Exhibition 2023

Viewer's Choice Winners

Main Exhibition

The Viewer's Choice in the main competition was won by Elly Holmes. Her quilt Is called  Memories in a bookcase. She said the bookcase is a medium showing memories of our family life. The quilt is Pieced, appliqued, and she used fabric printing and quilting. The pattern is her own and she quilted the quilt herself.     

This year was a special presentation because Elly received the inaugural presentation of a cup donated by our former Convenor Diane Keen's family in her memory. The Committee have decided to present the cup annually for activities such as challenges and special prizes at our biennial show, such as, but not necessarily always, Viewer's Choice. 

Bryan Keen is seen on the right with Elly Holmes

Out of the Blue Challenge Winner

"I'm What"

Di Barnden

Fibre Arts Section Winner

"Bertie"

Liz Brooks

He's the one in the middle with the biggest ears!

The Exhibition is over  but you can see it again here!

Exhibition Awards

Best in Show                                    Marion Edbrooke         Old Black Sampler

Best Hand Quilting-Large Quilt           Michelle Zwart            Houses: Quiltmania Mystery Quilt 2012

Best Hand Quilting – Small Quilt           Michelle Meads           Capriccioso Stars

Best Hand Applique- Large Quilt           Michelle Zwart             A Story of the Kokeshi

Best Hand Applique- Small Quilt           Robin Goring               Perennial Poppies

Best Machine Quilting – Large Quilt     Suzanne Sage               Big Bertha

Best Machine Quilting – Small Quilt     Suzanne Sage               Jelly Play

Best Machine Quilting – One Person    Pat Crengle                   Darling Mural

Best Machine Applique - Large Quilt    Pat Crengle                   Gathering Beautiful Roses

Best Machine Applique - Small Quilt    Jenny Mason               GrOwING UP     

Best Traditional Quilt - One Person      Pat Crengle            Ninja Weapons

Best Traditional Quilt - 2+ People         Jane McNamara           100 Block Sampler

Best Modern Quilt - 2+ People              Elly Holmes                  Umbrellas

Best Use of Colour                                   Di Barnden                   Party Animals          

First Time Entrant Award                        Megan Bruynel            Luna

Merit Award                                             Liz Brooks                     I Spy for Charlotte

Merit Award                                             Sandra Killin                 25x25

Judges Award -Marg Hurst                     Marion Edbrooke        Purple Haze

Judges Award-Lisa Call                            Stephanie Peach          Where the Stitchbirds Sing

You can still hear the Judges Walk 

To find out what the judges thought of many of the quilts in the exhibition and why they made the awards  watch our recording of the Judges Walk by clicking here

Raffle and Auction Winners

Exhibition Quilt

Debbie Moore 

Debbie is seen at left with her new quilt at our recent evening meeting. 


Exhibition Raffles

Quilt 1           Mirla Ware - Pahiatua

Quilt 2       Diana Crosse - Otaki

Gourmet Raffle Teresa Keown - Upper Hutt

Gardening Miranda - Paraparaumu Beach

Community Quilts

Gold Black and White Quilt Shona McDonald $500

Scenic Floral Quilt Bronwyn Greenway $325

Floral Quilt Lenie Nilsen $270

Dolly and Me Quilt Kit Pack Mary Hawkes $160

Folk Art Cats Quilt Kit Pack Erica Wyatt $210

More to Come!

Photos from the Blue Challenge, 3D Exhibits and Colour Challenge.

Past Newsletters

Exhibition Newsletter


Its hard to believe we’re just on 7 weeks away from our exhibition!!!  The last couple of months have raced by!!!  You may have already seen quite a few posters being shared by our merchants and other supporters.  Over the next few weeks you will see more signs going up all around the Kapiti Coast and even more posters about – your advertising team have been working hard and have done a fantastic job.

 Quilt Drops

These kick in over the next few weeks too.  

Entries Due by 26th August

The Entry Form for Exhibition Quilts can be downloaded here

Quilt Entry Locations and Times:

Kapiti Coast Quilters Day Meeting Tuesday 15 August 2023 Bridge Club Rooms

Judy Boyle’s Friday 18 August 4pm – 7pm 10 Wakefield Grove, 

 Saturday 19 August 10am – 1pm   Waikanae

 Sunday 20 August 2023 10 am – 3pm

The Committee would prefer all quilts to be in during the weekend of 18th- 20th August but if you can't make that then you can drop it off at:

Suzanne Sage’s Saturday 26 August 2023 10am – 3pm 450 Te Moana Road, Waikanae

Or, please don’t hesitate to contact Suzanne Sage ph 027 281 7200 to make a collection arrangement.

Remember:

Plastic bag/tubing will be available at all of the quilt drop locations if you need more.

 

Roster

We still have a number of gaps in the roster.  These cover jobs like, taking entry fees, selling raffle tickets and assisting to show the quilts at the exhibition (white glove ladies).  We’ve tried to break these down to reasonable time slots to spread the load and not make it too onerous – but now we need help to fill the time slots.  

Please – if you can give us a couple of hours, we would be appreciative.  Maybe spread a rotation doing white glove if you are able (which I always love as it means you get to see the exhibition close up) and a rotation selling tickets to give the feet a break?  Just a couple of hours each will make it an easy job for us all. 

 Roster will be at the next day meeting – or you can email Marg Hutchison at margarethutchison110@gmail.com

 

Raffle

We still need a few more items for our Gardening and Gourmet raffles.  If you have anything you can donate, contact Donna Jordan on Donnajordan242@gmail.com  or phone 027 424 9060.



There are many little tasks that we are working our way through at the moment… so if we missed something or if you have any questions, please – don’t hesitate to get in touch with Jane or myself.  Don’t be shy!!!

 

The count down is really on now!!!  Woohoo – it’s going to be great show!!!

 

Jane McNamara and Suzanne Sage 

Our Raffle Quilt 

The raffle quilt for the exhibition is now completed. Materials were donated by Fox's Cottage and Aimee's Homestead Quilts. The quilt was made by Donna Jordan and Marg Hutchison and the quilting was done by Suzanne Sage. Members of the Exhibition Committee are currently taking the quilt to the Guilds in the Region to raise awareness about our exhibition and boost ticket sales.

Members are being asked for help by taking some books of raffle tickets to sell to their friends and family. They will be available at our upcoming meetings. The tickets are $2 each and come in books of 5. 

!!!Raffle Donations wanted!!!

We will have three raffles at the exhibition. We would like to make these raffles as interesting as possible and we are seeking donations from members. Here are some suggestions:

Quilters Raffle - 

Gardening Raffle -

Gourmet Raffle

Exhibition Newsletter - May 2023


News Flash!!!


More details will follow but we thought we should let you all know, Kapiti Coast Quilters have been approached by Aotearoa Quilters and we’re delighted to share that they will have a presence at our exhibition in September.  In addition to showing the Red Exhibition at our Exhibition, they are going to be unveiling their “Light it Up” Challenge.  This is made up from 20 selected quilts, externally judged which will go on to tour the country   We will be the first in the country to show them!!

 

They are also going to be holding their AGM on the Saturday night at Southward Car Museum after our exhibition closes.   This is very exciting news as it will bring even more visitors into the region and into our exhibition!!!

 

If you belong to Aotearoa Quilters, you will see this information coming out shortly to members.  Another reason now to get cracking and get those entries finished!!!


Suzanne Sage and Jane McNamara Co-Convenors, On Behalf of the Exhibition Committee 2023.

We Need Your Quilts

Will there be enough quilts to make a show?  So how many do we need??  Over 100+ quilts to make a good show.  And this is where we need your help… please – don’t feel shy about showing your quilt and don’t think that - “oh well - there are plenty of others who will have more than one quilt…” we need quilts!!!  Without them – we don’t have a show.

Entry Form for Exhibition

The Entry Form and Conditions of Entry are now available. You can download the form by clicking here.  Collection of entries starts on the first Thursday night meeting on August 3rd through to the 26th of August.  Collection points are listed on the entry form.

Hanging Your Quilts in the Exhibition

Large Quilts

If your quilt is larger than 1.75m wide it will need a hanging sleeve Attached to the back and a pole to hang the quilts from.  Quilts wider than 1.75m are generally too heavy for Velcro to hold and they are displayed on the outer walls of the exhibition hall.  Make sure you have your name on the pole too.

 

Quilts less than 1.75m wide


A quilt smaller than 1.75m will need to have Velcro (the hook side) attached to the top edge of the quilt.  Ideally, it works better if it is sewn to the top as that will hold better, ensure your quilt hangs flat and reduce the risk of ripping.  There are various methods of doing this (there is no right or wrong way).


Tips from Suzanne:

 

For our show, you do not need to have the fluffy side attached to the velcro, just the hook side is fine.  Having the fluffy strip included just runs the risk of it getting lost.


Fibre Art Category

In addition to quilts – we will have a Fibre Art category… a Fibre Art item being:

A three dimensional object that you have crafted from fabric and other materials or components 

Remember....

"Should I put something in the Exhibition??  I don’t think my quilts are good enough…."  If you are wondering…. YES!!!  Please do put your quilts into the show!!!  If you are concerned about showing your quilt – maybe you think it’s not good enough…, maybe you’re shy…, maybe you don’t want it to be judged…. Don’t let that stop you!!  You are good enough!!!  Your quilt could be the inspiration for another quilter… you may be the one that tempts someone else into the world of quilting.  Your quilt might just be the one that makes someone else think – “I could do that!”  “I think I might want to join this group!”  And even if you think it’s not good enough…. to someone else – it will be awesome!

 

AND – you don’t have to have your quilt judged… you can show it as an inspiration quilt.  Anyone can be a patchwork quilter!!!

PLUS… if we don’t have quilts… we don’t have a show!  Plain and simple really… we need as many quilts of all different styles, colours, designs and complexity!!!   Be brave!!! (although we can remove your name if you’re really, really shy)

 

You still have have heaps of time… quilt collation will won’t be until late August. 


For those of you who do want to enter your quilts to be judged and are interested in finding out what Judges will be looking for click here 

Raffles…  Raffles…  Raffles…

Our raffle quilt is finished! You will get an opportunity to see it in the next month or so.  We’re kicking off the printing of raffle tickets and they will be available mid/late July.  This quilt has its own schedule from July through to the Exhibition.  We’re taking the quilt to visit other Guilds (along with selling raffle tickets) and some of our merchants will also have it on display.  Our raffle quilt has become its own person with its own very busy social life outside of Kapiti Coast Quilters.

 

We are now turning our attention to other raffles – we will be having:


 

If you have items that you think would be good to include into any of the above raffles then we’d be delighted to incorporate them.  So, if you’re de-stashing or having a cleanout and have quality items that you think would be suitable – Donna Jordan (email: donnajordan242@gmail.com) is your lady!!!

Magazine Table

Do you have old quilt magazines that you are finished with and they are still in good order? 

We will have a magazine table again at the Exhibition.  This is something that as a Guild we’ve had good feedback on in the past  and it’s great to be sharing our passion with like minded quilters.  So, if you have good quality quilt magazines that you’re finished with – we will have a collection box available or pass them on to Jane McNamara (email: janemcnamara@xtra.co.nz)

Don’t Touch Signs

Earlier this year we asked members to make some new "Don't Touch" signs to hang with the quilts in the exhibition. We've had our first one in  and we believe there are a few  others under construction – which we are really grateful for.  We need about a dozen new signs.  Can ytou take completed, quilted signs to Jane McNamara (email: jane.mcnamara@xtra.co.nz) as soon as possible – that would be appreciated.  Click here to get some ideas 

Group Displays

By now you will have heard that we have secured the Aotearoa Quilters' Red Challenge Exhibition – this is pretty exciting as we will be one of the first few Guilds to show this exhibition and it will be of interest to many quilters.

 

We’ve also confirmed that we will also be displaying the work of our Community Quilters and of the Colour Challenge group from within our membership. We will also have a display from Loved 4 Life, a group in which many of our members are involved.

 

We are putting the offer out to any group, made up predominantly from Kapiti Coast Quilter Members, who would like to have a display at the exhibition.  If you are a part of such a group, and would like to do a display (note – this is not to include items for sale) then please let Jane (email: jane.mcnamara@xtra.co.nz)or Suzanne (email: ssage@xtra.co.nz)know.

Reminder!! - Quilt Challenge - Out Of The Blue! 

Looking for Inspiration?  What could that "out of the Blue" entry be??? - Most definitely not just about the colour blue....


Merchants Mall

We are delighted to have the support of our merchants:

Aimee’s Homestead Quilts

Cherry Pie

Pink Possum

Cushlas Village Fabrics

Fibre Flair

Gourmet Quilter

Quilters Lane

Stitchbird              

Judges

Lisa Call and Marge Hurst have both accepted our request to judge.  This time we are adding in a Judges Walk, where our Judges will take a public tour through the exhibition, discussing what they were looking for in the judging process.

 We will be circulating a list for you to register your interest in being a part of the judges walk.  If there are many that are interested (too many to make a reasonable group) we will be limiting space to those who have entered a quilt in to be judged.  In addition, we are planning to record the walk so that the information is available to the whole guild.

Notes on What Judges Look For

1. APPEARANCE

a. How does the colour and design work together to create visual impact?

b. Cleanliness – remove pet hairs and stray thread, remove marking lines

c. No puckers or pleats in back

d. Quilt lies flat

e. Design in scale in piecing, applique and quilting

f. Does skill of execution relate to complexity of design?

g. Does the quilt encourage you to come forward and take a closer look?


2. DESIGN

a. Do all elements of the quilt (fabric, colour, pattern, quilting, border and edge

treatment) produce visual balance and cohesion?

b. Sashing and borders complimentary, and a part of the design of the quilt

c. Ensure border design not cut off by binding

d. Is the scale of the design suitable for the size of the quilt?


3. WORKMANSHIP

a. .Points match, straight lines straight, curves smooth.

b. Seam allowances – press towards darkest piece.

c. Applique securely and smoothly attached with small stitches. Avoid shadowing from

light fabrics over dark. Circles round, no pleats or pointy bits.


4. QUILTING

a. Quilting stitches even

b. No knots or tags where start and finish


c. Trapunto stuffing smooth not lumpy

d. All over quilting design enhances quilt and not detract from motifs

e. Colour and weight of thread enhance not detract from quilt

f. Is design sized to suit the quilt design?

g. Does the sashing on borders get cut off by binding?


5. BINDING

a. Binding should be full, with top, back and batting all enclosed

b. No pulling or twisting, corners lie flat

c. With faced binding, ensure corners are square.


6. GENERAL

a. Ensure you follow the rules

b. Acknowledge pattern or workshop on which quilt is based

c. Keep the back of your quilt as good as the front.

d. Be brave and enter your quilt – you are a winner just for having the courage to enter.



Exhibition Committee

Suzanne Sage ssage@xtra.co.nz

Jane McNamara, jane.mcnamara@xtra.co.nz

Donna Jordan donnajordan242@gmail.com

Margaret Atkins margaretatkins16@gmail.com

Marg Hutchison margarethurchison110@gmail.com

Maree Luckman luckman@xtra.co.nz

Pat Webster kcqeditor@gmail.com