Thursday, 23 January 2025

23rd January

Hi Everyone, 

It was good to see more people returning to quilting today. We have a busy month coming up with our Annual General Meeting and the discussion of the Quilt Show for 2026. Our group needs to be united in our commitment to holding a Quilt Show. A core group of 15 people are required to organise the event, so on 20th February we will need people to confirm you are prepared to be a proactive member of the Show Committee. I will have a list available for you to view at quilting of the positions that  need to be filled for the running of a quilt show.

Annual General Meeting
Our AGM will be held on Thursday 20th February. At this time we will elect the 2025 committee and we need to fill the position of Vice President - this person is required to step in when the President is unavailable. Please see Sandy if you wish to seek nomination or further information about the role. Ros has emailed 22/1/25 the AGM Agenda to all members please check your spam file if you didn’t receive it in your inbox.

Christmas Challenge
The Christmas Challenge is due back on 20th February. Keep them coming … Thanks Ros and Narelle for  your contributions.



🥳 Happy Birthday to the ladies who celebrate their birthday in January 🥳. I hope you enjoy your special day.

Show & Tell
Marie K made this quilt for her friend in a aged care facility 

Alison and her friend completed 4 Baby quilts

Suzie L completed a Baby quilt

Grace made 2 quilts for Ronald McDonald house in Orange


Reminders
February 
6th February Community Day
20th February Annual General Meeting
20th February Christmas Challenge due back
March
6th March Community Day

Until next week.
Happy quilting, Sandy

Thursday, 16 January 2025

16th January

Hi Everyone,

Welcome back to quilting.

We were a small group that gathered today for quilting but owing to the extreme weather conditions we have experienced and school holidays it was to be expected.

I would like to take this opportunity to say a few words about Marie G who was a Life Member of Hunters Hill Quilters and a dear friend to her fellow quilters. Marie was the only person I knew who read the local paper from front page to back page and could tell you what was happening in our local community at all times. Marie’s knowledge of local history, to events past and present was outstanding and nothing slipped past her. Marie was an amazing quilter and she won Best in Show in 2000 with her quilt White on White. I enjoyed my time chatting not only to Marie and Alf but also to other members of her family who I was proudly introduced to when I called in to her home - she will be greatly missed by family & friends.
I would like to share with you some of the lovely  comments our members wrote about her. Marie will be missed;  such a beautiful person; a great loss; she was a kind, generous and gentle soul; always willing to share her quilting skills; such a beautiful and strong person; a generous friend always ready to offer help and support; always ready to chat and help other quilters and we have lost a wonderful, innovative quilter.

May you rest in peace dear Marie


5/10/1932 - 28/12/2024

Thank you to the ladies who attended Marie’s funeral.

Annual General Meeting
Our AGM will be held on Thursday 20th February - please note the change of date

Christmas Challenge
The Christmas Challenge is due back on 20th February. Akiko is finishing her whale and Sandy finished her schnauzer. Keep them coming …



Show & Tell 
Suzie L made this cushion cover for her son in law


Reminders
February 
6th February Community Day
20th February Annual General Meeting
20th February Christmas Challenge due back

Until next week.
Happy quilting, Sandy

Thursday, 5 December 2024

5th December Christmas Party

Hi Everyone,

We finished off our year at quilting today and celebrated by holding our Christmas Party. Thank you to Narelle for organising the drinks and to Grace for the flowers to make the hall look festive. To everyone who attended thank you for your time so we could share delicious food, enjoy each other’s company, have a laugh and have some fun with the annual June & Marie G game.


Our group has had a busy and successful year with the holding of our Quilt Show and making many quilts for community, so it shouldn’t surprise you that the Christmas Challenge has been set and emailed out to you today (don’t forget to check your spam folder). Please return your Christmas Challenge by 13th February 2025.

Wishing each member and your family a wonderful Christmas and I look forward to seeing you in 2025.

🎂 Happy Birthday to the ladies who celebrate their birthday in December 🎂. I hope you enjoy your special day.
Christmas celebration 




Iris has completed the quilt for Deirdre. Hand quilting and binding by Iris.

Reminders
January 
16th January First day back to quilting for the new year
February 
6th February Community Day
13th February Annual General Meeting
13th February Christmas Challenge due back

Until next year.
Happy quilting, Sandy

Thursday, 28 November 2024

28th November

Hi Everyone,

Today at quilting we had fabulous displays from Christie, Deb and Akiko at our pre-Christmas craft sale. I am glad some people were able to purchase some Christmas gifts, as the shopping centres are crazy with crowds of people and overflowing car parks for the pre-Christmas sales.

🎄 Christmas Party ðŸŽ„

Wendy Williams designed Christmas quilt

Next week is our Christmas Party and it will start at 11am. You need to bring some food to share either sweet or savoury, a plate and a glass. This is a fun day at quilting where the competitive spirit comes to the forefront when the games begin. 

Show & Tell
Meg started this project a couple of years ago for her youngest granddaughter. With help from Grace who completed the final couple of blocks, the backing and hand quilted this amazing quilt.

Sheila was making this quilt at our Retreat in September 
 

Jenny completed a Baby quilt

Beryl completed a Baby quilt

Reminders
December
5th December Christmas Party - please bring your own plate for food and a glass for some bubbles
2025
January 
16th January First day back to quilting for the new year

Until next week.
Happy quilting, Sandy

Thursday, 21 November 2024

21st November

Hi Everyone,

We have a couple of weeks left before we break for Christmas so Jane is busy delivering Baby quilts for Little Wonders @ RPA to Olivia and 6 quilts to RizeUp Australia. It is a busy time of the year and it was wonderful seeing so many of our members at quilting today.

Next week 28th November we will be holding a pre-Christmas stall. Christie, Akiko and Debbie will have items for sale.

For the ladies who have not been able to join us owing to ill health, we miss you at quilting and wish you a speedy recovery.

Show & Tell
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and Jenny has made these two Christmas bags for a family friend’s children.

Sheila completed a Baby quilt

Jenny completed a Baby quilt

Judy completed 2 Baby quilts

Jane completed a Baby quilt 

Dawn completed 3 Baby quilts 


Christmas Party 🎄
Will be held on 5th December at 11am - this will be our last day we are gathering for 2024. Games will also be played if you have any suggestions please speak to Sandy.

Reminders
November
28th November - Pre-Christmas stall will be held at Quilting
December
5th December Christmas Party - please bring your own plate for food and a glass for some bubbles
2025
January 
16th January First day back to quilting for the new year


Until next week.
Happy quilting, Sandy

Thursday, 14 November 2024

14th November

Hi Everyone,

Thank you to the ladies who helped sort fabric today and also to those who sewed labels onto quilts.  It has been a busy week with me attending a Public Hearing on Wednesday night regarding the reclassification of 14 Church Street where our hall is situated and collecting a donation of Baby Quilts.

I received a call from Sue K who is moving house and donated to us 32 Baby Quilts she had made. We will be passing them on to Little Wonders @ RPA and thanks Sue for your generosity.

Show & Tell
Ros completed this quilt for Community

From Sue K a generous donation of 32 Baby quilts


Carolyn completed 9 Baby quilts

Sheila completed a Baby quilt

Jenny S completed 2 Baby quilts 

Ros completed a Baby quilt 

Jane completed a Baby quilt 

Heather has been busy making scarves for her daughter’s Scout group and bags for their plate, mug and utensils to take to the up coming Jamboree. Massive “Brownie” points for you Heather!

Pre-Christmas Stall
On 28th November we will be holding a pre-Christmas stall at quilting. All members are welcome to sell items you have made throughout the year. Christie, Akiko and Debbie will be selling craft items, so please see Sandy to reserve a table.
Christmas Party 🎄
Will be held on 5th December at 11am - this will be our last day we are gathering for 2024. Games will also be played if you have any suggestions please speak to Sandy.

Reminders
November
28th November - Pre-Christmas stall will be held at Quilting
December
5th December Christmas Party - please bring your own plate for food and a glass for some bubbles
2025
January 
16th January First day back to quilting for the new year


Until next week.
Happy quilting, Sandy

Thursday, 7 November 2024

7th November Community Day

Hi Everyone,

There was plenty of activity at quilting today with the ladies busy doing Community projects. Thank you to everyone who made baby quilts this week for Little Wonders @ RPA. We require another 10 Baby quilts for their Christmas delivery to the NICU.

Over the next couple of weeks I would like each table to take some boxes of fabric from our cupboards to sort and reorganise. We are arranging for a company who will collect and substantially recycle any fabric which can no longer be used by us. Our group has worked hard to ensure that fabric which we cannot use went to Achieve or Days for Girls. It has become necessary as our cupboards are overflowing with fabric that has been generously donated to us this year and it is time to re-evaluate what we will keep.

It is hard to believe we are nearly at the end of our year at quilting. I would like our members to start thinking about 2025 and consider about taking an active role either on the Management Committee or the Quilt Show Committee.

🎂 Happy Birthday to the ladies who celebrate their birthday in November🎂. I hope you enjoy your special day.

Show & Tell
Iris has been working on this quilt top and has now passed it onto Robyn S.

Jenny complete a Baby quilt

Robyn S completed a Baby quilt

Judy completed 3 Baby quilts

Alison and her friend made 4 Baby quilts

Sheila completed this stunning quilt for herself

Pre-Christmas Stall
On 28th November we will be holding a pre-Christmas stall at quilting. All members are welcome to sell items you have made throughout the year. Christie, Akiko and Debbie will be selling craft items, so please see Sandy to reserve a table.

This weekend!

Christmas Party 🎄
Will be held on 5th December at 11am - this will be our last day we are gathering for 2024. Games will also be played if you have any suggestions please speak to Sandy.

Reminders
November
9th - 10th November Campbelltown Quilt Show - Campbelltown Civic Centre 10am - 4pm
28th November - Pre-Christmas stall will be held at Quilting
December
5th December Christmas Party - please bring your own plate for food and a glass for some bubbles
2025
January 
16th January First day back to quilting for the new year

Until next week.
Happy quilting, Sandy