Today the ACT COVID Lockdown was extended until at least 2 September. This means that Canberra Quilters in-person activities continue to be suspended for the same period. So no use of the Canberra Quilters room for anything. Further information will be provided when it becomes available. Don’t forget to post images of your lockdown quilting… Continue reading ACT COVID Lockdown extended until 2 September
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ACT COVID Lockdown- All CQ events cancelled until 19/8
The ACT will go into COVID lockdown at 5pm today (12 August), for 7 days. This means that ALL Canberra Quilters events are cancelled. This includes the Modern Group tonight, Art Quilters on Saturday, various friendship groups, Sit & Sew sessions and Wonderful Wednesday next week. Further information will be provided when it becomes available.… Continue reading ACT COVID Lockdown- All CQ events cancelled until 19/8
Exhibition (only) Entry Extension
A message from Valerie Merritt, Exhibition Co-ordinator: I know most of you are wondering if our exhibition will go ahead in these worrying times. The committee have committed to continue with the planning and things are definitely progressing behind the scene so that when or if the situation improves, we will have quilts to show… Continue reading Exhibition (only) Entry Extension
CQ Exhibition Dates: back to 23-26 September
The dates for our Exhibition have reverted to the original September dates of 23th -26th. The deadline for entries is 30th July. Anyone needing help filling in the Exhibition Entry on-line form or having difficulty reducing the size of a photo is welcome to pop into our rooms between 2pm-4pm on Sunday 18th July.… Continue reading CQ Exhibition Dates: back to 23-26 September
Dear Jane group meets 30 June
This is a month with 5 Wednesday’s, so there is a meeting of the Dear Jane Support Group. Here is a message from the convenor, Christine: Dear Jane Group Morning everyone, just a quick reminder that we have a fifth Wednesday this month and that means the Dear Jane Group will meet again this week,… Continue reading Dear Jane group meets 30 June
Exhibition dates have changed!
Canberra Quilters have been advised that our exhibition dates have changed as a consequence of the Sydney Craft and Quilt Fair being moved (due to COVID, of course). Our new dates are September 30 – October 3. Further information on any changes to our key dates (e.g. entry date deadline), will be advised when the… Continue reading Exhibition dates have changed!
Open Now: Exhibition Entries
CQ Biggest Morning Tea -Fundraiser with a difference
Canberra Quilters Biggest Morning Tea is a little different this year. There is no Morning Tea event this year. $$ Donations are being taken at the CQ meetings and special interest group meetings, as well as a white/pink/yellow elephant stall at the Wonderful Wednesday meeting in June. If you have any good quality donations for… Continue reading CQ Biggest Morning Tea -Fundraiser with a difference
Drop-ins are back!
Now that we have settled in to a Covid safe routine we are planning to return to the old drop-in system instead of the Sit and Sew sessions. We will no longer ask you to book on-line for drop-ins, with the exception of the Rowmakers, which is often quite heavily patronised. A 24 person attendance… Continue reading Drop-ins are back!
Evening Meeting: Thursday, 3 June
The evening meeting is this Thursday, 7pm for a 7.30pm start, in the Hall at the Cook Community Hub. The meeting starts with formal committee (and other) reports and news, followed by a guest speaker. In keeping with COVID safe requirements please book in using the form here. (We are required to keep a list… Continue reading Evening Meeting: Thursday, 3 June