17th August

 Hi Everyone,

Work continues on the second raffled quilt today and thank you to everyone who returned their finished appliqué work. The creativity at the design wall was in full swing with tape measures and pins at the ready as the rows of work went up. Completed squares and rectangles of sewing were being moved around like chess pieces until everyone was satisfied with the finished design.

Retreat

Narelle has emailed everyone the details of our weekend away to members who have indicated they are attending our retreat in November. We will keep up you to date with information as needed and reminders about payment, so stay tuned. Please visit the website for St Joseph’s Kincumber as they give clear directions on how to  find them  - see the web link here www.stjosephskincumber.org.au

2024 Show

Next week we will be having our next Show Committee meeting at 1pm. Please inform Ros if you have any matters that need to be added to the agenda.

Show & Tell

Carolyn completed 10 Baby quilts

Heather completed a quilt to be donated to Blue & Yellow Hearts

Grace quilted her Wagga on a road trip to Art Quilt Australia in Geelong where her quilt called Seeking the Sun (not shown) was exhibited at the National Wool Museum. Congratulations Grace.

Reminders

24th August Show Committee meeting at 1pm

15 - 17th September QuiltNSW Exhibition 2023

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

Until next week.

Happy quilting, Sandy

10th August

Hi Everyone,

Thanks to everyone who have returned their Bird appliqué handwork ahead of the return date. We need  to have all the pieces completed and returned by 17th August.

A huge Thank You to Jenny who has sewn all the rows together on our Traditional raffle quilt it looks amazing. No photo will be posted at this stage but stay tuned, it will be worth the wait!

Sue D has made a couple of quilts for her granddaughter who will be visiting from the UK in September and of course it has been made in her favourite colour, pink. Sue’s next project will be quilts for her grandson.

Robyn J has taken 8 baby quilts today to deliver to Amelie House for us.

Show & Tell

Baby quilt made by Sue D

Reminders

17th August return completed raffle quilt appliqué 

24th August Show Committee Meeting at 1pm

15 -17th September QuiltNSW Exhibition 2023

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

Until next week,

Happy quilting, Sandy

Community Day

 Hi Everyone,

Our first meeting for August so that means Community Day today at HHQs. A busy day with groups working on various quilts and a time to catch-up with each other.

🎂 Happy Birthday to the ladies who celebrate their birthday in August wishing you a fabulous day for your special celebration.

We received a Thank You note during the week from Bear Cottage thanking HHQs for the quilts we donated to their organisation. 

Retreat

Our retreat at St Joseph’s Kincumber has been booked and the deposit has been paid. Narelle will be able to give us final details and cost amounts soon, so stay tuned. 

Quilt NSW Exhibition 2023

Will be held at Grand Pavilion, Rosehill Gardens Racecourse - Friday 15th September to Sunday 17th September from 10am to 4pm.  Ticket cost is $22 (Free parking at venue) www.quiltnsw.com for more details.

Show & Tell

Marie K finish her 5th quilt for Blue & Yellow Hearts

Marie K made a Baby quilt for Amelie House

Baby quilt made by Marie K

Christie completed a Baby quilt

Jenny loves a surprise challenge and made these amazing socks

Reminders

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

24th August Show Committee Meeting at 1pm

15 -17th September QuiltNSW Exhibition 2023

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

Until next week.

Happy quilting, Sandy

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