26 September

It was a return to winter today so only a few of us braved the cold, rainy conditions but there was a lot of enthusiasm for making new projects. Those who went to the NSW Quilt Show last weekend were full of praise for the quilts on display.

Some quilts which were started at the retreat have already been completed.

Grace made these quilts from fabric donated by the family of Deirdre O’Farrell (a retired quilter) and they will be given to children at Ronald McDonald House

Christy also took some of Deirdre’s quilt blocks and made them into cot quilts

In 2002, Beryl bought some fabric in Japan but couldn’t bring herself to cut it up. She gave it away to Marie K. who not only cut it up but turned it into a beautiful quilt and gave it back to Beryl. What a lovely gift!

Christmas Party 🎄

Will be held on 5th December at 11am - this will be our last day we are gathering for 2024.

Reminders

October

3rd October Community Day

November

7th November Community Day

9th - 10th November Campbelltown Quilt Show - Campbelltown Civic Centre 10am - 4pm

28th November - Christie’s pre-Christmas Ceramic 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

19th September

It was a lovely day today and we celebrated a number of birthdays. September is a busy month for babies!

We are still busy making quilts for various charities:

Margaret made this very colourful quilt and Grace quilted it for our Community stash;

Suzie made this cot quilt for her new granddaughter born last week;

Iris made this cot quilt from Frozen fabrics for a child in Ronald McDonald House in Orange, NSW

Many of our members will be attending the Quilt NSW Exhibition 2024 Rosehill Gardens Racecourse. Congratulations to the prize winners including Kathy Doughty from Material Obsession

 Christmas Party 🎄

Will be held on 5th December at 11am - this will be our last day we are gathering for 2024.

Reminders

October

3rd October Community Day

November

7th November Community Day

9th - 10th November Campbelltown Quilt Show - Campbelltown Civic Centre 10am - 4pm

28th November - Christie’s pre-Christmas Ceramic 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

12th September

Hi Everyone,

Today at quilting we celebrated our birthday with a glass of bubbles and a delicious mini cupcakes. Thanks to Kerry and Narelle for organising the food and drinks it certainly made the day feel special.

To make our day Krystiana was able to join us as we presented RizeUp with $20,000 from our 2024 Quilt Show. We also donated 4 quilts to Krystiana today to be placed in the homes they are preparing for new clients.

Show & Tell 

                                                                Grace made 4 Baby quilts

Alison made a Baby quilt

                                        

QuiltNSW

Exhibition dates Thursday 19th - Sunday 22nd September.

Other Shows that are happening in November.

 

Christmas Party 🎄

Will be held on 5th December at 11am - this will be our last day we are gathering for 2024.

Reminders

September

19th - 22nd September Quilt NSW Exhibition 2024 Rosehill Gardens Racecourse 

October

3rd October Community Day

November

7th November Community Day

9th - 10th November Campbelltown Quilt Show - Campbelltown Civic Centre 10am - 4pm

28th November - Christie’s pre-Christmas Ceramic 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

Retreat Weekend 6th - 8th September

Hi Everyone,

What a weekend away at Kincumber on our Retreat. A huge thank you to Narelle who organised our weekend. Narelle not only organised our accommodation but also made suggestions for places to visit on our way up.

Japanese Gardens @ East Gosford

A must on our list was visit to Achieve just in case we needed more supplies. A quick afternoon tea at Avoca then onto St Joseph’s at Kincumber.

Setting up in the “sweat shop” 

        Strip Poker Queen - Ann

The games we participated in over the weekend were a lot of fun. BINGO anyone! Fat quarter games with twists! I think we all agree the  “Strip Poker” game was hilarious, fun and lots of laughter from the group. Ann will now have to be called the queen of having the best poker face. Thanks Narelle for the organisation of the games and the prizes for the weekend.

Congratulations to Hayley who became a grandmother again on Saturday and she is looking forward to meeting her new grandson after the Retreat. 

To round off our weekend we celebrated Marie’s birthday on Sunday. “Happy Birthday Marie”

Morning Tea

Working hard on our projects

The wild life was plentiful with cheeky magpies, ducks and rabbits. This cute little bunny was too late to join us for afternoon tea.

The weekend was a great success and thanks to the ladies who were able to attend.

Until next time.

Happy quilting, Sandy

5th September Community Day

 Hi Everyone, 

Welcome to Spring sewing at Hunters Hill Quilters. The weather certainly didn’t disappoint us with a warm and sunny day. There was plenty of activity at quilting today as it was Community Day and some spring cleaning of the cupboards. Thank you to all the ladies who helped with the last three containers of fabric as it has been a long task but we have found good homes for the collection.

Safe driving to all those members who are attending the Retreat this weekend at Kincumber. 🚙

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

 Next week at quilting Hunters Hill Quilters will be celebrating our birthday. Please bring a glass as we have organised cake and some bubbles. We will also be presenting RizeUp Australia with our donation from the funds raised at the Quilt Show.

Linda from the Zonta Club of North Sydney contacted me this week with the news that they had raised $1,000 from their raffle from the two quilts we donated. They are now able to provide more clean Birthing Kits for women in developing countries. A special thank you to Ellen and Lin for introducing us to Linda from the Zonta Club. The quilts were much appreciated by the winners. If you would like to help Zonta the next birthing kit assembly day in North Sydney is on 12th October - see Ellen or Lin.

Show & Tell 

                                                             Robyn S made a Baby quilt

Sue D made a Baby quilt

Alison made a Baby quilt

QuiltNSW

Exhibition dates Thursday 19th - Sunday 22nd September.

Raffle tickets are available at quilting - $2 each. Next week is the last week to purchase raffle tickets.

Other Shows that are happening in September and November

This weekend!

 

Christmas Party 🎄

Will be held on 5th December at 11am - this will be our last day we are gathering for 2024.

Reminders

September

12th September HHQ Birthday Party & presenting our donation to RizeUp - please bring your own glass for some bubbles

19th - 22nd September Quilt NSW Exhibition 2024 Rosehill Gardens Racecourse 

October

3rd October Community Day

November

7th November Community Day

9th - 10th November Campbelltown Quilt Show - Campbelltown Civic Centre 10am - 4pm

28th November - Christie’s pre-Christmas Ceramic 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