A message from our Erindale Library co-ordinator, Elaine White: Do you have a red and white quilt? Would you be willing to lend it to hang in the Erindale Library from June till August? Yes, the next theme will be red and white, which should really brighten up winter. Quilts must be no bigger than… Continue reading Next Erindale Library Display : Red & White Quilts
Category: member activity
COVID-19 Request for Assistance
We have received a request from Professor Tim Senden of the Research School of Physics at ANU to work collaboratively with the ANU MakerSpace in the production of face masks for the COVID-19 crisis. These masks will be used to cover gaps in regular supply for health care workers, including local and regional GPs and… Continue reading COVID-19 Request for Assistance
A Message from the CQ President- Bushfire Response
This morning members would have received the following in an email from our President, Raylee Bielenberg: Our New Year has been smothered in smoke and full of concern for those affected by the bushfires. Many of us have friends and family in the areas that have been burned or are still in danger from the… Continue reading A Message from the CQ President- Bushfire Response
Erindale Library Exhibition Request
Elaine White has taken over as the Erindale Library Exhibition Co-ordinator. Here is a request from Elaine: ERINDALE LIBRARY QUILTS – BERYL HODGES’ Quilts I am calling for quilts from members for the next Erindale Library Exhibition. If you have completed quilts made in classes with our own Beryl Hodges, which you can spare for… Continue reading Erindale Library Exhibition Request
Drop-in: 18 December (Dear Jane start-up)
There is no Wonderful Wednesday meeting on the 18th December, however, our room will be open from 10am to 4pm. So come and drop in to finish your last minute Christmas gift or just chill out before Christmas or get your library books, as the library will be open until 1.30pm. Dear Jane Interest Group… Continue reading Drop-in: 18 December (Dear Jane start-up)
Biggest Morning Tea Quilting Bee: Sunday 18 May
Join us and raise funds for cancer research at our Biggest Morning Tea QUILTING BEE Celebrating: THE YEAR OF THE PIG Sunday, 19 May 2019, 10-2pm Cook Community Hub Hall Templeton Street, Cook Lucky Door Prizes, MONSTER RAFFLE, Pink Pig Stall (formerly known as a white elephant), Games, Sewing Activities, Morning tea/Lunch So… Continue reading Biggest Morning Tea Quilting Bee: Sunday 18 May
Members Destash Sale: 8 June – book a table
DeStash Sale @ Canberra Quilters Cook Hub Member Stallholders only 1.30 – 4pm Saturday 8th June 2019 Clear out your Stash or take home a Bargain or Both! Come for a fossick in someone’s guilty overload with a chat & a cuppa. Find that elusive fat quarter you have been searching for high & low & bathe in the… Continue reading Members Destash Sale: 8 June – book a table
Biggest Morning Tea 2018
Canberra Quilters hosted a Biggest Morning Tea Quilting Bee on 3 June. Over $3400 was raised that will go to local cancer projects. Here are some images from the day. The theme was ‘Going for Gold’ – with prizes for decorated tables and people. Many busy hands, sewed, completed puzzles as well as a round… Continue reading Biggest Morning Tea 2018
Biggest Morning Tea this Sunday, 3 June
Going for Gold Canberra Quilters is hosting a Biggest Morning Tea Quilting Bee on Sunday 3 June, from 10am-2pm in the Cook Community Hub Hall. A tax deductable entry fee of $5 is payable at the door (or you can donate a larger sum). All proceeds go to the ACT Cancer Council for cancer research.… Continue reading Biggest Morning Tea this Sunday, 3 June
CQ Annual Retreat: 26-28 October 2018
Preparations are well underway for this year’s retreat. You can download an information sheet and registration form here. Our Retreat: The CQ retreat weekend is about doing what you love in a friendly relaxed environment. You can bring a sewing machine or work by hand, participate in projects and small learning sessions, or do whatever… Continue reading CQ Annual Retreat: 26-28 October 2018