Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Night group test the quilting machine and frame


The night group has been going for a while and we set up a test quilt for them to experiment on.




Here Lyn and Roslyn can be seen examining the work from the floor for view of the back.


Quilt for Jarrah presentation

Jarrah is a local boy having treatment for cancer.   We presented this quilt to his mother and sister to support and comfort him during his treatment and recovery.


Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Cheeky Monkey Quilt for the Children

The night group and making a cute cheeky monkey applique quilt for a small child.

Here is the fabric and the progress.  More pictures when quilting begins.



Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Quilting for Jarrah

This quilt is being completed for a local boy with cancer.

Many hands make light work with a number of members pitching in to complete it. 







A Quilt for a little girl

Sue B and Joan discuss fabrics for the little girls quilt for a child at Monash Medical Center.


Bug Jar Quilt

Kathy has been completing the paper piece block for the Bug Jar quilt started in September.

Here are some pictures.





Thursday, November 14, 2013

Visit from South Australian Quilters

Yanne and her husband Phillip Watson were visitors to our Quilt Exhibition. We invited Yanne to show her work to our group and Phillip her husband to give us some pointers on the set up of our quilt frame.

Here are some pictures of Yanne's work which she designs herself.








Winner Quilt show door prize and Thanks to sponsors




Following on from our successful Quilt Exhibition the winner of the door prize was J. Bartnicki,  She is seen here with Sue Rochester receiving her prize.


Thank you to Quilt Exhibition Sponsors. 

 MACE,

Howard Singleton – Mansfield Temporary Fencing, 

Yencken Home Hardware,

Country Folk Craft Supplies

Marks IGA

Mansfield Historical Society, 
 without their support we could not have held our special day. 



More Exhibition Pictures














Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Huge Congratulations and thanks.....

...to all those involved in th Charity Patchwork & Quilt Exhibition November 2nd & 2rd 2013.

More pictures over the coming days.
Robyn Wells greets Maureen Frazer, Keith Bailey and Jody Wilson
Children's Quilts







Ruth Rolands double sided Quilt
Dragon Fly by Rhonda Neely
Small quilted articles
Christmas Cheer by Jill Hanniker 






Left Lynne Hunt from Tootgarook and Fay
Stilo from Narre Warren admire Casey's Happy Quilt by Lyn Gardiner

Organizers of the Quilt Display by the "Convent Quilters" on 10th November in Benalla visited to see our display


Door prize.  A beautiful basket of goodies values at over $150
  
The draw for the Door Prize



Organizing committee have a well earned celebratory drink at the end of a busy week.


Quilt made by Lynne and quilted by Amelia.

   Comforts Quilts with Love project quilt finished. Supported by Mansfield & District Community Bank