BQE2015 opens to the public at 9.30am to 4pm 29 & 30 August @ Berry School of Arts, 19 Alexandria Street
BERRY NSW 2535
There will be some wonderful traders this year……. and fantastic quilts to see.
Berry Quilt Exhibition 2015
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Labours of Love 1845-2015 Hazelhurst Gallery
You only have a short time remaining to catch this exhibition – it is open until October 5th (10am-5pm, free admission) at the Hazelhurst Gallery 782 Kingsway, Gymea or a short walk from Gymea station. For more information check the details on the website here . The following information is from the website:
Labours of Love explores the history of quilting in Australia with exhibits dating from the mid 1800s to the mid 1900s in chronological themes: Traditions from Home (Identity, domesticity and gentility); A Virtuous Past Time (Skill and taste on show); Patriotic Voices (Nationalism and participation); Remember Me (Family, friendship and love); Utility and Thrift (The beauty of making do); and Best in Show (Honouring and maintaining the craft). Interspersed within these themes are contemporary works by 11 artists to illustrate current engagement with quilt making. Artists include Judy McDermott, Jan Irvine-Nealie, Judy Hooworth, Pamela Fitzsimons, Carolyn Sullivan, Lucas Grogan, Adrienne Doig, Emma Peters, Paula do Prado, Gillian Lavery and Belinda von Mengersen.
During the exhibition, the Quilters Guild NSW will also present a contemporary quilt exhibition in Hazelhurst Community Gallery from 29 August to 8 September 2015. The exhibition will display entries from a national competition showcasing the expertise of the Guild members and quilting groups from across Australia.
extraTexture exhibition open for 5 more days
Don’t worry if you missed this great exhibition last weekend, its still open for 5 more days – today, Thursday and Friday 11am-3pm, Saturday 10am-4pm and Sunday 10am-2pm.
EPQ members Kay Murray and Margaret Millar both have work featured.
Wangi Quilters Show
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Love Desire & Riches – The Fashion of Weddings
Coming up soon is what promises to be a wonderful exhibition of rarely seen wedding gowns and accessories. The pieces featured in the exhibition are rarely seen and are linked to well known film, television and literature. The gowns span 200 years in time and 50 will be shown. The exhibition runs from July 10 to November 1, 2015. Opening times are Tuesday 10-4pm, with last entrance at 3.30pm.
The event is to be held at Old Government House in Parramatta Park, Parramatta and tickets can be booked online for $16 for adults and $13pp for groups of 10 or more. Your ticket is valid all day, and there are about 20 steps to the first floor areas of the exhibition. To access the exhibition website, click here
High tea can be had at the adjoining Lachlan’s Restaurant ($44pp) and café items range from $4.40 to $18. Click here to read a review and see some luscious pictures.
War Quilts Exhibition – Manly Art Gallery from July 3
Make Sure that you have time in the 4 months to get to the Manly Art Gallery, West Esplanade Reserve, Manly. the exhibition opens July 3 through to November 22. Open 10am until 5pm, Tuesday to Sunday. Free Entry.
This very rare collection of ‘war quilts’, made by active soldiers and prisoners of war from pieces of disused uniforms, army blankets and other military fabrics, includes quilts dating from the Napoleonic Wars (1803-15), the Crimean War (1853-56) and World Wars One and Two. A publication by The Beagle Press accompanies the exhibition.
Quiltarama – exhibition and workshops
This year Quiltarama will be bigger and better than ever. Along with the display of fabulous quilts and stalls, this year will see the continuation of Workshops, led by our renowned quilting tutors. New this year – NCEATA (Newcastle Creative Embroiderers & Textile Artists) Exhibition “Textile Trends”.
As with last year, Quiltarama is a community event. All proceeds will benefit the local Community. See our Fundraising Page for more information. the local CWA members provide delicious morning teas. Entry to the exhibition is $5.
So make a weekend of it and join us in the charming country town of Dungog for a Quiltastic weekend of quilts and craft. the 2 day workshops with morning tea and lunch included cost $160.
There are 4 great workshops being held over the 2 days of Quiltarama. Registration required.
- Dye Workshop – Colour Theory by Tracy McNicoll
- Daisy Chain Quilt-As-You-Go Wholecloth by Jan Foster
- Beginners Patchwork using Jelly Rolls by Cristie Manning
- Wise Woman – Art Doll by Wilma Simmons
Morning tea and lunch are included in the 2 day workshop cost of $160.
The location is Multi Purpose Centre (MPC) Dungog High School, Hooke St entrance
- Saturday 25 July, 10am to 4pm
- Sunday 26 July, 10am to 3pm
Registrations are open and can be made by visiting the website for Quiltarama. Early booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. There are local businesses offering accommodation deals for the weekend.
Jelly Roll Racing
Recently members enjoyed a Jelly Roll Race. Sewing machines at the ready, all were keen to be finished. 
For almost an hour, barely a sound except the racing machine motors, was heard!
One by one, the competitors finished and laid the quilts on the floor of the hall.
The results looked like a giant jewel coloured carpet and all were very happy with the result. Especially happy was Louise who finished in approx. 45 minutes; we hope that she didn’t eat all her prizes at the one time, a packet of jam (jelly) roll sponge cakes and a bag of jelly babies. 
The resulting quilts were much admired and we all remarked on the speed and variety of the quilts made. It was declared a great success by all and lots of fun was had!
If you want to have your own jelly roll race, or just find out how to make the quilt you just need one jelly roll, a few spare hours and the instructions which you can find on this great YouTube clip
Jelly Roll Race 2 is a bit different, it shows how to add the squares and jelly roll race 3 inserts triangles.
Sydney Quilt Show – Last Days
The show finishes tomorrow, Sunday 21st June at 4.30pm = Don’t miss out!
Sydney Quilters Guild Show – Eastwood Prize Winners
We are so excited to have some Eastwood quilters amongst the winners at the 2015 Sydney Quilt Show
First Prize – Amateur traditional hand quilted – Jill Williams
Second Prize – Small or Wall Quilt – Tricia Bowdler
Second Prize Red & White Contemporary/Art and Excellence in Domestic Machine Quilting – Pam Russell
Judges Commendation – Red and White Commercially Quilted – Diane Moody
The full list of winners is on the quilters Guild of NSW website
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