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About Waverley

Waverley Patchworkers Inc is a group of about 300 patchwork and quilting enthusiasts located in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. We meet regularly to share our passion for all things textile.

Important Notice

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Waverley

Given the current public health situation we are taking the precautionary measure of cancelling all activities run by Waverley Patchworkers for the months of March and April. The committee will review the situation in early May. Update:At the May meeting … Continue reading →

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Quilt Show update

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Waverley

Our biennial Quilt Show is a major event for Waverley Patchworkers involving a lot of organisation and commitment of members.  As the major fund raiser for us and our contribution to the community of Monash, it also relies on people … Continue reading →

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Sugy Kim at Waverley

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Waverley

We were thrilled to have the very talented Sugy Kim as our first guest speaker for 2020. She spoke to a large crowd at our February Monthly Meeting, taking us on her journey from a diligent student in Japan to … Continue reading →

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February Show and Tell

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Waverley

Click on an image to see a larger version and to read the description. Joan is our featured member for the month of February. She joined Waverley Patchworkers in 2003 and finds her inspiration in all sorts of places. Like … Continue reading →

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January 2020

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Waverley

The new year started with a lively sit and sew evening complete with lamingtons and a challenging quiz. Highlight of the meeting was seeing the quilts of our President. Heather is a very talented quilter who adapts designs and creates … Continue reading →

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Annual General Meeting

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Waverley

It is important for every organisation run by volunteers that members take their turn on committee. Those elected for 2019/2020 include some of our newer members along with others who started with Waverley Patchworkers decades ago. A combination of experience … Continue reading →

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September stunners

Posted on October 10, 2019 by Waverley

So many stunning quilts and quilt tops were seen at our rather special meeting in September. We were treated to a most interesting lecture and small trunk show given by Maria Shell from Alaska. Maria had also conducted a weekend … Continue reading →

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Showcase ribbons

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Waverley

Congratulations to all Waverley Patchworkers members who exhibited at Victorian Quilters Showcase in July. There were lots of ribbons on show too, adding to the excitement and pleasure of viewing the exhibition. They were won for hand and machine quilting, … Continue reading →

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A clever technique

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Waverley

The Waverley Applique Special Interest Group meets on the first Thursday of each month. From time to time members share tips and tricks, explain new products or show us something new they have discovered. It is a great way expand … Continue reading →

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May Meeting

Posted on May 30, 2019 by Waverley

An abundance of riches was on show at our Monthly meeting, perhaps everyone was getting their latest quilt finished in time for winter. Hope you enjoy this reshowing as well as some quilts from our talented guest speaker Christine Vlasic … Continue reading →

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