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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.

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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Quilt In reminder

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Waverley

Saturday 22 June 2019 Mark the date on your calendar now! 10.00 am – 4.00 pm Mulgrave Community Centre, 355 Wellington Road Mulgrave (same venue as our Quilt Show) Entry $8. Bring a friend, lunch, your sewing and a dazzling … Continue reading →

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Michelle de Groot

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Waverley

We had a lot of fun at our March meeting when quilt designer and teacher Michelle de Groot came to visit. She started as a hand piecer and hand quilter, then bought a sewing machine, then a bigger one and … Continue reading →

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March meeting

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Waverley

Long time member and serving on the committee for the second time, Dianne brought took the quilt stack of her spare bed to show us at the March meeting. This first quilt began in a sampler class with Hazel at … Continue reading →

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February 2019 Show and Tell

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Waverley

We love to see completed work by members at any time of the year. When will your next quilt feature here? Gift Quilts

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February Feast of Quilts

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Waverley

Fortunately there were lots of helpers to hold up the quilts at our February meeting, there were so many on show. Click on any image to have a closer look. First up new committee member Wendy who is our Library … Continue reading →

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Mrs Martin our February Guest Speaker

Posted on February 21, 2019 by Waverley

Many of you will have seen Karen Martin and her shop at a Waverley Patchworkers Quilt Show. You will also find her shop supporting lots of other events in the area. On March 2 she is organising a show herself. … Continue reading →

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