Queensland Flood Appeal

URGENT REQUEST FROM QUEENSLAND QUILTERS FOR FABRIC

TO MAKE QUILTS FOR FLOOD VICTIMS

An urgent phone call from an Queensland Quilter has been received seeking fabric donations. She belongs to two Queensland quilting groups and she and her fellow quilters are frantically making quilts for those in Queensland who have lost everything in the floods.

The two quilting groups have run out of fabric and are desperate for more.


PLEASE CAN YOU HELP?


No amount would be too big or too small. Every bit would be gratefully appreciated.


We need 100% cotton.


I am asking all the quilters and crafters I know for help in this.


AND IF YOU HAVE ANY FABRIC SCRAPS, QUILTS OR QUILT TOPS OF ANY SIZE THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE, PLEASE SEND THEM TO US. BRING THEM INTO THE SHOP THIS NEXT WEEK, FROM TUESDAY 25 JANUARY TO SUNDAY 30 JANUARY, AND I WILL GIVE YOU A 10% DISCOUNT ON YOUR PURCHASE (not including classes, gift certificates or items already on sale) THAT DAY.


We will then make sure that the fabrics & quilts go to the quilt groups in Queensland and they in turn will ensure the quilts they make will go to those who need them. Many of the people who thought that they had insurance now don't have any as it has been deemed by the powers that it is now not a flood but an act of God. WHAT IS A FLOOD ?


We will be donating fabrics and some quilt tops and we are pleased to advise that New Zealand wholesalers, Tiffanies Treasures, Nutex, Fabco and Ascot Lane have all agreed to support this worthy cause.


I will then send everything down to the Wholesaler who is the coordinator of this appeal, so shipment can be expedited to Australia.


I look forward to seeing masses of fabrics and blocks, and quilt tops coming in next week. Thanks for your help and support in this.


Best Wishes,

Caroline Pyne


THE POWERQUILTER
22 Selwyn Rd., Paihia, Bay of Islands
NEW ZEALAND
(64) 09 402 7171

Raffle Results

The raffle has been drawn and first prize goes to J. Riddell.  Second prize was won by A. Gawith.  Congratulations to both of you!

Phew! The annual exhibition is over.

Welcome to the virtual Kerikeri Patchworkers and Quilters Club exhibition for 2011.  Take a seat, click on any picture to make it bigger, and accept my apologies if your entry is not photographed - there were so many amazing quilts and wall hangings that I just know I can't have got them all.  But I guess that's an incentive for you to go and see it next year in full colour and real life!

Thank you to everyone who made the effort to exhibit something.  Thank you to everyone who helped organise and set up and clean up.  Thank you to all who sold raffle tickets.  Thank you to The Powerquilter for a lovely wee merchant stall.  And thank you to everyone who came along and made this exhibition such a success.  Well done. 

Stay tuned for the winners of viewers choice and the raffle will be drawn in the next day or so and results published in The Bay Chronicle and here.

Annual Exhibition, Summer Project and January Meeting

Annual Exhibition – Friday January 14th – Monday 17th Inclusive, Kingston House, Kerikeri:


In the November Newsletter we detailed “requirements” to enable you to exhibit your quilts and related items in January. Remember you can get the forms and cards from Imogen or she can get them to you. Just phone her up, her number is on your membership list.

NOTE: - SET UP:
Kerikeri and Surrounding Members - You will need to arrange delivery of your items to Kingston House on Thursday 13th January BETWEEN 1 PM AND 2 PM.

Whangarei Members – You will need to deliver your quilts to Dianne or Leonie no later than the evening of Wednesday 12th January.

Kaitaia Members – You will need to deliver your quilts to Beatrice no later than the evening of Wednesday 12th January.


NOTE: - PICKUP: You will need to arrange pickup of your items from Kingston House on Monday 17th January just AFTER 4 PM (no earlier).
!!!!Also please call Daryl if you can help on any Exhibition days!!!

Remember your raffle tickets.  Post off butts and payment to Imogen asap if you are not going to make it to the exhibition.

SUMMER PROJECT

 

*** We would like everybody to bring a block ***

for presentation at 22nd February 2011 Meeting

A FEW REQUIREMENTS

· SIZE: Block can be any size up to 12” square.

· PATTERN: Your choice. It may be a block of a current project, a new project or even a left over block from an old project! (You will be able to take it home afterwards.)

· THE CATCH: Preferred (but not essential) would be a block of a known “Title” e.g. Flying Geese, etc.

· ATTACHMENT: Attach, either written or typed on a piece of paper, either or both of the following, whichever suits your project:

- the meaning or history of your chosen design (but not the name. You will reveal the name of the block to Imogen, Shirley or Ingrid only, on arrival on the 22nd February.)

And/or

- your inspiration or reason for choosing the block presented. (Have the name for the block but reveal the name only to Imogen, Shirley or Ingrid on arrival on the 22nd February.)

Please do not add your own name to your block – you will know which one it is when you collect it!

Find out what happens next at the February meeting!!!

 

 

First Meeting 2011 –

Tuesday 25th January at Margaret's in Kaitaia

Once again Margaret is generously opening her (new) home to all members for the first meeting of the year. She has moved house and we have provided a map in your last newsletter and a list of things you need to bring including the mystery project -


Time: 10 a.m. (If you arrive earlier Margaret will appreciate help to set up).


Lunch: Please bring a plate for a shared lunch.


Seating: Bring your own seat as Margaret doesn’t have enough seating.


Mystery Project: - 4 ½ inch squares fabric (couple of dozen squares approx.) - any colour


- Sewing thread - three or four colours - any colours


- Offcuts of thin batting - 4" or bigger


- HB pencil


- Sewing kit




I hope you have all had a safe and happy Christmas and New Year's.  Here's hoping 2011 is a great one for all with many hours of quilting and some fabulous finished projects.