24 Mar ch 2021

 

A reasonable gathering today at Bucasia Community Hall.  Members have been busy creating as usual.

Cathy has created this beautiful Bargello Quilt in crisp Aqua and Teal Colours.  The backing is also a work of art.

The Front of Cathy's Quilt

Robyn has completed this intricate Needlework of a Turtle.  Her contribution for the Summertime Challenge and appropriate because she is a member of the Turtle Watch Programme.

Liz has been busy making Table Runners with NZ fabric for charity

Anne W with her gift of exquisite needlework from Lesley

The back of Del's Raggedy Quilt

Del's Raggedy edge quilt for Tommy

Robyn's Jeans Bag

New member Del has completed her quilt, going to be a Tablecloth.  Well done Del

17 March 2021

Welcome back to our hall at Bucasia, a few ladies rejoining the group after the summer hiatus.  We all enjoy catching up for a chat.

Joan has had her knee replacement and Julie is out of her cast - she really must stop sky diving over Niagara Falls!!

Our Badge Draw was won today by Jean, that is a lucky table.

Barbara's cushion has been 2  years in the making

 you can see why when you see this exquisite Jacobean Embroidery.

Elizabeth calls this her Covid quilt, beautiful colours and she is going to keep this for herself

Cathy's quilt is for her spare room.  4 1/2 years in the making.  She called it " Boys and Girls come out to Play"

Cathy has made a pillowcase to go with it.

Sue spent many months in UK last year and decided to try her hand at this Knitted Lace.  1 - 2 Ply.  Called Shetland Lace.  Reckons she won't be doing it again

Close up of Barbara's work

Welcome back to Bucasia Beach Quilters for 2021.  We are back meeting at Bucasia Hall - yes it is cooling down a little and quite bearable.

All the girls have been very busy creating over the Christmas summer period.

Dean had set us a challenge for the holidays "Summer in Mackay" some lovely work done. I'm sorry if I can't remember details, as I could not take photos and write at the same time

Cathy's beach bag with turtles on it is perfect for Summer in Mackay

Elaine's quilt is very pretty

Barbro has nearly completed this - a present for a new niece in Sweden  very appropriate for Summer in Mackay

Lesley has complete this lovely quilt, reincarnated from the 2001 Mystery Quilt call
Tropical Holiday.

Even the reverse side is pretty

Anne F dug out these McKenna Ryan  wall hangings, very old UFO's - put them in frames .

An interesting story behind this quirky bag made by Marlena.  She accosted a very happy man at a Rail Station to take a photo of his bag - made from a hardcover book,  His was one of the pictorial versions of Harry Potter books 

Margaret has completed this lovely challenge Dean gave us end of 2019.  Nine colours

Marion has a daughter that competes at Camp Drafting.  These exquisite shirts are all for her.  Not really appreciated unless you look closely 

Helen  choice of colours are striking

As is the back of the quilt

Another Grandchild quilt made by Cheryl 

Di has whipped up another bag made from Denim and Lace

Liz is very busy creating pretty items for charity.  This is a bowl liner.

And already getting a jump on Christmas presents  to donate to the Women's Centre
great job Liz.