Info and updates

Hello everyone!

Well October is here and there are heaps of things going on that you might be interested in.

News

One project that is very dear to TPG's heart is the Tree Project. By way of background, after the devastating 7 February 2009 Victorian bushfires the Australian Blacksmiths Association (Victoria) set out to create a forged gumtree which would be a memorial to the people who lost their lives in the bushfires, to honour the tireless people who defended others and to stand as a symbol of regeneration for the community.  
TPG quilt group has sponsored a leaf to be added to the tree.
Unfortunately, the factory open day was a couple of weeks ago but you can read all about the project and keep up to date with its progress here: https://www.facebook.com/BlacksmithTreeProject.  It is an incredibly worthy cause and will be amazing once the tree is complete and in place.

Do you have a group of keen sewers that would like to escape to the Victorian bush for a weekend and just sew for the whole time??? Sounds idyllic doesn't it! Well if you are, new retreat accommodation, the Shearing Shed Retreat, has just opened up in Seymour about 100kms north of Melbourne.  Here is the flyer for it:

Quilting and textile things to do

If you have some free time this weekend here are a few things to keep you both occupied and inspired!:

 

Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries:  If you love Miss Fisher's clothes then you can head down to Ripponlea House and Gardens in Elsternwick (Victoria) to see the exhibition of Miss Phryne Fisher's costumes. Apparently the costumes are fantastic and well worth the visit.  Check out the website for full information:  http://www.ripponleaestate.com.au/

Rich River Quilters & Friends Inc. Quilt Exhibition:
Where: Moama Anglican Grammar School Multipurpose Room, 2 Kirchhofer Road, Moama NSW 2731
When: Saturday 5th October & Sunday 6th October
Time: 10am - 4pm
Entry: $5.00
Featuring 'Marrakesh Travelling Suitcase Exhibition'

Bacchus Marsh Friendship Quilters Quilt In:
When: Saturday, 5th October 2013
Where: Public Hall, Main Street, Bacchus Marsh
Time: 10am - 4pm
Guest Speaker; Leesa Chandler
Stalls, Raffle, Door Prizes, Show& Tell. Soup $2.00 per mug. Morning & afternoon tea provided
Entry: $5.00
Follow-up Workshop with Leesa Chandler on Sunday 6th October, 9.30am - 3.00pm

Website:  http://www.bacchusquilters.org.au/

 

North of the Yarra Quilters Quilt Exhibition:

When: Saturday 5th - Sunday 6th October
Where: Eltham Community Centre, 801 Main Road, Eltham [Melways 21 J 6]
Time: 10am - 4pm
Morning & afternoon teas available, Traders & raffle

Website: http://notyq.blogspot.com.au/ 

 

Have a great weekend.

 

(Note: all quilting exhibition details are courtesy the Victorian Quilters Inc.)