Thursday, 8 August 2024

8th August

Hi Everyone, 

With the Olympics on in Paris and our athletes winning gold Hunters Hill Quilters feel like we are on a similar path after our successful Quilt Show we feel we have won gold. 
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Thank you to all our members who were able to attend and volunteer your time for the show. The weather was good, the Town Hall looked amazing with the quilts hanging under the specialised hanging lighting, and the food from the Cafe was plentiful and tasty. The Stage Sales and Wagga areas were setup to entice the visitors into making a purchase or two.
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Winning Show Quilts
Alyson Ryves Best of Show
Garden Party Down Under - Kathy Doughty

Judge’s Choice 
Magic Carpet Ride - Grace Widders

Sunshine in the Pines - Helena Fooij

Circles of Japan - Marie Kennedy

Little Baskets - Sandy Widders

Fond Memories- Dawn Trakman

Ashgabat - Margaret Driscol

Princess Feathers - Joy Clark

Castles in the Air - Robyn James

Les Chenapans and then some - Deborah Turner

πŸŽ‚ Happy Birthday to the ladies who celebrate their birthday in AugustπŸŽ‚. I hope you enjoy your special day.

Show & Tell
Alison 6 Baby quilts from donated blocks from Deirdre O’Farrell’s Stacy


QuiltNSW
Friday Showcase 16th August is to be held at QuiltNSW office with Sarah Fielke as the presenter. You can checkout Sarah’s website to find out more about her www.sarahfiekle.com

Retreat 
Narelle sent out an email with all the details about the Retreat and when payment is due. The Retreat will be held at St Joseph’s Spirituality & Educational Centre, 8 Humphrey Road Kincumber South on 6th - 8th September. 

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

Reminders
August
15th August Show Committee Meeting - Show wrap up
September
5th September Community Day
6th - 8th September Retreat Weekend @ St Joseph’s Kincumber
12th September HHQ Birthday Party & presenting a cheque to RizeUp - please bring your own glass for some bubbles
October
3rd October Community Day
November
7th November Community Day
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






Thursday, 1 August 2024

1st August 2024 Quilt Show

 Hi Everyone,

Today was our setup for the Show and I would like to say a huge Thank You to our members and other volunteers (family members and friends) for helping make the Town Hall look amazing.

HHQ has arrived at Hunters Hill Town Hall


The setup 





Waggas



Stages sales area




Material Obsession display and sales area



Ready for the Opening tomorrow



The quilts have been judged and the announcement will be made tomorrow at 11am so stay tuned and I will be posting more over the weekend.

Happy quilting, Sandy


Wednesday, 31 July 2024

Thursday, 25 July 2024

25th July

Hi Everyone,


One week to go and yes we are excited and looking forward to our Quilt Show next week. This afternoon we held our final show meeting and it is all systems go for next week. 
Come and join us at:
Hunters Hill Town Hall 
Alexandra Street, Hunters Hill 
2nd - 4th August
10am - 4pm

Sale Items

Grace is busy quilting this Wagga to have it finished for the show
Quilts 
Waggas and fabric packs 


Bags and Bunting
Hats, Cards and Cushions
Our show mascot Henry Hunter
Have a well deserved break at our Cafe


QuiltNSW
Friday Showcase 16th August is to be held at QuiltNSW office with Sarah Fielke as the presenter. You can checkout Sarah’s website to find out more about her www.sarahfiekle.com

Retreat 
Narelle sent out an email with all the details about the Retreat and when payment is due. The Retreat will be held at St Joseph’s Spirituality & Educational Centre, 8 Humphrey Road Kincumber South on 6th - 8th September. 

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

Reminders
August
1st August Bump in day for Quilt Show
2nd - 4th August Quilt Show @ Hunters Hill Town Hall
15th August Show Committee Meeting - Show wrap up
September
5th September Community Day
6th - 8th September Retreat Weekend @ St Joseph’s Kincumber
12th September HHQ Birthday Party & presenting a cheque to RizeUp - please bring your own glass for some bubbles
October
3rd October Community Day
November
7th November Community Day
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




Thursday, 18 July 2024

18th July

Hi Everyone, 

To those members who were able to make it to quilting today it was wonderful to see you and hear all the chatter in the room. Some of our lovely ladies have been unwell lately so we want to let you know we are thinking of you and hope to see you back at quilting when you can make it.

Krystiana for RizeUp dropped off a poster and some flyers to display at our Show today. If any visitors to our Show wish to donate directly to RizeUp there is a QR code on the flyer for them to make a donation.

Show News

We made it into the weekly eNews email sent by Hunters Hill Council for the second week in a row. Thanks Hunters Hill Council and Deb who has been working hard on our publicity.

Our Stage Sales area at our Show is always popular with our visitors. Our members have been busy making items. The quilt pictured below was made by Robyn J and has already found a new home. Suzie and her team will be on hand to help you for the 3 days of our Show.


Not to be outdone our Wagga area with Grace and Jenny has also had a couple of sales of our fabulous Waggas. There will be over 30 Waggas to tempt you to purchase and a stitching area for you to sit and stitch and have a chat. If you can’t sew don’t worry we are more than 
happy to help and show you how.

Narelle is finalising the Cafe menu and has a wonderful team of ladies ready to help out and to make the Cafe run smoothly for the entirety of the Show. There will be tea, coffee, sandwiches, mouth watering cakes, slices, tasting plates and scones jam and cream for purchase.

Kathy from Material Obsession will have a stall at our Show. Our 2 Raffle quilts have been hanging at Material Obsession for the last couple of weeks and the ticket sales have been pleasing.

🧡 Don’t forget to return your sold Raffle Tickets stubs and money to Marie K.

Show & Tell
Sue S made this Eye spy quilt

Carolyn made 9 Baby quilts

QuiltNSW
Friday Showcase 16th August is to be held at QuiltNSW office with Sarah Fielke as the presenter. You can checkout Sarah’s website to find out more about her www.sarahfiekle.com

Retreat 
Narelle sent out an email with all the details about the Retreat and when payment is due. The Retreat will be held at St Joseph’s Spirituality & Educational Centre, 8 Humphrey Road Kincumber South on 6th - 8th September. 

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

Reminders
July
25th July Show Committee Meeting
August
1st August Bump in day for Quilt Show
2nd - 4th August Quilt Show @ Hunters Hill Town Hall
15th August Show Committee Meeting - Show wrap up
September
5th September Community Day
6th - 8th September Retreat Weekend @ St Joseph’s Kincumber
12th September HHQ Birthday Party & presenting a cheque to RizeUp - please bring your own glass for some bubbles
October
3rd October Community Day
November
7th November Community Day
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

Thursday, 11 July 2024

11th July

Hi Everyone,

Today was a day of catching up with each other owing to school holidays we were smaller in number. 
I was able to distribute to those who were present a hard copy of the HHQ 2024 Show Guide for Members it will also be emailed (please check your spam box) to all members and posted on our WhatsApp - HHQ Show and Tell. It is important that everyone reads the Show Guide so we are all informed and have no misunderstandings on what is expected from our members for the smooth running of the show.

Show News
We made it into the the weekly eNews email sent by Hunters Hill Council and the July QuiltNSW Newsletter.
Hunters Hill News

QuiltNSW

The photos below are 3 hand pieced and hand quilted quilts that will be for sale at the show from Stage Sales and some fabric bins that balance off the side of your sewing table which can easily detach for convenient emptying. Each bin is unique owing to the different types of timber used as the counterbalance.



Volunteers are required to help out at the Show so add your name to the rosters which are available at quilting or send an email to Sandy with your availability on it.

🧡 Next Show Committee Meeting will be 18th July.
🧡 Don’t forget to return your sold Raffle Tickets and money.

Show & Tell
Alison made a quilt for a friend’s birthday 

QuiltNSW
Friday Showcase 16th August is to be held at QuiltNSW office with Sarah Fielke as the presenter. You can checkout Sarah’s website to find out more about her www.sarahfiekle.com

Retreat 
Narelle sent out an email with all the details about the Retreat and when payment is due. The Retreat will be held at St Joseph’s Spirituality & Educational Centre, 8 Humphrey Road Kincumber South on 6th - 8th September. 

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

Reminders
July
18th July Show Committee Meeting
25th July Show Committee Meeting
August
1st August Bump in day for Quilt Show
2nd - 4th August Quilt Show @ Hunters Hill Town Hall
September
5th September Community Day
6th - 8th September Retreat Weekend @ St Joseph’s Kincumber
12th September HHQ Birthday Party & presenting a cheque to RizeUp - please bring your own glass for some bubbles
October
3rd October Community Day
November
7th November Community Day
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

Thursday, 4 July 2024

4th July Community Day

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to the month of July and it’s a great month for quilting to help keep us warm on those chilly days and nights.

πŸŽ‚ Happy Birthday to the ladies who celebrate their birthday in JulyπŸŽ‚. I hope you enjoy your special day.

The countdown is on till our Quilt Show that will be held on 2nd - 4th August. We are starting to finalise all the details to ensure our show runs smoothly and the displaying of quilts that can be admired by all who attend.
Our Show mascot Henry Hunter

Show News
Volunteers are required to help out at the Show so add your name to the rosters which are available at quilting or send an email with your availability on it.
🧡 Next Show Committee Meeting will be 18th July.
🧡 Don’t forget to return your sold Raffle Tickets and money.
🧡 If you have a quilt/s you would like to sell at the Show please see Suzie L to collect a sales sheet to write your quilts details and pricing.

Show & Tell
Jonquil completed a Baby quilt


Craft & Quilt Fair - 3rd - 6th July - is now being held at the ICC Sydney Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour Hours 10am - 4pm daily. 
Cost Adult $24, Concession card holder $20
www.craftfair.com.au

QuiltNSW
Friday Showcase 16th August is to be held at QuiltNSW office with Sarah Fielke as the presenter. You can checkout Sarah’s website to find out more about her www.sarahfiekle.com

Retreat
Narelle sent out an email with all the details about the Retreat and when payment is due. The Retreat will be held at St Joseph’s Spirituality & Educational Centre, 8 Humphrey Road Kincumber South on 6th - 8th September. 

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

Reminders
July
3-6th July Craft & Quilt Fair
18th July Show Committee Meeting
25th July Show Committee Meeting
August
1st August Bump in day for Quilt Show
2nd - 4th August Quilt Show @ Hunters Hill Town Hall
September
5th September Community Day
6th - 8th September Retreat Weekend @ St Joseph’s Kincumber
12th September HHQ Birthday Party & presenting a cheque to RizeUp - please bring your own glass for some bubbles
October
3rd October Community Day
November
7th November Community Day
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