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January Workshop, 19th January 2012



Seattle Streets by Laurie Biethan
- http://www.ufo-rphanage.com/seattle-streets.shtml 

"Seattle Streets", designed by Laurie Biethan

The January Workshop will be held on the 19th January, 2012 10 am start - come along at 9:30 am if you can help with setting up the tables, cords, etc.

The project "Seattle Streets" is 60"x72" without borders. You won't finish this in one day, but you will have some blocks done.

Fabric Requirements:

•  3 metres black or whatever solid colour suits your other fabrics
• 16 FQs florals, batiks, Christmas, black & white (maybe use red sashing), children's novelty

* Not suitable for fussy cutting.

Class preparation:

Black fabric

• Cut off the selvedge on one side.
• Cut 1" strips along the length - 10 (you will need more).
• If you fold your fabric to cut it, check you don't get those V shapes.

From each FQ

• cut 3" x 22"
• cut 4" x 22"
• cut 5" x 22"

Also bring

• Loaded bobbins - Machine with pedal & lead - 1/4" foot
• 12" square ruler or larger or 6"x 12" or larger
• Rotary cutter - new blade - Bandaids
• Cutting board to suit ruler. Share between 4
• Iron and ironing board (mini). Share between 4.
• New machine needles.
• Usual sewing gear (unpicker, scissors, pins)
• Power board, extension lead.
• Cushion. Mug. Own lunch.

Cost: $2 door entry - This is a free pattern, but the designer would like a donation to a charity. It is suggested $3 each to Diamond Creek CFA.

Darelle

March Newsletter and upcoming Guild Meeting

Lovely image from Jenni Scott's website

Go and make yourself a lovely cup of tea and return to read the latest "March Newsletter" - jam packed full of information, lists of upcoming events, the exhibition challenge and show n tell from our February meeting.

Next Thursday, the 17th, is our Guild meeting night, from 7:30pm onwards - come along and join us.

Jenni Scott from Always Quilting is coming to inform us all about thread.
She is a great speaker and will be giving us all sorts of advice about which threads to use where. She does sell the Aurifil Threads and will have them to purchase on the night, although she will not just be talking about her own threads which is great. You can check out her website at Always Quilting.

** Don't forget, we get the extra sewing day on Saturday 19th March, from 10am onwards.

All are welcome - come and enjoy the companionship of fellow sewers - and see a wonderful array of show n tell. It always amazes me the diversity of quilting styles - all beautiful and inspirational.

Happy Sewing
Jennifer

Guild Meeting Times

Meetings, Retreat, Symposium and Exhibition
NOTYQ holds official meetings each month, except for January, and our program varies throughout the year. We always have Show 'n' Tell to see the wonderful creations of our members at these meetings.

2012 Dates
January Thursday 19th - Sewing Day
February Saturday 18th 10am Guild Meeting
March Thursday 15th 7.30pm Guild Meeting
March * Saturday 17th 10am Extra Sit n Sew Day
April Saturday 21st 10am Guild Meeting
May Thursday 17th 7.30pm Guild Meeting
May * Saturday 19th 10am Extra Sit n Sew Day
June  Saturday 16th 10am Guild Meeting
July Thursday 19th 7.30pm Guild Meeting
July * Saturday 21st 10am Extra Sit n Sew Day

Retreat August Friday 4th to Monday 7th 2012

August Saturday 18th 10am Guild Meeting
September Thursday 20th 7.30pm AGM - Guild Meeting
September * Saturday 15th 10am Extra Sit n Sew Day

Symposium - September 22nd and 23rd 2012

October Saturday 20th 10am Guild Meeting 
November Thursday 15th 7.30pm 20th Birthday Meeting - Guild Meeting
November * Saturday 17th 10am Extra Sit n Sew Day
December Saturday 15th 10am Shared Christmas Lunch - Guild Meeting

2013 Dates

Exhibition - dates yet to be confirmed
* Extra Sit n Sew Day

North of the Yarra Quilters Guild Exhibition 2011

The North of the Yarra Quilters Exhibition will be held on Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th October, 2011 from 10:00am - 4:00pm at the Eltham Community Centre - 801 Main Rd, Eltham, Melways Ref: 21 J6.


There will be a beautiful display of our members works including quilts, wall hangings and bags. There will also be Trader stalls and light refreshments available.

Further information will be supplied soon

This biennial exhibition is organised by: North of the Yarra Quilters Guild Inc. (Reg. No. A0030759K)

Class Bookings available now - AQC

You can now book classes to the Australasian Quilt Convention 2011 - April 14 to April 17, to be held at the Royal Exhibition Building.