We have just held Desperation Week for 2015. This is the time where members get together for a week in the CQ room to sew on a project they are ‘desperate’ to finish. It is very productive as you can see from the images. Last year we had the witch finger tool introduced, this year… Continue reading Desperation Week 2015
Category: member activity
Canberra Quilters’ Retreat this weekend
Jump over to the CQ Instagram page for a look at some of the activities at the retreat.
Busy Week for Canberra Quilters
The second week of the month is always a busy one for Canberra Quilters. Here is a list of what is coming up: Tuesday, 8 September : QFO working bee 10am-2.30pm Wednesday, 9 September: ROWmakers design group 10am for 10.30am until 12 noon. Followed by Drop-in until 4pm, incorporating ‘Bill’s Girls’ – the William Morris… Continue reading Busy Week for Canberra Quilters
Anzac Arts & Crafts research project – request for help
Canberra Quilters have received a request for assistance from Emma Wensing, a PhD candidate at ANU: If you would like to share your experience with Emma, please contact her via email or check out her Facebook page
REMINDER: Exhibition Delivery Day – 25 July
This Saturday, 25 July is delivery day for your items entered in the 2015 Members’ Exhibition. They are to be delivered to the CQ room between 9am until 4.30pm. You can also drop off you raffle books and check the roster. Behind the scenes – what happens after delivery? Check, Measure and Tag Your quilt… Continue reading REMINDER: Exhibition Delivery Day – 25 July
Small Japanese Projects – 22 July
The Small Japanese Projects group next meets on 22 July, from 10am until 12 noon. Here is a message from Wendy about the project they will be working on: A small bag – handy as a gift, or for storing threads etc for a particular project. This is a hands on project. We will using… Continue reading Small Japanese Projects – 22 July
CANCELLATION- drop-in on 16 July
The drop-in normally held all day on the 3rd Thursday of the month has been cancelled because the co-ordinators are not available. This is only for 16 July. Don’t forget there is a drop-in the afternoon before and the day following.
Sale Day (4 July) – report
Canberra Quilters held a Sale Day on 4 July. Members signed up to sell off unwanted fabric, thread, books magazines and tools. Here are some images of the day:
Canberra Quilters Big Fabric Sale – 4 July
Come along as members sell off no longer-needed supplies: BIG FABRIC SALE Saturday 4 July 2015 1:30 to 4 pm Canberra Quilters Room, Cook For the sale of good quality cotton fabrics, books and quilting notions. BARGAINS! BARGAINS! BARGAINS!
Small Japanese Projects – Wednesday 24 June
Tomorrow is Small Japanese Projects interest group from 10am until 12 noon. Bring along your show & tell and a hand sewing project to work on. Enjoy a cuppa and good conversation. Did you go to the Sydney quilt show and see anything of interest? This is followed by the drop-in until 4pm, incorporating the… Continue reading Small Japanese Projects – Wednesday 24 June