Monthly Archives: May 2016

All Creatures Great and Small

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Waverley

How many of these creatures do you remember seeing at the Quilt Show? Click on the image for the answer.

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Viewers’ Choice, Challenge and Raffle Winners

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Waverley

Visitors to the Waverley Patchworkers Quilt Show were invited to vote for their favourite quilt from all on display. Votes were also cast for the small quilt challenge on the show theme, Carnival. The count for Viewers’ Choice was extremely … Continue reading →

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Scenes from the Waverley Patchworkers Quilt Show

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Waverley

Saturday May 28 9.00am          First visitors come in the door ….there is so much to see       10.00am     The foyer is packed for the Official Opening and Award Presentation … always a lovely surprise … Continue reading →

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2016 Award Winners – Updated

Posted on May 28, 2016 by Waverley

Congratulations to all the Award Winners at the Waverley Patchworkers Quilt Show. Two awards were presented on Saturday, the third had to wait until Sunday when the winner was the show. Marie Hart Award, named after our much loved Life Member who has … Continue reading →

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Quilt Hanging Day

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Waverley

Like a well oiled machine, the trailer arrives and is unloaded, the crew under Roger’s able supervision swing into action and in no time at all the stands are ready to receive the quilts.      With all the stands in … Continue reading →

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Great designers make great quilts

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Waverley

With Di Ford-Hall and Karen Styles both Past Presidents of Waverley Patchworkers, it will come as no surprise that there are quite a few quilts designed by these ladies at the Quilt Show. Their shops, classes and publications have contributed … Continue reading →

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Art Quilters on display

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Waverley

Recent works by the Art Quilters group will form a special display at the Waverley Quilt Show this weekend. The group meets once a month to discuss a particular artist they have all researched or a design technique. This then leads … Continue reading →

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We couldn’t have a show without Lilly Patches

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Waverley

June Wilson has spent a life time in the fabric business and her shop Lilly Patches in Boronia stocks a wide range of products to meet the needs of quilters of all persuasions. June is a very generous supporter of Waverley Patchworkers, … Continue reading →

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Made Studio Textiles in our Merchant Mall

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Waverley

Jo Lawrence has been a Waverley member for over a decade and this is her first time in the Merchant’s Mall. She started quilting in 1991 and now runs the online and studio quilting business Made Studio Textiles. Specialising in English Paper … Continue reading →

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The Patchwork Tea House pops up in Waverley

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Waverley

Many a quilter and scone lover shed a quiet tear when they heard Marilyn and Gary were closing the doors at their delightful shop. Things brightened up again at the news that their business The Patchwork Tea House continues, online and at … Continue reading →

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