November Show and Tell

More images of the creative talent we have at Aldinga Quilters.

November Show and Tell

The other of Lessa's workshop choices was the baby blocks design. We have one very talented and obsessed member that just could not stop at one quilt! These images are of some of the baby block quilts made by Margie in the two weeks following the workshop. You are a legend!

PS... There was a rumour that this quilter may have cut too many strips for the initial project...

November Show and Tell

During the year Hazel issued yet another challenge to our members and the results are stunning. We have made many Christmas table runners that will be sent to the remote outback areas as part of Christmas packages for the drought stricken farmers and their families. We thank you all for your support and hope the packages will bring some joy to a lot of people at Christmas time.

Pictured above is a sample of some of these Christmas table runners. From top of page are Pauline's, Rhonda's, Margaret's and Val's colourful quilts.

November Show and Tell

Some of our members who participated in the workshop with Lessa Siegal had completed their projects within a two week time frame. The top image was completed by Christine and the image above made by Stella. Well done.

November Meeting & Auction

Auctioneer Meg, keeper of the money Marlene, Pauline and Stella the runners...
Well done girls and thank you.

Instead of winding down as we get closer to Christmas it seems as if our girls have been producing even more great work than ever.

After our general meeting and of course show and tell another of our famous auctions was held. As usual lots of fun and laughter with the auctioneer (Meg) keeping us all on our toes. This is a great fund raiser for us and you often get to take home more than you actually thought you were getting rid of!!!

Birthday Pinata

I had so much fun making this pinata for my grand daughters 2ND birthday and I thought I would like to share it with you. Of course a long time in the making and a mere few minutes in the destruction - and everyone had a great time!

LESSA SIEGELE WORKSHOP 23rd October 07

Our members again welcomed Lessa Siegele to our club and enjoyed learning the techniques and skills taught by Lessa. The girls chose to make either a baby blocks or floral foundation pieced project. Lots of fun and lots of concentration too!! Thank you to all who participated.

Galilee Children's Thank You

Just a few of the many thank you's received from the children at Galilee school on completion of the combined school quilt project. Thank you to all who participated.

15th Anniversary Challenge

Well done Val your quilt looks great.

Show & Tell October Meeting

Mary's I Spy




Marianne's Row by Row






Yvonne's latest project

Busy little bees!

Retreat Lunchtime

ALDINGA QUILTERS RETREAT 2007

After many months of planning thirteen of our members spent a fantastic weekend together eating, sewing, more eating, laughing, sewing, more eating, laughing... We had a ball! During the weekend we were free to do our own thing or follow Margie's guidance in making a colourful butterfly design stained glass wall hanging. The results were stunning and we have found a very talented teacher to boot! I am sure there will be a lineup to attend any future retreats and the success was due greatly to three wonderful organisers - Margie, Stella and Meg. We thank you all for a great weekend we will always remember.

Cream Clivea

I have been patiently awaiting the first flower on two cream clivea plants given to me several yeas ago. They have finally flowered and I wanted to share them with you.

Abstract Circles

Barbara continues to amaze us with her never ending enthusiasm and talent. Another of her works in progress.

Keeping up the Good Work

Congratulations Margie on another of your many completed projects.

Working with Children

A small group of our members have been working on a quilt project with the children and teachers from The Galilee School at Aldinga Beach. A large quilt to display in the school office is nearing completion and has the hand image of every child and teacher in the school. It has been a terrific ongoing exercise to merge with the community and everyone has enjoyed the experience of learning and sharing.

Our members involved include Pauline, Stella, Meg, Mary, Maureen and Judi.

15 th Anniversary Quilts

We are all enjoying the ongoing work with our 15th anniversary quilts. This is Christine's work in progress.

Finishing your anniversary quilt

Don't forget to bring your anniversary quilt along to the next meeting. You'll need all your bits & pieces to finish adding the final border and if you bring your backing and batting we can help you pin your quilt ready for quilting.

Baby Blocks Workshop

Lessa Siegele recently ran this workshop on behalf of the SA Quilters Guild.

The committee have been able to arrange for Lessa to run this wonderful workshop for The Aldinga Quilters to create the Baby Blocks quilt.

Read the above comments and make sure you reserve your spot in this great workshop.

Anniverary Friendship Quilt

To help celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Aldinga Quilters Hazel has kindly designed a Friendship Quilt. Next meeting we will be creating the applique border, so bring along your sewing needs to add this round to your quilt.

How to sew a 'teddy bear' pocket into a child's quilt

Next meeting learn how to sew a zipped pocket into a child's quilt to hold a teddy bear.

Bring along your sewing machine, two 8" squares of fabric, a zipper and basic sewing requirements.

SEAFORD LIBRARY QUILT

Margaret Bedford is pictured with her 10ft x 10ft quilt that she has completed for the library at Seaford. This is a floor quilt which will be used by children to sit and enjoy their favourite stories and other activities. Well done Margaret. We are sure the quilt will have a long life giving much pleasure to everyone.

Elizabeth at the Helm

WELCOME NEW COMMITTEE

Congratulations to the newest members of our committee elected at the AGM on 12th June 2007. Elizabeth Grocke - President, Mary Faulkner - Vice President, Marlene Nettle - Secretary, Valerie Wright - Treasurer, Workshop Co-ordinator - Barbara Charter, Librarian - Yvonne Dixon, Birthdays - Mary Faulkner. We look forward to another great year ahead.

Freezer Paper

A Versatile Tool for Transferring Quilt Designs

Freezer paper is excellent for making quilt templates or stencils to transfer your designs to your quilt top before quilting. Use your own original designs to fit specific areas by drawing onto the paper with a black permanent marking pen. You can then place over a light box under your fabric and transfer design this way. Stencils can also be made by folding and cutting the freezer paper as you would do to make a snowflake design IE this would be made by folding and cutting a design into the paper and then opening out. Once you have cut a stencil it can be ironed in place onto your quilt top and the design can be traced direct to the quilt. The stencil can be used several times before it no longer sticks. Have fun trying out some of your own original quilting designs.

BIGGEST MORNING TEA RAFFLE QUILT

During our Biggest Morning Tea day our group held a raffle with the prize being the quilt pictured above. One of our foundation members Dot Tainty had made the quilt top and it was kindly finished off and quilted by Stella Edwards. I am delighted to say that I am the lucky winner of this beautiful bargelo quilt!

BIGGEST MORNING TEA

Stylish Barbara enjoying morning tea.




Pretty in pink Marlene.




Delicious devonshire tea.

Another great day shared by our members to raise funds for The Biggest Morning Tea with proceeds going to the Cancer Council. We all enjoyed a delicious morning tea which included cucumber sandwiches and devonshire scones. Our ladies displayed their favourite cup and saucer sets and we had a great day.

LITTLE QUILTS OF LOVE

Just one of the wonderful, caring projects carried out by Aldinga Quilters, "Little Quilts of Love" may be just 18" square, but they cover tiny babies with acres of love and warmth as they fight to grow after their premature births.

Some quilts provide comfort to help ease the grief of parents whose little angels just aren't strong enough to stay with them.

If you'd like to make a "Little Quilt of Love" to donate to the Neonatal Units of The Women's and Children's Hospital or The Flinder's Medical Centre please use the following instructions as a guide.
Quilts need to be either 18" or 24" square finished size.

• All materials used in the construction of the quilt must be prewashed and suitable for use by newborn babies.
• Flannel (or similar) is a suitable batting.
• They may be pieced or appliqued.
• Please keep quilting simple and do not tie quilts.
• Place a label on your quilt.

Aldinga Quilters will arrange delivery of the quilts to the hospitals.

If you'd like some ideas for patterns to create a Little Quilt of Love the following link has lots to choose from

http://www.azblankets4kids.com/patterns.htm

Thank you!

Aldinga quilters received this very kind tribute from the Staff and Residents of St Joseph's House at Port Pirie in appreciation of the beautiful quilts that have been donated.

Judy receiving her healing quilt.

FRIENDSHIP

Thank you to all my fellow quilting friends for your kind thoughts and messages during my illness. I am getting well day by day and hope to see you all soon. My healing hearts quilt made by our members was a beautiful surprise and I know it was made with much love. Thank you.
Judi

LITTLE QUILTS OF LOVE

Our members continue to produce an array of beautiful baby quilts for donation to the baby units in our hospitals and this is just a small sample of the most recent.

WEDDING RING QUILT

Congratulations Val on completing your wedding ring quilt. This quilt style is a style that I believe many people consider to be one of their favorites. Keep inspiring us Val and well done.

DRAGONFLY

OH YOU ARE SO CLEVER

Highlighted here is a small sample of Margie's stained glass quilts. These quilts are her passion and they just get better and better. Well done.

Judi we miss you!

Hi Judi

Just in case you are still at home , not well enough to come to quilting I thought I'd send you this message

to let you know you are very much missed.

I hope you are feeling much better and we'll have you back at the helm really soon (and keeping us all in line).

Big cheers and hugs

Kimono Workshop

Thanks to Deb (top centre) for presenting a fabulous workshop featuring origami Kimonos made using a beautiful assortment of Japanese prints.

Other participants were Bev (top left), Ruth (top right), Kath, Kay (centre left), Mary (centre right), Meg, Karen, Adele & Val.

Each kimono is made from a 3 3/4" x 12 1/2" rectangle folded and pressed with a steam iron. Vliesofix is fused to the back of each kimono which is then fused to a cream background of 4" x 5". A 1/2" black border is added to each kimono followed by a 1" grey sashing. Add a 3" grey boder all around before binding with dark grey.

WOW!

Just a few of the magnificent quilts finished this month.

Stella's quilt is made from fine wool, cashmere and cotton.

Deb's quilt is very eye catching with the back just as impressive as the front.

And Pauline's 'Formal Garden' quilt has beautiful appliqued borders.