Category Archives: News

June Meeting

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Waverley

Our guest speaker on Monday 26 June will be Michelle Gates the Victorian Coordinator of Days for Girls. This international organisation began in 2008 when the founder Celeste Mergens learned that the girls at the orphanage she was visiting in … Continue reading →

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Winter Wonderland Quilt In

Posted on June 18, 2017 by Waverley

   Over 100 members and visitors enjoyed a cosy Winter Wonderland at the Mulgrave Community Centre. After a foggy start to the day, the sun came out and streamed in through the large windows. Coats and scarves were shed and the … Continue reading →

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September Workshops

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Waverley

We are very fortunate to have Bronwyn van’t Hof teaching two one day workshops  on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 September. You can register for the workshops using the form in your Newsletter. To give your a better idea of … Continue reading →

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Come to our Quilt In

Posted on May 6, 2017 by Waverley
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Best of the Best

Posted on April 22, 2017 by Waverley

Two quilts sponsored by Waverley Patchworkers into the 2016 Quilt Showcase are hanging in the Best of the Best display at the Australasian Quilt Convention. Congratulations to Darelle for The Pleasure of Patchwork and Suzanne for Water Lilies. Not only … Continue reading →

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AQC Challenge Finalists

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Waverley

Two members of Waverley Patchworkers have quilts in the finals of the 2017 AQC Challenge. Congratulations to Mariya Waters and Eileen Campbell. Both quilts feature birds in their makers response to the theme Made in Australia: Fauna and Flora. Mariya’s … Continue reading →

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Shibori Workshop

Posted on April 2, 2017 by Waverley

Our first workshop for 2017 was led by Leanne O’Sullivan of Kimono House. Leanne has extensive experience in using indigo dye and with shibori techniques and shared three processes with an enthusiastic group of 11 ladies and one gentleman. Kimono House … Continue reading →

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Waverley Art Quilters Summer Challenge

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Waverley

At the end of 2016 members of the Art Quilters were given a brown paper bag. Inside were the instructions to make anything using the enclosed fabric and the idea of focal point.  For many the first reaction on seeing … Continue reading →

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Spring Gathering

Posted on October 29, 2016 by Waverley

We are hosting the Victorian Quilters Spring Gathering on Saturday 12 November and we welcome all quilters to share in this fun day. Venue:  Mulgrave Community Centre, 335 Wellington Rd. Mulgrave. Easy to get to from the Monash Freeway or … Continue reading →

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Community Engagement

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Waverley

From its very beginnings thirty five years ago Waverley Patchworkers has taken its place in the community seriously. Tens of thousands of dollars have been raised, thousands of quilts gifted and countless hours of time donated, all given with millions … Continue reading →

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