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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.

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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Waverley at Showcase

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Waverley

Like many events in the past two years, Victorian Quilters had to radically change the way Quilt Showcase was presented. In 2020 it was cancelled and in 2021 it became a virtual show. Congratulations to Victorian Quilters and convenor Linda … Continue reading →

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Glorious Landscapes

Posted on December 9, 2021 by Waverley

In November we had to meet virtually once again and our wonderful speaker Gloria Loughman made sure we ended the year in a spectacular fashion. The presentation on creating landscape quilts was a true master class. Gloria uses photography as … Continue reading →

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A New Committee

Posted on October 28, 2021 by Waverley

This time last year we thought it would just be the one time that we would have to hold our AGM remotely. But here we go again. A good attendance once again as the group has really embraced virtual meetings. … Continue reading →

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A Virtual Celebration

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Waverley

Each September Waverley Patchworkers celebrates its birthday. This year we turned 40, a fantastic achievement. We were not going to let a lockdown prevent us marking the occasion. For the first time we conducted a Sit and Sew meeting via … Continue reading →

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August Obsession

Posted on September 3, 2021 by Waverley

What a fantastic response we had to the virtual visit from Kathy Doughty from Material Obsession in Sydney. Her presentation was from her studio and we felt right at home, particularly when she turned the camera to her design wall … Continue reading →

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July Virtual Meeting

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Waverley

Over 40 members and a few guests attended this month’s meeting. On a cold night all appreciated that was from the comfort of our own homes. We welcomed speaker Lisa Walton beaming in from her studio in Sydney and she … Continue reading →

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Back to online

Posted on July 22, 2021 by Waverley

Planning in the time of COVID is very challenging because rules change month by month. We are in lockdown again, however this month we have been able to book a guest speaker who is well prepared to deliver online. The … Continue reading →

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