Now that Daylight Saving is a distant memory, the evenings get darker much earlier, so does the drive to the hall for club nights. But never mind, for everything there is a season, and we were lucky that it was a fine evening without any wind and rain. Sandra welcomed everyone to the meeting, and then Diane explained the theme and size of the club challenge. Further details about this will be printed in the newsletter. Ruby and Kathy were the lucky winners of the raffles.
Robyn from Fox’s Cottage took the stage and displayed several of the new up-coming classes her shop will be running. Next to take the microphone was club member Ute who has recently started an on-line fabric shop. She related the story of how the family sold up their business and home in Germany, and moved out to New Zealand. Seeking a home based business, Ute then decided to import patchwork fabrics. Check out her website on www.thelifestyler.nz
A selection of Ute’s imported fabrics
Show and Tell brought along an interesting selection, as usual, from quilts for grandchildren, table runners, and wall hangings.
Quilt for a new grand-daughter
There was a nice selection of autum toned quilts brought along for our extra show and tell segment, including my Maple Leaf quilt. I received the blocks in an internet birthday block swap, but it took me absolutely ages to finally put it together and finish the quilting. Better late than never, I guess.
Made by Mary
Our speaker for the evening was Chrissie Sheed, President of Rose City Quilters, who told us of her quilting journey and how it has changed over the years. She started off, as most of us do, making traditional quilts, and brought along one of her early examples, patchwork blocks alternated with candle wick blocks.
One of Chrissie’s early quilts
Then she discovered art quilts, with couching, beading, fabric manipulation, using rusted fabric and even papers. Chrissie taught herself free motion quilting, and does the most amazing micro stippling. She kindly handed her small art works around the hall so we could have a close look at them all. I was a bit hesitant to look at the snake, but it is all done with fabric and stitching, and is an amazing work of art.
Chrissie’s realistic snake
It was another great club night, with an amazing speaker, good company, and time to catch up with fellow members.
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