Quilt Show at CMAG

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

An update from the CQ President: COVID 19

The following message was sent via email earlier this evening. Apologies if you get it twice. COVID-19 AND CANBERRA QUILTERS In view of the most recent announcement of the Prime Minister, the Committee and I have sadly decided that all Canberra Quilters’ activities at Cook will be suspended for the time being.  Regretfully the increasing… Continue reading An update from the CQ President: COVID 19

Change of dates due to COVID-19 : Aerie Retirement Village

In the last newsletter there was an offer from the Aerie Retirement Village at Narrabundah. Dates have now changed. Change of dates due to COVID-19 Please note that this visit has now been postponed to Thursday 10 September – 10:30am to 12:00 noon. Is Anyone Interested In Finding Out What An Over 55 Independent Living… Continue reading Change of dates due to COVID-19 : Aerie Retirement Village

Congratulations to member Wendy Saclier

Congratulations to CQ founding member Wendy Saclier, for being awarded a medal in the Order of Australia, announced today. Details of the bio: Ms Wendy Anne SACLIER, Curtin ACT 2605 For service to the creative arts, and to women. * Canberra Quilters Founding Member, 1976. * National Council of Women Australia Member, since 2002. President,… Continue reading Congratulations to member Wendy Saclier

Congratulations to member Janelle Noack

Quilters Companion magazine has just announced the results of the  Quilters Companion and Brother Hall of Fame. The pool of quilts to choose from was drawn from the first 100 issues of Quilters Companion magazine and voted on by readers. Member Janelle Noack was successful in securing the 2nd runner up position in the Medallion… Continue reading Congratulations to member Janelle Noack

Congratulations to Jenny Bowker and Beth Miller

Congratulations go to members  Jenny Bowker and Beth Miller who have been awarded category prizes at the World of Beauty exhibition, part of the International Quilt Festival currently being held in Houston, USA. Jenny was awarded second place in the People, Portraits and Figures category for her quilt After the Last Sky. Beth was awarded Third Place… Continue reading Congratulations to Jenny Bowker and Beth Miller

Dianne Firth Exhibition: 26 August-17 September

Member Dianne Firth is having a solo exhibition at the Belconnen Arts Centre. ‘Poetry and Place’ by Dianne Firth opens at Belconnen Arts Centre on Friday 25 August at 5.30 and runs until Sunday 17 September. Dianne has created artworks from poems especially written by poets visiting Canberra last year for the ‘Poetry on the… Continue reading Dianne Firth Exhibition: 26 August-17 September