Show and tell from last saturday.

Here is the promised show and tell from The Applique Society meeting last Saturday.

And while l usually try and get the ladies names, some slipped past me. So l will give credit where l know, and if l miss someones and you know who's it is, please let me know and l will give credit. Thanks.

First up is Bev, with her centre of  what will be a 4 block quilt. The centre was designed by a friend of ours, Gina, and given to Bev on her 60th birthday. A work in progress.

This little beauty has been made by Bev. Once its framed, it  will be 2nd prize at our exhibition in October.

This quilt was made by Rose. It is a Chris Serong pattern.

This quilt was made by Deidre. The pattern is Calico garden with some border adjustments.

The same lady made this little mini hexi quilt. It was so darn cute!!

The pink 3/4"hexagons and hand are to give you perspective.

Again, an unnamed lady and also unnamed quilt.

This beauty is made by Simone. Its called Steve's garden, designed by Susan Smith, from Patchwork on Stoneleigh.

Both Simone and her mother Joy made this same quilt. l think this one is Joy's. My guess is its another Patchwork on Stoneleigh pattern, though not positive. P.S. Its been confirmed that this is a Karen Cunningham design, that was taught at Patchwork on Stoneleigh during summer school. Thanks Adele.

Another Unnamed quilter with unnamed quilt.

This stunning Sarah Morrell was made by Wendy. Pattern is designed by Di Ford. Available through Threadbear quilt shop.

This is another of Wendy's quilts. Not sure of the designer.

Wendy has only been quilting for a few years, but boy has she achieved a lot. She works full time, travelling on a train for an hour each day, each way, stitching as she goes. She says she doesn't mind going to work, its the 8 hour wait to go home she doesn't like!!!!

This is someones beautiful applique centre from her Ann Daggs Quilt.

A beautiful sampler made by???

This lovely travel sewing bag was made by another unnamed lady. It opens right out, with scissors and such stuff handy for working while traveling in the car.

Well, that's all folks!!

This is an amazing bunch of women. And so inspiring to spend time with them. The next meeting is in November. Must put the date in my diary. Don't want to miss it.

My DH is away for the weekend, and the old saying, while the cats away the mice will play came to mind. So l gathered up some quilting Friends and we are heading off to Sorrento for a retreat weekend. ( which just happens to start on a Thursday, Yay!!!)  My bags are packed and l am ready to go. Have the camera ready  for some action shots. Its freezing here today in Melbourne,so the heater will have a workout on the way.

Thanks for visiting,

Linda.

Ballarat Quilting Weekend Show and Tell

Here is some of the show and tell we saw on sunday afternoon. These ladies took a class with Gloria Loughman. Her work is quite contemporary.

These ladies took a class with Margaret McDonald. Mostly her work is traditional, with some modern pieces.  Margaret sells many patterns of her work through Threadbear Quilt Shop.

These ladies were working on stashbusting with Annette Blake from Fragrant Cottage. Annette also taught a hexagon workshop on the sunday.

These ladies took a 2 day workshop with Leesa Chandler of Chandler's Cottage. Leesa has just released a range of fabrics featuring Australian native flowers.

These ladies spent their time in the quilt and chat room. No teachers, just do your own thing. A great variety of work took place over the weekend.

And of course you have already seen the work we all did with Di Ford. Di also has many quilt patterns available through Threadbear Quilt Shop.

l am off on another exciting adventure on saturday. Can you remember this?  Its been 3 months since Bev and l went there, and the next meeting is on Saturday. This time we are just going to be in the audience and enjoy someone else's fabulous show and tell. Must remember to take the camera!!!

Thanks for visiting.
Linda.

P.S. Some comments are coming through to my email and some are not. If l don't reply to you, it's because they are not being delivered to my email. l love hearing what you have to say, and always try to reply.