The CQ Webmaster has been very busy and images of the prize winning quilts from the 2008 Canberra Quilters Exhibition are now available for viewing in the website gallery. Thanks Carol!
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2008 Exhibition Prize Listing
The following awards and prizes were announced at the official opening of the Canberra Quilters’ Exhibition this morning. Congratulations to all concerned. Images can now be viewed in the website gallery. Remember, you can purchase a CD featuring ALL of the quilts on display for $12. SPECIAL AWARDS Best of Show: Jenny Bowker, Hashim (pictured)… Continue reading 2008 Exhibition Prize Listing
Canberra Quilters Exhibition: 7-10 August 2008
The 2008 Canberra Quilters Exhibition opens tomorrow Thursday, 7 August and continues until Sunday 10 August at:Exhibition Park In CanberraBudawang BuildingFlemington RoadMitchell ACT 2911Open 10am – 4.30pm daily Don’t miss out! This year, Canberra Quilters is selling a CD catalogue with photos of all entries for $12. While you are at it, buy a raffle… Continue reading Canberra Quilters Exhibition: 7-10 August 2008
Evening Meeting: Thursday 7 August
The next evening meeting is Thursday, 7 August 2008 at the Weston Creek Uniting Church Hall, Parkinson St, Weston Creek (7.15pm for a 7.45pm start). Carolyn Sullivan, a quilter and embroiderer from Bundanoon, will be the guest speaker. Carolyn’s work on various committees, as president of both The Quilters’ Guild NSW and Ozquilt Network, with… Continue reading Evening Meeting: Thursday 7 August
CQ Exhibition 2008 Timetable
August is a BIG month for Canberra Quilters as we stage our annual members’ exhibition from 7 to 10 August 2008. Don’t forget to mark these key dates in your calendar: 2 August: quilt and creative clothing delivery (9am – 6pm) 5 August: judging day 5 August: exhibition setup from 3pm 6 August: exhibition hanging… Continue reading CQ Exhibition 2008 Timetable
My Place Exhibition
Congratulations to CQ members (including Helen Gray, Beth Miller, Beth & Trevor Reid and Brenda Smith) whose quilts were selected for the My Place travelling exhibition. The exhibition comprises 90 quilts – 30 each from Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. The 50cm square quilts will travel to South Africa for the South African National… Continue reading My Place Exhibition
Hanging Around
The Canberra Quilters Exhibition is less than a month away. Have you attached a sleeve and a label to your quilt(s) yet? ALL quilts, including tiny treasures and challenge quilts must have a sleeve on the back to accommodate a security wire. Quilts have been stolen from CQ exhibitions in the past and, to prevent… Continue reading Hanging Around
Old Bus Depot Markets Textile Day: Sunday 13 July
Join us at the Old Bus Depot Markets at Kingston on Sunday 13 July 2008. We’ll have the 2008 raffle quilt there and expect to sell lots of tickets. While you are there, check out the other stalls for the textile and creative fibres themed market.
Quilts for Others Working Bee: Tuesday 8 July
The next QFO working bee will be held on Tuesday 8 July from 10am to 4pm at Blackfriars Parish Centre, corner of Antill Street and Phillip Avenue, Watson. Come for a few hours or the full day (morning and afternoon tea are provided but please bring your own lunch).
Upcoming Quilt Valuation Day: 26 July 2008
A quilt valuation day will be held on Saturday, 26 July 2008. You need to book your quilt with the valuation team to be valued on the day and to arrange drop off and pick up times (See the inside cover of your newsletter for contact details.) Canberra Quilters is unable to insurance coverage on… Continue reading Upcoming Quilt Valuation Day: 26 July 2008