Wednesday 8 June 2022

May meeting and other quilts

Hello there! The months rush by, so much to do and so little time to make quilts we all say. On the fourth Friday of every month we manage to get together and share a little of our creations to our very supportive group. May's meeting was well attended and we had special visitors.

 Our President Bryony De La Motte was very pleased to make a presentation of several quilts to representatives from the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Michael and Kathy. These quilts will go to Ukrainians who have been displaced by the ongoing war in their homeland. Like many in Australia, they both have relatives still living in Ukraine. Michael gave much credit to Poland for the support being shown to displaced persons especially taking them into their own homes. Although there are only a few here in Canberra region now, more are expected to arrive.



Wilma Cawley represented the Makerie shop and gave a talk about Jacquie and her journey in quilting and how she came to decide to open her shop in Gungahlin recently. It is now full of about 5,000 bolts of fabric along with knitting supplies, counted cross stitch, threads and books, as well as a large friendly workshop room. https://www.makeriebyhand.com/


Then on to members showing off their wonderful works. Here is a small selection.

Pam made these two quilts above. The diagonal stripe in bright colours and the chandelier quilt that she started at our recent retreat.
Narell made her second diagonal quilt featuring elephant fabrics this time.
The giraffe and other animals quilt was made by Narell, lovely soft animal baby quilt.
These two black white and lime quilts from were from some years past. Blocks were made by various members of the club, put together by Narell and beautifully quilted by Kay's Quilts.

Hanna shows two baby quilts she made.
Jacqui shows off two lovely baby quilts
Liz showing an old lace lingerie bag she had made.