We are a group of like minded women who meet each Tuesday to learn, share our skills and support out members. The High Country Quilters Mansfield create quilts for children with cancer and disadvantaged Children and other local charities.
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.
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.
Many hands make light work with a number of members pitching in to complete it.
Bug Jar Quilt
Kathy has been completing the paper piece block for the Bug Jar quilt started in September.
Here are some pictures.
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.
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,
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.
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.
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. |
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Comforts Quilts with Love project quilt finished. Supported by Mansfield & District Community Bank
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Kathy and Julie worked on this Kids quilt top with lots of fish fabrics. The quilting and binding has been done by Bryony, after a longer br...
Quilt made by Lynne and quilted by Amelia.
Comforts Quilts with Love project quilt finished. Supported by Mansfield & District Community Bank