Speaker Juli Hunter

Growing up, I studied fashion and worked for Starfish, a clothing designer in Wellington. I then traveled for a few years before launching my very own brand.  Today, I'm based in Waikanae on the Kapiti Coast of Wellington, New Zealand. We have a store, workroom, and studio where all the magic happens!

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I call myself a hunter and collector of all things beautiful. I'm always searching for new fabrics, buttons, and linens in garage sales and second-hand shops. I use these preloved products to make new eco-friendly things to wear, use, and love. Recycling, upcycling, and minimizing waste are the foundation of my work.

Fun with Fabric and Friends- Maree Luckman 

Maree has been quilting since 1984 and will show, and share the stories of, some of her favourite quilts. She will  fill you in on where they were made and who helped, because none of her quilts is an entirely "sole effort".  There is one quilt inner made by "Grandma Holdaway" in the 1960's - made with old woollen clothes - very old fashioned, and heavy.

Over the years Maree has been in quilt groups in California, Palmerston  North, Auckland and finally here.  Each place has brought new inspiration, and lasting friendships.

Philippa Doyle has been stitching for over 50 years and making quilts  for almost as long.  She is a past President of Wellington Quilters and has been involved with the last two Quilt Symposiums held in Wellington.  She has recently returned from a textile tour to India and will be telling us about the magic she encountered there and will show us some of her textiles that she brought home.