The scheduled drop-in for this Thursday, 19 March, has been cancelled as the volunteer co-ordinators are not available. It is for this month only. The Thursday drop-in on 26 March will go ahead as normal, from 10am until 4pm.
Category: member activity
Wonderful Wednesday – 18 March
The next Wonderful Wednesday meeting is on 18 March, from 9.30am until 12.30pm, in the Cook Community Hub Hall. WW is a sit and stitch meeting with a more formal part after 11am. The special Show & Tell theme is animal quilts. Quilts with animals on them- the fabric, pieced or applique. Quilts made for animals… Continue reading Wonderful Wednesday – 18 March
Art Quilters – Saturday 14 March
A message from Buffy about this meeting: Reminder: Art Quilters meeting this Saturday, 14th at 1pm. I would like to have a play day with materials that don’t fray, for example lutradur, evolon, leather, paper (including paper towels), etc and also incorporating painted fusible webbing. So please bring any of these materials you have on… Continue reading Art Quilters – Saturday 14 March
Creative Clothing – 12 March
The Creative Clothing Interest Group meets on Thursday 12 March in the CQ room, from 10am. If you are interested in making creative garments and accessories this is the get-together for you. Work on your own project, have something for show and tell, get help with fitting, use the big table to cut out a… Continue reading Creative Clothing – 12 March
Modern Quilt Group – Evening 12 March
A message from Michelle, one of the convenors of the Modern Quilt Group: Modern quilting group meets on Thursday 12 March at 7.30 pm. Gemma is back from Quiltcon and will be talking to us about her adventures in Austin, Texas. Last month Nicole showed us her gorgeous mini that she got in a swap,… Continue reading Modern Quilt Group – Evening 12 March
Connect and Participate Expo 2015 – Saturday 28 March at Old Bus Depot Market
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Connect and Participate Expo is a free event that brings together a diverse range of groups and clubs to showcase what they offer members and provide a forum for Canberrans to engage, face to face, with group leaders and members. The expo provides opportunities for Canberrans to meet like minded people… Continue reading Connect and Participate Expo 2015 – Saturday 28 March at Old Bus Depot Market
Australia Day at Canberra Quilters
A lot of quilters probably spent some time over the Australia Day long weekend doing some sewing. A few signed up for the Canberra Quilters OzDay weekend Sew-in – 3 1/2 days of sewing with the only interruption for lunch and cups of tea (and going home to sleep at night). Here are some of… Continue reading Australia Day at Canberra Quilters
UFO Pledge 2015
Most quilters have them – a UFO, WIP or PhD. Whether you call them an UnFinished Object, a Work In Progress or a Project half-Done, somewhere in a quilter’s life there are quilts that have been discarded before they have been finished. It might be a top that needs completion, then quilting and binding. Or… Continue reading UFO Pledge 2015
New Year’s Day Mystery Quilt
Each year Janet Wickell of quilting.about.com hosts an online mystery quilt workshop and 2015 is no exception. She has already posted a couple of items in preparation. Ever wanted to try a mystery quilt? Here is an opportunity – it is based on US time, so you would be working on 2 January. Here is the link… Continue reading New Year’s Day Mystery Quilt
Final Friday drop-in – 19 December
The final Friday drop-in for the year is this Friday 19 December, from 10am until 4pm. If you need some sewing time to get those Christmas presents finished, why not drop-in and use the room. Sew, baste a quilt, have a cuppa…the room is open for members’ use.