5th November - Community Day

Hi Everyone,

Today at quilting the ladies were busy as it was Community Day. The boxes of fabric came out of the cupboards as new quilts were being created. It was also lovely to welcome Ellen back to the group after a prolonged absence from quilting. Narelle showed outstanding patience in untangling some red thread for Marie - I think it should be named a new sporting event at the Olympics. 

At HHQ we welcome any suggestions to make the planning and running of our group easier. There are jobs to be done each week and it would be encouraging if we could all share the load by giving a helping hand. Opening the hall and setting up tables and chairs is completed quickly so when members arrive they can find their seat and start sewing. The kitchen cupboard is opened and the kettles filled for members to enjoy a cuppa. At the end of the day closing the cupboards, vacuuming and making sure that the lights and air conditioning is turned off - all these jobs need your help. Let’s all work together so it is not left to the last person standing in the room at the end of our quilting day. See Sandy if you have ideas.

🎉 Happy Birthday 🎉 to the ladies who celebrate their birthday in November - wishing you many happy returns for your special day.

Show & Tell

Beryl completed a Baby quilt

Christmas Party

Our Christmas Party Lunch will be held on Thursday 10th December starting at 11:00am. Liquid refreshment will be provided - if you are attending please bring a plate of food to share and a glass.

Upcoming Quilt Shows

Caroline Bay Quilters 2026 Quilt Exhibition 

Gosford Lions Club Hall, Russell Drysdale Street, East Gosford

14th -15th November 9:30am - 4:00pm

Bungendore Quilters

Bungendore War Memorial Hall

51 Molonglo Street

28th - 29th November   28th 9:00am - 6:00pm. 29th 9:00am - 6:00pm  $5 entry

45 mins drive to Braidwood

Braidwood Airing of the Quilts

Campbelltown Quilt Show

Wests Leagues Club Campbelltown 

100 Old Leumeah Road, Leumeah 

30th - 31st January 10am - 4:00pm. $6 entry

Southern Highlands Quilt& Craft Show

Reminders

December

3rd December - Community Day

10th December - Christmas Party

2027

January 

14th January - First day back to quilting after the Christmas holiday break

February 

4th February- Community Day

18th February - Annual General Meeting

Until next week,

Happy quilting, Sandy

29 October

Hi Everyone,

It was a colourful day at quilting as the Jacaranda trees are in full bloom and our hall overlooks gardens with the famous purple flowering tree and the view from our windows was magnificent. We are so lucky to have an amazing outlook from the hall as we look over the Lane Cove River and the Jacarandas.

We had many of our members in attendance today at quilting as some have been unwell or on holidays, so welcome back.

QuiltNSW will be holding their AGM on Saturday 21st November at Club Burwood, 96 Shaftesbury Road, Burwood commencing at 10:30am.

Show & Tell

 Courtney made a Baby quilt

Christmas Party

Our Christmas Party Lunch will be held on Thursday 10th December starting at 11:00am. Liquid refreshment will be provided - if you are attending please bring a plate of food to share and a glass.

Upcoming Quilt Shows

Caroline Bay Quilters 2026 Quilt Exhibition 

Gosford Lions Club Hall, Russell Drysdale Street, East Gosford

14th -15th November 9:30am - 4:00pm

Bungendore Quilters

Bungendore War Memorial Hall

51 Molonglo Street

28th - 29th November   28th 9:00am - 6:00pm. 29th 9:00am - 6:00pm  $5 entry

45 mins drive to Braidwood

Braidwood Airing of the Quilts

Campbelltown Quilt Show

Wests Leagues Club Campbelltown 

100 Old Leumeah Road, Leumeah 

30th - 31st January 10am - 4:00pm. $6 entry

Southern Highlands Quilt& Craft Show

Reminders

November

5th November - Community Day

December

3rd December - Community Day

10th December - Christmas Party

2027

January 

14th January - First day back to quilting after the Christmas holiday break

February 

4th February- Community Day

18th February - Annual General Meeting

Until next week,

Happy quilting, Sandy

22nd October

Hi Everyone,

Today at quilting Marie showed us her completed Cot quilt which was started by a friend’s daughter for her new born son, but like so many things in our busy lives it was never finished. The boy is now eight and Marie completed the quilt to be donated to Community. Childhood memories of reading Dr Seuss books brings a smile to your face thinking of Green Eggs and Ham.

We made great progress on the wall hanging and Suzie has taken it home to work her magic with her sewing machine. I can’t wait to see it next week.

The Executive Committee had a meeting today where we discussed the AGM, Finance, Quilt Show and newly created positions to be filled to help spread the work load. Stay tuned for the exciting reveal.

Show & Tell

Marie completed a Cot quilt

Using the scraps from the Cot quilt Marie made this Baby quilt

Grace made this Baby quilt

Christmas Party

We are getting closer to the end of our quilting year so I want to remind our members our Christmas Party Lunch will be held on Thursday 10th December starting at 11:00am.

Upcoming Quilt Shows

Reminders

November

5th November - Community Day

December

3rd December - Community Day

10th December - Christmas Party

2027

January 

14th January - First day back to quilting after the Christmas holiday break

February 

4th February- Community Day

18th February - Annual General Meeting

Until next week,

Happy quilting, Sandy

15th October

Hi Everyone,

Today at quilting we were smaller in attendance but mighty in productivity. Narelle and Judy were busy basting quilts while others were looking for fabrics in our vast collection. Deb T gathered our next donation of 40 baby quilts to send to Little Wonders @ RPA for World Prematurity Day in November.

To our fellow quilters who are experiencing ill health we are missing you and hope you will be able to return to our group soon.

We are sewing a wall hanging for the local Congregational Church celebrating their 150th year - if you would like to help with this project please see Sandy.

Show & Tell

Robyn S and friend made this Baby quilt

Grace made 2 Baby quilts

Sandy made 4 Baby quilts from the Orphan block box which was taken to our Retreat

Christmas Party

We are getting closer to the end of our quilting year so I want to remind our members our Christmas Party Lunch will be held on Thursday 10th December starting at 11:00am.

Upcoming Quilt Shows

Reminders

October

23rd October - General Meeting, Executive Office Bearers to attend

November

5th November - Community Day

December

3rd December - Community Day

10th December - Christmas Party

2027

January 

14th January - First day back to quilting after the Christmas holiday break

February 

4th February- Community Day

18th February - Annual General Meeting

Until next week,

Happy quilting, Sandy

1st October - Community Day

Hi Everyone,

Today was Community Day at quilting and the boxes and bags of projects came out to be worked on. Groups gathered together with their ideas to work on quilts and it is wonderful to watch the process grow.

Being the school holidays we were down on numbers but we had two visitors - Ruth (Deb A’s sister) and Kathy who joined us for the day - we hope you enjoyed your time with us.

We are getting closer to the end of our quilting year so I want to remind our members our Christmas Party Lunch will be held on Thursday 10th December starting at 11:00am.

Community Day

🎉 Happy Birthday 🎉 to the ladies who celebrate their birthday in October - wishing you many happy returns for your special day.

Show & Tell

Alison made this Baby quilt from fabric donated by Suzie L

Upcoming Quilt Shows

Reminders

October

Date to be advised - General Meeting 

November

5th November - Community Day

December

3rd December - Community Day

10th December - Christmas Party

2027

January 

14th January - First day back to quilting after the Christmas holiday break

February 

4th February- Community Day

18th February - Annual General Meeting

Until next week,

Happy quilting, Sandy

Spring time in the garden

24th September

Hi Everyone,

Happy Birthday Hunters Hill Quilters! Today at quilting we celebrated our 42nd Birthday 🎂🎈🥳

We also welcomed Laura from WAGEC today to accept our donation of $20,000 from funds raised at our Quilt Show. None of this would have been possible or achievable without our members working tirelessly together so we could hold an outstanding show and to all of the people in our Community and beyond who attended our Quilt Show in August - thank you.

Grace presented our donation cheque to Laura from WAGEC

We also donated quilts and hand knitted bears to make the rooms welcoming to the clients of WAGEC

Party celebrations were enjoyed by our members who made short work of the food and drink!

Show & Tell

Marie made a Baby quilt

Annie made 2 Baby quilts

Another  stunning Baby quilt ready to be sent to Little Wonders @ RPA

If you have grandchildren who might be interested in attending a school holiday Junior and Teen Stitchers class please contact the Embroiders Guild. Bookings essential.

Upcoming Quilt Shows

Reminders

October

1st October - Community Day 

November

5th November - Community Day

December

3rd December - Community Day

10th December - Christmas Party

Until next week,

Happy quilting, Sandy

17th September

Hi Everyone,

Today at quilting we were missing a few of our regular sewers owing to the opening day of QuiltNSW Exhibition at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse. Congratulations to Grace on receiving a second for her Modern Negative Space quilt and a Judges Commendation for her Combined Pieced & Appliqué quilt. Plus congratulations to Deb A’s grandson Artie who  received a first place in the Junior & Youth Challenge block.

Next week we will be presenting WAGEC with the funds raised from our Quilt Show and don’t forget to bring a glass with you to quilting.

Congratulations Grace

Well done Artie

Birthday Celebration

We are celebrating our Birthday on 24th September 

Show & Tell

Narelle completed this Baby quilt

Alison made 3 Baby quilts

Upcoming Quilt Shows

Reminders

September 

24th September - HHQ Birthday Party Day - bring a glass with you to share some bubbles 

October

1st October - Community Day 

November

5th November - Community Day

December

3rd December - Community Day

10th December - Christmas Party

Until next week,

Happy quilting, Sandy