OCTOBER UFO WORKSHOP

The last UFO at Ruth Fairfax House was so enjoyable that another has been arranged. It will be on the weekend of 13 & 14th October. Book in with Ros.
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SOMETHING SPECIAL

ALZHEIMERS' APRONS

Cushions are probably not a good idea as they can slide off the lap. An apron has been suggested or a small lap quilt.
Here is an apron that has removable straps. Remember to make it washable and lightweight for drying and storing away.

Enough blocks for interest and variety. The straps have velcro to hold them in place or left off. There are attached daisies, a corner pocket, ribbon and bow. Bottom left is fringed fleece.

Laces to tie, elastic in a casing, button and strap "handkerchief" attached to inside of pocket and some suffolk puffs.

Slider on tape, zip, satin ribbon attached at edges, a flap, puffs and animals under a flap.

THE TRAVELING QUILT UPDATE

The quilt from every State is nearly complete. It will make it's debut at the Melbourne quilt show before going around the country to other shows. Try to see it if possible. It is 4m wide.

Carolyn, on the right, and her project, Our Piecemaker's block is out of sight on the right

Markers show where the blocks came from.

Fabric postcards to be fixed around the centre.

SUCCESFUL WORKSHOP

The workshop held at Yeppoon in January was very enjoyable and here are some of the colourful results.

This is like being caught in a rainbow!

Beautiful and intricate work.

The different fabric choices led to a variety of patterns.

PROJECTS

Here are four projects: 

1 - A quilt or cushion for someone with Alzheimers/ Parkinson's disease

2 -Turban                                                                                                  

3 -Wheelchair bag for MS                                                                         

4 - A walking frame bag. If you are unable to print the instructions call Margaret on  0412770046                                                                        

1 - This is a quilt for someone with Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease. There are lots of bits to poke, pull stroke and fiddle with which have been found to be soothing and calming. Ideas will be appearing regularly in the Countrywoman so start saving bits and pieces like buttons, lace and zips. Fabric should be age appropriate and all attachments fixed securely. Too many upholstery fabrics can make it heavy!

Another version could be a cushion or apron and all should be washable

 2 - This is the new easier pattern for turbans but please use the Cancer Council fabric because it is soft and the best. Call Sara 5435 2021 for fabric

3 - Wheelchair bags - note the placement of the velcro straps. Make both straps like the one on the right so the velcro lies the same way.

4 - A walking frame bag - not too deep and outside pockets for easy reach.

Quilts at conference

Margaret Franz invited people to guess how many different fabrics were in her quilt.

157 different fabrics

Jean Rosendahl's quilt of scraps saved after the cyclone

Colourful hexagons of saved fabric

Jean's story