Out and about at Christmas time!

Hello there. The lead up to Christmas has been hectic!  Here are a couple of quilting events on this weekend:

**ONE STEP FURTHER EXHIBITION**
When: 13 November - 20 December 2014. Tues to Fri 10am–4pm, Sat noon–4pm. 
Where: Whitehorse Artspace, 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill
What: Textiles from Victorian Quilters Inc. One Step Further challenges participants to make a quantum leap in style, technique and presentation. This exhibition showcases the skills and imagination of quilt and textile artists from around Victoria. Demonstrations will be held each Saturday during the exhibition. Enquiries: 03 9262 6250

**CHRISTMAS AT THE JOHNSTON COLLECTION**
When: 6 November 2014 to 24 February 2015 (see website for tour times and bookings)
Cost: Full $27, concession $25, groups of 8+ $23, after-hours tour $35.
What: Artists and makers from Victoria’s Geelong and Surf Coast region create a spectacular new arrangement for Christmas at the Johnston Collection. 45 artists and craftspeople from the Geelong Artisans Group have been busy putting the final touches to over 180 exquisite new creations which will feature in this year’s T'was the Night Before Christmas tour. Participants include members of Geelong and District Porcelain Painters, Geelong Handweavers and Spinners Guild Inc, Geelong Patchworkers and Quilters’ Guild Inc, Leopold Lacemakers, The Bead Society of Victoria (Geelong branch), The Embroiderers Guild of Victoria (Geelong branch) and The Trolly Dolly Cloth Doll Club Inc, as well as individual artists.
See the website for further details: (http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/Whatson/Exhibitions/DesignandCraft/Pages/a9f83455-ddbd-45fe-bcd5-2061b2e6015d.aspx )
To all our members and readers a very merry Christmas and happy and safe start to 2015. Thank you for your support and we shall see you in the new year!

Out and about

Hello there.  In the lead up to Christmas, I haven't come across many quilting events except for these two:

**ONE STEP FURTHER EXHIBITION**
When: 13 November - 20 December 2014. Tues to Fri 10am–4pm, Sat noon–4pm.
Where: Whitehorse Artspace, 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill
What: Textiles from Victorian Quilters Inc. One Step Further challenges participants to make a quantum leap in style, technique and presentation. This exhibition showcases the skills and imagination of quilt and textile artists from around Victoria. Demonstrations will be held each Saturday during the exhibition. Enquiries: 03 9262 6250

**CHRISTMAS AT THE JOHNSTON COLLECTION**
When: 6 November 2014 to 24 February 2015 (see website for tour times and bookings)
Cost: Full $27, concession $25, groups of 8+ $23, after-hours tour $35.
What: Artists and makers from Victoria’s Geelong and Surf Coast region create a spectacular new arrangement for Christmas at the Johnston Collection. 45 artists and craftspeople from the Geelong Artisans Group have been busy putting the final touches to over 180 exquisite new creations which will feature in this year’s T'was the Night Before Christmas tour. Participants include members of Geelong and District Porcelain Painters, Geelong Handweavers and Spinners Guild Inc, Geelong Patchworkers and Quilters’ Guild Inc, Leopold Lacemakers, The Bead Society of Victoria (Geelong branch), The Embroiderers Guild of Victoria (Geelong branch) and The Trolly Dolly Cloth Doll Club Inc, as well as individual artists. See the website for further details.

Enjoy your weekend and thanks for reading.

Out and about

Apologies for the day late post.  There is so much to do and not as many hours in the day to get them done it seems!

Quilt related events this weekend are:

**ONE STEP FURTHER EXHIBITION**
When: 13 November - 20 December 2014. Tues to Fri 10am–4pm, Sat noon–4pm.
Where: Whitehorse Artspace, 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill
What: Textiles from Victorian Quilters Inc. One Step Further challenges participants to make a quantum leap in style, technique and presentation. This exhibition showcases the skills and imagination of quilt and textile artists from around Victoria. Demonstrations will be held each Saturday during the exhibition. Enquiries: 03 9262 6250

**CHRISTMAS AT THE JOHNSTON COLLECTION**
When: 6 November 2014 to 24 February 2015 (see website for tour times and bookings)
Cost: Full $27, concession $25, groups of 8+ $23, after-hours tour $35.
What: Artists and makers from Victoria’s Geelong and Surf Coast region create a spectacular new arrangement for Christmas at the Johnston Collection. 45 artists and craftspeople from the Geelong Artisans Group have been busy putting the final touches to over 180 exquisite new creations which will feature in this year’s T'was the Night Before Christmas tour. Participants include members of Geelong and District Porcelain Painters, Geelong Handweavers and Spinners Guild Inc, Geelong Patchworkers and Quilters’ Guild Inc, Leopold Lacemakers, The Bead Society of Victoria (Geelong branch), The Embroiderers Guild of Victoria (Geelong branch) and The Trolly Dolly Cloth Doll Club Inc, as well as individual artists.
See the website for further details.

And something Chrismassy:

**GINGERBREAD VILLAGE AT MELBOURNE TOWN HALL**.
What:  Epicure's Executive Pastry Chef Deniz Karaca, his team and volunteers will spend over 2,000 hours creating the Gingerbread Village. You'll see some recognisable landmarks, including the Melbourne Town Hall, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Luna Park and a zoo, all connected by the Christmas train.  Entry - gold coin donation to Make a Wish foundation.  You can also purchase gingerbread treats.
When:  1 December to 24 December, 10.00am - 6.00pm Monday - Sunday.  Open until 8.30pm from 13 December.

Until next week, thanks for reading and have a great weekend!