The Waverley Patchworkers Quilt Show is an exhibition of members’ work and as such is not juried or judged. However a number of awards are presented and these are named after specific members who have made a significant contribution to Waverley and are a part of our story.
Dawn Burrows Award
Selected by the current President and named after the founder and first President of Waverley Patchworkers.
2014 Winner More Than Just Grapes by Helen Feutrill, an original design. Inspired by a photo taken at Stanton and Killeen Winery and the work of Katie Pasquini Masopaust – fused and machine pieced using bought hand dyed fabrics.
Marie Hart Award
Named after our much loved Life Member who has worked tirelessly in all aspects of Waverley Patchworkers. Marie’s choice is to award a beginner quilter.
2014 Winner Stairway to Cat Heaven by Dianne Schwab Designed by Barbara Dubovsky, Made for her sister Judi in memory of all her beloved cats.
June Lyons Award
Named in honour of a past President and influential teacher. The choice of the Quilt Show Committee and must be a quilt that has been sewn and quilted by hand or machine by one person.
2014 Winner Morris Magic by Jan Smart, designed by Michele Hill. A variety of fabrics were needed for this quilt, many of which came from Jan’s William Morris collection. Ten metres of ¼” bias were made for construction of the vines.
Viewers’ Choice
This final award is chosen by the viewing public, so don’t forget to put your vote in when you visit our show. Full details are on the Quilt Show 2016 page.
