Newsletters

April/May 2024

From Our Convenor

Margaret Atkins

Hi Everyone

We are safe and sound back in Waikanae after enjoying an amazing adventure in the South Island. I even met quite a few travelling quilters so we could chat about our future projects and the best places to shop and buy for our stash. Just fabulous!!!!

The air show of course was the highlight of our trip .

It’s the time of year for everyone to start paying your club membership fees and remember that if you pay before the 31st of May you will only need to pay $35 not the $40 which applies as of the 1 June. We currently have a great membership that is actually growing so it would be lovely to see that continue.

The upcoming Thursday night meeting will be a skills sharing evening. We have 8 members showing us some of their little tips and tricks, as well as the sewing machine man coming to answer and assist with any problems you are having with your machine.

June is our AGM and as you know we have a number of members standing down. I will be joining them. I will, however, be supporting the new Convenor for a while and no doubt will be still doing things to support the Guild in the future. Happily we do have an experienced member who has agreed to stand for Convenor and a number of members who have come forward to join the Committee. We will be seeking confirmation for them at the AGM meeting. Other nominees will be welcome.

Take care of yourselves and I look for to seeing you all this month.

Warm regards

Margaret

One place left on our Retreat 17-19 May 2024!

One person has had to withdraw so there is one place available at May's retreat being held at Threaded Needle Retreat, Manakau. If you have a friend that wants to come, they are more than welcome to join us. The cost is $220and includes catering.

Contact Donna at kcqclasses@gmail.com

Right: Participants at the last retreat in 2023

!!Membership Subs Due!!

Prior to 31st May $35

From 1st June $40

Subs can be paid into the club account: 01-1167-0013764-00. Please put your name in the reference. You can also pay by cash at the May evening meeting.

Next Guild Meetings

(All meetings and classes are at Waikanae Bridge Club, 27 Elizabeth Street, Waikanae)

Thursday 2nd May, 2024, 7.30pm

Tuesday 21st May, 2024, 10am - 3pm

May Meeting

Skills Sharing Night - 2nd May, 7:30pm

Several club members will be demonstrating quick and easy tips:

Donna Jordan - Jar Opener & Cord Tidy

Corrine Gower - Cathedral Windows

Maree Luckman - Meshing Sewing

Di Barnden - Binding

Judith Shilling - Christmas Trees

Kathy Petrie - Borders/Facing

Suzanne Sage - Marking Pens

David Scheepers (Anomaly Sewing Machine Repairs) - Tension & Questions

(Skills ideas shown here are for illustration only!)

Speakers at Evening Meetings 2024

May 2nd Skill Sharing

June 6th AGM, Polly Lind

July 4th Anna Hicks

August 1st Maree Luckman TBC

For more information on speakers click here

Classes 2024

Every quilter has a masterpiece inside.

Dianne Southey - Inktense Pencil Painting

15 June

You will be using Inktense pencils on fabric to create new and interesting fabric and add colour to existing fabrics. There are still a few places in this class, contact Donna Jordan to register. You do not need to have a set of Inktense pencils, Dianne will bring hers and share for a small fee (Needs list from Donna)

NB A YouTube video is available on the "Classes" page to give some information about this technique (is not part of the class) Click Here

Donna Jordan is taking names for this class now at kcqclasses@gmail.com

Upcoming Classes

24th August - Di Barnden- Circles and Squares

For more information on classes click here

Class Angels Wanted

We are on the lookout again for Class Angels to help out at the two upcoming classes. We need people who are happy to help out, make cups of tea and coffee and help set up the room. If you can do this please contact Donna Jordan at kcqclasses@gmail.com

To Book a place in any class please pay $40 (per day) to the Guild Account 01-1167-0013764-00.

Put your name and the class tutor's name in the references. Information and enquiries about all classes - Donna at kcqclasses@gmail.com

Community Quilts

A Quilt for Ruth

Community Quilts regular, Chrissie Smith-Wilson, recently gave one of her quilts to Ruth who goes to her Church and has been ill. Chrissie presented the quilt at a Church lunch and Ruth was absolutely delighted. She informed Chrissie that everyone who goes to visit her asks where it came from.

We donate to individuals, family groups and organisations. As the days get cooler we are keen to find more people in need of warmth and comfort. If you know of people in need or organisations that support them, please let us know, contacts are welcome.

Community Quilts meets every second month on the third Saturday so the dates for our meetings this year are:

May 18th

July 20th

September 21st

November 16th

10am to 3pm

Waikanae Bridge Club

Elizabeth Street

Waikanae

Members can access material to sew quilts between those dates by contacting committee members - see contact details here

Library and Resources

Latest Acquisitions - New book by Kaffe Fassett

For this landmark 25th book in his highly successful patchwork and quilt series, Kaffe Fassett has chosen the southern coast of England as the inspiration for his new collection of quilts....... The gallery section of the book showcases the 21 new designs, all brilliantly photographed on location by Debbie Patterson. The deep jewel tones of Kaffe's Maroon Frames are enhanced by the geometric lines of similarly toned beach huts. Kaffe's Vintage Stars has an old-world quality featuring earthy tones that are brilliantly set against the backdrop of a brick garden wall. The stunning Colour Garden quilt, featured on the cover, feels perfectly at home draped over an old fishing boat overlooking the sea, while his confectionary Fruit Sorbet cushion showcases taffy-inspired pastels sure to inspire a cozy afternoon by the beach. With both Kaffe's classic fabrics and his forward-thinking new designs to choose from, quilters will be thrilled with all Quilts by the Sea offers. In addition to the quilt designs, Quilts by the Sea includes detailed step-by-step instructions, accompanied by a flat shot of each quilt with the relevant block or quilt assembly diagram, while a how-to section offers more detailed guidance.

AUTHOR: San Francisco-born artist Kaffe Fassett is a name every quilter knows. His work has been commissioned by the British monarchy, American fashion designers, and the Royal Shakespeare Company. More than a decade ago, Fassett partnered with Rowan to create the Kaffe Fassett Collections, which debuts new fabrics each fall.

Events

Tote 'n Gloat

Saturday 4 May 2024

8.30am - 5pm

Fly Palmy Arena 2, 21 Pascal Street, Palmerston North

Entry Fee $20

Fabric a brac

Saturday May 4th

10am

St Anne's Church Hall - 22 Emmett Street, Wellington

A fabric sale from lovers of projects, who just have too many projects! This event is for fabric-lovers and sewers - if you are looking for modern or vintage fabric, haberdashery, patterns and all things sewing-related – Fabric-a-brac is for you.

Tea, coffee and sweet treats that you can enjoy in our seated area.

All proceeds go to Mary Potter Hospice.

These events are now being held around the country. You can join in - Find out more about Fabric-a Brac here

Karori Arts & Crafts Fabric & Yarn D'Stash Sale

Sunday 19 May 2024

10am - 2pm

Karori Arts and Crafts Centre

7 Beauchamp Street

Karori

Stalls may still be available for those who wish to sell fabric. They cost $35 and are approx 1.6mx 0.8m. Contact Daisey Bingham, ph.044766817 or email: info@kacc.org.nz

Paraikete Threads

March 2nd- June 2nd 2024

Paataka - Porirua

Blankets hold many meanings in Indigenous cultures. Paraikete Threads looks at how contemporary Māori artists are working with the stories, histories and knowledge systems embedded in the blanket. From sustainable and upcycled fashion designs, luxury blankets and repurposing mink blankets as space for wānanga, this exhibition considers how artists respond to the many threads of blanket history in te ao Māori and the new meanings produced through contemporary practice.

Symphony of Stitches

Capital Quilters Exhibition

11th and 12th May 2024

Lower Hutt Events Centre, Laings Road, Lower hutt

It's been 4 years since Capital Quilters last exhibition so come and see what they have been busy creating. This exhibition promises to be full of colour, design and pattern. You don't need to be a quilter to admire the handwork that's gone into creating these works of art.

2024 Quilt Symposium - 2nd -6th October

Registrations Now Open - click here

2025 Advance Advance Notice!! 2025

Great New Zealand Quilt Show

Christchurch

May 16-18

For Sale

Toyota Quiltmaster T50 RS2000 Series 2D

This machine has been stored in a wardrobe for many years and probably needs a service. It is being offered for sale at $40 The picture on the right is not the actual machine but a similar model.

Please email: amtucker@xtra.co.nz

Free to a good home!

Box of Green Baize Pieces - Various sizes

Contact: pat.webster.nz@gmail.com

For more Information on these events see Notices and Events Page here

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