A sample of a 2008 workshop

These 2 small quilts are samples of raw edge applique that demonstrate the technique. This workshop should give people the skills to dye fabric, use it in their creations, and how to use quilting as a further design element.

Parkhurst Patchwork Group "block drawer"

This photo is some of the 14 ladies from Parkhurst showing the set of blocks that they won in the "block drawer". Each fortnight they made 2 of a different block all using the same seeded homespun with other fabrics of their own choice. It was good for all to participate to learn the techniques as well as colour combinations. After they finished the 14th block, they do a draw. Then they hand in these 28 blocks. Everyone enjoyed making so many different blocks all the same but with different colours. Photos of completed quilts to follow later.

Parkhurst Branch Workshop

The Emu Park CWA Hall was a hive of activity when the Parkhurst Branch hosted a patchwork workshop led by Lynne and an enthusiastic band of patchworkers who enjoyed learning the techniques of fabric stencilling, Japanese sashiko and crazy patch. Members of several branches attended and enjoyed Lynne's patient relaxed presentation. Not only did the ladies learn techniques, they heard interesting background and historical explanations which put the project into perspective.

At the end of the weekend everyone had the knowledge and ability to complete their work at home. The hospitality of Parkhurst was much appreciated with their sumptuous morning and afternoon teas plus tasty lunches. The weekend was a great success. Photos of the completed quilts will be posted later.

Congratulations Joy, for winning the Viewer's Choice at Emu Park Quilt Show

This Polygon Flower Garden Wallhanging was made by Joy, from Yeppoon who won the Viewer's Choice at the Emu Park Quilt Show. The two types of fabric folded flowers used in this pictorial hanging are pentagon and octagon. The tall angular background greenery being foundation piecing, finishing with bias stems and appliqued leaves.

Congratulations, Lynne for winning Viewer's Choice at Dalby Quilt Show

The Southern Regional Quilt Show at Dalby was very successful, with Lynne from Brisbane winning the Viewer's Choice with the above beautiful Bargello Quilt. The Ridgeland Ladies have already booked Lynne to teach their group the Bargello technique in April 2008.

Silkwood Piecemakers

Silkwood Piecemakers are extremely pleased with their recent Quilt Raffle for Angel Flight, making $1,040.00 for this most necessary service. They are also grateful for the photocopier given them after the cyclone and they have also bought rolls of wadding. Both of these things have made a considerable saving for these busy ladies. Currently they are hand piecing hexagons to make into a bag. They say, 'they talk at lot, stitch a lot and achieve a lot'. Congratulations to you all.