The inaugural quilt show of Caroline Bay Quilters is on this weekend:
Guild Secretary, Nancy Parkinson presents the next Friday showcase at the Guild office at 10am on Friday, 3 October 2008. All welcome!
Fruits of the Spirit by Nancy Parkinson
Machine Embroideries from Emblibrary USA. Orange & Pineapples for Joy, Plums - gentleness, Lemons & grapes - patience. Olive for peace, strawberries - goodness, blueberries - self control, pears - faithfulness, peach - kindness.
The next deadline for items to be included in the December 2008 newsletter is 8 OCTOBER 2008. The editor is always on the lookout for articles and photos of what quilters have been doing so feel free to contact her if you have anything to share. Is your quilt group holding a show or hosting a quilt-related event? Provide us with all the details and we’ll list it in the calendar.
The first priority for our newsletter is to be a newsletter, reflecting the diverse and remarkable activities of our Guild and our members.
Contact the editor via email: editor@quiltersguild.nsw
Amanda discovered Fibonacci number sequencing and the golden rectangle a few years ago and was immediately fascinated. Photographers, architects and artists use it to create good proportion and balance in their work and it's a great tool for quilt designers.
After much research Amanda now bases most of her quilt design on this very easy system. She says she is mathematically challenged but it's easy to understand how using this simple number sequence can help create better harmony and balance within a quilt.
Whether you like traditional or contemporary quilts, Fibonacci number sequencing will make a positive difference to your quilt designs. If you don't design your own quilts you'll be able to use the information to slightly rearrange the proportions in the quilt patterns you use, to create a more aesthetically pleasing quilt.
These two quilts embody Fibonacci design principles but you will design your own quilt.
Congratulations to Guild member and accredited teacher Kay Haerland who received an award for Best Machine Workmanship in the Innovative Category of the World Quilt Competition 2008 in Manchester, New Hampshire for her quilt A Different View :
Following the success of the last dyeing workshop with Jane Gibson, members have another opportunity to colour their very own fabric to dye for. This one day workshop caters for beginner and advanced students. Particpants will work in small groups using Procion fibre reactive dyes on washed cotton fabric. In the workshop you will produce colour gradation with minimal measuring, a ‘run’ between two colours and a ‘cycle’ involving three colours and then several individual variegated pieces. You could process up to18 fat quarter pieces.
Venue: Campbelltown Arts Centre
Date: Saturday, 11 October, 9.30am - 4pm
Cost: $55
Download a workshop registration form and fax it to the office on (02) 9283 3274. Alternatively, you can telephone the office on (02) 9283 3737 to reserve your place.
The Tenth Biennial Mid Mountains Community Quilt, Textile Art & Craft Show is on this weekend:
Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 19, 20 & 21 September
Mid Mountains Community Centre New St ,Lawson
Entry - $5 or $3 concession holders
South Coast & Country Quilters Guild Inc, 9th Biennial Quilt Show is on this weekend at:
Dare to Differ 2008 is the seventh Dare to Differ exhibition of contemporary quilts held in Prospect Gallery in Adelaide, South Australia. Entries were selected by members of the South Australia Quilters' Guild from quilt makers all over Australia and includes works by Guild members Anna Brown, Dianne Firth, Alvena Hall, Judy Hooworth, Alison Muir, Brenda Smith and Carolyn Sullivan. The emphasis is on original and innovative work.
The exhibition continues until 28 September but you can view the quilts online at the Prospect Gallery website.
A selection of textile works inspired by Pamela Priday's recent visit to the Flinders Ranges will feature as part of a multimedia exhibition hosted by the Wild Lime Cafe in Blinman, South Australia from 12 September to 31 October in association with the annual A Brush with Art festival. You can view some of the works in Pamela's online gallery.
In accordance with the Guild's constitution, ALL committee positions fall vacant and are up for election at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting at Burwood on Saturday, 18 October 2008. While some committee members have indicated a willingness to continue for 2008/2009, volunteers will be required for the following positions:
The September 2008 newsletter is a bumper issue full of photos from the Quilt Show and other news. It will be posted out to Guild members soon so check your mail box.
Here is a sneak preview of the table of contents:
This reversible jacket is based on the oldest known garment, the "Bog Coat". The original was unearthed in a bog in Demark in 1000BC. It has appeared in many countries over the centuries, and it is still a versatile garment. Make your jacket in colours and fabrics to enhance your wardrobe, today. The jacket packs flat for travelling and provides those extra layers when the weather is cooler.
Quilting teacher and applique expert, Pam Furniss, presents the September showcase at the Guild Office at 10am, Friday 5 September 2008. All welcome! ($5.50 entry fee).
Bet's Garden by Pamela Furniss
Fourth Prize, Predominantly Applique (Professional)
Sydney Quilt Show 2007
Attention all members! The Guild is holding another calendar challenge. The calendar will be for 2010 (on sale from 2009) BUT the entries close on 28 November 2008. Entry is limited to individual financial Guild members and quilts (3 layers) must be 30cm square. Look out for more details in the September newsletter. In the meantime, you can download an entry form.
One of the highlights of the forthcoming Annual General Meeting on Saturday, 18 October will be the opportunity to view the 2008 challenge quilts interpreting the theme "Coast and Country". Entries for the challenge close on 26 September and you can download the entry form right here.
This fun workshop will teach you Kay Haerland's step-by-step approach to designing and making a realistic landscape quilt. Working with a small format of approximately 45x35 cm, you will learn key techniques and concepts for design, assembly and embellishment. (See the Guild website for more information.)
Venue: Epping Creative Centre, 26 Stanley Street, Epping;
Date: Saturday, 13 September and Sunday, 14 September 9.30am - 4pm
Cost: $110
Just a reminder that the quilt show in Kempsey starts later this week. If you're within cooee, the Macleay Quilters would love you to join them.
WHEN:
Friday 29th and Saturday 30th August 2008
9am to 5pm
adults $3 and students $1
WHERE:
the Pavillion, Kempsey Showground
Sea Street, Kempsey NSW
At the 2007 Annual General Meeting, three Guild members were granted scholarship funding to assist in pursuing the following studies in :
Goonellabah Quilters Quilt & Fibre Arts Exhibition
Lismore City Hall, Lismore, NSW
21, 22, 23 August
9:30am – 4pm (21st & 22nd)
9:30am – 3pm (23rd), Entry - $5.00
There will be: raffles, sales table, challenge exhibition and local coffee and refreshments. This year we are supporting Breast Cancer Research.
For more information call Carol: 6624 2956 or Michelle: 6624 1879
Early advice of bus groups would be appreciated.
