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Geelong Patchwork & Quilters’ Guild Inc.
No.A6698
www.geelongpatch.org.au
April 2020 Newsletter
MEMBERSHIP ADVICE FROM THE COMMITTEE
Good Evening All, Due to the uncertainty that our current situation brings, and having to cancel meetings. Committee has decided to carry over membership to 2021. This means that if you have already paid this year's fee then next year you will not have to pay next year. If you have not paid your membership for this year, please hold off doing so until March 2021. I will remind you when the time comes if you have not paid. Cheers, Jodie
QUILT-IN TRADERS
Due to the cancellation of our Quilt-In in May 2020, we’re very disappointed to miss seeing the traders
who had agreed to attend.
These are all small family businesses—please have a look at their websites, facebook , You-tube or blogs—
see if you can support them now, or plan to visit them in the future.
SEWBRIGHT ALPINE QUILTING— Angela & Steve—03 5755 5118—sewbright.com.au
QUILTING FABRICATIONS— Leslie Edwards — quiltingfabrications.com
CAN DO BOOKS—Stephanie— 03 9562 8082 - candobooks.com.au
CHRISSIES TIMELESS TREASURES—Chrissie— 0408190545
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Please direct all correspondence
regarding your Guild for the
Committee’s attention to:
PO Box 753, Geelong 3220;
email: [email protected]
or alternatively hand the letter to
Secretary at Guild meetings.
Monthly meetings are held on the THIRD Saturday of each month
at: The Masonic Centre, Regent Street, Belmont (Melways 451 H-J 9-10)
Doors open from 10.30am to 3.30pm. Library is open from 11:00am. Official Meeting starts at 12:45pm.
Bring your own lunch, unless a shared lunch is advertised.
Tea, coffee and biscuits for afternoon tea are provided.
Morning tea is available from 10.45am, this gives the kitchen crew time to set up. Kitchen will be closed for clean up at 2.30pm.
For insurance purposes, we request that all members and visitors sign the attendance book when entering the hall, and please sign out if you need to leave early.
An entry fee of $5 (members) or $6 (visitors) helps us cover meeting expenses.
Please bring a jacket or jumper if you are likely to feel the cold from the air conditioners during summer and layers so that you can strip off if too hot in winter.
Monthly Meetings
Forthcoming Meetings
Committee
Cut off date for advertising and articles for the next newsletter is Monday 4th May 2020
To: [email protected] (preferably); 0r PO Box 753, Geelong, 3220.
GPAQG LIFE MEMBERS
June Warner (dec) Glenys Russell Kerrie Maloney
Jan Preston Judy Alcock Judy Bubb
Betty Scott Leslie Clarke
April 18th and May 16th 2020. Meeting cancelled June 20th 2020. TBC Show and Tell theme: Birds Speaker: Leslie Edwards—Quilting Fabrications. Traders: Lizzies Quilt Shop and The Naked Sheep. Library Roster: Table 8 July 18th 2020. TBC Show and Tell theme: Panels. Speaker : Jenny Bacon—Curator Golden Textures Contemporary Art Quilt Exhibition. Library Roster : Table 9. August 16th 2020. TBC Show and Tell theme : Flowers. Library Roster Table 10. September 19th 2020. TBC Show and Tell theme: Birthday blocks. Speaker—Sonya Else—SoulHeartArt Library Roster Table 1. October 17th 2020. Show and Tell theme: Recycle Speaker— Library Roster Table 2 November 14th 2020. Vic Quilters Gathering— at Club Italia Speaker— November 21st 2020. Show and Tell theme: Remembrance. Speaker—Anna Numberson, Machine Embroidery
President: Cheryl Gilbert Vice President: Jodie Arklay Secretary: Janine Parry [email protected] Assistant Secretary: Dianne White Treasurer: Elaine Hicks Assistant Treasurer: Sue Robertson Newsletter Editor: Sue Palmer [email protected] Assistant Newsletter Editor & Photographer: Lisa Hollingsworth Membership Secretary: Bronwyn Drehlich Website Manager: Jodie Arklay [email protected] Assistant Website Manager: Judith de Fontenay Librarians: Judy Bubb & Pauline Lorenz Library Assistants: Glenys Russell & Ann Key Newsletter Distributor: Betty Scott Go-Cutter Coordinator: Librarians Blankets of Love: Adrienne Hare Very Snuggly Quilts/QFO/KOGO: Judy Alcock Anne Sushames Workshops Coordinator: Cheryl Gilbert [email protected] Refreshments: Catherine Naughton. Archivist/Historians: Margaret Tembo Bus Trip Impresario: Sue Robertson Congratulations & Commiserations Coordinator: Annette Packett
** Committee Meetings will be held monthly after Guild meetings unless otherwise advised.
Table Number
Layout for
Library Roster
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What a different world we are living in now, isolation has certainly changed our lives. Thoughts must go to the people throughout the world who have and are struggling with this dreadful virus and of course to the families who have lost loved ones to it. As the Masonic Centre is now closed, which means we are missing getting together for our meetings, these things have been put in place so that we can stay in contact. Facebook page: Our super star website manager Jodie has very kindly set up a Facebook page which is separate to the official Guild page. This page is where members can have a chat and share what they are working on, whether it be quilting, knitting, card making or whatever craft we all enjoy. The only request is that we keep it free of advertisements and non-quilting related posts which are very nice to share but please not on the members page. Newsletter: The newsletter will continue to be produced but only as an electronic version. Apologies to the members who don’t have electronic devices but it was the only way the committee could see to do it. Please send photos of your work to the newsletter editors so that we can still have show and tell pages. The email address is [email protected]. I have spent time rummaging in my cupboards and found some embroidery UFOs which I have been working on. Nothing nicer than sitting in the bay window working on my project, listening to the birds singing and seeing the kangaroos feeding. I suspect there will be a couple of joeys appear shortly. Maybe this isolation will clear quite a lot from our stashes making room for gathering more fabric for future projects. How many quilts will we get for our 2021 exhibition? Keep safe and well but most of all do some happy stitching.
Cheryl.
APRIL 2020 President’s ReportAPRIL 2020 President’s ReportAPRIL 2020 President’s Report
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April 2020 Editorial
Lisa Hollingsworth [email protected]
Hello Everyone
I’m running the digital newsletter this month. Unfortunately some of our members will miss out seeing this version now, hopefully
we can print some special catch-up copies when we’re back to our meetings again.
I have been impressed how a lot of the digital world and social media has responded positively to this crisis, and been such a
lifeline to many people. I’m enjoying many of the creative ideas being shared. Who could imagine that we could have students
having classes from home at such short notice? Everyone’s trying hard to make it work, and most people are being kind. Thankyou
Jodie for your great work keeping us linked, and all the suggestions for virtual tours, I’ve just looked at The Johnston Collection
which was gorgeous.
I’ve been appreciating my book collection, my fabric stash, my garden, and memories of my travels last year— I’m sharing a story
about Shetland, it’s great to write about a journey or a happening as it refreshes the memories and I enjoy it again.
Sue Palmer is starring in our new “Getting to Know You Q&A” section— have a think about the questions as we’d love to have your
participation over the next months.
I hope if you’re having birthdays or special occasions, you’re not feeling too down about missing get-togethers with family and
friends. It will be all the sweeter when we’re able to resume our normal freedoms.
Best wishes Lisa
Over the past month we have seen many restrictions placed upon society to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. To help keep members connected I have created a private group on Facebook called: Geelong Patchwork and Quilters Guild Members’ forum. Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/550026738981200/ It is a private group for our members to share what they have been working on, keep in touch with each other and share other quilting related things.
Our General Facebook page is still suitable for sharing relevant business information, for example shops closing and doing online shopping, upcoming sales you hear about, etc, please do so on our General Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/geelongpatch.org.au/
Our newsletter will be available on our website and will be emailed to members, until we are able to resume normal operations. Please send contributions such as photos of what you have been working on during this time, a quilting story or travel adventure you may have been on, any calls for help that you may have seen that we can assist with, words of wisdom or encouragement of even a joke to [email protected]
For something a little bit different why not type “Virtual Tours” into a Google search. Many galleries, museums, zoos and other places of interest have started doing virtual tours to keep in touch with the community. What a great and cheap way to travel the world and see things from the comfort of your own home. Also a great break from all that quilting we are busy doing
I can’t wait to meet again and see what you’ve been up to. In the meant time, stay happy and healthy.
Jodie
April Website Report - Jodie
www.geelongpatch.org.au
Mobile:0411 206 034
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Hi Jodie, Thanks so much for setting up this site, it’s good to be able to keep in touch this way. I have been finishing off a cot quilt for our pharmacists who are expecting their second son this month, they are a lovely Asian couple, hence the elephants. I just have to finish off the label when I know the baby’s name. I’m about to put the binding on a little quilt for the RCH. This time I’ve used 2” squares in bright colours. I have made a few fabric face masks that are washable, I just pop a tissue in my mask that can easily be disposed of be-tween uses. Hoping that all our members stay well. Regards, Alison.
Alison Chittock
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MARCH– APRIL : WHAT WE’VE BEEN MAKING AT HOME
New cushion tops replaced on seats of ageing couch , crocheted rug started as therapy in hospital last November has only one side of edging left to complete tonight while watching more episodes of “Call the midwife”. Michelle Hill’s William Morris quilt.this has been waiting to have final border added now done and ready to sandwich and quilt! Cheers Janine Parry
This is the quilt I made for my younger granddaughter Leah. Its the 2nd one I have made, the other one was for Amelia, my other granddaughter . Sue Larson
Made this quilt for my great niece Mackenzie who was born in November. Her Mum loves Mickey & Minnie Mouse. Hence the fabric. Elaine Hicks
PAULINE LORENZ—WINNER!
Congratulations Pauline—for winning the terrific prize "Guess the Value Basket" at the Seachange Quilters recent show. Correct guess of $1052.
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It is called flowers and it is in a frame and I am on the machine quilting it.. Yetty Barrett
MARCH– APRIL : WHAT WE’VE BEEN MAKING AT HOME
My outside studio, great for pinning a quilt.
This is as far as I’ve got ! Lisa Hollingsworth
Jacob with Marvel Comic Character
Tablet case.
Four bags made for great nephews and
niece in NSW— age 1-6 years old.
Vinyl pocket on back for book, great
for treasures or lego, home or car.
Dianne White
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SEACHANGE QUILT EXHIBITION 2020 Congratulations to Seachange Quilters for an excellent exhibition , fundraisers and trading table.
Apologies I didn’t record names against each quilt , beautiful work! — Lisa Hollingsworth
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SHETLAND ADVENTURE – OCTOBER 2019 - Lisa Hollingsworth
After years in planning, Carl, I and our friend Rosie travel to Glasgow & Edinburgh,
then join an amazing road trip with Rosie’s cousin Gordon through the Highlands,
to Skye, Westcoast North 500 to John O Groats, and a 2 hour ferry trip to Orkney.
Overnight ferry going a long way north! We wake to the glorious view of Lerwick,
Shetland.
It looks like a quaint, quiet old town on the edge of the sea, but we discover it is
inundated with colourful woollies, here for the 10th annual Shetland Wool Week.
They’re easy to recognise, most are wearing this years’ Roadside Beanie – knitted
in their own selection of colours.
The Global woollies travel from all over – to join the Shetland woollies in the pas-
sionate world of wool, spinning, dyeing, weaving, felting, crochet – and especially
knitting.
Shetland has a long history with wool – native sheep have existed here since the
Neolithic period. These colourful sturdy little sheep have adapted to the harsh
conditions. In early times the Shetlanders spun and wove woollen fabric called
wadmal – this was used to trade with locals and foreign merchants and to pay
rent to the lairds. As demand declined, handknitting developed. By the 1700’s
knitted stockings were in huge demand in Scotland, England, Europe and the
American Colonies.
Shetland women often knitted as they worked their crofts, using a knitting belt as
they carried peat on their backs, or tended crops and animals.
Different islands had their own distinct patterns and colours.
Children learnt knitting at home and until recently it was taught
to all students at school.
Hand knitting and Fairisle designs had a revival in the 1970s.
Families acquired knitting machines, allowing mini production lines –
different family members could complete different steps of the
jumpers. Some parts of the jumpers were machine knitted and
some parts handknitted.
SHETLAND ADVENTURE
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Back to the trip: – We’re staying with Rosie’s cousins Wilma & Mike, in their historic Lodberrie house, right on the water edge—there are tunnels
underneath used to transport goods from the sea into town in the old days. Wilma had booked us into a few Wool Week classes and events. We
meet designers and creators : Wilma Malcolmson, Ria Burns, Donna Smith, Joanna Hunter, Neila Nell Kalra. And this year’s Patron, Oliver Henry and
his wife Elizabeth. Ollie Oo (oo is dialect for wool), is Chief Woolman at Jamieson and Smith the Woolbrokers who sort and grade 80% of the local
fleece, supplied by over 600 crofters. The different grades range from the finest, softest for fine lace shawls, to harshest used for carpets and
mattresses. There are 22 natural colours graded including moorit, katmollet, shaela and yuglet.
Oliver is so passionate and knowledgable, and full of great stories. It is great listening to Wilma and Oliver chat in dialect. He knows about the Aussie
merino lambswool, and now has a copy of the National Wool Museums booklet.
Some highlights:
Meeting Wilma’s best pal Winnie, being shown her beautiful collection of hand knits & lace knits, and her wonderful quilts! Yay a quilter!
The opening event, studio visits, lectures, class with Wilma M, and shopping!
The Shetland Museum & Archives
The Town Hall stained glass windows
Visiting Oliver in Jamieson & Smith wool classing shed – the smell, the feel, the colours
Walking the streets of Lerwick, past Jimmy Perez’s house (the Lodberrie) every day
Seeing the woolly hats en- masse
Watching a speed knitter knit fairisle, while still being able to chat!
Hearing the history and family stories
The absolute highlights:
Feeling so welcome, staying with Mike and Wilma in their cozy, amazing home right on the waters edge
Traditional meals, lovely chats, listening to the accents and dialect
The constant changing view of the water, the sky and the little ferry crossing to & from Bressay – all outside
the kitchen or bedroom windows!
The road-trip and ferry hop with Gordon via Yell to Unst (the most northern point of the whole UK!)
Special 6 course fish dinner at Gordon & Susan’s – with the Greenhill Girls
SHETLAND ADVENTURE –2
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Some knitting/wool terms:
Makkin – knitting (verb), Makkin belt – leather belt to support the wires, Wires – knitting needles,
Hap – shawl, Wirsit – woollen yarn, Sock – piece of knitting (tak de sock – take your knitting)
I recommend:
Ann Cleves – Shetland books (and TV series)
Jamiesonandsmith.wordpress.com (blog - photos)
Fruity knitting – (blog – interviews, videos with many knitting stars)
Ria Burns Knitwear – sustainable wool fashion/local plant dyes
Promote Shetland - [email protected]
SHETLAND ADVENTURE –3
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Spotlight Stores are partnering with CWA—making Scrubs for medical workers.
Facebook—Spotlight crafts for a cause
Spotlightstores.com—Scrubs
Rotary Club of Sunbury—HealthCare Caps—for the Royal Melbourne Hospital
Deb Elliot is the Project Co-ordinater in Anglesea.
If you are interested in the flyer with more details and links please email Lisa (news ) or Jodie (webman) - we can email it to you
Thankyou Lisa
1. How did you start quilting? What do you love about it?
I started quilting in 2009. I worked at Gisborne Secondary College as a Library tech. One of the teachers left the school to start a quilt shop, several of the staff went to lessons to support her, and so it started. I really enjoy the friendships I have made and I enjoy making quilts for others.
2. What gives you joy or makes you laugh out loud?
Watching a dog run and play. They show the sheer joy of being out and about.
3. Do you have a treasured item or memory ?
My treasured memory would be as a young girl playing with a woven basket my grandmother had which was full of buttons, bits of fabric, wool, tiny knitting needles, crochet hooks and a strange, to me, hook used for doing up button up boots. Sadly I have no idea what happened to it.
4. Do you have a highlight to share?
Special highlight for me was my trip to Canada with Donna McNeill Brown the year before she suddenly got sick and passed away. I was very lucky to get to spend that time with her.
5. What advice would you give your 25-year-old self?
I would tell my 25 year old self, be confident in yourself.
Getting to Know You Q&A—Sue Palmer
HELP WANTED!
Congratulations Pauline—for winning the terrific prize "Guess the Value Basket" at the Seachange Quilters recent show. Correct guess of $1052.
April 2020. Common Thread Newsletter page 13
Quilts for St John of God Hospital
Dear Sue
I was presented with a beautiful quilt, made by members of Geelong
Quilter’s Guild, while at Oncology St John of God
Thank you so much for the kindness and thoughtfulness of your
members in caring for cancer patients. The quilt has a fawn back-
ground with small faces of 1890 era with Father Christmas and
Christmas trees among them
Sincerely, Valerie
I email on behalf of my Mother Valerie who was gifted this beautiful quilt
last Wednesday while she was having Chemo at St John of God Hospital.
Mum was enormously touched with this gift and counts herself very blessed
by it.
Personally I also thank your Guild for the wonderful generosity and
handiwork to produce such lovely gifts for those facing such challenges.
Keep up the very good and important work.
Jennifer on behalf of Valerie.
Dear Sue,
I am currently undergoing my 2nd round of chemo at St J of G, & was given a beautiful quilt in my favourite col-
ours of aqua, I am so grateful & delighted beyond belief. I have a dressmaking background & recognise the skill,
time & love you have put into the quilt. Thank you so much & I will treasure this beautiful quilt,
Kind regards
Mary-Anne
Pillowcases for Alannah & Madeline Foundation
These were some of the beautiful pillowcases we made for the Buddy Bags last year (when children are taken
into emergency care). Pillowcases are needed for boys and girls, toddlers to teens.
Standard pillowcase size— I usually have to refer to one of my pillowcases to remember how to make the in-
ternal foldback. An excellent You-tube is Gourmetquilters How to make a pillowcase.
Hope you will consider making a few pillowcases for the kids. Thanks Lisa
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SNUGGLY QUILT-IN—Anne Sushames
On Saturday March 14, just as the world as we
knew it was starting to go pear shaped, Robyn
Rule and myself attended the Victorian Quilters
Snuggly Quilt-In at Ivelda Masonic Hall in
Ivanhoe. As expected with the pandemic on its
way numbers were down but we were treated to
great day, the last of its kind for who knows how
long. There were several shops in attendance
including Mill Rose, Claire’s Fabrics and Cut-
ting Cloth, for us to stock up our stashes, a great
show and tell and an interesting and
inspiring speaker, Susan Matthews.
The Challenge for the day was to make a boys
quilt with the theme: Planes, trains and
automobiles. I didn’t take a photo of the
winning quilt which was a cleverly pieced grey
on grey background with a large red motor-
cyclist appliquéd off centre. Perfect for a teen-
age boy, the category that SQ is always short of.
My entry was made from fabric given to me by a
friend ages ago together with the panel pictures
that I found at Lizzies for $1. I was able to
digitise the railway tracks for the quilting on my
new computerised program for the long arm.
A LITTLE STORY From Sue Robertson
Hi ladies.
It was my mother in laws birthday last week and I thought this story might make you smile.
My manager at the aged care facility I work at witnessed something that really moved her. This is
what she saw.
The great grand children of my mother in law hopped out of the car followed by their mum.
We have visitor restrictions so they ran over to the window next to where my in laws were sitting.
Each had a poster, that they stuck on the outside of the window, with pictures and messages for
their great grandmother. Their mum was in tears as was my manager and the in laws were very
pleased to see the children even if it was through the window.
Just goes to show you that we can still make someone’s day even if we can’t hug them.
Stay safe everyone and keep sewing.
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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST SOUGHT.
We are looking for expressions of interest to do a workshop with Sonya Else , the Sunday after the meeting
in September. Sonya is a textile artist.
“Soul Heart Art Designs - artwork and personal accessories inspired by nature for you to enjoy. Sonya Else creates artwork to inspire the soul and gladden the heart. Her inspiration
comes from the colours of Australian landscapes, many of her materials being individually
hand dyed and stitched.”
Images below from Sonya will be the workshop project, some preparation will be needed to
be done before hand.
Workshop date: Sunday September 20th, 2020.
Cost: Yet to be established but around $75.00 to $80.00, $5.00 extra for non members. Full
payment required on booking.
Time: 9.30 until 4pm. If interested please see Cheryl.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM KOGO
Because of the Victorian Government's decision to shut down all non-essential services in the State, our office is now closed. Could you please hold onto your donations until we get back to normal operation. Please contact [email protected] for updates or check Facebook and Instagram. If you are self-isolating, take the opportunity to read good books, binge watch the latest shows on Netflix but most importantly, keep knitting or crocheting for KOGO In the meantime, we wish you and all those who are dear to you good health.
April 2020. Common Thread Newsletter page 16
April Library Report
Judy and Pauline
Girls, don’t you wish you had borrowed more book/magazines at our February meeting!!
At least the Geelong Regional Library sent me an email informing me they were closing on Wednesday 18 March. I was waiting at
the door to open that day and borrowed novels and story cd’s to keep me going.
How can I put in a Library report at this time knowing you can’t borrow? But I will. You will have to wait till we are back to normal
life and attend our next Guild meeting to borrow. Won’t that be wonderful to catch up again! Everyone must be missing everyone.
But luckily today we have phones, email, Facebook and Zoom. Which I used the other day with my Mainly Music group. Music for
pre-schoolers which I take my 2 grandchildren to. It worked so well and was nice to catch. But a warning on Zoom. In the meeting
settings there are 2 settings—Touch Up My Appearance and Reaction Skin Tone. Neither of them worked for me!
New books for the Library
Labors of Love Glorious Quilts Revisited by The Secret Sewing Sisters & Friends. A Quiltmania book, so it will be good. For those
enamoured of antique quilts and reproducing them in your own personal style, this book is for you! Some of the most exquisite
quilts from Jane Lury’s magnificent collection of antique quilts were carefully crafted by 12 visionary quilters.
25 Ways to Sew Jelly Rolls, Layer Cakes & Charm Packs by Brioni Greenberg. Modern quilts from Contemporary Pre-cuts. Featuring
25 small and large projects, each made from pre-cut bundles of fabric, including full sized bed quilts, bags and table runners. Girls,
you don’t need to buy jelly rolls, layer cakes or charm packs. You have time to go through your stash and make your own! All you
need is fabric, ruler, cutting board and rotary cutter. We all have those.
The Guild are now subscribing to 3 magazines. All Australian. Textiles Fibre Forum, Embellish and Quilters Companion. All latest
editions will be available to borrow when we resume back.
My last road trip to a quilt show was to Ballarat on Sunday 8 March. Went with Doreen and Dallas. Picked up my Aunty Shirley and
friend Judith who both live in Ballarat. So glad we went, not knowing then it would be the last for a while. We went to Ballarat
Begonia Quilters – Festival of Quilts where we saw a fabulous range of handmade quilts and crafts. It was held at the Ballarat
Masonic Centre. Our next stop was to see The Ballarat Embroiderers Guild Exhibition, Needles, Knots and Threads held at
St Patrick’s Hall. Traditional and modern needlework techniques were on display. We enjoyed a cuppa and a round of sandwiches
for lunch. One round of sandwich stood out. Cream cheese and chopped up ginger. Delicious!
Ahhh…... back to books and magazines. At the Embroiderers Guild Exhibition there was a magazine sale. Tables full. 5 for $2 -
Bargain! For the library I brought 2 x Down Under Textiles, 3 x Embellish and 1 Textile Fibre Forum. Not the latest editions but still
worth a read. All available at our next, in the future, Guild Meeting.
A few months ago, a friend shared through my groups show and tell a small scenery wall hanging she had made. Now I have time I
thought I would have a go. I asked her the name and book title. Karen Eckmeier, Accidental Landscapes. But you don’t need to buy
the book she told me, google her. Which I did. There was so many you-tubes by Karen explaining her technique. Have a google and
give it a try.
Enjoy your home time and sewing. Remember if you run out of anything our local Quilting Shops do online sales.
Keep safe
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THE ALANNAH & MADELINE FOUNDATION —Lisa Hollingsworth:
Pillowcases for Buddy Bags - for children taken into emergency care
Ages—toddlers to teens—boys & girls
U-tube: Gourmetquilter.com How to make a pillowcase
Or copy a standard size pillowcase
ST JOHN of GOD HOSPITAL —Sue Palmer:
Made for adults undergoing treatment at day stay oncology unit
Quilt tops (and backings if possible ) or completed quilts gladly received to be donated.
Approximate size 1.5m x 1.5m, big enough to wrap well around, tuck in and keep the recipient cosy.
CAN YOU HELP?
· Massive range of patchwork fabrics from Brights to Traditional, including an extensive range of Tilda.
Books, patterns, templates, equipment
· Brother & Elna Sewing Machines & Overlocker Sales.
Tailor made Sewing Room Furniture
· Rasant, Aurifil, DMC & Cottage Garden Threads
· Classes for all skill levels
· Full range of Zoe Clifton Design Books, Patterns & Templates
· Service to all makes and models of Sewing Machines & Overlockers
· Visit our website for 24/7 shopping where you will be amazed with the products available
Our new ‘Super Store’ is located at
395 – 399 Moorabool Street Geelong Vic 3220
(03) 5221 3034
Email: [email protected] Website: www.bellarinesewingcentre.com.au
(Opposite the home of the Geelong Cats AFL Stadium)
GEELONG FOOD RELIEF CENTRE COLLECTION
Each month our donation is always gratefully accepted, so please continue to bring any of the following items, in average size (for
uniformity and limited shelf space): Toothbrushes; Toothpaste; Roll on deodorants; Tampons, etc; Shaving Cream; Razors; Shampoo;
Conditioner; Soap.
A blue trolley will be available at each Guild meeting to place your donated items into. These will then be taken to the Geelong Food
Relief Centre for distribution. If you wish to help in any way please contact the Centre.
Geelong Food Relief Centre Inc. 8 Freedman Street, North Geelong. Ph: 52786588
Email:[email protected] Web: www.geelongfoodrelief.org Facebook: Geelong Food Relief Centre
April 2020. Common Thread Newsletter page 18
CALL FOR ENTRIES ONE STEP FURTHER 2020 VIC. QUILTERS. Information : www.victorianquiilters.org/exhibitions-challenges/one-step-further/ Contact: [email protected] WAVERLY PATCHWORKERS QUILT SHOW TBC
Where: Mulgrave Community Centre, 355 Wellington Road, Mulgrave, (600 metres east of Springvale Road).
When: 30-31st May 2020,
Saturday 9.00am – 5.00pm, Sunday 9.00am – 4.00pm
Entry $8
Quilt displays, shops, cafe (including morning and afternoon tea and light lunches) demonstrations and raffle quilt.
CROSSPOLLINATION 2020. TBC When: Friday 26th June to Wed. 15th July 2020, 10am to 4 pm. Contact: ph 03 52329418. http://www.copacc.com.au/Exhibitions/CrossXpollinatioN
WE THE MAKERS, NATIONAL WOOL MUSEUM. When: TBA Makers Market has been cancelled, will return in 2022 Designer Showcase will go ahead in digital form & possibly on-site
Website: www.nwm.vic.gov.au
AQC—Exhibition Building Carlton
April has been cancelled, rescheduled 20th-23rd August
SEABREEZE QUILT-IN
Sat 29th August
Speaker : Sarah Fielke
Diary Dates
Please Note: While all care is taken to be correct, this list is compiled
from various sources. You should verify the details of events.
PLEASE CHECK DETAILS OF EVENTS AS
SOME MAY HAVE BEEN CANCELLED OR
RECENTLY CHANGED
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Present your current Geelong Guild membership
card at these shops for your discount. Please
mention your membership prior to finalising your
purchases.
* Heights Sewing Centre (10%)
* Bellarine Sewing Centre (over $25 cash only)
* Gail’s Patchwork Emporium (over $20 cash only)
* Lizzies Quilt Shop : Upstairs, Level 1, Market
Square, Geelong. Ph. 0407424896.
Liz is honouring Tracey’s VIP Customer Card.
We thank these shops for their continued support.
Shops
Anshabelle Quilting
Anne Sushames
195 Gundrys Rd
Bellbrae 3228
Mobile: 0402915405
Wheatsheaf Quilting
(also Quilt Sales)
Judy Bubb
1-2 Oakwood Ridge,
St Albans Park 3219
Ph: 5248 4057
Mob: 0425 810 203
Machine Quilters
Colac Quilters Inc.
Contact: Lorraine Boyd Ph: 5231 4991
PO Box 436, Colac, VIC.
Meets: 1st Saturday
Time: 11am to 3:30pm
Venue: St Andrews Hall,
Corner of Pollack St & Hesse St, Colac
Queenscliff Patchwork & Needlecraft Group
Contact: Carolyn Williams 5258 3367
Meets: 2nd Monday
Time: 1:00 pm
Venue: Q’cliff Neighbourhood House
Seachange Quilters
Contact: Carole Bosna Ph: 0438 416 646
Meets: Every Tuesday & Wednesday
Venue: Senior Citizens, Clifford Parade,
Barwon Heads.
Purple Pixies
Contact: : Lesley Clarke Ph: 5281 3254
Meets: 2nd Monday
Time: 10am-3:30pm
Venue: Geelong West Oval
Stitchers at Sea
Contact: Glenys Russell Ph: 5255 2991
Meets: 1st Wednesday
Venue: Rotating home system
Wyndham Patchwork
Contact: Joy Sleeman 0432 828 911
Meets: 2nd Sat (Mtg); 4th Sat (Sit & sew)
Venue: Community Centre & Library, Manor Lakes
Torquay Sip & Stitchers
Contact: Meg Pyburne 5261 5081 (AH)
Meets: every 2nd week Time: Friday 7:30pm or
Weekend day of your choice Saturday or Sunday
Time: 10.00am-4.00pm
Venue: Rotating home system
Bellarine Quilters
Contact: Dianne White Mob: 0438701414 Email: [email protected] Meets: Mondays, 9.30am-3.00pm. & Meets: 1st,
3rd, & 5th Thursday, 7.30pm-9.30pm
Venue: Portarlington Community Health Centre
Fenwick St, Portarlington Everyone welcome.
Regent Street Stitchers
Contact: Judy Bubb Ph: 0425 810 203 Or Dallas Windmill Ph: 0409 430 678 Meets: 1st & 3rd, Mondays, 7pm-9.30pm.
($20 per school term).
& Meets: 2nd Sat 9.30am-2.30pm.
(Sit & Sew, Floorboard area or Front Room, $4, All
welcome).
Venue: Geelong Masonic Centre Belmont.
AREA SUB GROUPS
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Deadline & Advertising
Material for inclusion in the next edition of Common Thread
must reach the editor no later than:
Monday 4th May 2020.
Please send all articles to The Editor, preferably by email:
Postal address is PO Box 753, Geelong 3220
Material submitted for publication in Common Thread should
not infringe copyright of any kind. If you are not the original
author or artist, please include source information for written
material or pictures so that every attempt can be made to seek
permission for its legal use.
The newsletter is printed 11 months of the year from February to
December.
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$10.00 per 1/8 pg. $15.00 per 1/4 pg.
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$60.00 per full pg.
Machine quilters’ listing $5.00/month. Advertisements must be
print-ready and emailed if possible, preferably as word doc. or
publisher (pub) file.
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