There has been a lot of secret sewing going on at my place and at my friend Janice's home. Not to mention the secret sewing that has been taking place at many of the Fairholme quilters homes of late.
We are busy making our Raffle Quilt for 2016. It is not time for the big reveal yet, but you can see from above that we are using a variety of exquisite French fabrics and creating something of great beauty. There will be more photos in coming weeks - I promise. In the meantime save the dates for our show next year.
Fairholme Quilters Show
8th - 10th April , 2016.
Thornleigh Community Centre, Thornleigh 2120
You can follow Fairholme Quilters on their blogspot fairholmequilters.blogspot.com.au
And on Facebook
And on Instagram @fairholmequilters
# fairholmequiltersshow2016
I have loved being involved with this project, from the fabric selecting to the pattern designing to the construction of the quilt top. Fairholme quilters are the most talented and generous group of quilters. They have given of their time and talents freely and with great joy. When we asked for one block , the ladies made several each. When we have our community sewing days they help with the project with enthusiasm and encouragement. What an honour it has been to be a part of this project. Thank you all.
The brief was to design and make a quilt using fabrics gifted to our group by the Quilters Guild of NSW.
In Masterchef the judges always talk about being able to tell when a dish has been made with love. I think you can also tell when a quilt has been made with love. Our raffle quilt is one such quilt. The blocks made by the individual members of the group all work together in the quilt. They "sing" and make the quilt unique.
Keep checking this blog for more photos of the quilt as it reaches completion.
Proceeds raised from the Raffle Quilt will be going to a local group Studio Artes who provide
" creative programs with wholistic outcomes for people living with disability." Please do find out more about this inspirational group by clicking Studio Artes We are also fortunate to have Studio Artes displaying their work at our Show.
" creative programs with wholistic outcomes for people living with disability." Please do find out more about this inspirational group by clicking Studio Artes We are also fortunate to have Studio Artes displaying their work at our Show.
I hope you have had time for some sewing this week. Taking time out from our busy schedules to create, reflect and dream is important for us all. What's on my table now? Plans for a baby quilt using half square triangles. Here is just a bit of it - soft, gentle ,calming and dreamy.
Happy sewing, love Miriamx
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