The Christmas Party

Plenty of good food to celebrate the Christmas Season and the final meeting of a very happy year together. A few projects are in the pipeline for 2010 .... maybe a banner, perhaps a crazy quilt (how appropriate) or it could be a block of the month heart quilt.

See you the 2nd Friday of February.

Friday 28th August, 2009

It was full on cutting out of teddy bears of all descriptions and I believe good use was being made of a chenille bedspread that had come all the way from NZ. Luckily it was a beautiful day and good use was made of the verandah as it was a little crowded inside. Look forward to seeing the finished bears next meeting.



Just before our lunch break we were entertained by a choir that was billetted at our centre. The seniors that come to "Day Care" at the centre thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful voices.

The hexagon packs we made are going to be put to good use afterall. It was decided that we will stitch a few ourselves at each meeting, it certainly will save wondering what hand sewing to take along. The finished quilts will be given to a local women's shelter.

It is amazing how the ladies that lead the busiest lives can also be the most productive. Here is Bronnie's latest charity quilt - now I know I have some blocks I started ... somewhere!

Now don't be deceived, I know these 3 girls (Dorothy, Dianne and Laurel) look so refined and demure but sometimes the cheeky and noisy laughter coming from them brings all stitching to a complete stop.

And another quilt from the productive Noeline, six of us are working from this Christmas pattern and they all looked completely different. By changing just one little thing it changes the look entirely and each person now has their own individual creation.

There are all sorts of things you can learn at Quilting and today, thanks to Cathy I learnt how to reduce the size of jpegs making it so much quicker to upload photos to the blog. Thanks.

Friday 21st August, 2009

A sign of the times but last week it was disappointing to learn that we wouldn't be able to help a group with the hexagon project because of insurance coverage. I am sure we will put the hexagons to good use.

Roz had made another delightful quilt, this one for her nephew's daughter.

On a brighter note we are looking forward to having our meetings weekly which will start later in the year.

Julia and Kit hold one of the charity quilts. This version of "I Spy" has been very popular ever since Noeline showed us the one she made for Zone Day a couple of years ago.

The "Noble Park Girls" showed us their latest charity quilts and Kaye and Kim showed their latest bear creations.

Friday 24th, July 2009

Sew many projects in the making. Lots of charity quilts being made for both children and adults mostly for local charities at the moment. I Spy children's quilts are very popular. Donations of fabric were used to make hexagon kits that will go to a group of ladies that are going through difficult times at the moment. We hope that stitching brings as much joy in to their lives as it does for us.

Several ladies have made these beautiful embroidery rolls, to the left is Lorraine proudly displaying her work.






I think this one belongs to Kay. (My blogging and photography skills could do with some upgrading. )






Isn't this bear delightful? The lace in her outfit is so exquisite, made and proudly owned by Kim.

An interesting "scrap" quilt with the strips cut on an angle. The choice of the blue background gives it all a zing. Well done Pat..

Here is a quilt that Jo is finishing which will be raffled by the Little Nippers later in the year. Stars are always a winner.

We are such an enthusiastic group that we hope we will be able to meet weekly in future.

Friday 12th June

From Julia's garden

THE BIGGEST MORNING TEA

and a very happy one it was too, no more floods to delay the activity. Plenty of yummy cakes, show and tell and prizes (a few extra ones thanks to the "Monday" girls). Congratulations to the winners and to all the members for contributing for breast cancer.

Lorraine's pretty girls.

The quilts on display were varied and wonderful but I think Laurel's Crazy quilt made of men's ties and heavily embroidered and embellished was the star of the show. Many of the quilts were being donated to a very good local cause - it was suggested that children's bags would be welcome too.

Laurel's crazy quilt.

I should have taken more photos but once morning tea was served all my good intentions were forgotten.

Definitely NOT for sale.

Kaye's version of Applecore -not quite but it still looks good.

Friday 12th June

THE BIG MORNING TEA

Well it was a delicious morning tea with prizes galore and some lovely extras thanks to the "Monday" girls, congratulations to the winners. Many ladies wore pink clothing.

The "Show and Tell" display produced some great quilts and quite a few were added to my "must do" lists. Many were being donated to a very good local cause. Laurel spoke about her Crazy Patchwork quilt made from men's ties there was so much work put into the stitching and embellishing and this was her 3rd. I should have taken quite a few more photos but I was too distracted once morning tea was served.

Catching up

It has been a while since I have blogged, not from lack of interest or inspiration but because of two senior moments. One was because I couldn't remember the blog name and two because I couldn't remember how to transfer photos from my camera to a file.

It also seems ages since we have all met at Condong as the last meeting was cancelled due to the flooding around Murwillumbah. Hopefully all will be well for the coming meeting when we will be having our "biggest morning tea.

From all reports the Fibre show at Brisbane was a success - it was interesting to hear about all the new gadgets and products that are available now and the growing number of shops on-line too.

Friday 17th April, 2009

For a lucky grandchild :-

Sorry about the side on view (still learning), nothing was purchased to make this lovely lady :-

Aren't these stars fabulous, made from the left overs of the Log Cabin scrap quilt!

A warm and wonderful charity quilt :-

Now here is one from the quiet achiever with the capable assistance of her dear husband :-

Good things do come in small parcels!

Don't forget Coastal fabrics are visiting on 8th May, the Big Morning Tea is on the 22nd (bring a plate of goodies, the recipe, and a gold coin), you could be lucky and win a fat quarter or two.

Muwillumbah Quilters have kindly invited us to be part of their exhibition later in the year, please consider whether you would like to be part of this event.

Next meeting Friday 24th, see you then.

Friday, 27th March

Some girls had gone off to the craft show but it was still the usual happy and noisy (at times) group. There were delicious scones for morning tea and the recipe provided, thankyou. Most of us were to shy to mention how radiant Kay and Julia looked after using their new beauty product - it is value for money.


Jelena's sampler quilt looks stunning in the monotones.

Martha is a beautiful belle -

Jo's scrap quilt.

Another wonderful scrap quilt - this is Julia's log cabin with the traditional red centre square the use of blues and aquas makes the quilt sparkle.

Jo has made another lovely heart quilt this one is for a friend.

This is Emma with her friend who is wearing her embroidered jacket and a real bird's feather in her cap.

Friday 27th February

A small group made a short visit to Murwillumbah Quilters to see the quilts they are working on for the Victorian Bush Fire victims. Cane Valley had decided to make a cash donation to the Red Cross.

It was a busy day, Lorraine showed us how to make cloth dolls (and provided a delicious cake for morning tea). Some of the girls had brought along their "babies" for show and tell.

Stitching Again

Today my quilting group resumed with much excitement. After all the friendships were renewed we discussed what we could do to help the bushfire victims and it was unanimously agreed that we would make a cash donation and the the recipients decide what they would like. We know that there are many quilts being donated by other groups.

It was such a rainy day but the cooler weather made stitching a pleasure. I am working on my Nice People, Nice Things Blocks which I am really enjoying.