Times Spent Sewing

Saturday, October 26, 2013

Julie's Workshop 16th and 17th November 2013

Fabrics Required for quilt workshop-
If you want to make this quilt you will need

centre - 2 x 24 " squares contrasting (black and white)
grass stems- 50 cms green 1 or 2 colours
variety of scraps for applique
80 cms (green) to appliqué on white borders
First border- black 50 cm
Second border - black 60 cm
corner blocks - white triangle pieces (4) 60 cms
large border - white 1. 3 m
corner blocks - Black 35cms.
4th border ( not shown ) 80 cms black
Bind 80 cm ( black)
fusible pelon and visolfix ( applique adhesive)

Remember the colour scheme is up to you i have indicated colours to help you determine which amounts are for where in relation to the picture.

After some consultation and deliberation and a bit of working out we have decided to put the Julie Latcham workshop on the 16th and 17th November. A few of us couldn't attend on the original date so Gail very kindly reorganised things and thanks to those ladies who didn't mind changing.

This is our major workshop for the year where we have a guest tutor so its best we have as many attend as possible. The saturday night ( 16th) will also be our Christmas Party. We will go to the Victoria Hotel for dinner together.

This workshop is fully funded by the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF ) . We have to hold a display of the work when its completed. The workshop will cost $ 20 per day.

This is to cover hall hire and the majority of the lunch and we will have to bring some salad and morning and afternoon tea as normal.

It is at the Golden Age Centre 8.00am till 4.00pm Saturday and 8.00 to 3.00pm Sunday. Julie will take 20 in the workshop so if you haven't signed up please do it ASAP to ensure a place. It will be advertised in the argus next week.

We want you to know that you dont have to make a quilt. You can make smaller items to learn the technique. ( Wall hanging, table runner, placemats etc, A 24 " cushion you can also come along and work down the end of the hall doing your own sewing while watching the quilt being created. There is a lot of flexibility here. Your appliqué can be of your own choice. Colours and design can be the same of any you want to do yourself. The pictures below show some quilts being made the Moonie Fine Arts group.

Julie is "Cow Paddocks Patchwork".

Saturday, August 17, 2013

July Meeting Stella Stars

We are settling into our new home now , we are so lucky to have a nice place to meet.

This month Vee was back but we were missing Gail and Jo who were off on the other side of the world.

Nancy was also back after a long absence it was wonderful to see her as well. We missed Di S who is always here, hope all is well with hubby..

Gail C has been coming and going unfortunately for us, but fortunately for ,her she was spending precious time with her dad. God bless Gail we are thinking of you. We have missed her skill and organisation.

We are so lucky such a lovely lot of ladies in our group.

Stella Stars were the project for the month. Christmas in July theme if you wanted. So hopefully we will see some finished next month. Our next meeting is UFO's Or WISP's i.e.. unfinished objects or world in slow progress.

This is Vee's layer cake quilt isn't it great. Vee is a newcomer to quilting so she does a great job.

Christine has done this beautiful Stella Star in purple Christmas colours.

I hope I am right but I think this Annette's flannel quilt

Jo is busy finishing her beautiful flannel quilt

Freda is all in read with her stella star

Nancy was back after a long absence . Trimming hand towels

Margie C did this stella star

This was mine. I used Japanese print fabrics

Monday, July 1, 2013

June Meeting

This month was dedicated to the shaggy quilt; or bag whichever you prefer. Gail C brought these along to show us how. Thank Gail. The winter weather seems to call for warm cuddly projects.

Di, Annette and Jo trying to fathom this design.

The layout of the bag

Ros is back after a while away, good to have you back as a regular Ros.

Chris and Dawn are cutting squares.

Gail C is always finding amazing projects, she's off to see the wizard!

Remember Gail C's beautiful stitchery from last month.. look at it now.

Di was going ahead with her shaggy quilt

Chris has some colours sorted.

Next month those who want to do the workshop in November have to bring a $20 deposit . Participation is on a first in basis.

It is Christmas in July we are making Stella Stars

TABLE TOPPERS
Fabric	22 inch	26 inch
Focus Fabric	30 cm	35 cm
Medium coordinate	25 cm	25 cm
Light coordinate	25cm	25cm
Binding of your choice	10cm	10cm
Backing and batting 45 inch width	55 cm	70 cm

PLACEMATS
Fabric	4mats	6 mats
Focus Fabric	55 cm	80 cm
Medium coordinate	25 cm	45 cm
Light coordinate	25cm	45cm
Binding of your choice	25cm	35cm
Backing and batting 45 inch width	90 cm	1m 40 cm

Saturday, June 1, 2013

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