September is a wonderful month to live in Mackay. And there was much happy chatter and relaxed sewing (not saying in what proportions!) going on at the hall today. There was, however, a complete empty table with some people staying at home to get the car packed with all the sewing supplies for Retreat which starts tomorrow. We will try not to say bad things about those who did not turn up today. (But it may be too late!) But best sewing wishes girls. Hoping all your seams are straight and your bobbins don't run out.
Patchwork will NOT be at the Bucasia Hall during the school holidays.
Wednesday 20 September will be held at the Old Station Teahouse, Cape Hillsborough Road. Morning tea as per cafe menu. Bring your handcraft. Stay for lunch from 12 midday if you desire. But Delma must know if you are coming by Monday 18th. Put your name on the list next week, or ring Delma on 49590284.
Wednesday 27th September will be at the Womens Centre, Shakepeare Street. You will need to bring your own cup and something to share for morning tea.
Anne pulled the winning Badge Draw ticket out of the bag today and managed to pull out her own ticket. How can some people do that? Maybe it was a reward for the delicious Date and Walnut Loaf that she brought today for morning tea. Recipe will follow in the September Newsletter for those who missed out.
Diana quilted this Double Irish Chain for Flo. Diana quilts all her mother's quilts for her. She also shares her stash with her. This quilt is a jelly roll quilt using one and a half jelly rolls. Flo only had one jelly roll, so Diana cut some coordinating strips from her stash. (Hard to tell which strips didn't belong in the jelly roll isn't it?) And Diana also provided the border fabric.(She is getting some unfair help at stashbusting.) But Flo did all the piecing herself.
Julie has made this quilt for her grandson's 21st birthday. Obviously he is a Star Wars fan. It was quilted by Joan.
It also includes a matching, out of focus, pillow cover. (Sorry. Don't know how that happened.)
Marion came this morning to see if a quilting group is as much fun as everyone says and showed her almost finished Noah and Friends quilt for the grandchild due in November. It is machine appliqued with blanket stitch and sewn quilt as you go. Thanks for showing us your quilt Marion and we hope to see many more just as beautiful if you decide to join us.
Anne is sewing for the grandaughters again. This is her very first attempt at a rag doll.
The August BomB Tulip blocks are almost all in. Yes, missing three still - no names mentioned because we want people to particpate this month as well. Participation without criticism is promised. (Although you could make the BomB lady very happy if you press your seams.) We think they will make two very pretty small quilts. Thank you to the volunteers who raided their stash for pretty flower fabrics and sewed two blocks each.
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