Quilt Downunder 2010 - for Breast Cancer Network Australia

The Quilt Downunder 2010 is on again - an exhibition and charity auction of quilts to raise awareness and funds for Breast Cancer Network Australia.

The 2010 auction and exhibition will again be held at The International, Lilydale. 

The Exhibition will run from Monday October 11 through to Saturday October 16, and culminate in a dinner auction, on Saturday evening, October 16, 2010.

Update: All 149 quilts are now available for viewing on this site (click on Quilts for auction), and online bidding is now open. 

Go and take a look at the site - and the quilts.

Quilts in the Barn 2010

A Quilt Exhibition featuring quilts from Di Ford and the Secret Sewing Sisterhood. They also have a blog - pop over for a look.

October, Friday 15th, Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th 2010, from 10am-4pm
23 Hartley Road, Wonga Park, Victoria - Melway Map 24 F9

There will be Quilts, Fabrics and Patchwork Supplies from Threadbear of Castlemaine, for sale.
Morning and Afternoon Tea, Sandwiches, Sausage Sizzle and Drinks available.

A Quilt is also being raffled.

Cost is $5.00 per entry - All funds raised from admission, food stall and quilt raffle will be donated to Breast Cancer Research
pH: 9722 2777 for further details - also the attached PDF flyer

Stitch & Quilt in Bright Retreat October 2010

From October 22nd to the 24th, this year, Bright is hosting a Stitch and Quilt Retreat.

This document informs you of the Tutors attending the Retreat and how you can become involved. Spring is a beautiful time to visit this part of Victoria - get involved.

January Thursday 21st - Sewing Day "Aunt Sukey's Choice"

On Thursday January 21st 2010 Darelle and Helen chose to do the block Aunt Sukey's Choice.

It is a block that came out of the 1930's, but that does not mean you should be restricted to fabrics of that era. Think about scrappy, batiks, brights, Amish or reproduction styles. Arrangement of the block is also up to you.

A search on the Internet can give you many ideas. Here is a link to Google Images for some ideas.

Helen has made up some sample blocks if anyone is interested to have a look.
So members turned up on the 21st with their sewing machine and fabrics and a good time was had by all. BYO lunch. Patterns are available from Helen. Photos of quilts made will be posted here soon.

Happy sewing, Jennifer