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Membership reminders

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Waverley

It’s our Birthday month and members have been enjoying free entry to all activities. We also celebrate with cupcakes at our Sit and Sew meeting on Monday September 24.  It is also time to renew your membership. The renewal form … Continue reading →

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August Show and Tell

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Waverley

We had a most interesting return to the Mount Waverley Community Centre in August. Members were very keen to see the renovations and inspected all areas thoroughly.  It was a very cold evening and it was noted that the heating … Continue reading →

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Back to Mount Waverley

Posted on August 22, 2018 by Waverley

The renovations to Mount Waverley Community Centre are almost complete and we will be back there for our August meeting on Monday 27. The set up will be a little different, and still no library, but we will still have … Continue reading →

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July Meeting

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Waverley

We had the full multimedia experience when Neroli Henderson spoke at our July Meeting. Her quilts are not overly large but she was able to show us the detail on screen as well as seeing the quilt ably held by … Continue reading →

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June Meeting

Posted on July 7, 2018 by Waverley

We had a most interesting presentation at our meeting from Sisterworks. This is a not-for-profit that exists to help women migrants, asylum seekers and refugees become financially independent and happily settled in Australia. Luz Restrepo told us how when she arrived as … Continue reading →

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Beginner patchwork classes

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Waverley

Want to learn the basics of patchwork and quilting or know someone who does? We are running a series of four classes in July for just $10. Participants will learn how to construct a nine patch block and will be … Continue reading →

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March and April Show and Tell

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Waverley

Here is the work that has been on show over the last two meetings. March April

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Quilt Show 2018 Raffle Quilt

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Waverley

Raffle tickets are now on sale for the beautiful quilt created especially for our show. Proceeds go to the Waverley Benevolent Society. Tickets are $2 each, contact a Waverley Patchworkers member or buy your tickets at  Quilt Show 2018, 2 … Continue reading →

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February meeting and Show and Tell

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Waverley

What an amazing presentation by Leslie Edwards. She broke all records for quilts to show but each one had a purpose. She demonstrated how patterns can change depending on the fabrics used and how a very simple idea can become … Continue reading →

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Anniversary Quilts

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Waverley

To celebrate our Silver Anniversary in 2006, 25 quilts were made for that year’s Quilt Show Challenge. After careful study of photos taken at various Waverley Patchworkers activities, a list of the quilt style most popular in each of the 25 years was … Continue reading →

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