HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL! 12/1/17

Welcome back everyone!

We started the year with a good size group, and it was clear that people had been pretty busy with quilting work over the break.

Traditional blocks and contemporary ones were emerging from all directions, and being handed to Grace and Robyn. For those who still have blocks being done, just bring them along when you can so that putting our 2018 Show raffle quilts together can begin. 

In addition to these, it wasn't long into the day before a wonderful array of quilt tops appeared on the floor! Amazing amount of work by first Jenny S,

and also Iris....

and finally Karen.

From what I gather, all three girls have been completing these as part of a '365 day block' challenge of some sort. All the rest of us could say was 'WOW!'

Grace displayed some of the Contemporary Quilt blocks which have been handed in, and it certainly looks spectacular enough just lying on the table. Imagine what the finished quilt will be like! Very exciting.....

Iris also showed the quilt top which many of us participated in during the 2016 Show. It made pleasant for work in the new Stitching Lounge section of the event. Definitely an innovation to repeat next show I'd say! And the quilt is looking wonderful. Iris is looking for suggestion as to the quilting, and quite a few of us like the idea of stipple. Let her know what you think. 

Grace displayed six little baby quilts which she has been working on over the break. She said she was trying desperately to reduce her stash, but for some strange reason, it still seems to keep growing?!

I think we all know that phenomenon don't we?

They're gorgeous anyway Grace. 

And finally we had another baby quilt from Val. She said she deliberately kept the border fairly plain because there was so much colour and interest in the main fabric itself. A lovely result.

Phew! I hope these girls enjoyed their 'break' and got out and about as well!

Talk about starting with a bang!

At this rate, it looks like a really prolific year of quilt production.

Bring it on!

Thanks to Alison for taking responsibility for production of the 2016 Quilt Show book. If anyone who hasn't ordered one would like to after seeing it, Alison can tell you how to go about it.

We had thanks from Stepping Stone House and Giant Steps for our support of them both, and a response from the Hunters Hill Council about our application for 'Australia Day Event of the Year'. Unfortunate this time we were not successful. There were many applications we gather. 

Well, a great start to the year, and we're off again! 

Small correction! 11/12/16

Sorry, I was going to come back and put the correct restart date in. Too many Christmas parties! I think my brain has exploded!

WE RETURN ON THURSDAY JANUARY 12th!

Happy holidays and happy Christmas all.

CHRISTMAS PARTY TIME! 9/12/16

A wonderful, happy Christmas party in the hall this week, to round off yet another great year at Hunter Hill Quilters. Lots of party games, fabulous food, laughs and companionship. 

Thanks so much Helena for being camera person this week. You really captured the flavour of the day.

Have a wonderful break everyone, and come back refreshed and with a finished traditional block and a finished contemporary one! See you all again on Thursday, 

                           

      

                                 

                    

                    

                                 

     

      

                                  

       

        

                               

                               

LAST COMMUNITY DAY FOR 2016 - 1/12/16

Yes, it was a final push for community work this week, with Grace presenting small repeating workshops throughout the day. These were devoted to demonstrating the techniques we will all need to complete the blocks for the 2018 Comtemporary Quilt. Thanks so much Grace. It was fascinating, and quite new to most of us, but something many had been wanting to try. Below are a few round-the-room shots of the workshops and of girls practicing the art. Looking very promising for another spectacular raffle quilt!

                              

                               

                                

                                 

The other delight this week was that Colleen set up her 'Christmas Shop', and many girls went shopping for gifts to both give or keep! Some gorgeous items as always. Many thanks Colleen. Some of the Christmas shopping is done!

                                 

We congratulated Susan D and Laurel on getting the all-clear from their docs! What a year it's been, but you've both nailed it! Well done. Here's to 2017.....

Iris reported on two letters of thanks from happy recipients of our community quilts. One was from the Grace Centre for their 'Race for Grace' project and the other was from The Brain and Mind Institute for the cheque after the 2016 show. Always good to get this feedback and know our efforts are appreciated.

A group of six quilts being donated to Stepping Stone House was presented.

The first was by Robyn S.......

         

The second by Grace...

                                    

The third by Lindy...

        

The fourth by Grace...

            

And finally the fifth by a combination of girls..

                                

The sixth was by Iris...

                                   

And the back...

                                   

Then at official Show and Tell time, we saw yet another baby quilt from Lindy...

                                   

A group effort from June, Robyn S, Maree, Iris and Jenny - started at the last retreat and called "Tumbles". It will be donated to the community collection.

                                    

                                    

Well done girls!

Finally we got to see Grace's award winning (3rd place) prize quilt from the recent Modern Quilt Show, held in Glebe.

It's a fabulous piece based on the ideas of an 'artist' Grace has been inspired by. The Quilt is called "Square Dance".

                                     

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Congratulations Grace!

Well, don't forget it's our last Thursday for the year coming up. See you on Thursday with a glass, a plate of food and your glad-rags on! Get ready to party....!

We start setting up at 11am, and the fun starts at 12pm.

Cheers everyone.

LAST NOVEMBER MEETING 24/11/16

Well, November disappeared in a hurry! Christmas is barrelling towards us, but still plenty to do.

I hope plenty of members were able to get to the Modern Quilt Show at Glebe Town Hall over the past two days. Congratulations to Grace and Jess for their wins. 

Two visitors this week to collect the quilt completed by our group for the Lord Mayors Picnic event. Linnea and Allison were thrilled at the finished product, and will give us feedback about the recipient when the time comes. Congratulations to everyone who contributed to the quilt, and especially to Iris and Jenny who 'drove' the project forward. It was a stunner!

We had some lovely feedback from the Sydney Breast Cancer Foundation about the huge amount raised at their Ladies Lunch event. Our donated quilt contributed to these much needed funds, so a wonderful result yet again.

This coming Thursday Colleen will be running her little Christmas Jewelry Shop at the group, so come prepared for that. Also, Grace will run a small workshop for those interested in trying out the techniques required for blocks of the Comtemporary Quilt project. It looks very different and exciting. Grace will email what you need to bring if you wish to participate.

Here's a glimpse of what the blocks will look like......

                                 

The latest Template magazine has arrived from the Guild. There is a copy in the library, and another circulating around the tables. 

Don't forget that our Christmas Party will be on December 8th starting at 11am (for set up) and start of partying at 12pm. Bring a plate of party food and a champagne glass!

SHOW AND TELL

Below are six community quilts which will be donated to a women's refuge in Ryde. These comforting and much needed gifts will make a huge difference to women and children going through extreme trauma. 

This first one is from Pam Reeves and is called Turkish Delight

                               

And the back.......

                                

This next one, also from Pam is called Blue Tango

                                

This one is called Desert Circles, and was done at Material Obsession.

                                 

Spots and Stripes by Maree K.......

                                 

and the back.......

                                  

Crazy Hearts was a group project.....

                                 

This is Dancing With The Fairies done by Iris, begun at the last retreat if I recall......

                                 

Merlyn showed us this stunning quilt which she has made for her grandson. He asked for it, and she took him to choose the fabrics. Very good choices I'd say, and because he is very keen on surfing, the backing has particular significance!

        

....the back

       

Lindy showed yet another of her baby quilts for the Grace Centre. Extremely prolific Lindy, and a gorgeous little quilt indeed.

                               

To finish off, here is a group of Traditional blocks which have already been completed! Very nice too. This quilt will certainly be ready for the 2018 show I think. No problem there!

       

Well done everyone. A big effort to finish off a fantastic year.

See you soon for our second last meeting for the year.

Cheers, Elva