The enthusiastic members of our group continue to produce good work. Those who attend workshops bring back amazing things to show to the group. A project we have going at the moment is a string of Christmas Bunting. It is always fun to do the same thing because it all turns out so different as our imaginations run riot. These will definitely be on show in November with our quilts for all U3A members to see. With the colder weather coming and people heading for warmer climes, those of us who brave Benalla’s winters will continue our friendly get-togethers in the Hub.
Wasn’t it wonderful to see Bridge and Nunn streets decorated with poppies for the 100th anniversary of the Gallipolli landing. It seems strange to celebrate on the day of probably our greatest defeat but we mark the day by commemorating all those who gave their lives or served in this so called Great War and of course all other wars. It was supposed to be the war to end all wars. Congratulations to the committee who worked long and hard before Anzac Day on the display of World War One memorabilia in the Town Hall and who oversaw the decorations in the streets and on the bridge and to the people who knitted or crocheted the poppies. Many shops also decorated their windows for Anzac Day. Well done. In my own small way I contributed to the decorations as firstly I had to learn to crochet (thanks Dorothy) and then made 12 crocheted poppies. Other members of the Patchwork Group also made poppies. We attended the service and the laying of wreaths at the Cenotaph on Anzac morning. It was good to see the large numbers attending. Apparently the Dawn Service was also very well attended. We went to BPACC in the afternoon to see ‘The Drums of Time’ written by Matt Scholten and performed by GRADA students. It was based on letters and stories of Benalla’s World War One soldiers and nurses along with war poetry. It was a theatrical tribute to the service and sacrifice of Benalla’s ANZACs and was specially created for the Benalla community. The stage was simply but very effectively decorated with strings of knitted poppies which were illuminated from above. These were made by members of the CWA. As I crocheted the poppies I thought of all those who gave their lives in several wars and the women at home who knitted and baked for their men and the nurses who cared for them. Judith |
Patchwork and CraftThe 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 times1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday from
1 pm to 4 pm U3A Meeting Room Convenor and Contact DetailsDorothy Webber
0412 263 071 Group ProjectNow 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 CollectionAn 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 2019Taught 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 QuiltInspired 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!
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