Hands on Hands Workshop Day

 What a busy busy day. A huge thankyou to Robyn for the organization of the day and the preparation of workshop materials. There was a wealth of activities and freedom to join in if you wish. Robyn had prepared a picture to allow participants to use water colour pencils. A big thank you also to the many people who offered their expertise by running mini workshops. There was an opportunity for show and tell

This is a doona cover made by Mary. She has used a double bed sheet as the backing, which is just right for a queen size bed,

Fiona cut up a panel to make this lovely Easter quilt.

Love the colours Lynne used to make this quilt. The Kaffe Fassett fabric work so well. Love the back too where the fabrics can be shown to perfection

More of Lynne's lovely applique work

This was a panel given to Sheila who has turned it into a quilt for her grandson.

Margaret made this house quilt which is bright and colourful.

Seventeen people attended and there were quite a few still going strong at 7.30. It was lovely to have a visit from Annie C who many haven't seen for ages. Ten people stayed for tea, which was ordered it making it a long but enjoyable day

A bit of light fun after tea. A complicated card game and a sit back and relax, but still others are at work in the background.

Sheila spent the day painting and sewing. She was using Lumiere paints, with which she painted the rose. She had her machine and used two layers of poly batting to make this rose pop.. She then free motion quilted the area in green

A demo showing how to use "Perfect Circles" thanks Robyn.

Making a cutting and ironing board folder for use at workshops..... thank you Judy V

Three ways were demonstrated of how to make a binding. Di showed us an easy as method using pins, Robyn showed us the use of plastic binding tools and a demo was given on how to use the bias makers

Robyn shows us her way of storing things in a folder! Much too organised

Di and Janice both showed their method of doing needle turn applique. Participants were able to practice and try our each method

Using the water colour pencils to paint a picture which could be embroidered or left as is.

Thanks so much for the support of the tutors and demonstrators.  Everyone took part enthusiastically  leading to a fun day where everyone went home tired but having gained new skills. There was yummy cakes and ample tea and coffee available all day. 

Quilt as you go Workshop

What a great night. The atmosphere was buzzing with everyone busy

Many thanks to Mary who had gone to a lot of trouble to explain her method of doing Quilt as you go. Most people had done some form of QAYG before but it was interesting to use a different method. Even a completely different way of making a binding. Everyone really appreciated her patience and detailed explanations. Several people brought along machines to complete the task.

Another group were hand sewing their samplers or had completed them prior to arrival

Annie M brought along another version of QAYG, This will become a quilt called Bake Off and the blocks are joined together without sashing.

Some completed samplers

We have watched this quilt top grow. Fiona is getting ready to sandwich and quilt. The centre panels are embroidered.

Lynne whipped up this lovely pink strip quilt for her granddaughters 8th birthday

Saturday Sit and Sew

Saturday 12^th March

Another lovely day spent sharing with and learning from friends.

Anne-C has been busy with more beautiful miniature quilts and was preparing one for quilting hence the millions of pins (either that or Anne is going for the Punk look 😊):

Andrea’s beautiful hand quilting highlights this cute kid’s panel making it into something very, very special.  Some of you may have also bought this same panel at Mill Rose on a bus trip a few years ago.

And then this ‘I-Spy’ stunner made for her grandson:

Debbie has been very generous and continuous to support our charity efforts.  Our thanks to Debbie and all other club members who continue to provide quilts for Sunshine Hospital and other charities.

Debbie has also been busy with bunnies for Easter and started on this beautiful ‘Antique Lace’ quilt.  Click on the link below the Missouri Star tutorial and take a look:

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppcYmt_Nj-U

Kate continues to make progress with her beautiful and precise foundation piecing:

 

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A Very Busy Time

I have been inundated with pictures and information about quilting activities so I apologize if everything I have been given does not appear. It would make this blog very long. They have come from all directions.

These photos are from Tuesday 8th March. We had the pleasure of welcoming three members to our group, so a great welcome to you all.

Lynne had brought "Show and Tell" and had a selection of bags which she had made. One in particular was earmarked for a future workshop. It was a great little bag which would hold a phone and purse whilst going for a walk. All bags were beautifully made and very professional, well done

This last week 10 members attended the retreat in Gisborne. It was a very sought after event and was filled very quickly. Ann Mc is the coordinator of retreats so look out for her future emails if you wish to attend the next one in August.

I have heard that everyone had a great time. I haven't had that many sewing photos, so I am not sure how much sewing happened. I heard stories of lots of laughter, smiling faces and relaxation. A few nanna naps, and heaps of chatter, even a visit to Kerri at Black Forest Quilting. They accepted two visitors who also attended for the day. A thanks passed on to me by many members was to extend a huge thank you to Ann Mc for her organisation and a fun week end.

The design wall was a great help to arrange the pieces in these quilts. Well done ladies.

OUT and ABOUT

Our friends at Saturday Sit and Sew managed to get out too, fitting in a bit of shopping and a night away to do some sewing.

Sorry about the length but a quick reminder Mary is showing us her method of Quilt As You Go next week so bring along the requirements if you wish to take part otherwise come along and watch or do your thing.

Hope to see you next week.

Happy Birthday March Birthdays

 We celebrated the birthdays of Sue Yeates, Robyn Zibell and Rosie Carter, who have birthdays in March. Happy Birthday ladies.

It was meeting night tonight - wow -  lots of exciting things planned so look out for the minutes.