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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.

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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Rachel Daisy

Posted on September 30, 2022 by Waverley

What a delight to have the very colourful Rachel Daisy speak at out September meeting. This was after a well attended workshop on the weekend where members constructed blocks for their own version of Grow Free, Wildflowers. After just two … Continue reading →

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Waverley Patchworkers at Showcase 2022

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Waverley

Members of our group entered many quilts in this event which was held in real life after delays and a virtual showcase last year. Waverley Patchworkers also provided support in the form of sponsorship of major awards including Excellence in … Continue reading →

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They came for the scones and stayed for the quilts

Posted on June 8, 2022 by Waverley

What an amazing weekend for quilt lovers. The 2022 Quilt Show exceeded all expectations of both the organisers and the viewers. Here is a little sample of what went on at the Show. Set up on the Friday went very … Continue reading →

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Quilt Show Award Winners

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Waverley

The Waverley Quilt Show is an exhibition of members work. Each member is encouraged to exhibit their recent work. Given that it has been four years since our last show the number and size of quilts was very impressive. It … Continue reading →

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Raffle Winner

Posted on June 5, 2022 by Waverley

The winning ticket in the raffle conducted in conjunction with the Bright and Beautiful Quilt Show is number 2465 held by Susan Kefalianos of Hawthorn. Susan is thrilled to be the lucky winner of the quilt Chasing Rainbows.

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Bright and Beautiful

Posted on May 16, 2022 by Waverley

Our 2022 Quilt Show is nearly here! Make sure you visit our wonderfulBright and Beautiful show on Saturday June 4 and Sunday June 5. Over 100 member quilts on display plus a challenge, special Art Quilt display and demonstrations from … Continue reading →

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40th Birthday Celebration – updated with Award Winners

Posted on March 19, 2022 by Waverley

It was a long time coming but at last we were able to celebrate and we did so in style. In the beautiful surrounds of the Box Hill Golf Course we caught up with friends, stitched, laughed, stitched some more … Continue reading →

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Events in 2022

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Waverley

Planning for the year has taken place and already changes have had to be made. First up for the year is a picnic. This will be held at Nortons Park, from 10.30 to 2.30 on Monday 7 February. Entry from … Continue reading →

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