Quilt, sewn by convict women as they sailed from England to Tasmania in 1841, is currently on display at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra. It is part of the exhibition Not Just Ned - a true history of the Irish in Australia. Infrequently displayed, the Rajah Quilt is one of Australia's most important textiles.

The exhibition continues until 31 July. For more information, phone the National Museum of Australia on 1800 026 132.

Regeneration: Contemporary Quilt Textiles 2012

Manly Art Gallery and Museum 27 April - 4 June 2012

A collaboration between The Quilters' Guild of NSW Inc. and Manly Art Gallery and Museum

The New Quilt exhibition has been hosted by Manly Art Gallery and Museum in collaboration with the Guild for the past twenty years. For the twenty first year, it was agreed that a new vision for the exhibition be achieved. To this end, a decision was made to have a curated, themed exhibition with specific, visual selection criteria as the basis of being accepted into the exhibition. This is a move away from the past and it is hoped that it will offer opportunities for all textile artists to enter a quilt.

Selection criteria

1. All quilts must be proposed new work.
2. A 100 - 150 word statement, outlining the artist's response to the theme, "Regeneration".
3. Details of the design progression and colours, including sketches and drawings.
4. Up to five (5) images of previous works.
5. Materials to be used.
6. Dimensions of the work.

To submit an entry
Download the Regeneration: Contemporary Quilt Textiles 2012 Entry Form (159KB PDF)
A non-refundable entry fee of $45.00 must accompany your entry, which covers up to two (2) quilts.
Completed and signed entry forms, including the six (6) requirements.
The closing date for entries is 25 July 2011.

Selection

Selection will be made on the basis or originality and innovative use of media. The curator's decision will be final and no discussion or correspondence will be entered into. Entrants whose work has been accepted will be notified by mail/email and informed of delivery instructions.

For more information, please contact:

• Guild representative Cathy Jack Coupland: regeneration@quiltersguildnsw.com or
• Curator/Programs Coordinator Sarah Johnson: artgallery@manly.nsw.gov.au

Burwood General Meeting: 21 May 2011

The next general meeting will be held on Saturday 21 May at Burwood RSL. The program is as follows:

• Theme - Hexagon quilts - bring along yours to share!
• Demonstration - Jennifer Corkish - Hexagons (11am)
• Guest Speaker - Jennifer Corkish
• Shop - Quiltsmith from Annandale
  
• Feature group - Epping Quilters

Updated Guild Library Catalogue Listings

The Guild Librarian, Rhonda Taylor, has undertaken a comprehensive stocktake to bring you these updated catalogue listings:

• Guild Library Catalogue (by Author) (134KB PDF)
• Guild Library Catalogue (by Title) (93KB PDF) 

These listings include scores of new additions to the library including:

• A Quilter’s Holiday by Jennifer Chiaverini
• Contemporary Dyecraft by Melanie Brummer 
• Hand-Appliqued Quilts, Whimsical Designs and Simple Techniques by T.B. Phillips 
• New York Beauty Simplified by L.J. Hahn 
• Quilts Made Modern by W. Ringle & B. Kerr 
• Redwork from the Workbasket by R.K. Brent
• Twelve by Twelve:The International Art Quilt Challenge by Brenda Gael Smith & others
• William Morris in Applique by Michelle Hill

You can download the complete list of  New Library Additions. 

7 May: Quilt Study Group meeting

The Quilt Study Group of NSW is a Guild sub-committee that promotes interest and research into quilting, particularly in Australia. The next meeting will be held on 7 May, 2-4pm and will include afternoon tea.

This meeting will include reports from Annette Gero, Karen Fail, Sandra Lyons and Liz Bonner on their project documenting quilts at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney.

Venue: The Ambassador Room at Burwood RSL, 96 Shaftsbury Avenue, Burwood.

Cost: Free to Guild members; $15 to non-Guild members.

6 May Friday Showcase: Judy Day

Judy Day presents Friday showcase at the Guild office at 10am on Friday, 6 May 2011. All welcome! ($5.50 entry fee).

Guild Scholarship

The Guild awards an annual scholarship to provide the opportunity for Guild members to develop their skills and expertise. Multiple awards may be given, up to a total combined value of $5,000 per annum and a maximum of $3000 per project.

Applications for 2012 close on 26 August and successful applicants will be announced at the Guild Annual General Meeting in September 2011. For more information, visit the Guild website.

Country Tutor Workshop Program

The Country Tutor Workshop Program was established for the benefit of country and regional members of the Guild. The program aims to provide access to instruction and ideas to enhance and develop the quilting skills of those members who cannot easily attend the city workshops and showcases.

At the time of application the applicant, ie the group, must have been a Guild member for at least one full year. It is preferable that any workshop participants outside the group are also members but this is not mandatory. After receiving funding for a workshop the group may not apply again for 2 years.

Applications for 2012 close on 31 August 2011. For more details and an application form, visit the Guild website.

Updated membership information

Membership of the Guild is open to anyone with an interest in patchwork and quilting. Beginners, professional quilters and those that simply admire the craft are equally welcome. By joining the Guild, you obtain access to all membership entitlements for your membership level as set out in detail on the Membership Categories page.

As from 1 July 2011, a joining fee of $15 will apply to all new memberships and lapsed memberships that are not paid by 30 September.

All membership fees are due 1 July each year and cover the financial year 1 July to 30 June. Download a Membership Application Form. For more information, visit the Guild's website.

Quilters' Country Luncheon

Braidwood Quilters Inc will be holding their Quilters' Country Luncheon on Wednesday 4 May. The guest speaker will be Dr Annette Gero.

Venue: The National Theatre, Wallace Street, Braidwood.
Time: 10am.
Fee: $25
Bookings are essential by email.

Springwood Community Quilt Show 29 April - 1 May

The sixth annual Springwood Community Quilt Show will be held from Friday 29 April until Sunday 1 May at Springwood High School Hall, off Grose Road at Faulconbridge. There is easy access off the Great Western Highway - turn right at the lights and sign for the Norman Lindsay Gallery.

The 2011 raffle quilt: Mountain Magic
Photograph used with permission.

Local Faulconbridge quilt artist, Petal Davies, has designed a unique pictorial wall hanging as this year's raffle quilt, which depicts the famous Three Sisters at Katoomba.

The show will include displays by two local quilters, Karen Cunningham and Isobel Lancashire. Nine sewing-related businesses will also be trading at the show, so be prepared for some excellent shopping opportunities.

Show hours: Friday 29 and Saturday 30 April 9am-5pm, Sunday 1 May 10am-4pm.
Entry: $5.
Enquiries: Phone Robynne on 02 4758 8869, view the show blog or email the organisers.

Roslyn Moules receives the Lut-Da Award

Congratulations to Roslyn Moules who was presented with the the Lut-Da Award at the Australasian Quilt Convention last week. The Award goes to a quilter who has made an outstanding contribution to their local or quilting community via the medium of quilting.

For many years, Roslyn has led the Guild's Community Quilts project, in which members meet to sew quilts for people in the community. Each year over a hundred quilts are given to community organisations. Roslyn's commitment to Community Quilts as project co-ordinator has been recognised by this Award.

Congratulations Roslyn!

Kay Haerland wins Australian National Quilt Award

Congratulations to Kay Haerland, whose quilt Under the Canopy won the Australian National Quilt Award, sponsored by Bernina.

Kay Haerland, Under the Canopy, 119 x 154 cm

The Award is presented to the maker of the quilt that is judged the best from the Best of Show quilts from the annual state guild shows around the country and was presented at the Australasian Quilt Convention in Melbourne last week. Kay's quilt won Best of Show at the 2010 Sydney Quilt Show.

Congratulations Kay!

18-20 April: the Guild at the Royal Easter Show

Visiting the Royal Easter Show in Sydney? Look out for quilt making demonstrations by members of the Guild on 18, 19 and 20 April, 9.30am-5.30pm.

Berry Quilt and Craft Show

The Gala Opening night of the Berry Quilt and Craft Show will be held on Friday 29 April 2011, between 7.30pm and 10pm.

The Quilt and Craft Show will display 150 quilts and there will be stalls and a cafe.

The show will be open on Saturday 30 April and Sunday 1 May 2011 at the School of Arts, Alexandra Street, Berry (on the NSW South Coast). Opening hours are 9.30am- 4pm.

There is a $5 entry fee for adults and free entry for children. All welcome!

Guild Contact Update

This is a friendly reminder that the current e-mail address for the Guild office is:

office@quiltersguildnsw.com

Please update your address book accordingly.  (The Guild recently changed ISPs and e-mails sent to previous e-mail addresses will NOT be redirected.)  Contact e-mails for the Management Committee are set out below:

Friday Showcase reminder

Due to the Away meeting being held in Tamworth from 1-3 April, there will not be a Friday Showcase in April. Join us at the next Friday Showcase on 6 May to see Judy Day's stunning quilts.