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Inspiring Friday

Posted on June 16, 2019

Some of CQG members showed their work that was exhibited in the latest QuiltWest. Pat Forster, Meg Cowey, Helen O’Hara, Sharon Brown, Ross Ellis and Jan Rowe gave us some insights into the work behind their art pieces I am … Continue reading →

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Stitched & Bound 2019- now is the time!

Posted on June 12, 2019

June 30th is the entry deadline. We invite you to accept the opportunity to enter stitched and bound 2019 for innovative contemporary quilts. stitched and bound 2019 is a juried exhibition of innovative contemporary art quilts and is open to … Continue reading →

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Dainty Doilies & delicious morning tea

Posted on June 10, 2019

Black Boy Hill Quilters held there annual Cancer Big morning tea on Friday. We welcomed 3 new members who were introduced to us through the Open Night. To add a little something to the morning tea we asked our members … Continue reading →

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The show must go on!!

Posted on June 8, 2019

Once the doors of the convention centre were closed to the public, it was the turn of our amazing helpers and QuiltWest committee to start the hard work of getting the Exhibition down in time for members to pick up … Continue reading →

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Quiltwest – Final

Posted on June 7, 2019

The last of my photos and comments from this years Quiltwest. Enjoy! It is also wonderful to see up close many of the winning quilts from this year’s Australian Quilt convention held in Melbourne.  I also really enjoyed looking at … Continue reading →

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Quiltwest Part 2

Posted on June 2, 2019

I hope you have all been having a look on WAQA facebook page, two albums have been created of the quilts that either won or were highly commended in their categories, at Quiltwest 2019 As stated before in my last … Continue reading →

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Don’t be a lonely country quilter

Posted on May 31, 2019

Country Liaison’s Conundrum! Being a creative in the Country can at times leave you feeling like a black sheep (pardon the pun). Unfortunately our association’s country member numbers have been dwindling over time and this has me wondering why that … Continue reading →

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Wow Wow Wow- Part 1

Posted on May 26, 2019

Off I went to the Convention centre on Friday and all I can say is WOW!  Quiltwest committee you have done a fantastic job along with your volunteers in putting this show together.  I loved each and every quilt that … Continue reading →

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Quiltwest 2019 Winners

Posted on May 25, 2019

A big thank you to all who entered Quiltwest 2019, the entries were outstanding. And a very big congratulations to all our winners, well done! Prizewinner Results for QQ

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Slow Stitching & a great day out

Posted on May 12, 2019

My Friday was filled with so much inspiration.  I headed off to my first Contemporary group meeting and it was fantastic.  I wondered if this group would get through everything by 2.30pm!! Their special guest was the very talented WAQA … Continue reading →

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