Friday - Day 1

A great first day for our 2014 show.    It was so good to see so many visitors - lots of old friends getting together to enjoy the quilts.  Some agreeing and some disagreeing with the judges choices, but many having difficulty deciding on their 'viewers' choice.    

A 'viewers' choice will be announced for each day - but I wasn't able to get to that secret information at close of this first day.    Hopefully I can make that announcement tomorrow with a picture.   The 'voting counters' are very secretive.

The 'wagga'  room was a hive of activity today:    I took my camera: 

Entrance ...

the waggas on display:  all  for sale, supporting Giant Steps  ...

and  the DIY kits to make your own wagga were selling like hot cakes  ...

Looking forward to chatting to more visitors tomorrow: still time to visit:

Saturday and Sunday:  10am to 4,30pm:    See you there.     Cheers Iris

Opening Celebrations

Thursday night and we were all ready to welcome our visitors:

Audrey and Ros waiting at the door

Barmen 'supremo' ...

An atmosphere of fun filled the Hunters Hill Town Hall...

 

 

Then the announcement we were all waiting for  ...

A well deserved and surprised Carolyn receives the Alysoun Ryves Best of Show award

The Best of Show:  Cranes by Carolyn Davis

When announcing the winner, our judge, Professor Mary O'Kane  spoke of the strong Japanese ascetics with nature and patterning - the fans and shapes.  It's like looking though a window.

Other prize winners   ....

The Hangers Prize:   Helen Kahwati

The Judge's Choice awards went to:

Robyn Johnson

Robyn James

Lindy Messenger

Jess Wheelahan

Iris Grayson

June Pryor

Suzie Lord

Sheila Smith

Deborah Laurie

We congratulate all our winners !

My final say  .....     it was very much a Royal Flush evening !  (Sorry,  couldn't resist that)

 

Looking forward to seeing lots of visitors all weekend:

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 8th to 10th August: 10am to 4.30pm.

Highlights from today will be posted tonight   ...   Enjoy  !    Iris

Almost Show Time !

Thursday morning and it was 'all hands on deck' as the Hunters Hill Town Hall was taken over by quilts and quilters and hangers and organisers. 

The welcoming flags are hanging ...

 

A starting point in the preparations  ...

almost ready  .....

On stage more preparation ....

and tonight we find out which quilt hangs in this spot  ...

Have a wonderful time guests and quilters   ....   update tomorrow.  Cheers Iris

In case you missed it, here is the banner on the bridge.

See below for more Waggas which are for sale at the show:

LAST GATHERING BEFORE THE SHOW!

Well, it's getting pretty exciting now. Our last show meeting ironed out any final details. What an impressive committee! I feel like I didn't have to do very much at all. A well-oiled machine indeed. 

Community radio 2RRR will broadcast a short interview I did last Monday about the group and the show. It will go to air tomorrow morning at about 9.30am if you want to tune in. 

Deb is already talking about next years retreat! May as well start planning now. Plenty of things to think about there. The thinking is late August. Weather should be getting very nice by then. 

Anyone who has questions about the show, don't hesitate to contact any of the committee by phone or email. I think Grace, Jenny and Robin went through everything pretty thoroughly today however. Thanks girls.

And now for some Show & Tell. Other work continues to be produced in spite of the show!

First, three lovely little baby quilts for The Grace Centre. First two by Jessica and the third by Susan H

Next a gorgeous colourful quilt by Helen for her 1 year old grandson. Check out the back as well! He's going to get a lot of use out of this one Helen!

Next come two waggas from Lindy and Helena. The wool fabric was part of a huge stash donated by a very kind lady. The girls spied it to make these gorgeous designs. Hoping to get them finished for the wagga room at the show. Well done girls!

And finally, a mini design for a Cityscape project. Jenny calls hers the car park! Very appropriate, and cute!

So that's all for today. It was busy and productive. Good to see so many people working hard, enjoying themselves and getting excited. See you all at the show next Thursday and beyond!

Cheers from Elva

Only 2 weeks to go!

Hi everyone, Elva here. 

A good roll-up to quilting today. Good to see Judith and Cheryl back and on the improve. Best wishes to Henny and her husband. We hope all continues to go well.

Good publicity has been around in the SMH and local papers. Fabulous promotion for our upcoming show. Not long now. 

Surprise, surprise.....still having problems with the magnificent new front door! I think we could use the old 'told you so' adage. What a pity it came true however.

A feast of beautiful 'Show & Tell' quilts today, with plenty for community. Here they are.......

Iris made these two beauties, with matching bags and properly labelled, pleasing Susan no end! Iris was also pleased with her free-motion quilting efforts. Well done!

Marie made these lovely ones, also for community. We're certainly a hard-working and generous group. Good on you all!

Cindy has made this wonderful quilt for her mum. Wow!

Kathy's niece Kat is making this 'quilt as you go' delight. Well done to a new quilter!

Kat is also working on the hexagon pillow slip design on a striped background below.

Grace has made this gorgeous wagga for the show and promises a workshop on the techniques used if people would like. Sure to have some takers for that Grace.

Finally another wagga, this time by Jessica. Very striking!

Beautiful work ladies. So much talent and application! Show visitors and really in for a treat!

Have a wonderful weekend all. The weather is promising to be outstanding, and into next week as well. 

Enjoy.

3 Weeks to Show Time

I think this is a great publicity shot!

Show Business from Jenny:

• Return Raffle tickets by 31/7
• Opening Night tickets available for all your friends - $20
• Posters and Flyers are available to be distributed in your local areas
• Add your name to the rosters
• Grace is in 'control' of set-up
• Forms for selling quilts available from Robyn and Laurel
  

Next Year's Retreat:

Deb is starting to think about the organisation,  so she is looking for suggestions.  As 2015 is an 'off-show' year, the suggested dates are late in August.     Give it some thought and chat to Deb.

Show and Tell:

But first congratulations to Jessica,  Deb and Cath's MO Group:  Guild Show winners !!

This is Jessica's winning quilt:   the back is equally as stunning.

Grace participated in a two hour workshop at the Guild Show and this is result:  being an overachiever, Grace made her scarf reversible !  Looks super good.

The Door !

Still not working as it should be: await the next installment !

Elva - hope you are feeling better  ...     Cheers Iris