Wednesday July 16th

 

In the aftermath of the Show we had a slow start. Elaine showed us the lovely quilt she has made from a Jelly Roll, with the rose applique.

 

 

There were quite a few Blankets of Love this week.

 

 

 

                                Doreen has made this Chenille Quilt

                                    Elizabeth's lovely kiddies quilt.

 

Lynn Hammet and her lovely scrap quilt 

 

 

Kaye McNamara has been using up all her scraps.

 

Erica, Karen and Linda have the results of the Foundation Piecing Workshop that took place immediately after our show.

 

Karen made her Sampler Quilt a long time ago at the Beginners Classes the group ran. We will be starting these classes again in 2015.

 

 

 

                                              Setting up our quilt show

 

Don't sit on the "bed"!

 

Christmas is coming

Thank You Tea at Calen, July 23rd

Ladies, our Morning Tea will be held at the Calen Pub on Wednesday 23rd July. It is a BIG Thank You for all your hard work towards making our Quilt and Craft Show so successful. Whether you worked in the kitchen, hung the display, moved furniture, greeted visitors, sat and sewed, sold raffle tickets, made things for sale or display, acted as stewards, demonstrated .....  each and every one of you in some way contributed. It was a marvellous group effort.
THANKS!

Start time is 9-30 to 10am. You morning tea is paid for but you may stay on at your own expense for lunch, as some ladies will be doing.

Lifts have been arranged between you, but if anyone has been left out or wants to be included just ring Robyn on 4954 7672

There will be NO regular Quilt Group at Bucasia that day.

Bring something to stitch, or sit and chat.

Thanks to Elaine for her lovely rose applique.

Helpful Gadjets Part 2

 

This small creature was spotted at the Saturday Sew, and it seemed that Helen (van den Broek) was about to squash an escaped soft toy, but NO! Helen has cleverly adapted it to replace her broken machine foot control.
And it works ladies!

That was the Quilt Show, that was!

Months of planning and preparation and planning came to an end on Saturday when we dismantled our display, closed up the kitchen, despatched the various traders and went home.
It had been a fantastic two days.
417 visitors and through the sales of raffle tickets, refreshments and items made by the group to sell we raised over $8,000 which will be shared amongst three nominated charities, the Mackay Hospital Trust Renal Unit, Riding for the Disabled and Street Chaplaincy.

Our beautiful display went up on Thursday afternoon with a band of eager hangers, fetchers, carriers, mountain goats and assorted others. While Di got on with allocating the trader areas, directing traffic with her organiser hat on and Iris and Elaine readied the kitchen for the onslaught. On the stage Marlena and Elizabeth were creating Christmas.

 

Part of our display

 

 

Two of our award winning quilt at the Mackay Show, Marlena's pink quilt was the Championship Quilt and Faye Cole's hexagons won Best Applique.

 

 

 

 

The kids area

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our Block Challenge. There were 40 entries.

Below is the winner, our own Lesley Deacon. Stunning Lesley and so imaginative.

 

 

 

                                        
                                             The second prize winner was Verena Short from Needleworx. Viewers Choice went to another BBQ club member, Joan Flack.  Queensland Quilters donated the prize money of $50 for first place, $30 for second place and $20 for the Viewers choice.

 

Part of the Christmas Display put up by Marlena and Elizabeth (alias Mary Christmas)

 

 

 

 

The Welcome committee.

 

 

 

 

Needleworx and Wendy from Iddy Biddy had a busy time.

 

 

 

One of the hourly Workshops and Demonstration given by Patchwork Paradise and others.

 

 

 

The weather was beautiful for sitting in the garden with your tea or lunch.

 

 

The fantastic ladies in the kitchen!

 

 

Our special blend of ladies put on a tremendous show which we hope was enjoyed by everyone.

We will do it all again in two years.

 

 

 

 

                                                                             

 Finally Congratulations to the lucky winner of the Charity Quilt, Mr Frank Caruana

4/5th July Bucasia Beach Quilters Quilt and Crafft Fair

Friday 4th July 10 - 4
Saturday July 5th 9-3

Admission $5

We look forward to welcoming hundreds of visitors to our Quilt and Craft Far this weekend.

Spend time looking at our display including prize winning quilts from the Mackay Show, dozens of other quilts and craft items and a Christmas display.

Buy a ticket for our Charity Quilt.

Judge our Challenge Blocks.

Learn and try-out in our Workshops and demonstrations, available all day.

Browse and buy from the wide range of craft suppliers.

Kick back and relax over a cuppa and delicious home-made treats. 

Our Charity Quilt during construction.

All monies raised will be donated to the following charities:

Mackay Hospital Renal Unit Support Group
Riding for the Disabled
Street Chaplaincy


Signage from the Bucasia/Mackay Road.
Plenty of free parking.
Disabled Parking at rear and Disabled access.


Bucasia Beach Quilters thank the following for their support;
Brumby's Northern Beaches for donating the bread.
Queensland Quilters Inc. for funding the making of the Charity Quilt and prize money for the Block Challenge.