Threads of Policing Canberra Museum and Gallery, 6 November until 5 March 2022 A rare opportunity to learn about the Australian Federal Police through quilt blocks stitched by its members. This unique exhibition combines a series of quilts reflecting the experiences of AFP members with a fascinating look at the varied work of the AFP… Continue reading Quilt Show at CMAG
Author: Janet Cruise
Sit & Sew bookings & 2022 Membership
Here are some reminders about some dates for the rest of the year: Wonderful Wednesday on 3rd Wednesday December will be in our room as the hall is unavailable. Sit and Sew Bookings The online calendar for the next few months has been updated. The booking sheets for November 29th and December for Sit and… Continue reading Sit & Sew bookings & 2022 Membership
Exhibition 2021 – important dates
This week and next week have some important dates for this year’s virtual exhibition. Virtual Exhibition dates: Delivery Day: Friday 19 November between 2pm and 6pm at our rooms at Cook. Judging Day : Saturday 20 November 9am-4pm Photography Day: Sunday 21 November. 9am-4pm Video Shooting: Monday 22- Friday 26 Pick-up Day: Saturday 27 November – 9am – 1… Continue reading Exhibition 2021 – important dates
ROWmakers 2021 – final list
Joanne West, the convenor of the ROWmakers design group, has released the final combination of ingredients for the year. We are still unable to meet in our normal numbers, so we will have to wait until the COVID safety rules are relaxed a bit. In the meantime, share your creation over on the CQ members… Continue reading ROWmakers 2021 – final list
Exhibition News
Here is a message from Valerie, Exhibition Co-ordinator. Please take note of the dates and times towards the end of the message. Thank you all for your ongoing patience as we worked through the implications of COVID and the ongoing health directives over the last couple of months. The Exhibition sub committee had made quite… Continue reading Exhibition News
Postponement of raffle draw
A message from the raffle co-ordinator: Due to Covid restrictions we are unable to hold the draw for our Raffle Quilt as expected on 26 September. We are looking into options for when and where we may be allowed to do this. It may be possible by the end of November or early in December, but we… Continue reading Postponement of raffle draw
Postponed – Canberra Craft and Quilt Fair 2021
A message from Expertise Events about this year’s Craft and Quilt Fair: Sadly the fair will not go ahead as planned for September. The Covid-19 situation in the ACT and surrounding NSW area continues and even if the lockdown ends by late August, the attendance of interstate exhibitors is impacted and the confidence of visitors… Continue reading Postponed – Canberra Craft and Quilt Fair 2021
ACT COVID Lockdown extended until 2 September
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
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