Comings and Goings

After a change of venues for this month, 3 of us ventured outside and sat in the nice warm sun to do some stitching, chatting, magazine browsing and of course enjoy a cuppa.

Our local QCWA branch was holding a competition and hoy morning which involved a few of our patchwork ladies so we closed the doors for the morning and went and enjoyed a lovely morning tea and game of 'Hoy' (card game).

Narelle and Fay then headed back to patchwork where Fay continued to work on another block for her Candlewicking Quilt.

Soon they were joined by Ruth who brought along her dye painting for basting. Can you see the cute little birdie?

Narelle had to pop out for a bit and when she returned Sandra had also just arrived. What a difference sewing can make to a pile of fabric. Last month at patchwork Sandra was busy gathering fabric squares (see photo in previous post) ... and here's today's progress pic.

Margaret had also arrived and shared with us her lovely completed crochet rug.

 Margaret has also been very busy with machine embroidery ...

and more beautiful antique blocks.

Kerry was able to join in after work and all then all too soon it was time for us to bid farewell to another patchwork day ... one filled with lots of comings and goings ... loads of laughter ... and a little forgetfulness :)

Roll on August 10th when we gather once more.

The Cold Can't Stop Us

It was extremely cold when we met at the hall last Wednesday for patchwork day ... slippers were quite fashionable and the kettle was boiling for warming cuppas.

Fay had been busy at home making a gorgeous machine cover and matching thread catcher which she brought along to show and tell. Candlewicking was Fay's chosen path for the day as she worked on the next block for her quilt.

Kerry was very busy preparing and basting this adorable quilt for a new little girl.

Some fine tuning from Sandra had this dazzling car quilt top ready and roaring to go.

Her grandson will be racing to sleep curled up under his car quilt.

Sandra then started sorting and cutting 5 1/2" squares for a scrappy star quilt.

Narelle brought along her SAHRobin quilts and attached the bindings to both.

Then it was piecing and pressing to complete block 4 of her 'Because I Said So' BOM.

Crochet squares by the box full. Margaret spent her time ending off threads and adding to this snuggly knee rug.

Sweet colours Margaret.

Stay warm and keep those fingers stitching till next time :)

Dye Painting Workshop

Dye Painting Workshop with Ruth Wagner , details are now available.

Tuesday September 27 at the Proston Showgrounds Hall. 9am- 4pm.
We will be learning how to mix dyes and paste, applying them to fabric, treating after painting.
Requirements list will be available after booking your place at the workshop.
Bookings will open at the next patchwork day June 15th.
This workshop has been assisted by the RADF committee of the South Burnett Regional Council.
Hope to see you there.

New Venue

We're moving up the road a little. You will find us next patchwork day in the Hall.

Patchwork Day - Before and After

With the cooler weather some of the ladies decided to sit outside in the warm sunshine while others battled the cool breeze (sometimes wind) blowing in through the large doors. After awhile the sun went and hid behind the clouds so it was time to move indoors, close the doors and find a warmer spot to stitch.

Sandra brought along two quilts to work on hand stitching the bindings as well as some crochet to work on inbetween.

This sweet pink heart quilt is all ready for a grand daughter to snuggle in. Sandra made some good progress on the crochet and started handstitching the binding on a lovley purple heart quilt.

Kerry gets to join us briefly before heading off to work through the middle of the day. She brought along a cute teddy stitchery to work on.

Back from work, a fresh coffee and stitch away. All these guys need now is the border.

After the manditory coffee was made, Narelle began on a blank canvas stitchery and was able to finish all but the letter "i". To view the finished stitchery and read the saying visit Narelle's blog. The deep heat came into action that night for an aching elbow.

Ruth had it all planned to sew on her amazing mariners' compass but alas her machine had different ideas and is now making a visit to the machine doctor.

Time for Ruth to mull over fabric selections and begin tracing and placing for the embroidery part of this quilt.

Margaret had to pop out for a bit so enjoyed the day browsing through magazines, gathering ideas and inspiration for new projects.

Kath and her gorgeous little grand daughter strolled in for a visit and to see what everyone was working on. Kath's been working at home on a lovely jewel coloured quilt for a grandson.

Next patchwork day will be the 15th of June. You will be excused for wearing nice warm slippers to keep the tootsies warm.

Quiet April?

Did somebody say April was a quiet month? Here on the blog perhaps but not for the busy band of quilters.

Fay, Margaret and Narelle travelled to Childers on the 14th to attend their Quilt show and had a lovely day out. Saturday the 16th was Mt Perry's Annual Show.

Our patchwork day was on the 2oth and everyone was busy sewing.

Add to the mix school holidays, Easter and Anzac Day and our calendar was full. Phew!

What does the month of May have in store for you? Make room on the calendar for Patchwork Day on the 18th.

Show n Tell

Another Wednesday rolled around once more. Already the months are flying by. Di who joined us last month was working on her Noah's Ark. Half way through the day she was able to share the finished top ... isn't it just gorgeous! This lovely quilt top is being sewn by June who joined us for the first time. Just the side borders to go and her first quilt top is finished. Margaret brought some show n tell to share. This is her bargello started in a workshop in Mt. Perry by Ruth.

Her lovely shabby quilt.

A stunning work in progress ... just the borders to go.

Everyone enjoyed a lovely day stitching, sewing, chatting and admiring each others works. Two ladies received their 'Stitching Round the Blocks' back ... photos to share soon.

Have a great month ladies and see you all again on the 20th of April.

Show n Tell and Progress

Another Wednesday rolls around as we gather to sew, chat and have a cuppa.

Sandra brough along her finished 9 patch to show ...


and was hand stitching the binding down to finish off this lovely horsey quilt.


Ruth was busy auditioning fabris to make more stratas.

Margaret was busy working on more of her beautiful cushions.

Fay is working on her second version of this stunning BOM for her daughter.

Kerry made progress on some embroidery ... Narelle was working away on some 1/2" hexie flowers ... Patty popped in for a visit at lunch time and shared some news about an arts/craft van and workshops coming to our area during the year. We hope Di enjoyed her first visit with the group ... we certainly enjoyed seeing all her gorgeous quilts she brought along for a show n tell.

Look forward to seeing everyone back next month on the 23rd March.

First Patchwork Day for 2011

Yay! Our first get together for the year finally arrived.

Some of the ladies brought show and tell. This stunning quilt was made by Fay and she's keeping this one.

Margaret has been making more cushions. She has been wanting to make one with a pram design and this one has all the gorgeous old world charm.

Kerry brought along her hand stitchery and made good progress.

Ruth has been colourfully creative and had this beautiful rainbow top to show.

Narelle was able to take her hexagon top home in two pieces instead of three with a few more green hexies added.

Next day out is only a fortnight away on the 23rd of February. See you there.

Childers Sugar and Sweet Day

An invitation to th 2nd Annual Sugar and Sweet Show and Tell Day has arrived. It is to be held on Thursday 14th April 2011, commencing 9.30am. and concluding approx 2.00pm.
The Cultural Centre in Childers is the venue. They are asking for quilts, wall hangings, bags and would like you to tell their stories.
The usual raffles, main prize and door prizes are on offer. An ACCUGO baby fabric cutter courtesy of Pick-it-Papers, Childers is amongst the main prizes. We need to telephone them for catering purposes with our anticipated numbers attending. So who would like to attend?
We can decide at our next patchwork day, how we are going to get there.
Darn I just checked my work roster, I may need to call my mystery virus " patchworkovirus".
Ruth

A New Year Begins

Welcome to a new year of sewing and friendship.

Another Year Closes

December 1st was our last get together for 2010 and included a Christmas Celebration with lots of yummy treats to enjoy.

Kerry, Fay, Margaret and Narelle also swapped their embroideries for Helen's 'Stitching Round the Block'. They'll be taking the long way round with the next swap not due till Patchwork Days commence again on 23 February 2011.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas surrounded by loved ones and a crafty New Year.

Last for the year......

A quick reminder girls, patchwork next Wednesday! (Dec. 1st) Sadly the last for the year. Remember to bring a bit of something sweet or savoury for a shared nibble between stitching and chatting.


A good motto for us......... from Fay's Quilt.

Proof Is In the Stitching

As we all know life can get pretty busy sometimes ... hence the quietness on the blog of late.

We gathered again on Wednesday and it was lovely to see that nearly all of us were able to pop in for varying lengths of time.

Ruth is busy getting organized for a workshop to be held in January.

Margaret made a start on Helen's 'Stitching Round the Block'.

Four of us a going to take part and pass them around each month at our patchwork day.

Kerry is working on her second last 'Brutus' ... he's feeling a little light headed up that tree.

Fay has been very busy working on this stunner for her grand-daughter.
It's a shaggy quilt in flannel ... beautiful and soft!

Narelle was also working on her 'Brutus' stitchery.

Kath and Patty were able to pop in and say hello as well.

Lovely day ladies ... see you all on the 1st of December with your Christmas Bells on.