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
Category: Member News
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
A message from the CQ President: COVID19
The following was delivered by email to members yesterday. Apologies if you get the message twice. 14 March 2020 COVID-19 – CORONAVIRUS On Friday, 13 March, several members of the Committee and I met with Ms Kathy Ragless, AM, Director of Companion House and some key members of her staff. Members from HAGSOC were also… Continue reading A message from the CQ President: COVID19
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
inTransit exhibition 10 May – 2 June 2018
One of Canberra Quilters members, Fiona Hammond, is part of this exhibition, coming up at the Tuggeranong Arts Centre.
Exhibition: Canberra Grammar School Gallery, 3 Nov -2 Dec
Member Dianne Firth is part of an exhibition opening this Friday-
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