2021 Exhibition Raffle Results

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The draw took place last Thursday(2/12) at the evening meeting. Canberra Quilters draws tickets and the drawn ticket holder chooses which prize they want. This year the first drawn ticket holder was also the the third drawn ticket holder. In keeping with her generosity of spirit, Ruth Schwensen chose only one prize and asked that… Continue reading 2021 Exhibition Raffle Results

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Evening Meeting 2 December- face to face!

Raffle quilt 2021

Our first face-to-face Thursday Evening meeting in the last six months is this week on Thursday, December 2nd. We are unable to use the hall at Templeton St, instead we will be meeting at the Church for the Holy Covenant, 89 Dexter Street, Cook. There is limited onsite parking. The hall will accommodate approximately 100… Continue reading Evening Meeting 2 December- face to face!

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

Exhibition 2021 – important dates

Raffle quilt 2021

This week and next week have some important dates for this year’s virtual exhibition. Virtual Exhibition dates: Delivery Day: Friday 19 November between 2pm and 6pm at our rooms at Cook. Judging Day : Saturday 20 November    9am-4pm Photography Day: Sunday 21 November.    9am-4pm Video Shooting:  Monday 22- Friday 26 Pick-up Day: Saturday 27 November – 9am – 1… Continue reading Exhibition 2021 – important dates

Exhibition News

Raffle quilt 2021

Here is a message from Valerie, Exhibition Co-ordinator. Please take note of the dates and times towards the end of the message. Thank you all for your ongoing patience as we worked through  the implications of COVID and the ongoing health directives over the last couple of months.  The Exhibition sub committee had made  quite… Continue reading Exhibition News

Postponement of raffle draw

Raffle quilt 2021

A message from the raffle co-ordinator: Due to Covid restrictions we are unable to hold the draw for our Raffle Quilt as expected on 26 September. We are looking into options for when and where we may be allowed to do this. It may be possible by the end of November or early in December, but we… Continue reading Postponement of raffle draw

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News Flash

Due to Covid19 restrictions in the ACT,  Canberra Quilters is unable to hold the draw for its Raffle Quilt as expected on 26 September. We are looking into options for when and where we may be allowed to do this. It may be possible by the end of November or early in December, but we shall abide… Continue reading News Flash

Postponed – Canberra Craft and Quilt Fair 2021

A message from Expertise Events about this year’s Craft and Quilt Fair: Sadly the fair will not go ahead as planned for September. The Covid-19 situation in the ACT and surrounding NSW area continues and even if the lockdown ends by late August, the attendance of interstate exhibitors is impacted and the confidence of visitors… Continue reading Postponed – Canberra Craft and Quilt Fair 2021