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Hi Everyone,

I hope you are all coping with the lock down. I am looking forward to an easing in restrictions. We are so lucky to be living in Australia. Perhaps we can have a holiday in New Zealand sometime soon!

Our WhatsApp has been going well with lots of chatter. Members have offered help and advice for various situations. It is a wealth of information and a wonderful use of social media enabling us to keep in touch.

We now have a third challenge for those of you looking for something to do.

Our first challenge was the Jacobs Ladder block in 6" or 12" squares in dark blue, light blue and white.
 I do love the Jacobs Ladder block. It is so versatile. I made a mistake on my first one and made an 8" block so I made more and turned them into a baby quilt.

The second challenge was for a Star block. I gave the dimensions for this in last week's blog. Photos below.

The third challenge has been suggested by Grace and is a little more challenging. Remember the 'our house' quilts that we made for Giant Steps. Grace suggested the theme 'Our Street in Isolation', whereby we create a streetscape, real or wishful thinking. Make a 10" x 20" block so we can put a row of streets together. You could also just do a house 10.5" unfinished square block.
Landscape works well.
This should keep you out of mischief for a while!

There are lots of ideas on Pinterest for you to check out.

I have trouble keeping up with you all. I am about to start a couple of star blocks but the house/street block will take some thinking.

Good luck!

Show and Tell:

Two baby quilts from Jenny. The photo is a little blurry. Hence the smaller size.

 Laurel's beautiful rose called Golden Celebration and has a slight perfume

 A quilt Lindy is working on - stars and diamonds

Sue D. made this wall hanging for her new granddaughter in the UK. Sue can't wait to meet her in person.

Judy S. using up bits of wool she has before buying more. 

Helena's amazing knitting. One sleeve to go! A number of our members are wonderful knitters. I am in awe of them. They make it look easy.

The second challenge star block 

Ros knitted all these teddies. What a feat Ros.  So much joy for little ones.

Until next time. Keep well.

What we have been doing

Hi Everyone,

On Easter Sunday when we were having a virtual Easter lunch with the family, my daughter said "What's happened to the blog Mum?" She and my granddaughter love checking it out each week.
So here it is!

Many of us are keeping in touch through WhatsApp which Alison suggested. Alison can set you up if you would like to join. It has been a great way for us to keep in touch and show off our sewing and keeping up with our various activities.
I am enjoying the quieter period as I use the extra time to work on my unfinished projects and to start  new ones.

Early on, Jenny suggested a challenge making the Jacobs ladder block in both 6" and 12" sizes. Colours to use are dark blue, light blue and white. The blocks will be sewn together for Community quilts when we finally get to meet again. There is an example below.

The next challenge is for wonky star blocks - unfinished size 6.5". Bright colours with lots of contrast.
The centre square is 2.5" with 8 background 2.5" squares, plus 8 x 2" squares for the star points. I will post a photo next week.

Also Ros has made a huge number of little knitted teddies which I will save for next week as well.

QuiltNSW has postponed their annual show until 29 October to 1 November at Darling Harbour.
It will be interesting to see if it will go ahead. The future is still very uncertain for us all.

Show and Tell - Some of our posts in WhatsApp:

Two cushions from Alison

 Round three of a quilt from Jenny

 A bow tie top ready to be quilted from Ros

 A community quilt from Laurel

 Knitted pram blanket for a grand baby due in 9 weeks from Debbie

 Jacobs ladder blocks from Christie

 Sue D. used the Jacobs ladder challenge block for a Grace Centre quilt

 Sail Boats from Bev

Such a wide variety of show and tell. What a clever and crafty lot we are!

Until next week .........

Lord Mayor's Picnic Quilt

Hi Everyone,

I do hope you are all keeping well and staying in as much as possible. I have been making good use of my time, catching up on sewing, gardening, and jobs around the house that have been ignored for a long time.

You are all aware of the WhatsApp group that Alison has set up for us. It has been marvellous. A great way to keep in touch with everyone.
Drop Alison an email or text and she will set you up if you haven't joined in yet.

Quilts for the Bushfire Victims in the Lake Conjola Area:

Robyn's son delivered 31 quilts that we donated on 28 March. It was a huge effort and thank you to everyone who contributed.

Lord Mayor's Picnic Quilt:

Iris has received a very nice thank you letter from the major Events and Festivals Unit at the City of Sydney.

The New Years Eve picnic caters to children from a range of charities aged between 2 and 12 years, their support persons and immediate family.
The event provides a rare joyful night out in an environment that caters specifically to their needs.

We are given the theme and colours required. We then arrive at a design and all contribute a block.
Iris and Jenny were responsible for the quilt last year. What a beautiful quilt it is.

Keep in touch with your quilting friends until next time ......