Saturday, December 22, 2012
Monday, November 19, 2012
Christmas Party and Show and Tell
Hello Everyone
The blog has been a bit quiet lately too many things to do and people to look after.
Christmas is almost upon us. A time for sharing and meeting together and remembering how lucky we are that we have the opportunity to patch and quilt and chat with friends from all walks of life.
I am hoping that all of our members past and present can join us at the Victoria Hotel Goondiwindi on the 28th November for our Christmas party and our show and tell. Bring a friend if you like.
We need some new members. I think it is a 6.30 start but check that with Gail. Everyone pays for their own meal and drinks.
The recycled challenge and our embroidery challenge will be on show so could all members bring them along. In fact if anyone has a little something special they have made or found bring it along also.
Remember that beautiful little pincushion that Chris bought along to our pin cushion day ...what a treasure.
When I began my quilting journey I never expected to become so captivated by the craft . I also never expected to make such lovely friends. So bring someone along and get them hooked.
See you there!
The blog has been a bit quiet lately too many things to do and people to look after.
Christmas is almost upon us. A time for sharing and meeting together and remembering how lucky we are that we have the opportunity to patch and quilt and chat with friends from all walks of life.
I am hoping that all of our members past and present can join us at the Victoria Hotel Goondiwindi on the 28th November for our Christmas party and our show and tell. Bring a friend if you like.
We need some new members. I think it is a 6.30 start but check that with Gail. Everyone pays for their own meal and drinks.
The recycled challenge and our embroidery challenge will be on show so could all members bring them along. In fact if anyone has a little something special they have made or found bring it along also.
Remember that beautiful little pincushion that Chris bought along to our pin cushion day ...what a treasure.
When I began my quilting journey I never expected to become so captivated by the craft . I also never expected to make such lovely friends. So bring someone along and get them hooked.
See you there!
Thursday, October 18, 2012
October Meeting
Due to some technical difficulties Macintyre Quilters will be next weekend 28th October instead of the 21st. There is a wedding at the hall the evening before so it will be a 10.00 am start.
You will Need-
* Need 4 fat quarters to make centre plus more depending on border you choose.
Coming Up-
Christmas Dinner is 28th November(Wed) at Victoria Hotel 6.30pm. I will need numbers by 25th to let them know – friends etc welcome – just order your own dinner.
* Bring you recycled and embroidery creations for all to see. Have seen a couple and they are great. (I will see about display and let know at oct meeting) think that is all –
Hope to see you at our next meeting.
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Iron cover
Hi ladies
These are the requirements for the next meeting.
These are requirements
50cm fabric,
50cm heat resistant Wadding,
50cm heat resis fabric
30cm bind.
2 large buttons
You can use an ironing board cover if it is heat resistant
Gail says Punch with Judy in NSW has it – Anthony’s at Dalby has heat resis wadding.
These are the requirements for the next meeting.
These are requirements
50cm fabric,
50cm heat resistant Wadding,
50cm heat resis fabric
30cm bind.
2 large buttons
You can use an ironing board cover if it is heat resistant
Gail says Punch with Judy in NSW has it – Anthony’s at Dalby has heat resis wadding.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Pin Cushion PLay
What a great day, sitting around the same table trying to construct pin cushions. A little english paper piecing and some hearts.
jenny's |
Jenny's- using embroidery challenge |
Di and Tamara ,grandmother and granddaughter - what a great way to share a Sunday! |
Busy Bee Chris |
Gail Steaming on ahead - Happy Birthday Gail!! |
Small group today - hand sewing ! |
The collection |
Busy Bee Glenda |
Rose went with Roses for hers. |
The finished lot |
made more beautiful by Anettes's Camelia |
Flowers - Nature's precious gifts to us! |
This little antique belongs to Chris's grandma in law .. I think that's right. Inside the little bag is a tape and thimble. |
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Coathangers for Coats
At our last meeting Chris kindly taught everyone hoe to sew these very cute practical coat hangers. Lots of colours and lots of sizes.
Sunday the 19th August is our next meeting. Pin Cushion Day . Make 2! Bring how ever many you have!
See the last post for what you need. See you there Bring a friend !
Gail's |
A great selection |
Joe's |
Di's |
Margie's |
Vee's |
Sunday the 19th August is our next meeting. Pin Cushion Day . Make 2! Bring how ever many you have!
See the last post for what you need. See you there Bring a friend !
Sunday, July 1, 2012
June Meeting 2012
Annette shares her yummy slice recipe
30 Jatz biscuits
1 cup caster sugar
1 pkt pecan nuts (1 cup approx)
3 egg whites
Beat egg whites and gradually add sugar until stiff peaks are formed.
Crush jats biscuits and nuts
Place into a greased slice tray
Top with whipped cream and a crumbled flake chocolate
22nd
July 2012 – Coat hangers with Chris
19th August 2012 - Pin Cushion Day -
Jenny
We ask you all to bring your pincushion collection.
I am sure you all have more than one, if not bring your one and only or your
favourite or your most unusual or all of them………
You will get to make 2 pin cushions
1. Heart from a fat quarter and a metre of cord
2. English paper
piecing pyramid pin cushion from 2 contrasting fat eighths , button, tassel or
trinket is optional for decoration
Bring the requirements for each pin cushion your basic sewing supplies and some toy
filler for 2 pin cushions. You may
complete these quite quickly so you may want to bring some UFO’s
23nd September 2012 - Iron bag Gail C
21st October 2012 - Fat
quarter quilt - Karen Dunmill and Gail
Clarke
4 fat
quarters and 4 contrasting fabrics - recycled object due
Recycled Project
Due
25th November 2012 - Open Day 9.00am to 1.00pm - ALL
The idea is to show off and promote McIntyre
Quilters. We will hang some quilts , and some of us will be sewing as a
demonstration.
Please bring a plate of something that can be put
with a cuppa.
We will have a raffle at the door. So could you all
please make a small hand made item to place in the raffle basket.
There will be no entry fee.
A cuppa will be available for a gold coin.
This is to be followed by our Christmas Party from 1.00
– 4.00 approx - no presents please. Please bring a plate of food to share for lunch..
The small hand made object for the raffle is in
place of a gift.
Mystery Embroidery Challenge is Due
4 fat quarters quilt- Karen Dunmill |
Gail C's teddy quilt |
Close up of Teddy quilt by Gail C |
Jo W's Heart Pin cushion for August |
Top marks to Chris for the neatest sewing kit .....wow.... |
Jo B is working on a secret challenge ..... |
Newest member Vee tries out her new machine .... |
Jo W was working on a Bronwyn Squires wall hanging. |
Mix it up with Gail C's flower appliqué |
I just had to be in it as well ... |
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Next Meeting June 24th
So........Sorry............. apparently I have made a blue with the last post.
In our April Newsletter Christine was down to do coat hangers in July and we were to finish our Stars in June. Sorry for any inconvenience. Hope to see you all there Sunday. Bring show and tell from Stacey's retreat.
Monday, June 4, 2012
24th June Meeting "Coat Hangers"
At our next meeting we are making these lovely coat hangers Christine Spink is going to teach this lesson. She has asked me to post this for you all to see.
Large Coat Hanger
1 x Wooden coat hanger
1 x Fat Quarter or 20cms fabric
Iron pelon wadding
Extra wadding to wrap around coat hanger
60 cms x 1 inch bias binding to match fabric
Ribbon for bow and plastic tubing to cover the hook.
If you want to embroider or applique, you can pick up a paper
template from Marg at Cottage Treasures.
Weekend at Stacey's
18 ladies spent the weekend sewing and chatting in the beautiful surrounds of Stacey's at the Gap. This beautiful retreat is nestled at the top of Cunningham's Gap, you could hear the bell birds, see the kangaroos and feel the chill of the mountain top, especially Sunday morning. Leonie and Mal looked after us all weekend. Leonie presented us with some beautiful food while Mal stoked the fire and kept the coffee hot. Mal even carried our things to and from the car. We were really well looked after. So many projects were finished PHD's UFO's and WHISP's. There was a range of beautiful quilts and stitcheries. We have set a date for the same time next year. Places are limited and many ladies have booked again there are 5 or 6 places left so get in early with your deposit if you would like to go in 2013.
Joe's beautiful stitching |
Add caption |
Penny and Carol having a late dinner |
Ros planning |
Kath working hard on quilts for special people |
Maxine sewing |
Julieanne sewing lots of strips |
Gail and Margie - Which piece will I use? |
Joe gives good advice. |
Nancy and Helen Laughed lots making iPhone pouches. |
More beautiful stitching from Gail |
Wishes it will be ready for Christmas! |
Ros - lovely colours! |
Gail and Maureen taking a break. |
Joe's stitchery soon to be a book cover. |
Helen- Oh really? So much to catch up on. |
Gail T just loves creating beautiful things. |
Mor of Gail T's handwork |
All at the table, Kath what's that you are eating? |
It pays to look down sometimes- you might see something unusual and beautiful. |
At the top |
The cabins |
The main hall |
In the garden |
Everybody busy |
Sheena's Quilt .. Not sure this will work- she changed her mind with the tiger stripes. |
Maxine's quilt went together faster than it took to decide on what fabrics to use. Looks lovely. |
Jenny's quilt just need to be finished with a border. |
Maureen's ( friend of Carol and Penny ) quilt full of colour- so impressive. |
Margie just loves these bears |
So cute |
So nice to be finished. |
Jenny's Safari quilt |
Carol used her hand dyed fabrics in this unusual yet striking design. |
Just to remind you how cold it was..... |
Icy Brrr....... |
Just warming my toes after taking the pics of the cars! |
Gail C produced a wise one! |
What a hoot! |
Angels for Gail C's Mum lovely job! |
Yep .. all looks pretty good Gail! |
All a patchworker needs! |
Di with her double wedding ring _ Big task! Lovely Colours |
Jenny's book cover |
Gails T's Qillow |
Just beautiful by Ros! |
Jenny's baby quilt |
Julienne finishes her quilt as you go...the boys love soccer! |
The double wedding quilt is growing. |
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