Patchwork and Craft

"Many projects being finished and new ones starting"

30/8/2024

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

"It's great to see all the different crafts happening..."

31/7/2024

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

'Eleven charity quilts have been donated'

29/6/2024

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

"Well done everyone, for the work on the thank you quilt!"

29/4/2024

I have received an email from the Waverley Patchworkers to say they are having a Quilt Show on the 1st & 2nd of June at the Mulgrave Community Centre. I have more information if you are interested.

Well done everyone for the work on the ‘thank you’ quilt! All the blocks were put together by Corrie, the end-result looks fabulous, and the quilt has been passed on.

At our ‘Fifth Thursday’ extended session on Thursday 30th May, our starting time will be 10.30 am.

Dorothy

A weekend away in Bright - interested?

23/3/2024

We have all been very productive with our blocks and quilts over the last few weeks - great work everyone.

A discussion on having a weekend away in Bright with a few very keen, if you were not our session on Thursday 21st March and you would be interested, could you give me a call or email.

Happy Crafting over Easter! See you in April.

'Show and Tell' - Two eye catching quilts - February 1, 2024

Dorothy

Thank you Michelle, for embroidering the 'Cooking Solo' aprons!

1/2/2024

Thanks go to Michelle Button for her embroidery skills on the new aprons for the Cooking Solo class. Michelle has been very generous to U3A, and I highly recommend her if you want any embroidery done.

Looking forward to seeing you all again in 2024, and watching our skills develop.

Dorothy Webber
0412 263 071

November's Patchwork Display and End of Year Lunch

30/11/2023

Once again, we had a wonderful display of quilts and great Interest was shown in the craft work displayed at the November Meet & Mingle.

The next day 19 members enjoyed a variety of delicious food and exchanged a gift at our end of year lunch, held earlier this year as I’m going on holiday on 30th November.

Adding Craft to the group this year has had a wonderful impact on us all.

Enjoy the break and ‘Merry Christmas!’

Bev Lee

Some of October's 'Show and Tell'....

3/11/2023

More to be added... and more will be on display at our Patchwork and Craft Exhibition at Meet and Mingle on Wednesday October 16th from 10 to 12 in the Auditorium. Hope to see you there!

Dorothy

Coming up - our Annual Display and Christmas Celebration

25/10/2023

Patchwork and Craft Group Photo, 5 October 2023

We will be having our annual display on Wednesday 15th of November at Meet & Mingle. Quilts and Craft items can be dropped off to me before the day or need to be dropped at the rooms by 9-30 am on the Wednesday.

The next day Thursday 16th November is our final day for the year.

As in the past we will enjoy Lunch at 1pm. Please bring a plate to share plus a gift to the value of $10 to exchange.

If you need more information, please ring 0412263071.

Dorothy

'Dates for Your Diary'

20/9/2023

We will be having our annual display on Wednesday 15th of November at Meet & Mingle. Quilts and Craft Items can be dropped off to me before the day or need to be dropped at the rooms by 9-30 am on the Wednesday.

"Show and Tell, September 2023"

Also our lunch this year is in November on the Thursday after the display (16th), at 1 pm. A gift of $10 value to exchange.

See you soon!

Dorothy

Coming up on 7 September, a Quilling Workshop with Elaine

26/8/2023

On Thursday 7th September, Elaine will be giving us a lesson on Quilling.

If you have a Quilling tool please bring it along. Paper will be available from Elaine at a cost.

We continue to have lovely work displayed at Show n Tell. Keep bringing it along!

Dorothy

An all day workshop and a paper quilling workshop to come!

1/8/2023

We will be holding on all day workshop on Thursday 31st August 10am- 4pm.

We are also going to have a paper Quilling Workshop - more details to come.

Don’t forget to bring along your work for Show and Tell - it can be something you did yesterday or something you did years ago!

Dorothy

"It seems I have not been the only one with a bug..."

29/6/2023

Thank you, Lorraine, for your help while I’ve been laid low by Covid. I hear numbers have been down recently. It seems I have not been the only one with a bug, plus a number of members have headed north for the winter. Stay warm and keep well!

Dorothy

Please remember to bring your 'Show 'n Tell'!

28/5/2023

We have a 5th Thursday in June, so on the 30th June we have our group session 10am - 4pm.

May has seen a few people away and some not well. Hopefully everyone is on the mend soon.

Please remember to bring your ‘Show‘n’Tell’!

Dorothy

April - 'Show and Tell - Three finished Quilts'

24/4/2023

The array of work being produced by the group is amazing. It has been wonderful to see members helping one another, we are going from strength to strength. Keep bringing your work for ‘Show and Tell’!

Dorothy

"Thank you from the Ukrainian Community"

28/3/2023

Thanks to Carla Clark we were able to donate 12 Quilts and many Scarves and Beanies to the Ukrainian Community. Carla and her husband have moved back to Mackay. She will be missed

Valentina Wasil, a Director of the Ukrainian Association of Victoria, Essendon Branch, wrote recently to thank Patchwork group members who made beautiful quilts for displaced Ukrainians. “I know you wanted these quilts to go to Ukraine, but due to the situation it’s very difficult to get things across at the moment. But the displaced Ukrainians in Melbourne are so grateful that all of Australia have given so much. I would like to think you all for the great job that you do. Thank you from the Ukrainian Community. Val (Valentina) Wasil’.

Dorothy Webber

Reminder - there will be three sessions in March

28/2/2023

A reminder that there will be three sessions in March – Thursday 2nd and 16th March at the regular time of 1 – 4 pm, with a longer ‘5th Thursday’ all day workshop on the 30th from 10 am to 4 pm.

'Show and Tell' - completed quilts, February 2023

Dorothy Webber

February - Summer Break 'Show and Tell'

31/1/2023

Looking forward to seeing you all on Thursday 2nd of February from 1 to 4 pm.

New and long-time members of the group, bring along the work you’ve done over the summer break for “Show & Tell “.

As March has 5 Thursdays our all Day 10 am - 4 pm session is on the Thursday 30th of March.

Dorothy

Patchworkers taking a breath ....

17/12/2022

Patchworkers Marg, Beth, Dorothy and Shirlie taking a breath after setting up the quilt display at November's Meet and Mingle.

Photograph: David Palmer

Meet and Mingle, Patchwork Group Exhibition, November 2022

19/11/2022

October Show 'n Tell - Shirley's colourful remnant quilt

29/10/2022

A delightful patchwork quilt by Shirley Gilmour made from remnants of fabric from quilts made over the years was shown to the group in October.

Dorothy

Patchwork ...(and craft!)

30/9/2022

Thank you Lorraine, for taking care of the Group while I was in Queensland. Good to be back and catch up with all the great work you have been doing. We will once again have a wonderful display in November.

Date for your Diary - Christmas Lunch - December 15th.

3rd Thursday 'Show and Tell' - Marg and Judy

Dorothy Webber

It's fun seeing our 'blocks of the month' coming together

26/7/2022

We have started on our block of the month project and it’s fun seeing them coming together.

We were shown a beautiful hand pieced and quilted quilt - a great achievement.

Dorothy

July will see the start of our 'Floating Star' mini sampler project

29/6/2022

With the cold weather a small group of dedicated workers has been meeting and showing their talents.

July will see a start of our new project - 'Floating Star' Mini Sampler Quilts - and we plan to have some of this work on display in November

Dorothy Webber

"Thank you, Lorraine, for your support with the group ..."

30/5/2022

My thanks to Lorraine for your support with the group over the past few months.

A lovely thank you was received from the Benalla & District Hospital Auxiliary, a number of the members of the Patchwork Group donated their time and sewing skills making items for the Auxiliary Stall.

We continue with our patchwork and other crafts, plus lots of chat.

Thursday 30th of June is our all-day session from 10am - 4 pm - see you for all or part of the time.

Dorothy Webber

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Patchwork and Craft

The Patchwork and Craft group meets on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday from 1 to 4 pm. It is a group for members with skills in patchworking, quilting and other crafts who enjoy the support, encouragement and company of others as they complete existing projects and take on new challenges. It is not a beginners' group. Other crafts brought along include needlework, knitting and crocheting projects.

Meeting times

1st, 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 Meeting Room at the Benalla Senior Citizens 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!

Patchwork and Craft

Meeting times

Convenor and Contact Details

Group Project

Beginners 2019

U3A Quilt

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