OUR BLOCK FOR THE SUITCASE

Suitcases containing quilt blocks have started to return to Queensland from every state and the quilt will be assembled before too long. This block of QCWA Piecemakers will be included and seen by many people all over the country, as will the diaries with their stories. This will include a story about us.

Something Special

This might be a good way to promote Piecemakers and quilting groups across Queensland: go to  www.thetravellingfriendshipquiltproject.com

I saw the eight suitcases start off on their journey, and have now seen some of the lovely and imaginative blocks created in other states; there is still time for more from our state but be quick! It is an amazing project, and will be displayed at major quilt shows. (Sara Faddy)

2011 Mitchell Quilt Show

Kenniff Country Quilters, Mitchell and Amby members display some of their work

Hanging one of the smaller quilts

And a big one

Viewers' choice, made by Gay Burey entitled "Just Add Water"

A workshop held in the middle of the year

Choosing the right bits

All the bits in the right place

Getting down to it

A lone star

And another

Quilts for the Lockyer Valley

Trish, from Moggill Piecemakers, made these charming quilts which have been sent to the Lockyer Valley to people who are struggling after the floods.

 CHOOKS

 CUPCAKES

 DUCKLING TWISTS

 ELEPHANT AND BALLOONS

PINWHEEL MAGIC
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She also made some quilts for her family.


Andrew and Cara's quilt front.

 The back

Kristy's doona

                                           

Busy Ladies at Emu Park

Nancy Townsend has encouraged the Thursday Craft Ladies at Emu Park to make blocks. These are made into quilt tops for Project Linus which is a 100% volunteer not for profit organization. Their mission is to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children in need.
The quilts are sent to The Royal Children's Hospital, Mater Children's Hospital, Charleville and others.
Quilt tops are sent to Sydney where they have a company donating wadding. A few quilters then complete them.
This is to be an ongoing thing for Emu Park, who sent their first lot off recently and hope to do so every three months or so.
From Dawn Moss
Secretary
Emu Park

More Quilts Shown at Emu Park

Quilts were brought for Show and Tell at the Emu Park workshop.

A colourful stained glass window

Lots of pretty appliqued flowers

Gay explains about her family pictures

 Christine's nearly finished xmas piece.

Look for the birds