Covid Blues

If you are feeling a little LESS socially connected by these restrictions, 
why not get in touch with a few "stitching" friends & meet in a park.

At this stage you are allowed FIVE.

Just remember to be fully vaccinated, 

wear a mask while NOT eating or drinking...

keep your personal distance & 

stay in your own LGA. 

I know of two groups doing this & they think it's absolutely wonderful.

Until we can ALL get together again... a picnic is the perfect replacement.

Give it a try... I'm sure you'll EnJoY it...

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A Little Basket...

Here is a FuN project for you to make for yourself...

...OR... 

you could give one as a gift... 

...OR...

you could donate a few to the Guild "SALE" table.

It is a super quick & super easy project too.

Podlets - or correctly known as...

Collapsible & Reversible Fabric Basket. 

from Diane at Spencer Ogg Tutorials.

They have an ingenious folded bottom...

AnD just 2 side seams & some top stitching...

You can find the FREE tutorial here...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laA8PIENuPM

& if you want to print out the FREE PDF of different PODLET sizes... 

simply join her facebook group.

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A Simple fix...

I call them Bobbin Bands...

A little tip for keeping bobbin threads from unravelling.

I know there are lots of "doodads" on the market BuT this tip is almost FREE.

Use those TiNy kids stretchy hair bands available from discount stores for $2.50.

You can even colour coordinate threads & bands too.

I just thought you may be interested to try this...

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Just Added

 A new TAB has been added to this blog... called Tips Tools & Tutorials.

I was recently asked where I got my quilt row markers from & my answer was 

"I made them".

Now you can too... simply go the the TAB above... then CLiCK on the photo...

Or simply click HeRe.

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A charity quilt was recently made using the CHAIN LINK block.

Quite a few members asked me for the instruction on how to make this block... 

so I've added it to the Tips, Tools & Tutorials page as well.

Bette recently made a Community Quilt using this block...

And Kathy made one in bright colours...

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Cancellation

 Once again Covid-19 has disrupted our plans for our AGM.

It will now be postponed until further notice.

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Due to Covid-19

The NSW Craft Fair has been postponed until... 

29th June - 3rd July, 2o22

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Tuesday Group - Union Block Challenge 2017

Clare Lewis is running a very successful block challenge with the Tuesday group.

I have designed a quilt for everyone using the Union block.  I hope you join in and have some fun.

Over the course of the next eight months I will hand out directions to make 6 blocks.  On the ninth month I will give out the quilt assembly instructions.  The finished quilt will have the Union block made in a variety of finished sizes of 4.5 inches to 12 inches.  I suggest you use fabrics from your stash. I have not included borders in the final measurement, you can make your own design when you get to that point, although if you need assistance I am available to help.

Bring your finished blocks along to show everyone and to help keep on track.

The basics:

• Directions to be handed out at the first meeting of each month.  
• 8 months.  
• 6 blocks per month of a specified size.  
• Bring completed blocks to the first meeting of each month.  
• On the 9th month quilt assembly instructions.  
• Choose your own colours.  
• 3.5 meters background fabric, (if you choose to use the same throughout) this is prior to borders. 
• Finished quilt prior to borders is 49.5 inch x 63 inch.  

Most importantly Enjoy!

Questions? Feel free to contact me.

Clare Lewis
Clare99@bigpond.com
Facebook: Never Ending Quilting

Here are some of the fantastic blocks made so far.

Novocastrian Quilters Facebook Page

We now have a Facebook page. Click on the link below and ask to join group. It might take a little while for the request to be approved.

We will have moderated messages for a little while to make sure we don't get hit by spammers.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1210923885664713/

Boro Workshop with Jane from Be Be Bold

A great day was had by all in this great workshop with Jane  from Be Be Bold.

Exhibition 2016

Download a printable copy of the flyer.