Category Archives: WAQA Quilters

Placemats bring Christmas cheer!

Posted on December 11, 2019 by

Marianne Hamley  sent these  photos as she delivered our WAQA placemats yesterday to some very happy recipients. She delivered 53 to Gordon Lodge and 102 to Alice Rose King Centre at RAFA in Bullcreek and another 36 to the Lefroy … Continue reading →

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Loving Lake Grace

Posted on November 23, 2019 by

Phil Thomas recently ran her  ” Photo to fabric work shop , as part of the Stitched & Bound country exhibit at the artspace in Lake Grace. The weekend was enjoyed by all attendees and Phil even had the opportunity … Continue reading →

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Camargue

Posted on November 20, 2019 by

I am sharing a blog post today from Meg at “Our House Quilts” with her permission.  Enjoy the story. I completed this quilt top several years ago, but somehow did not get around to quilting it. The top is from … Continue reading →

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Australian Quilts in Public Places

Posted on November 18, 2019 by

Australian Quilts in Public Places (AQIPP) juried exhibition opened on November 14 in Melbourne and runs until December 21. The theme for the exhibition is Metamorphosis. Pat Forster’s quilt ‘Re-Cognise’ is on display. One might ask, ‘How on earth could … Continue reading →

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Could you be a Quilt Appraiser?

Posted on October 16, 2019 by

The wonderful Robynne Vallence has been in this voluntary position for the past 8 years and as much as she loves it, she would dearly like to hand over the reigns to someone else. Could you be that person? Please … Continue reading →

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Introducing Alex

Posted on October 4, 2019 by

My name is Alex Witteveen and I have been quilting since 2007 when my husband and I lived for a year in the US.  I had the privilege to learn the craft in Fredrick, Maryland in a small quilt shop … Continue reading →

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Royal Show Wrap Up

Posted on October 2, 2019 by

Thank you to Norma for words and pictures, and who has worked tirelessly as our Royal Show representative. Congrats to all the winners and to everyone who entered and kept this part of the Royal Show alive for many years … Continue reading →

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Free motion frenzy

Posted on October 2, 2019 by

What a fantastic weekend was had by all of us  who attended the Angela Walters workshop. A big very thank you to WAQA, Michelle at Handcrafters House and our very own workshop co-ordinator, Cherie Mincherton for making this event all … Continue reading →

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AGM & Angela Walters = Awesome

Posted on September 27, 2019 by

What a fantastic turn out on Wednesday night for our AGM.  Nearly all positions have been filled, with the exception of a few and I am sure our President Leone will keep us all updated.  So it’s a big thanks … Continue reading →

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Stitched & Bound Exhibition-Kalamunda

Posted on September 21, 2019 by

Stitched and bound 2019 is a juried exhibition of innovative contemporary art quilts and is open to textile artists residing in Western Australian. It will be the twelfth; self-funded, juried exhibition curated by Western Australian Quilters Association and will be … Continue reading →

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