Illawarra Quilters Inc - more than quilting
textile art, embroidery, knitting, crochet, sewing, community assistance . . .
"Hugs & Kisses! We are back together!" Challenge
How to Vote:
If you are on OneFive0 Connect, you can press the Like button for your favourite
Look at the entries below and either phone or send a text message or email Alison at Illawarraquiltersworkshop@gmail.com with your name and the number of your favourite quilt
If you have been inspired to make one of these quilts yourself, see more info . . .
No 1 red brown green border
No 2 red brown with white
No 3 orange and black
No 4 royal blue floral
No 5 pretty pink and blue
No 6 repro print yellow border
No 7 pink red border
No 8 blue and gold
No 9 I Spy with Red
No 10 brights with blue
No 11 brown orange batiks
No 12 vivid with black
No 13 blue yellow batiks
No 14 blue and black
No 15 red and green
No 16 dotty
No 17 black with red
Decided on which one to vote for? Here's a reminder on How to Vote:
If you are on OneFive0 Connect, you can press the Like button for your favourite
Look at the entries below and either phone or send a text message or email Alison at Illawarraquiltersworkshop@gmail.com with your name and the number of your favourite quilt
What is planned for November 2020
General Meeting
7 – 9pm , Keiraview Uniting Church Hall, Fisher Street, West Wollongong
Wednesday 11th November
Guest speaker will be Trish Tindell from Illawarra Felt Makers
Register at iqmeetingrego@gmail.com (if the link doesn't work for you, copy it into a new message in your email)
The hall can accommodate 58 people under current capacity restrictions and while not mandatory, you may choose to wear a mask.
Information and Covid-19 safety guidelines were emailed to Members on Friday 9th October 2020 and can be found on the Policies page of the Members only website.
Retreat at Home
9.30am – 4.30pm, Keiraview Uniting Church Hall, Fisher Street, West Wollongong
Friday 20th and Saturday 21st November
No Corrimal Saturday Sit and Sew on Saturday 21st
Registrations are full
Contact Illawarra Quilters Inc. to be added to the waiting list
Saturday Sit, Sew and Share
10am - 2pm, Corrimal Community Church Hall
First Saturday - 7th November
Not on the third Saturday - replaced by Retreat at Home (see above)
Registrations at iqsaturdayrego@gmail.com (if the link doesn't work for you, copy it into a new message in your email)
Friendship Day
10am - 2pm, Corrimal Community Church Hall
First Wednesday - 4th November
Third Wednesday - 18th November
Registration at iqwednesdayrego@gmail.com (if the link doesn't work for you, copy it into a new message in your email)
Old Courthouse Quilters
Weekly on Thursdays, 10am - 2pm, Old Courthouse, Belmore Basin
Register at iqcourthouserego@gmail.com (if the link doesn't work for you, copy it into a new message in your email)
What is planned for December 2020?
General Meeting
7 – 9pm , Keiraview Uniting Church Hall, Fisher Street, West Wollongong
Wednesday 9th December
Register at iqmeetingrego@gmail.com (if the link doesn't work for you, copy it into a new message in your email)
Christmas Party
10am - 2pm, Keiraview Uniting Church Hall, Fisher Street, West Wollongong
Saturday 5th December
This replaces Saturday Sit, Sew and Share
More details in the December Quarterly Newsletter
Registrations at iqsaturdayrego@gmail.com (if the link doesn't work for you, copy it into a new message in your email)
Friendship Day
10am - 2pm, Corrimal Community Church Hall
First Wednesday - 2nd December
Registration at iqwednesdayrego@gmail.com (if the link doesn't work for you, copy it into a new message in your email)
Old Courthouse Quilters
10am - 2pm, Old Courthouse, Belmore Basin
Thursday 3rd December
Register at iqcourthouserego@gmail.com (if the link doesn't work for you, copy it into a new message in your email)
2021 Birthday Challenge - What makes ME smile?
I know for many of you, sitting in the sewing room might make you happy but it doesn't always make you smile. (speaking from personal experience). So, what really makes you smile? A special memory, a beautiful space, a pleasant aroma, a well-earned achievement.
I’m sure you all have a great idea bubbling away in the back of your mind so here are some guidelines to follow as you plan your quilt:
quilt must be A3 size when completed (landscape or portrait)
may be made with any materials e.g. cotton, wool, felt, etc.
consist of 3 layers and be quilted by hand, machine or both
be bound or closed on the edges
any embellishments must not protrude more than 1/2" from the quilt
be free of any text or images protected by copyright
a label on the back with your name
Smiling is contagious!!
Quilts will be displayed and judged at the March General Meeting 2021, and the winners will be announced on the night. And yes, there will be a prize for the winning entry.
Other news and notices
Wider Quilting Community and Appeals
The web page was updated on 25th March 2020 More info . . .
There are many ongoing projects for the local Illawarra community which are detailed on the Community Assistance page. If you are interested in being involved please contact us by email or come along to one of the regular sewing days, details above and on the Ongoing/regular Activities page.
Long overdue Library books
Could members please check their bookshelves / sewing area to see if they have any of overdue Illawarra Quilters Inc. library books. The full list is on the library page. If you think that you have returned an item please let us know. If you have a book and cannot come to the hall to return it, let us know and we can arrange to collect it. illawarraquiltersinc@gmail.com (if the link doesn't work for you, copy it into a new message in your email)
