Wednesday 20 February 2019

30 ladies were present this morning.  The hall was very hot again, but we all managed to get something done.  Many of us are looking forward to the 3 days of sewing event in the air-conditioned room at the Women's Centre on 9 - 11 March.  A reminder also that our Saturday sewing is on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month in the air-conditioned comfort of the Women's Centre in Shakespeare Street.

Del was the lucky winner of the Badge Draw this morning.

We had quite a few articles in our Show and Tell session today.

Anne made the table runner using the binding tool ruler.  She found that the edges were perfect and didn't need any trimming.  With the left over fabric she made a basket (which is hidden under the block on the top) to be used for bread rolls or scones.  These were made as a wedding gift and the articles are in the bride's favourite colour combination.

Liz has made this quilt for the Women's Centre.  This is a scrappy quilt using rectangles of the same width but varied lengths.

Lesley has made this wall hanging using Japanese fabric found in the remnant basket at Mackay Sewing Centre.  The fabric was fussy cut to get the images that she needed.  Lesley made this quilt for her son who worked in Japan and has very fond memories of the experience. 

Kaye started this item in a Jenny Horsford workshop.  It was supposed to be a wall hanging but Kaye decided to keep working on it to make it into a quilt.  The quilt is off to Mt Isa for Kaye's granddaughter's 21st.

Marion made this cushion cover using her Janome 500E Embroidery machine. The placement of the design was done using the Revolution Ruler.

The designs on the glasses cases were "made up" by Marion - her words.  Once again done on her embroidery machine.

The scissors case is a Sweet Pea Embroidery design.  There is a zipper on top of the case to ensure that the scissors don't escape.

Joan started this quilt at the Eungella Retreat.  The Kaleidoscope design is made using chevron fabrics.

Elizabeth has made this quilt using charm squares given to her by Marlena.  Elizabeth is donating this quilt as a prize in a raffle raising money for Operation Smile Australia. 

Julie was given a large number of flying geese.  She has made two quilts incorporating these and still has a quite a few left over.  The smaller quilt below is going to a grandson and the larger one above will go to whoever in the family claims it.

Anne has put these 12" blocks together to make a tablecloth for herself.  The blocks were made in a Friendship Group. Everyone in the group made a block using Anne's theme which was simply "blue and white" and using Anne's fabric.

Marilyn made this table runner using fabric purchased in Emerald.  The fabric appealed as Marilyn has a liking for Japanese fabric and the colours suited her decor.