I am happy to report that our sign was hanging up in poll position on the railing fence at Fairland Hall today and will hopefully entice other quilters to join our group.
Alison reported that Days for Girls made a staggering 600 bags from the plain fabric we gave them from Deirdre’s donation. It is always satisfying to hear that donated fabric is never wasted but repurposed and reused by organisations such as Days for Girls.
It was also wonderful to catch up with Carolyn for a short period of time this morning who has been missing from our group owing to ill health. We are looking forward to your return to quilting.
Annual Membership Fees
Only a couple of weeks to go! Membership fees are now due please see Jonquil with your payment if you are paying cash or you can EFT your $120 into HHQs bank account - payment is due by 31st March.
Show Chatter
🧵Show date 14th - 16th August 2026 at the Hunters Hill Town Hall
🧵Today we handed out a survey that we are asking our members to complete regarding our 2026 Quilt Show. Have your say, as it is important for us - the Show Committee to hear what you are thinking and what you would like to happen at your show. If you were not at quilting today a copy of the survey will be emailed to you. Please take the time to complete it and return it to Grace.
🧵Next week Deb will be have a table setup for anyone who wishes to join her in making book marks. Come and join in the fun.
🧵Grace will be holding our first workshop for our Raffle quilt on 3rd April. If you wish to help please bring your sewing machine or rotary cutter or help with the ironing process. Everyone is welcome to participate.
Next Show Committee Meeting
Our next meeting will be held on Thursday 8th May.
Craft & Quilt Fair
Will be held at the ICC on 25-28 June. We have been allocated a stall so we can show a small display of work plus hand out information about our group. I will need names from people who are willing to volunteer their time at the Fair soon so please look out for the signup sheet at quilting.
Mid Week Retreat
Narelle has worked tirelessly to provide our members with a Retreat for 2025 so please note we are having a mid week retreat at North Ryde RSL, 27-41 Magdala Road, North Ryde on Tuesday and Wednesday 9th - 10th September from 10am - 5pm. The cost is $150 and this will include morning tea and lunch for both days. On Tuesday 9th it has been suggested that we have dinner together at the club this will be at your own cost. We have 14 people who wish to attend on our list so far. If you would like to join our fun filled two days of sewing please see Sandy at quilting.
Show & Tell
Jenny’s daughter completed this quilt in Tula Pink fabrics
Iris completed a Baby quilt
Jenny completed a Baby quilt
Marie K completed this classic quilt with Japanese fabric squares
Reminders
March
31st March Last day to pay Membership Fees
April
3rd April Community Day - Raffle quilt - Grace is our team leader
May
1st May Community Day - Raffle quilt - Kathy is our team leader
8th May Show Committee Meeting
June
5th June Community Day
25-28th June Craft & Quilt Fair at ICC Darling Harbour Sydney - volunteers required
July
3rd July Community Day
August
7th August Community Day
September
4th September Community Day
25th September HHQ Birthday Party - bring a glass with you to share some bubbles
October
2nd October Community Day
November
6th November Community Day
December
4th December Christmas Party
2026
January
15th January First day back at quilting after break
August
13th August Set up day for Quilt Show at HH Town Hall - for all members
14th - 16th August Quilt Show at Hunters Hill Town Hall 22 Alexander Street Hunters Hill
Until next week.
Happy quilting, Sandy
