We continue to welcome new members to our group and share ideas and patterns.
There will be no 'Fifth Thursday' class on 30 April.
There will be no 'Fifth Thursday' class on 30 April.
Dorothy Webber
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Our first group of 2026 included 20 members,
Some are long time members, some returning,and some new A great range of crafts are being worked on. Another crafty year ahead. Dorothy Webber As I’m away for the start of February, our first session will be on Thursday 19th February.
Looking forward to seeing you all. Dorothy Webber I attended the opening of the Pop Up Benalla Art Gallery in Bridge Street recently. I hope you all get a chance to drop in and admire the artwork, especially our quilts on display. They truly stand out under lights  We continue to have a small enthusiastic group at our sessions and looking forward to our break up lunch on December 11 at 12 noon.
As previous years BYO plate to share and Kris Kringle to exchange to the value of $10. There will be no class on Thursday December 4th as many of our group will be attending the Garden Appreciation outing and break-up lunch. Dorothy Webber A small group stitched and knitted their way through our October sessions, with lots of chatter. Members brought quilts and other work along to our first session, which visitors were able to attend as part of Benalla's Seniors Festival. With an extra Thursday in October, members were able to come along on the Fifth Thursday at 11 a.m. for an extended session in our room for as long as they would like to stay, a great chance to finish off items that we haven’t got around to!  Shirlie's 'brought along a basket of quilts to show visitors at October's 'Come & Try' session
Quilt Display - Wednesday 19th November is the end of year concert and the display of items stitched and knitted through the year by our group, such as the beautiful cross stitched work pictured above. If unable to attend on the 19th, please bring quilts or other items for display to our class on the 6th or ring me on 0412 263 071 and I’ll arrange to pick them up. On the day could you arrive at 9:30 so we can set up the display.  Choosing Quilts for the first exhibition at Benalla Art Gallery's temporary exhibition space Exhibition of Quilts - During October we also chose quilts to be exhibited in the first exhibition in the temporary annex of the Benalla Art Gallery at 75 Bridge street while the Benalla Art Gallery is undergoing renovations. The quilts will be on show from 14th November 2025 to 27th January 2026.
Geraldine McCorkell and Dorothy Webber As part of Seniors Month, our class on Thursday 2 October from 1 to 4 pm will be open to visitors. We will be showcasing some of the activities run by U3A Benalla.
I ask members who are attending to bring along some finished projects – they don’t have to be from this year – so we can share the work that we do with our visitors. Reminder – there will be a ‘fifth Thursday’ extended session on Thursday 30th October from 11am to 4pm. Dorothy Webber More charity quilts were handed in at our last get together ... In our talented group, the display of craft works is a joy to see! We continue to work on our projects and some lovely warm jumpers have been created. Others are working away on their hand sewn quilts. It’s great to see all the work coming together.
A reminder in case you drop in to this page to check - we are having a longer session - from 11am to 4 pm - on Thursday the 31st. Dorothy Webber In our talented group, the display of craft works each session is always a joy to see! With ‘Christmas in July’ celebrations upon us, Robyn’s advent calendar project is featured in July's newsletter.
July has another fifth Thursday - the 31st. As we usually do on a fifth Thursday, we will have a longer session - from 11am to 4 pm - on Thursday the 31st.
Dorothy Webber More of our remaining charity quilts have been donated to the blanket drive at the Bendigo Bank. A few of the group involved have headed north for warmer weather. We who remain at home continue to enjoy our time together.  May Show and Tell - Quilting complete - such a beautiful patchwork quilt! Dorothy
We had the pleasure of a visit from three councillors from Benalla Rural City - Bernie Hearne, David Blore and Justin King - to see our group all hard at work. The variety of work being produced was greatly admired as was the new quilt hanging on the wall. The councillors were also impressed to hear of the number of quilts we have donated to the local community. There will be three sessions in May 1st 15th & 29th. The session on 29th May is from 11am - 4pm.
Happy Crafting! Dorothy I have had the pleasure of distributing some of our charity quilts made last year. With the cooler months approaching they have been much appreciated. Well done to all who have been involved.
Our happy and chatty group continues to produce amazing work. Dorothy Webber It is good to be back together again for 2025 and to welcome new members to our group. Once again, lovely work on show. Some of you have been very productive over the holidays.
Many thanks to Corrie for storing our Fabric at her home and almost getting it down to an amount which will fit in our cupboard. Finally, well done, everyone, for all the charity work completed in the past 12 months! Dorothy Patchwork and Craft members had a delightful Christmas luncheon together in early December, featuring mouthwatering Pavlova, the community singing of an Australian version of the Twelve Days of Christmas, the choruses of which ended ‘and a kookaburra in a gum tree’, and more.  Patchwork and Craft is held in Room 1 on the first, third and fifth Thursdays from 1 to 4 pm, with the first session this year on Thursday 6th February at 1pm.
Dorothy Webber What a productive year we have had – over 40 quilts made for charity plus all the wonderful work we have made for ourselves. Congratulations to our group members who won prizes at the Benalla Show. Beautiful work! Looking forward to 2025 and seeing what we all achieve. Our end of year lunch is at 12.30pm on Thursday 5th December. This year there is no need to bring a plate of food. Lunch will be supplied. If you wish to join the Kris Kringle, bring along a gift to the value of $10 and we can have a bit of fun.
Merry Christmas! Dorothy Webber (Additional photos still to come!) Our display of this year’s work is on Wednesday, November 20th, during the last Meet and Mingle. If you can’t bring your items at 9.30am, please call 0412263071 to arrange an earlier drop-off. We will celebrate our year with a potluck lunch on Thursday, December 5th, at 12.30pm in Room 1. Please bring a plate to share. A 'Show and Tell' from Thursday 17 October... Dorothy Webber Our patchworkers have been busy putting together quilts for charity. We are wondering if any members who volunteer for a charity would like a quilt for fundraising. If interested, please contact me at [email protected] or call 0412263071. The groups have been a little smaller lately with many away on holidays We continue to enjoy our get togethers! 'Show and Tell' quilts, September Dorothy Webber We continue to have enjoyable sessions, with many projects being finished and new ones starting. We are working on our charity quilts. Many thanks to our amazing quilter.
Did I loan my copy of Tonya Todman’s candle wicking book, or have I put it in a safe place? A date for your diary end of the year lunch - Thursday 5th December 12:30pm. Dorothy Webber August has five Thursdays, so on the 29th our day will run from 10:30 till 4 pm. Bring your lunch or just come for part of the day. It’s great to see all the different crafts happening and to learn from each other. Has anyone still got the Block of the Month Designer Mystery that Corrie gave out a number of weeks ago? Fabric colours blue and green. Some blocks are missing, and Corrie is ready to put it together. Could you let me know – 0412263071. Thank you.
Dorothy With holidays and illness, numbers have been down. We still have a helpful a supportive group no matter how many attended.
I’m pleased to say 11 charity quilts have been donated. The box is empty, however it won’t take long to fill up, as you have all been so generous with your time. Dorothy Webber |
Patchwork and CraftThe Patchwork and Craft group meets on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday from 1 to 4 pm. Meeting times1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday from
1 pm to 4 pm U3A Meeting Room Convenor and Contact Details
Dorothy Webber
0412 263 071 Group Project
Now hanging in the U3A meeting room, this group project comprises patchwork fishes completed by individual members, appliqued into a wall hanging designed, quilted and completed by Corrie Witlox. (2021)
Covid Collection
An on-line collection of patchwork worked on during during the Covid Pandemic in 2020.
Patchworkers - Maxine Costello, Elaine Cotton, Janet Gourley, Shirlie Gilmour, Helen Jeffree, Judy Merkel, Heather Sloan and Corrie Witlox. Beginners 2019
Taught by experienced quilting teacher Heather Sloan, the Patchwork for Beginners course in 2019 covered the basics of patchwork and quilting whilst making a small panel. Participants proudly displayed their Christmas panels at the end of the course.
U3A Quilt
Inspired by the Patchwork group, showcasing the creativity of patchworker Heather Sloane and featuring contributions from various patchworkers' 'stashes' of materials, our eyecatching banner graces and enlivens the U3A Office at the Benalla Seniors and Community Centre. It is a wonderful conversation starter. Thank you so much Heather for developing such wonderful concepts in fabric for each of our groups!
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