Hello there.
There are a few events on around the place this weekend:
**GOLDEN TEXTURES - BIENNIAL CONTEMPORY ART QUILT EXHIBITION - MARYBOROUGH**
When: 21 February - 5 April 2015; Thurs-Sun 10am - 4pm
Where: Central Goldfields Art Gallery, Neill St, Maryborough
What: A juried exhibition showcasing the extraordinary work being created in Australia’s contemporary quilt art circles.
**VICTORIAN QUILTERS SUMMER GATHERING - HOST GROUP: LATROBE VALLEY QUILTERS INC.
When: 28 Feb 2015; 10am - 4pm
Where: St Pauls Anglican Grammar School, 46 Cross's Rd, Traralgon
What: Vic Quilters seasonal gathering featuring guest speaker Gail Pan
**THE EMBROIDERERS GUILD OF VICTORIA - SOUTH WESTERN BRANCH - "THE ROARING FORTIES" -WARRNAMBOOL**
When: 27 Feb - 1 March
Where: The Cottage, Warrnambool Primary School, Jamieson St., Warrnambool
What: Biennial exhibition. Enquiries ph: (03) 5568 1825 or 0400 562 893
**LOVE DESIRE AND RICHES - WINCHELSEA**
When: Until 28 Feb 2015 - Open Wed to Sun and public holidays: 11am – 4pm
Where: Barwon Park Mansion, 105 Inverleigh Road, Winchelsea
What: The Fashion of Weddings- A collection spanning 200 years of famous and rarely seen wedding gowns from world-leading designers and celebrities. Book thru the National Trust website
**TAPESTRY ARTIST-WEAVERS DEBBIE HERD AND JAN LEISHMAN - ARARAT REGIONAL ART GALLERY**
When: Until 15 March 2015
Where: Ararat Regional Art Gallery, Vincent St, Ararat
What: An exhibition of tapestry works by Debbie Herd and Jan Leishman who each pursue the interplay of colour and enjoy the physicality of weaving strands of colour together to create their woven artworks.
**'WOVEN WORLDS: TEN YEARS OF 'EN PLEIN AIR' TAPESTRIES BY CRESSIDE COLLETTE - ARARAT**
When: until 22 March 2015
Where: Ararat Regional Art Gallery, Vincent St, Ararat
What: An exhibition of exquisite and finely woven landscape tapestries by Cresside Collette. See Ararat Regional Art Gallery for details
Have a great weekend and thank you for reading!
The group was created to provide some comfort to survivors following the devastating Victorian bushfires in February 2009 . We are a non-profit group that creates quilts to raise funds for those in need.
Thursday, 26 February 2015
Saturday, 21 February 2015
February 2015 Group meeting
Firstly, a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to The Patchwork Gallery Quilt Group - 6 years young!
The group met up today in Lower Plenty with some beautiful quilts on show. The group had its AGM and Julie from Banksia Palliative Care attended the meeting to discuss with members the work the organisation does for the northern region of Melbourne.
Morning tea was had by all and even some Ginger Fluff birthday cake, which was generously made by Therese! Thanks Therese!
There were quite a few lovely quilts on show today:
This is only a taste of what will be on show at our exhibition next March. Definitely save the date :
Thanks for reading!
The group met up today in Lower Plenty with some beautiful quilts on show. The group had its AGM and Julie from Banksia Palliative Care attended the meeting to discuss with members the work the organisation does for the northern region of Melbourne.
Morning tea was had by all and even some Ginger Fluff birthday cake, which was generously made by Therese! Thanks Therese!
There were quite a few lovely quilts on show today:
Yumi's spectacular lone star quilt - hand pieced, hand appliqued, and hand quilted no less and 13 years in the making! It was well worth the wait
An apology is in order - the colours have totally blown out in this photo - the pinks are actually quite saturated with orange through them. This is Yumi's completed Mocha quilt (TPG class). To see it in all its glory come to our quilt show on 21-22 March!
Sarah's completed lovely children's applique quilt
Sarah's completed challenge quilt
Sarah's big boy quilt featuring trucks and diggers
The first of a few charity quilts completed by Sue
and another
and another
and another
and another
and another
and the last charity quilt but definitely not the least!
Heather's vibrant Mexican inspired quilt
Therese's quilted birdcage quilt
Therese's practice applique and quilting quilt!!!! (Just quietly, I think she is done practising applique and quilting)
a nearly completed gift by Therese for a special lady to remind her of her garden
a close up of the appliqued butterfly
and a close up of that lovely blue wren
A self imposed challenge for Jen to create one quilt a month for 12 months - this is January's design
and February's design
and even March's design (it isn't even March yet!)
a sample of bridal tulle from Jen which she has seen her hand stitch lace to - it is the basis of the design for her daughter's wedding dress which she will be making this year
Di's amazing Kiwi quilt
Di's completed colourful textures and tucks quilt (TPG class)
Di's striking purple and orange quilt
This is only a taste of what will be on show at our exhibition next March. Definitely save the date :
21 and 22 March 2015
at the
Lower Plenty Senior Citizens Community Centre, 86 Main Street.
It will be spectacular!
Thanks for reading!
Thursday, 19 February 2015
Upcoming Quilt Show
Here is the flyer for our upcoming quilt show!
Save the date and make you sure you come along to see all of our talented member's work.
Out and about
Is it just me or are Thursday's whipping around at a super fast rate this month?
Before we get into what is on this coming weekend, the group is meeting this coming Saturday in Lower Plenty. It is officially the group's birthday with our AGM taking place, as well as having a guest speaker from Banksia Palliative Care attend the meeting.
For members, please bring a small plate to share, your show and tell, and any additional show trade table items. There will also be a sewing bee to complete some drop cloths for our quilt show scheduled on 21 and 22 March.
For any potential members, Saturday would be a perfect time to come along to meet the group and see what we are about!
And onto out and about...
there is one quilting event commencing this weekend:
**GOLDEN TEXTURES - BIENNIAL CONTEMPORY ART QUILT EXHIBITION - MARYBOROUGH**
When: 21 February - 5 April 2015; Thurs-Sun 10am - 4pm
Where: Central Goldfields Art Gallery, Neill St, Maryborough
What: A juried exhibition showcasing the extraordinary work being created in Australia’s contemporary quilt art circles.
There are also a few textile related events continuing this weekend:
**CHRISTMAS AT THE JOHNSTON COLLECTION - EAST MELBOURNE**
When: Until 24 February 2015 (see The Johnston Collection 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.
**THE ALICE SPRINGS BEANIE FESTIVAL TOURING EXHIBITION - BUNDOORA**
When: Until 22 February 2015
Where: Bundoora Homestead, 7-27 Snake Gully Drive, Bundoora
What: The beanies have been selected to show the development of the beanie within our festival from the practical and fun through to the works of art. Many techniques have been used to make these pieces, including crochet, knitting, felting, sewing and beading. Look out for the beanies from the Pitjantjatjara/ Anangu lands around Alice Springs.
**TAPESTRY ARTIST-WEAVERS DEBBIE HERD AND JAN LEISHMAN - ARARAT REGIONAL ART GALLERY**
When: Until 15 March 2015
Where: Ararat Regional Art Gallery, Vincent St, Ararat
What: An exhibition of tapestry works by Debbie Herd and Jan Leishman who each pursue the interplay of colour and enjoy the physicality of weaving strands of colour together to create their woven artworks.
**'WOVEN WORLDS: TEN YEARS OF 'EN PLEIN AIR' TAPESTRIES BY CRESSIDE COLLETTE - ARARAT**
When: until 22 March 2015
Where: Ararat Regional Art Gallery, Vincent St, Ararat
What: An exhibition of exquisite and finely woven landscape tapestries by Cresside Collette. See Ararat Regional Art Gallery for details
**LOVE DESIRE AND RICHES - WINCHELSEA**
When: Until 28 Feb 2015 - Open Wed to Sun and public holidays: 11am – 4pm
Where: Barwon Park Mansion, 105 Inverleigh Road, Winchelsea
What: The Fashion of Weddings- A collection spanning 200 years of famous and rarely seen wedding gowns from world-leading designers and celebrities. Book thru the National Trust website
Have a great weekend and thanks for reading.
Before we get into what is on this coming weekend, the group is meeting this coming Saturday in Lower Plenty. It is officially the group's birthday with our AGM taking place, as well as having a guest speaker from Banksia Palliative Care attend the meeting.
For members, please bring a small plate to share, your show and tell, and any additional show trade table items. There will also be a sewing bee to complete some drop cloths for our quilt show scheduled on 21 and 22 March.
For any potential members, Saturday would be a perfect time to come along to meet the group and see what we are about!
And onto out and about...
there is one quilting event commencing this weekend:
**GOLDEN TEXTURES - BIENNIAL CONTEMPORY ART QUILT EXHIBITION - MARYBOROUGH**
When: 21 February - 5 April 2015; Thurs-Sun 10am - 4pm
Where: Central Goldfields Art Gallery, Neill St, Maryborough
What: A juried exhibition showcasing the extraordinary work being created in Australia’s contemporary quilt art circles.
There are also a few textile related events continuing this weekend:
**CHRISTMAS AT THE JOHNSTON COLLECTION - EAST MELBOURNE**
When: Until 24 February 2015 (see The Johnston Collection 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.
**THE ALICE SPRINGS BEANIE FESTIVAL TOURING EXHIBITION - BUNDOORA**
When: Until 22 February 2015
Where: Bundoora Homestead, 7-27 Snake Gully Drive, Bundoora
What: The beanies have been selected to show the development of the beanie within our festival from the practical and fun through to the works of art. Many techniques have been used to make these pieces, including crochet, knitting, felting, sewing and beading. Look out for the beanies from the Pitjantjatjara/ Anangu lands around Alice Springs.
**TAPESTRY ARTIST-WEAVERS DEBBIE HERD AND JAN LEISHMAN - ARARAT REGIONAL ART GALLERY**
When: Until 15 March 2015
Where: Ararat Regional Art Gallery, Vincent St, Ararat
What: An exhibition of tapestry works by Debbie Herd and Jan Leishman who each pursue the interplay of colour and enjoy the physicality of weaving strands of colour together to create their woven artworks.
**'WOVEN WORLDS: TEN YEARS OF 'EN PLEIN AIR' TAPESTRIES BY CRESSIDE COLLETTE - ARARAT**
When: until 22 March 2015
Where: Ararat Regional Art Gallery, Vincent St, Ararat
What: An exhibition of exquisite and finely woven landscape tapestries by Cresside Collette. See Ararat Regional Art Gallery for details
**LOVE DESIRE AND RICHES - WINCHELSEA**
When: Until 28 Feb 2015 - Open Wed to Sun and public holidays: 11am – 4pm
Where: Barwon Park Mansion, 105 Inverleigh Road, Winchelsea
What: The Fashion of Weddings- A collection spanning 200 years of famous and rarely seen wedding gowns from world-leading designers and celebrities. Book thru the National Trust website
Have a great weekend and thanks for reading.
Thursday, 12 February 2015
Out and about
Hello. It's Thursday already - the week has flown by.
There are a few textile related long running events still on this weekend:
**CHRISTMAS AT THE JOHNSTON COLLECTION - EAST MELBOURNE**
When: Until 24 February 2015 (see The Johnston Collection 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.
**THE ALICE SPRINGS BEANIE FESTIVAL TOURING EXHIBITION - BUNDOORA**
When: Until 22 February 2015
Where: Bundoora Homestead, 7-27 Snake Gully Drive, Bundoora
What: The beanies have been selected to show the development of the beanie within our festival from the practical and fun through to the works of art. Many techniques have been used to make these pieces, including crochet, knitting, felting, sewing and beading. Look out for the beanies from the Pitjantjatjara/ Anangu lands around Alice Springs.
**TAPESTRY ARTIST-WEAVERS DEBBIE HERD AND JAN LEISHMAN - ARARAT REGIONAL ART GALLERY**
When: Until 15 March 2015
Where: Ararat Regional Art Gallery, Vincent St, Ararat
What: An exhibition of tapestry works by Debbie Herd and Jan Leishman who each pursue the interplay of colour and enjoy the physicality of weaving strands of colour together to create their woven artworks.
**'WOVEN WORLDS: TEN YEARS OF 'EN PLEIN AIR' TAPESTRIES BY CRESSIDE COLLETTE - ARARAT**
When: until 22 March 2015
Where: Ararat Regional Art Gallery, Vincent St, Ararat
What: An exhibition of exquisite and finely woven landscape tapestries by Cresside Collette. See Ararat Regional Art Gallery for details
**LOVE DESIRE AND RICHES - WINCHELSEA**
When: Until 28 Feb 2015 - Open Wed to Sun and public holidays: 11am – 4pm
Where: Barwon Park Mansion, 105 Inverleigh Road, Winchelsea
What: The Fashion of Weddings- A collection spanning 200 years of famous and rarely seen wedding gowns from world-leading designers and celebrities. Book thru the National Trust website
Whatever you get up to, have a great weekend and thanks for reading.
There are a few textile related long running events still on this weekend:
**CHRISTMAS AT THE JOHNSTON COLLECTION - EAST MELBOURNE**
When: Until 24 February 2015 (see The Johnston Collection 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.
**THE ALICE SPRINGS BEANIE FESTIVAL TOURING EXHIBITION - BUNDOORA**
When: Until 22 February 2015
Where: Bundoora Homestead, 7-27 Snake Gully Drive, Bundoora
What: The beanies have been selected to show the development of the beanie within our festival from the practical and fun through to the works of art. Many techniques have been used to make these pieces, including crochet, knitting, felting, sewing and beading. Look out for the beanies from the Pitjantjatjara/ Anangu lands around Alice Springs.
**TAPESTRY ARTIST-WEAVERS DEBBIE HERD AND JAN LEISHMAN - ARARAT REGIONAL ART GALLERY**
When: Until 15 March 2015
Where: Ararat Regional Art Gallery, Vincent St, Ararat
What: An exhibition of tapestry works by Debbie Herd and Jan Leishman who each pursue the interplay of colour and enjoy the physicality of weaving strands of colour together to create their woven artworks.
**'WOVEN WORLDS: TEN YEARS OF 'EN PLEIN AIR' TAPESTRIES BY CRESSIDE COLLETTE - ARARAT**
When: until 22 March 2015
Where: Ararat Regional Art Gallery, Vincent St, Ararat
What: An exhibition of exquisite and finely woven landscape tapestries by Cresside Collette. See Ararat Regional Art Gallery for details
**LOVE DESIRE AND RICHES - WINCHELSEA**
When: Until 28 Feb 2015 - Open Wed to Sun and public holidays: 11am – 4pm
Where: Barwon Park Mansion, 105 Inverleigh Road, Winchelsea
What: The Fashion of Weddings- A collection spanning 200 years of famous and rarely seen wedding gowns from world-leading designers and celebrities. Book thru the National Trust website
Whatever you get up to, have a great weekend and thanks for reading.
Thursday, 5 February 2015
5000 Poppies - ANZAC remembrance celebrations
Hello again.
Just a quick post to bring your attention to this event which will take place in March - 5000 poppies. Have a read and remember, there is still time to get in your crafted poppy. There is even a poppy patterns page that will help you out if you are stuck for ideas.
Thanks for reading!
Just a quick post to bring your attention to this event which will take place in March - 5000 poppies. Have a read and remember, there is still time to get in your crafted poppy. There is even a poppy patterns page that will help you out if you are stuck for ideas.
Thanks for reading!
Out and about
Hello there. It looks like summer has finally arrived in Melbourne with some warm days ready to roll in.
On the events front, there isn't much of a change from last weeks post - there are still a few long running events being held this weekend:
**THE FASHION WORLD OF JEAN PAUL GAULTIER - NGV MELBOURNE**
When: Until 8 February 2015
Where: National Gallery of Victoria, St Kilda Rd, Melbourne
What: The first international exhibition of the unconventional and playfully irreverent designs of Jean Paul Gaultier. See NGV website for details.
**'WOVEN WORLDS: TEN YEARS OF 'EN PLEIN AIR' TAPESTRIES BY CRESSIDE COLLETTE - ARARAT**
When: until 22 March 2015
Where: Ararat Regional Art Gallery, Vincent St, Ararat
What: An exhibition of exquisite and finely woven landscape tapestries by Cresside Collette. See Ararat Regional Art Gallery for details
**LOVE DESIRE AND RICHES - WINCHELSEA**
When: Until 28 Feb 2015 - Open Wed to Sun and public holidays: 11am – 4pm
Where: Barwon Park Mansion, 105 Inverleigh Road, Winchelsea
What: The Fashion of Weddings- A collection spanning 200 years of famous and rarely seen wedding gowns from world-leading designers and celebrities. Book thru the National Trust website
**CHRISTMAS AT THE JOHNSTON COLLECTION - EAST MELBOURNE**
When: Until 24 February 2015 (see The Johnston Collection 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.
Whatever you get up to, have a great weekend and thanks for reading!
On the events front, there isn't much of a change from last weeks post - there are still a few long running events being held this weekend:
**THE FASHION WORLD OF JEAN PAUL GAULTIER - NGV MELBOURNE**
When: Until 8 February 2015
Where: National Gallery of Victoria, St Kilda Rd, Melbourne
What: The first international exhibition of the unconventional and playfully irreverent designs of Jean Paul Gaultier. See NGV website for details.
**'WOVEN WORLDS: TEN YEARS OF 'EN PLEIN AIR' TAPESTRIES BY CRESSIDE COLLETTE - ARARAT**
When: until 22 March 2015
Where: Ararat Regional Art Gallery, Vincent St, Ararat
What: An exhibition of exquisite and finely woven landscape tapestries by Cresside Collette. See Ararat Regional Art Gallery for details
**LOVE DESIRE AND RICHES - WINCHELSEA**
When: Until 28 Feb 2015 - Open Wed to Sun and public holidays: 11am – 4pm
Where: Barwon Park Mansion, 105 Inverleigh Road, Winchelsea
What: The Fashion of Weddings- A collection spanning 200 years of famous and rarely seen wedding gowns from world-leading designers and celebrities. Book thru the National Trust website
**CHRISTMAS AT THE JOHNSTON COLLECTION - EAST MELBOURNE**
When: Until 24 February 2015 (see The Johnston Collection 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.
Whatever you get up to, have a great weekend and thanks for reading!
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