A New Home and a New Name

Last meeting we moved into our new home. The Parish Centre behind the Catholic Church. Its a lovely spot. Plenty of room for all. Thanks to Father Michael for allowing us to use the facility.   

After some discussion next week we would like to add Stitchers to our name. Hopefully this will send the word  we don't only make quilts but make small items as well and attract some new members. 

 Therefore the name McIntyre Quilters and Stitchers will be use when we advertise. 

Enjoy some pics from our last meeting when the project was the stitchery folder. There were also other projects undertaken on the day.

Gail C has been working on these little birds for her quilt

Cute couple

Another of Gail C's Creations- Gail is in a finish everything I have ever started mode at present.

These are the Stella Star table toppers or place mats we are making for Christmas in July.
The requirements are on a previous blog.

Ros is making this colourful creation

Our new home 

Gail T's stitchery holder - A Natalie Ross design

Sweet Retreat

Last weekend Di, Jenny, Gail T, Jo, Margie S, Margie C, Peg , Sheena and Ros all went for a retreat weekend at Stacey's at the Gap.  

What a great weekend . We will be having the retreat about the same time next year  23rd to 25th may   so save up those dollars $275 ( all inclusive) because its a great weekend.  We can take up to 18 people. Even if you know  bring  friend who would like to join us

Log fires, beautiful tranquil scenery ,nice dinners and no washing up. Sew from 7am til 10 pm.   Catch up on all of those WISPS and UFO's in patch workers lingo..... Works In Slow Progress and Unfinished Objects.

Thanks to Leonie and Mal at Stacey's at the Gap for their hospitality.

Enjoy ... from our weekend

Jenny was making quilts fro her grandchild

Another  Beatrix Potter quilt for the grand baby by Jenny

Gail was using her trademark florals for this beautiful queen size

Gail has now finished her McIntyre Quilters projects ,. her Natalie Ross duo - very useful set for retreats 

Gail and Jo had some big finishes this weekend they also finished their  writers compendium by Nikki Tervo 

Sheena was making an Anni Downs quilt from a Tilda jelly roll

Peg was multi-crafting- knitting scarves and coat hangers and patch working

Peg's ABC double irish chain

Ros was creating this striking quilt for her nephew.

Margie S was finishing a Macintyre Quilters project from the past - just  a stunning contract of colour

Jo was making this wonderful colourful quilt from honey buns

Jo's stitcher holder - A Natalie Ross Design

Di is always working on amazing projects- The challenge of points

What a striking quilt by Margie. Think we will all want to make one of these ."Twister"

You could almost play twister on this quilt.

Margie S has  another finish from a McIntyre Quilters project "Tumbling Blocks "

There's Mal in the background stoking the fire to keep us all warm

A beautiful big area to sew in 

This is one of Leonie's quilts gracing the wall of her little shop . I want to make it .

The beautiful Creek at Stacey's 

The road in