27th July

Hi Everyone,

The design wall was up today for the task of working out the layout for our modern raffle quilt. Kathy and Grace where kept busy with all the completed 4”squares along with the appliqué birds to find the right position on the quilt. Could everyone please have your appliqué work completed and returned to quilting by 17th August.

Retreat change of date and venue. Narelle has been busy on the email informing us of the changes to our retreat. If you would like to join us please see Narelle so your name can be added to the list. 

St Joseph’s at Kincumber 3rd - 5th November

Show & Tell

Sue D completed 2 quilts for Community 

Judy has completed 1 baby quilt & 2 cot quilts for Community

Sheila completed a baby quilt

Carolyn completed 9 baby quilts

Reminders

17th August (or earlier) return completed raffle quilt appliqué

3-5th November Retreat @ Kincumber

Until next week.

Happy quilting, Sandy

20th July

 Hi Everyone,

Another wonderful day to enjoy stitching with the ladies at Hunters Hill Quilters. I was delighted to see the “homework” for our raffle quilts being returned and looking forward to our next Community Day to see how it will all come together. Thanks to the ladies who took some birds home today to be appliquéd.

Narelle will be contacting the members who are interested in attending the retreat, so please let us know if you haven’t been contacted. Details to follow in next week’s blog.

Marie K has completed another quilt to be donated to Blue & Yellow Hearts. Sue D made two quilts while she has been away for her home with colourful appliquéd flowers. Sheila made a cot quilt by using up her “scraps” of fabric. Baby quilts were made by Beryl R, Marie K, and Christie.

Show & Tell

Marie K’s quilt to be donated to Blue & Yellow Hearts

Cot quilt completed by Sheila 

Baby quilt made by Beryl R

Baby quilt by Maie K for Amelie House

Baby quilt made by Christie

Reminders

3rd August Community Day - Working on the Raffle quilts

24th August Show Committee Meeting at 1pm

Until next week.

Happy quilting, Sandy

13th July

 Hi Everyone,

Firstly I must apologise for not wishing the ladies who celebrate their birthdays in July in last week’s blog, so Happy Birthday and wishing you many more 🎂. 

Today we had a visit from Krystiana from RizeUp Australia who spoke to us about the work they do in the community. It is hard to fathom that Domestic Violence is so prevalent across Australia and we still class ourselves as the “lucky country”. In NSW alone RizeUp fit out 4 homes a week as they are referred by DV Agencies. Their aim is to provide a safe and comfortable home for those fleeing from domestic violence so the families can start a new and safe life. We were able to donate 12 baby quilts and a cot quilt newly completed by Sheila to Krystiana as she was buying a cot after leaving us today for a new placement. All homes are fitted out with new furniture, a rug and bed linen plus basic kitchen items, a craft or toy package for the new occupants. A Q&A was held after the talk and we found it very helpful and informative.

Cot quilt completed by Sheila donated to RizeUp

Show & Tell

9 Baby quilts completed by Alison and her Friend

10 Baby quilts completed by Carolyn 

Christie’s Butterfly Baby quilt 

Robyn J made made this quilt for Ronald McDonald House in Orange

Today we continued working on our Raffle quilts and we are making great progress. I can’t wait to see how our second quilt comes together on the design wall at our next Community Day.

2024 Quilt Show - Update

🧵The members were asked if they would like to vote for the charity for our 2024 show today? After a resounding yes a proposal was raised to the members present that RizeUp Australia be nominated as our charity for the 2024 show. The vote was unanimous and RizeUp Australia will be the charity to receive money raised from the 2024 Quilt Show.

🧵Quilt show volunteers needed.

Reminders

24th August Show Committee Meeting at 1pm

Until next week.

Happy quilting, Sandy

Community Day

 Hi Everyone,

Community Day today saw the start of our second raffle quilt and the continuation of our first. Once again our members eagerly volunteered their sewing skills as “birds” formed and came to life on the fabric. Our group is fortunate to have such talented members and especially Grace @gracewidders who has designed our second raffle quilt and Kathy @matobsgirl who has designed and assisted us with our first raffle quilt and has also helped with fabric selection. These two ladies have worked tirelessly behind the scenes making sure all the supplies and fabrics are available for us to make our raffle quilts. Thanks ladies.

Save the date

2024 Hunters Hill Quilt Show 

The Hunters Hill Town Hall has been booked Thursday 1st August is setup day 

with the show running from 2 - 4 August 2024

Quilt Show Volunteers

We need more volunteers to assist on various sub committees and responsibilities for our show. To have a successful show that runs smoothly we need your help, so please sign up - you can ask Alison or Sandy where your talents are required.

Show & Tell

Grace made this Bento Box quilt

Cot quilt made by Jane

Quilt made by Grace for Bear Cottage

Reminders

13th July Krystiana from RizeUp Australia coming to speak 11am

24th August Show Committee Meeting 1pm

Until next week.

Happy quilting, Sandy