26 FEBRUARY 2020

31 ladies in attendance this morning.  Conditions were a little - very little - better than last week!

The 3 day sewing experience was very popular and ladies love that their equipment can be set up and left for the 3 days.  Diane is well underway with the planning and organisation of our 2020 Craft Fair.  This year there will be a Craft Op Shop table so members are asked to go through their sewing room and find things that aren't used any more - or if ever!  Keep in mind that they will be for sale so must be in "reasonable" condition.  Members were also reminded about our "colour challenge" being held in conjunction with the Craft Fair.

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

Show and Tell

Cathy gave new life to an old denim skirt by removing the denim frill at the bottom and adding some tulle.

The 2 photos above show the front and back of a cushion made from left over blocks from the quilt below.

Cathy made the above quilt using the Storm at Sea block.  It was made using foundation paper piecing and will be given to Cathy's Granddaughter.

The backing was made using fabric that Cathy had bought to use in the quilt's border but she changed her mind as it would have been too busy.  I think we will agree that she made the correct decision.

Marion has made the above quilt which is a Dawn Johnston design.  The blocks consist of native flowers which have been machine embroidered.  This was made using the Quilt As You Go technique with lace sewn over the seams.  This was made for Marion's dining room table.

The above quilt block is Disappearing Hourglass.  It is made using a layer cake (42 patterned squares) and Marion had to  add 42 plain squares.  After all the work involved with this quilt, Marion has decided to keep it for herself.

Liz has made the above quilt to go to Mackay Hospital - they are used to keep premmie babies warm.