Category Archives: News

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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April Sit and Sew

Posted on May 1, 2021 by Waverley

Over 60 members came together for an evening of stitching and chatting. There was also a great opportunity to enhance personal libraries with a sale of books and magazines from the library collection and donations. A catalogue in the form … Continue reading →

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Meet the Committee

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Waverley

It has been a long time coming. Commencing in February 2021 Waverley Patchworkers are again able to meet in person. At the AGM in October 2020 a new Committee was elected, as this was a virtual meeting it was not … Continue reading →

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Staying connected

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Waverley

Some of the friendship groups associated with Waverley Patchworkers have stayed in touch during lock down by meeting on Zoom. Crosstown Quilters were the first to do this, encouraged by the husband of one of the members. They decided that … Continue reading →

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A little show and tell

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Waverley

Winter is coming to an end but Waverley Patchworkers are still not able to meet in person. This is very challenging but members are keeping in touch with their quilting friends in all sorts of clever ways; social media, video … Continue reading →

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We’re not meeting but still stitching

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Waverley

Here is some of the work started or finished by members this June. While it can be a struggle to stay motivated without our regular social connections, Waverley Patchworkers are sewing away, making quilts for themselves and others. Karen has … Continue reading →

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May Show and Tell at home

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Waverley

Sadly we were not able to have our Quilt Show this year. Thanks to the kindness of many members in staging and photographing their quilts and works in progress here, instead, is a little of what we are sewing. Let’s … Continue reading →

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Stay home and sew – March

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Waverley

All around the world quilters, knitters, spinners and weavers and other crafters are staying at home and getting on with the challenge of self isolation. Thank goodness for a well stocked stash. The reality of social distancing really hit home … Continue reading →

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Important Notice

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Waverley

Given the current public health situation we are taking the precautionary measure of cancelling all activities run by Waverley Patchworkers for the months of March and April. The committee will review the situation in early May. Update:At the May meeting … Continue reading →

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Quilt Show update

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Waverley

Our biennial Quilt Show is a major event for Waverley Patchworkers involving a lot of organisation and commitment of members.  As the major fund raiser for us and our contribution to the community of Monash, it also relies on people … Continue reading →

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