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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.

Quilt Show Awards

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Waverley

We were joined at the 2024 Quilt Show opening by an impressive line up of local politicians and community representatives. Along with speeches there was some friendly banter with almost a promise to have a go at making a quilt, … Continue reading →

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Quilt Show 2024

Posted on May 24, 2024 by Waverley

Not long now. The amazing Waverley Patchworkers Quilt Show is on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 June 2024. Full information is on the Quilt Show 2024 page. We will be at Mulgrave Community Centre again, with so many quilts, merchants … Continue reading →

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Misty Woodland Free Trunk Show

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Waverley

In conjunction with the two day workshop, Charlotte will be giving a short trunk show at 1.00 on Thursday 16 May. Even if you can’t commit to the two days, don’t miss this chance to see her amazing work. Free … Continue reading →

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Free Motion Quilting with Robyn Cuthbertson

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Waverley

The first workshop for 2024 is filling fast. Don’t miss this great opportunity to explore free motion quilting with amazing quilter Robyn Cuthbertson. Using a hexagon-based sampler try simple or complex designs. Saturday March 23. Full details on the Workshops … Continue reading →

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2024 Meetings

Posted on January 21, 2024 by Waverley

The first Monday evening Sit and Sew for 2024 will be on 26 February. Please note the 22 January meeting is CANCELLED do to hall limitations. The Summer Picnic is on Monday 5 February at Jells Park from 10.30 to … Continue reading →

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Latest Workshop

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Waverley

Tall Poppy Wall Hanging with Tara Glastonbury Tara Glastonbury is a modern quilt artist, designer and curator known for her bold use of colour, exaggerated scale, strong geometry and a preference for using recycled textiles. Her work is divided between … Continue reading →

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Winter Warmer

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Waverley

Join us for a day of sitting and sewing, friendship, shops, quilts and a silent raffle. Saturday 22 July 202310 am to 4 pm Speaker – Jo Grant from These Clever Hands known for her coordinated, colourful and convenient curated … Continue reading →

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Workshops in 2023

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Waverley

Head on over to our Workshops page to see what is on offer this year. If you had planned to take the Bag Making workshop in March, we have had to change the dates. New dates are March 11 and … Continue reading →

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Monthly meetings in 2023

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Waverley

A few changes to our meeting format will start from February. The hall will be open from 7.00 pm for a Sit and Sew style gathering. A speaker if there is one will be at 8.00 pm. Instead of a … Continue reading →

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Early workshop alert

Posted on December 5, 2022 by Waverley

Get yourself organised in the New Year. We are running a terrific bag making workshop in March 2023. Check out the details on the Workshops page.

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