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FAMILY BOABS…….The Story

Posted on October 25, 2020 by

Story of Family Boabs          Judith Wilton This quilt was a 4 year journey from idea to completion. When my nephew announced his engagement I offered to make a quilt as their wedding present. I presumed it would be very modern … Continue reading →

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and … that’s a wrap! Exhibition -Part 3.

Posted on October 20, 2020 by

A message today from our new WAQA President who says, “What an amazing weekend. Beautiful quilts, fabulous fare, our amazing retail sponsors and so many happy members. This event was supported by an army of volunteers.  Thank you to all!  … Continue reading →

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Exhibition Excellence – Part 2

Posted on October 17, 2020 by

More photos for you to enjoy. Part 3 to follow on Monday. Hope you are enjoying all of these wonderful quilts.

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Exhibition Excellence – Part 1

Posted on October 15, 2020 by

Wow, what a wonderful weekend and such a joy to see so many beautiful quilts on display.  The exhibition was a lot smaller than then the usual big space of the Convention centre, but this did not detract from them … Continue reading →

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COVID QuiltWest Judging Day

Posted on October 5, 2020 by

Many hands (28 volunteers) make light work. The members of WAQA are the strength of our association.  The years of experience on the judging floor was remarkable.  Having the opportunity to pass their knowledge onto new volunteers created an asset … Continue reading →

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Better Late than never

Posted on October 4, 2020 by

On October 3rd , it was with pleasure that Leone Formatin presented Lana Lefroy with a certificate for most popular 2019 WAQA Challenge Quilt, ‘Kingfisher and Fish’ (Aboriginal names Jurtirirri an Yurda). Lana lives near Sandstone but was in Perth to … Continue reading →

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Getting Excited!

Posted on October 2, 2020 by

Nearly time everyone for our COVID Quilt exhibition.  We are so looking forward to seeing all of your faces on Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th October at the Stirling Adriatic Centre, 78 Jones Street in Stirling, Western Australia. COVID QuiltWest … Continue reading →

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Covid Exhibition

Posted on September 20, 2020 by

COVID QuiltWest is solely the initiative of WAQA, exhibiting our members quilts. Our exhibition will run from 10 – 11 October 2020 at Stirling Adriactic Centre situated at 78 Jones Street, Stirling WA  Doors open at 10 am $5 entry  … Continue reading →

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Covid Quilt West Exhibition – October

Posted on August 1, 2020 by

WAQA will be running an exhibition in October, please click on the link to find out more about it and how you can enter- COVID QuiltWest Handbook (amended) The link is also located on our website – click on Exhibitions … Continue reading →

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Introducing Helen O’Hara

Posted on June 21, 2020 by

I moved to Australia (Sydney) over 10 years ago from the UK. Circumstances dictated we move to Perth about 4 years ago. I didn’t want to come because “there’s nothing there”! Little did I know that Perth has an amazing … Continue reading →

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