Welcome to the quilter’s rest’s updates and newsletter! #14 February, 2010
Congratulations! We’ve made it into a new decade – ladies from The Quilter’s Rest have decided to make this year a UFO year – clear out all the old projects and bring in the new! AND it’s already working with project after project being brought out of the woodwork and finishing touches added – what a great sense of achievement! This year promises to be as busy as ever with events being planned. PFAFF are releasing 2 new overlockers tomorrow and our open day is just around the corner.
The Bushies’ High Tea and Charity Quilt Auction was held on 6th Feb and was a huge success raising just under $6700 in a matter of hours. We were supported by a great team of people so the afternoon/evening flowed smoothly with High Tea served including billy tea in pannikins. Everyone was issued a pannikin on entry, each with a bidders number underneath. There was live entertainment with button accordions, mouth organs, bush poetry and whip cracking – what a vast array of talent. But the highlight came with the quilt auction. 33 items were auctioned, from cushions to table runners, cot quilts to king size quilts. Bidding was furious with everyone joining in with the spirit of the evening. Interval saw fresh damper and syrup being served and more billy tea…. Even though the sun had gone down by the completion of the auction, there wasn’t a person whose spirits hadn’t been lifted by such a wonderful atmosphere. Thanks to all who donated for the event. We have been notified that Meals on Wheels will be putting in a badly needed coldroom thanks to your generous support. Good on you…..
Come To Where The Quilters’ Rest – Open Day is on 10th April. Included with this newsletter is the flyer with details on the back. These include the challenge – Potholder with Attitude in both junior and senior sections; a postcard challenge – Quilter’s Paradise and the usual inchies swap. There will be a quilt sandwiching competition and already we have 4 teams nominated, one of which has never sandwiched quilts before! The displays will be continuing throughout the day and the feature will be the Guest Speaker followed by Show and Tell. A great day’s entertainment and opportunity to catch up with old friends and make new ones. We’d love to see you here….
Our Pfaff Master Service Technician visits once a month to service and repair Pfaffs and any other brands of sewing machines and overlockers. Future dates are 19 March; 9 & 10 April. Please phone to book in your machine. Remember, computerized machines should be serviced once every 12 months.
Date Claimers for future Events
- 8 March, Monday - Round Up Class – Beginners or advanced wishing to learn something new or have assistance with a project. Class $40 (Morning and Afternoon Tea Supplied)
- 10 April, 2010 – Come To Where The Quilters Rest – Annual Open Day/Quilter’s Gathering/Show & Tell – a wonderful day of fun, lucky door prizes and activities that shouldn’t be missed.
- 26 May, 2010 – What’s new with Pfaff Overlockers – Cheryl from Pfaff will be demonstrating the new overlockers being released this week. This will include a round robin class for approximately 3 hours, so come and join in. It will be great to experience the newest technology first hand. Morning tea will be supplied.
- Please Note: All classes must be paid for upon booking – NO refunds will be given. Class numbers will be limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
Notice Board: For Sale
- Janome 150 machine (includes extra feet & accessories) with Horn Cabinet $600 ono
- Quilt frame – Next Generation, quilting machine, stitch regulator + extras (near new) $3800
- Janome – great beginners or travelling machine $180
Tamalba News – Life has been busy with the rain and Al is constantly mowing, but the place is looking a picture. The cows are very content, each carrying a new calf for the season. Nathan and Nina are growing each time we see them. What a wonderful trip it is being a grandparent! Speaking of enjoyment, make this the year you come and visit. Book in for a weekend stay or bring your quilting group for free morning tea - stay and shop or just stay and enjoy the scenery. We’d love to see you soon….
Marion & Alan
“Come To Where the Quilter’s Rest”
On Saturday, 10 April, 2010 – 9am to 4pm
At The Quilter’s Rest – 562 Weens Road, Kingaroy
Ø A Quilters’ Gathering
Ø Show & Tell
Ø Airing of the Quilts
Ø Quilt Sandwiching Competition
Ø “Potholder with Attitude” Challenge (includes Junior section)
Ø Postcard Challenge
Ø Guest Speaker
Ø Pfaff Demonstrations
Ø Machine Technician available for servicing!
Ø ‘Inchies’ Swap
Ø Fabric & Craft Stalls
Ø Raffles, Lucky Door Prizes and much more….
Cost: $25 per head – Includes morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and entry into all activities. Chairs and Marquee will be provided. A percentage of gate takings will be donated to Meals on Wheels.
RSVP by 07-04-2010 for catering purposes
(see back of this flyer) – 4162 3987
What to Bring: - Recently finished quilts for Show & Tell
- “Potholder with Attitude” Challenge
- Postcard Challenge
- Quilt top and team for Quilt Sandwiching Competition
- Inchies to swap
- A shady hat and sunscreen
- All the good humour you can put together on the day!
SEE YOU THERE!!!
Details of “Potholder with Attitude” Challenge
Create a unique potholder which will stand out from the crowd! Your potholder can be made from any fibres or fabrics, felted, embellished, quilted, embroidered, painted etc. Your creation can be usable or purely a decorative piece which could be hung on the wall as an artwork!
There will be a Senior and Junior (up to 16 years of age) section of the challenge, so we are encouraging all our up and coming sewers to have a try! *See below for conditions.
Details of Postcard Challenge
Theme: “Quilter’s Paradise”
Can be a place or activity or something whimsical.
Size: 5” x 7” and be double sided like a postcard. Postcards can be made from any fibres or fabrics, felted, embellished, quilted, embroidered, painted etc.
* Conditions: Entrants name should clearly be marked on back of the piece or pinned securely and hidden somewhere . If entrant is not attending on the day, the name and address should be clearly marked and come with a self addressed and stamped envelope so the entry can be returned to you. All other entries must be taken home by entrant or nominated person. Judging will take place on the day with the judge’s decision being final.
Inchies Swap
Come along armed with as many Inchies as you can carry – What are Inchies, you say. Well, an Inchie is a tiny piece of art between 1 and 1½inches square, made of fabric, embellished and backed with your initials on the back. This was a huge success the last 2 open days. There is no theme for these little beauties, just do your own thing and watch and wait for the Inchie Bug to Bite YOU!!! The swap will take place on the day, and you will only be included if you have Inchies to swap. Swapping will be at random, but you will get as many Inchies back as you put in. So be a part of this contagious trading and start making Inchies now!
Quilt Sandwiching Competition
The main idea of this is to have great fun with a group of your friends. Make up a special name for your Team and nominate on form below. Each team has a quilt top which has to be sandwiched from start to finish. Past years winners and participants are encouraged to go all out to make this competition more outrageous than usual!
Rules for the Quilt Sandwiching competition
1. The quilt top may be no smaller than 48” x 60”.
2. Quilt Top, Wadding and Backing to be provided by the team competing.
3. No more than 4 persons in any one team. Team members need not necessarily belong to one patchwork group. Each team must have a name eg. The Pin Ups or Fantastic Four etc.
4. Clips, safety pins (no straight pins), thread and needle may be used, but no basting spray.
5. A table will be provided for each team.
6. Quilt must be sandwiched without wrinkles and be held firmly together with either safety pins or thread – ready for quilting; and have the judges approval on completion of sandwiching.
7. Judges decision will be final but not necessarily correct.
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RSVP: By 07-04-2010 to The Quilter’s Rest, 562 Weens Road, Kingaroy 4610. OR 4162 3987
There will be ____________people attending from (town/group)_________________________
Name of Quilt Sandwiching Team: _________________________________________________
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