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Geelong Patchwork & Quilters’ Guild Inc.

No.A6698

www.geelongpatch.org.au

March 2020 Newsletter

February's guest speaker was our Vice President Jodie Arklay. Jodie started sewing as a young girl, guided by her mum who was a seamstress with very high standards! On show was toy horse Dallas wearing one of Jodie's early creations. Jodie started quilting in 1996 and has made many quilts, textile works, gifts and clothes - including many outfits for Skinny the Teddy and items for Elliott. One of her first quilts was the wedding quilt for her brother and sister-in-law. She loves challenges, is creative and quirky and definitely thinks outside the square. Jodie won the AQC ELNA Wrapped in Love Challenge in 2005- her quilt had barn doors with animals behind each door. In recent years Jodie has dealt with loss and sadness, physical illness and mental health issues. The Guild members' friendship and support have been a lifeline for her. Jodie is also very talented and determined with our website, IT and artwork, and continues to contribute so much effort behind the scenes. Thankyou Jodie for sharing your story with us, and for your ongoing positive commitment to our Guild. Lisa Hollingsworth.

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Please direct all correspondence

regarding your Guild for the

Committee’s attention to:

PO Box 753, Geelong 3220;

email: [email protected]

or alternatively hand the letter to

Secretary at Guild meetings.

Monthly meetings are held on the THIRD Saturday of each month

at: The Masonic Centre, Regent Street, Belmont (Melways 451 H-J 9-10)

Doors open from 10.30am to 3.30pm. Library is open from 11:00am. Official Meeting starts at 12:45pm.

Bring your own lunch, unless a shared lunch is advertised.

Tea, coffee and biscuits for afternoon tea are provided.

Morning tea is available from 10.45am, this gives the kitchen crew time to set up. Kitchen will be closed for clean up at 2.30pm.

For insurance purposes, we request that all members and visitors sign the attendance book when entering the hall, and please sign out if you need to leave early.

An entry fee of $5 (members) or $6 (visitors) helps us cover meeting expenses.

Please bring a jacket or jumper if you are likely to feel the cold from the air conditioners during summer and layers so that you can strip off if too hot in winter.

Monthly Meetings

Forthcoming Meetings

Committee

Cut off date for advertising and articles for the next newsletter is Monday 6th April 2020.

To: [email protected] (preferably); 0r PO Box 753, Geelong, 3220.

GPAQG LIFE MEMBERS

June Warner (dec) Glenys Russell Kerrie Maloney

Jan Preston Judy Alcock Judy Bubb

Betty Scott Leslie Clarke

March 21st 2020. International Quilters Day—MEETING CANCELLED Show and Tell theme: Travel. Speaker : Janet O’Dell Vic Quilters Quilt Study Group Library roster: Table 6. April 18th 2020. Show and Tell theme: Split block quilts. Speaker: Anne Boundy from Said with Love. Library Roster: Table 7 May 16th 2020. Quilt In. Speaker Neroli Henderson. Show and Tell theme: Connections. June 20th 2020. Show and Tell theme: Birds Speaker: Leslie Edwards—Quilting Fabrications. Traders: Lizzies Quilt Shop and The Naked Sheep. Library Roster: Table 8 July 18th 2020. Show and Tell theme: Panels. Speaker : Jenny Bacon—Curator Golden Textures Contemporary Art Quilt Exhibition. Library Roster : Table 9. August 16th 2020. Show and Tell theme : Flowers. Library Roster Table 10. September 19th 2020. Show and Tell theme: Birthday blocks. Speaker—Sonya Else—SoulHeartArt Library Roster Table 1.

President: Cheryl Gilbert Vice President: Jodie Arklay Secretary: Janine Parry [email protected] Assistant Secretary: Dianne White Treasurer: Elaine Hicks Assistant Treasurer: Sue Robertson Newsletter Editor: Sue Palmer [email protected] Assistant Newsletter Editor & Photographer: Lisa Hollingsworth Membership Secretary: Bronwyn Drehlich Website Manager: Jodie Arklay [email protected] Assistant Website Manager: Judith de Fontenay Librarians: Judy Bubb & Pauline Lorenz Library Assistants: Glenys Russell & Ann Key Newsletter Distributor: Betty Scott Go-Cutter Coordinator: Librarians Blankets of Love: Adrienne Hare Very Snuggly Quilts/QFO/KOGO: Judy Alcock Anne Sushames Workshops Coordinator: Cheryl Gilbert [email protected] Refreshments: Catherine Naughton. Archivist/Historians: Margaret Tembo Bus Trip Impresario: Sue Robertson Congratulations & Commiserations Coordinator: Annette Packett

** Committee Meetings will be held monthly after Guild meetings unless otherwise advised.

Table Number

Layout for

Library Roster


I am happy to tell you all that after discussion regarding the 2021 Guild exhibition at both the November and February meetings, it has been decided that the duration will remain the same as previous exhibitions and will be held again at the Geelong West Town Hall, with a booking already made. An exhibition committee has been formed and a decision will be made shortly as to what the theme will be, so as to give you all plenty of time to design and work on your masterpieces. At the February meeting there was a suggestion placed in the suggestion box, regarding the gifts given by the Committee at the December meeting. The suggestion was acknowledged by the current Committee and will be passed to the next Committee for their consideration and also for them to decide whether the gift giving which was instigated by the previous and current committees continues.

!! STOP PRESS !! RE: OUR QUILT-IN INCORPORATING THE VIC QUILTERS AUTUMN GATHERING We have been advised that Vic Quilters have cancelled their Autumn Gathering. This is in accordance with the Corona Virus recommendations from the Department of Health. After careful consideration of the current situation regarding the COVID-19 outbreak, the Committee have decided to cancel our March meeting. We will reassess the situation regarding the April meeting based on information and recommendations given by government authorities as they come to hand.

Meanwhile, everyone please keep well, Happy Stitching

Cheryl.

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Common Thread will be available on the Website by the Wednesday before Guild meetings. Bookmark the home page and click on the Newsletter link

to view your copy.

March 2020 Editorial

Sue Palmer [email protected]

I very much enjoyed the first quilts show and tell last month. It was wonderful to see what people had

made, what they had used and how it was all put together. It was also interesting to see the changes

in fabrics, patterns and how people have progressed in their quilting journey. How things have

changed over the last 50 years! My first quilt went to a woman who had lost everything except her

son and her cats in the fires at Buxton several years ago.

I also enjoyed Jodie’s talk for us, it was interesting to hear about her life and quilting, creating

journey. Thank you for sharing with us Jodie.

Thank you also to Lisa who is finishing up the newsletter this month for me as I have to have an

operation and a spell in hospital. The trip David and I had planned to New Zealand this month has

been postponed until August. Then I am hoping Lisa will step into the breech once again.

I am enjoying the cooler weather, it feels as though autumn has come, the nights are drawing in

once again.

Best wishes ,

Sue.

The home page has been updated and our Calendar of speakers for this year looks amazing. We would love to add a few more workshops to our calendar, but we need people to support them and attend.

Please give Cheryl your suggestions, so we can get them happening again.

The next new members afternoon tea is on June 6th at Judy Bubb’s, and anyone is welcome to attend. It’s a great way to connect with new members.

Cheers, Jodie

March Website Report - Jodie

www.geelongpatch.org.au

Mobile:0411 206 034

http://www.geelongpatch.org.au


Heights Sewing Centre est .1935 176 Pakington Street 1/ 63 Synnot Street

West Geelong 3218 Werribee 3030

ph: 5229 3558 ph: 8742 6238

MAJOR EXHIBITION SPONSOR 2019.

** Machine & overlocker servicing by Industry Qualified technicians

Service centre: 5 Candover Street, Geelong West 3218 Ph: 5229 5567

Happy birthday to: March ladies.

Judy Alcock, Jan Blyton, Marilyn Davidson, Joan Jenson,

Pauline Lorenz, Kerry Maloney, Sue May,

Patricia Norton, .Kim Philpot, Pam Planner, Margaret

Prouse, Pamela Rosser, Robyn Rule and Denise Welsh.

February

Birthday

Girls.


REQUEST FOR HELP

The Guild has received the following request for help. If anybody is interest in leading a group

to doing this, organising sewing days etc, please see Sue Palmer or Lisa Hollingsworth for

Erica’s contact details.

Hello,

I am the Geelong team leader for Cool the Vollies.

Cool the Vollies is a network of like-minded individuals who are dedicated to show-

ing recognition and appreciation to the volunteers who are providing assistance to people or

wildlife in drought stricken or bushfire ravaged areas. We believe that helpers need helping.

We have already sent thousands of our ties across Australia to organisations such as, BlazeAid,

RFS, Wildcare, SES, Doing it For Our Farmers, The G Spot Canberra, Water our Wildlife, Boots

for Bushies, Book for the Bush and many others.

If there is anybody who may wish to join us in supporting our Vollies by offering to help make

our Cool Ties, we would love to have you come on board with us. Our Cool Ties are handmade

by volunteers for volunteers using 100% cotton and polymer crystals and are completely funded

by the people who are kindly making them to support this cause. We can provide you with the

instructions and a pattern on how these are made if you interested.

Please feel free to message me if you'd like more information or if you'd like to join our initia-

tive.

Thank you

Erica Manser

Subject: Patchwork Quilt commission enquiry

I would like to have a double bed quilt made that has the same design and colour tones of a quilt I already have. I would like to use both quilts in the same room. I am not expecting it to be exactly the same, of course.

Would any of your members be willing to talk to me about my options with the view to taking on a commission? Best regards.

Dorothy. (I live in Anglesea).

Please contact Sue Palmer or Lisa Hollingsworth for Dorothy’s phone number.


Vale Ene Reade

We’re saddened to hear of the passing of Ene Reade on 11th March, one day after

her birthday. Many members will remember Ene as an intelligent, stylish and

creative woman who was interested in everything.

Ene joined the Guild in 2007, she was Secretary in 2014/15, Assistant Secretary in

2015/16, involved in writing procedures for the Guild, was also Guild Historian.

I remember her being kind, wearing gorgeous scarves, and making wonderful

quilts. I remember Ene’s very moving presentation about her mother’s life (and her

own early life), and her showing us many of the treasures her mother had made.

Ene’s son Tom said she loved quilting, hearing news and seeing photos of other

quilts, and loved preparing for the shows.

Our sympathy and best wishes to Ene’s family and friends.

Hello Sue,

Recently I attended St. John of God Oncology Centre for Chemotherapy.

Before my chemo commenced Belinda presented me with a beautiful reversible handmade quilt, see attached photo. I cannot tell you how overwhelmed I was being given such a wonderful gift. I was quite emotional. It has been shown to my visitors and photos sent to all my family and friends.

I would like to thank you so much for the Quilt, it is such a wonderful gesture by you and the members of your Guild. I will certainly treasure it. Once again my sincere thanks for this beautiful gift.

Kind regards, Sheila

To dear Sue

My Mum, Ekaterinia, my brother Steve, and I Jeannie, would love to thank

you and all the beautiful ladies involved in the Quilters Guild for the

beautiful gift you gave her. She absolutely loves the quilt and was deeply

touched by your amazing gesture. It’s angels like you that are sent from

God to put smiles on peoples faces in times of need.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts and keep up your amazing work

Kindest regards, Jeanie


FEBRUARY THEME– FIRST QUILTS

Left: Margaret Page with her first quilt.

Margaret backed her quilt with an under blanket.

Working with the Go Cutter.

One example of what you can make with the Accu Go Cutter.

Using these cutters, six and a half inch square, you can make this block , twenty five of these blocks will make

you this quilt below. You can use scraps, or feature a particular fabric the possibilities are endless.

Very Snuggly Quilt Auxiliary Notice — from Marie Lee Due to COVID-19 I will not be hosting any quilt making days during March, April or May. We will re-assess the

situation then and hopefully we will be able to recommence these days.

Of course you want to create quilts at home from your stash, or if you are near the Mornington Peninsula, we

can arrange for you to collect fabric from me.

If you normally get together with a group to make quilts, check with that group as they may be continuing as

normal.

Stay well & take care, Marie Lee


FEBRUARY SHOW & TELL FEBRUARY—SHOW AND TELL

THEME—MY FIRST QUILT.

First quilt made by Carol Hawkins, Rose Quilt, made to

learn patchwork. Contains hand embroidery and Quilting,

was made in the 90’s. (above and left)

First quilt made by Sue

Larsen, Dresden Plate.

(Right.)

Left: Floriade by Magda Moore-

Second quilt, machine pieced

and hand quilted for an exhibi-

tion at South Melbourne with

ACA.

Left: Grandma’s Garden made

by Lyn Weeks. Made while

living in the Uk in 1980, hand

stitched, made with mostly

polyester as Lyn didn’t know

then cotton was the go. Back

in Australia the quilt was

attached to a backing not

knowing the usual way.

Learnt how to back and quilt

15 years later.

Left and above left: Quilts made by Patricia Norton. First Double

Bed quilt made approx. 1970, Centre panel hand painted Koi and

lotus. Made with an Actil DB sheet. Blue pieced quilt made with fur-

nishing fabrics and off cuts, Backed with a blue double bed valance.

Batting was 1 cm thick so quilts often tied. These quits are 50 years

old.


Show and tell continued.

First quilt made by

Heather Grant.

Made approx.

1996, Learning

basic quilt blocks,

my friends all did

a heart block for

me.

Left: By Ethel Gibb, Summer

Bouquet, quilt kit, Gal Pan

design, made 2009. Embroi-

dered cameos with lace ,

machine quilted.

Right: Dianne White : Purple is

the colour. Made with a new

sewing machine while learning a

new skill.

Right: Janine Parry—

beginner’s course in 2001

Left:

Cheryl Gilbert’s

first sampler quilt

Above : Alison Chittock—First quilt

made in class at Rosewall Neighbour-

hood centre in 1997

Above:

Sue Robertson

Quilt for Teddy

Above:

Anne Sushames.

Made early 80’s with

lots of wrinkles!

Above: First quilt of

Annette Packett,

Beginners class at the

Quiltery in Belmont. All

fabric supplied except

feature fabric, I chose

red.

Above: Fractured Rainbow by Lisa Hollingsworth, Lessa

Siegele class at GPQG retreat 2004. The quilt won a prize

for best use of colour at our Exhibition.


St John of God Hospital.

Quilts delivered to the

hospital during January

and February 2020.


SNUGGLY QUILTS.

1. Barbara Dawson.

2. Tara Steward.

3. Alison Chittock

4. Judy Bubb.

5. Seachange raffle quilt.

6. Doreen Humphryis.

7. Ann Sushames.


Colac Otway Performing Arts & Cultural Centre will again in 2020 celebrate

Crosspollination exhibition 26 June to 15 July. Always an interesting exhibition.

The Theme is LIFE.

If you wish to enter there is information on their website and entries close 21st May at 5pm.

Website: www.nwm.vic.gov.au

National Wool Museum is building on the success of the Scarf Festival and

the Festival this year will be called “We the Makers” is a major new biennial

Design Festival from the National Wool Museum in Geelong that showcases

the work of makers, designers and artists.

Entry is free and there are two ways you can create and participate:

Makers Marketplace - in the tradition of Scarf Festival© this is a showcase for everyone from established makers, designers and artists to those just starting out.

Designer Showcase - for emerging and professional fashion designers from across Australia and around the world.

There are major cash prizes, awards and professional development opportunities up for grabs – now is the time to start thinking about what you are going to make!

Various dates from 15 May 2020 to 4 October 2020

To keep informed of events watch their Website.


Craft Victoria is celebrating their 50th year with a programme of events.

Actual dates will be available on their website.

Information on things of interest from Margaret Tembo.

Just Cos We Like It, from Suzi Del Papa.

Stitchers at Sea will be holding an exhibition of their work at the Queenscliff Neighbourhood

House Gallery at 3 Tobin Drive, Queenscliff, from Wednesday 04/03 until Sunday 29/03/20.

The exhibition will include a variety of fibre, textile and mixed media works and will include 2D

and 3D pieces.

Opening hours: Weekdays 9 am – 4 pm.

We will be open for the Labour Day Weekend 7, 8 and 9/03 and the last weekend 28 & 29/03,

11 am – 4 pm. Some items will be for sale.

Free admission

http://www.nwm.vic.gov.au/

https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/nwm/article/item/8d715d0b94bcace.aspx

https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/nwm/article/item/8d748c0a0f698f8.aspx



EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST SOUGHT.

We are looking for expressions of interest to do a workshop with Sonya Else , the Sunday after the meeting

in September. Sonya is a textile artist.

“Soul Heart Art Designs - artwork and personal accessories inspired by nature for you to enjoy. Sonya Else creates artwork to inspire the soul and gladden the heart. Her inspiration

comes from the colours of Australian landscapes, many of her materials being individually

hand dyed and stitched.”

Images below from Sonya will be the workshop project, some preparation will be needed to

be done before hand.

Workshop date: Sunday September 20th, 2020.

Cost: Yet to be established but around $75.00 to $80.00, $5.00 extra for non members. Full

payment required on booking.

Time: 9.30 until 4pm. If interested please see Cheryl.

BUS TRIP - March 28th 2020

The bus trip is heading up to Colac this year and will incorporate a visit to the Colac quilt exhibition. We will also visit shops in Colac and Birregurra before heading back via Barwon Heads. Cost will be $30 per head, plus $6 entry to the exhibition.

Please think about making the trip with us as it’s always a fun day.

Please book with Sue Robertson.


March Library Report

Judy and Pauline

Reviews on books already in a library.

B506 101 Nine Patch Quilts by Marti Michell. Who doesn’t like a nine patch! Never before

have there been so many Nine Patch designs. Just look on Pinterest and the designs are

limitless. Nine Patch quilts are perfect for beginners because Nine Patch blocks are made

with squares and straight line sewing. Learn strip techniques so you don’t have to cut out

each and every individual little square of fabrics. Make quilts in hours, not months or

years! One hundred and one Nine Patch variations are beautifully illustrated in full

colour.

B946 Spectacular Rectangles by Ilene Bartos. 12 Quilts from a simple shape. Here’s a book

of traditional quilting ideas – with a twist. You’ll find Log Cabin blocks, chevrons, stacked

Chinese Coins and more, yet they don’t look like the same old patterns. By focusing on

rectangular blocks, Ilene Bartos has created 12 refreshing designs. Easy enough for

confident beginners, these quilts offer plenty of appeal for advanced quilters as well.

B763 Nickel Quilts by Pat Speth and Charlene Thode. Great designs from 5” scraps.

Discover a sensational system for using your scraps. It’s scrap quiltmaking at its best –

stunning traditional patterns, a rainbow of gorgeous colours, and an all-new approach to

making scrap quilts that sparkle. Start by cutting 5” squares from your stash fabrics. Once

you have your stack of squares, half the work – the cutting – is done! Choose from 20 big,

beautiful patterns that each include directions for 3 different sizes.

B1085 Layer Cake, Jelly Roll and Charm Quilts by Pam and Nicky Lintott. 17 beautifully

diverse quilting projects show you how to get the most from the latest irresistible

pre-cut fabric bundles.


THE ALANNAH & MADELINE FOUNDATION —Lisa Hollingsworth:

Pillowcases for Buddy Bags—for children taken into emergency care

ST JOHN of GOD HOSPITAL —Sue Palmer:

Quilt tops or completed quilts gladly received to be donated to the oncology ward.

CAN YOU HELP?

· Massive range of patchwork fabrics from Brights to Traditional, including an extensive range of Tilda.

Books, patterns, templates, equipment

· Brother & Elna Sewing Machines & Overlocker Sales.

Tailor made Sewing Room Furniture

· Rasant, Aurifil, DMC & Cottage Garden Threads

· Classes for all skill levels

· Full range of Zoe Clifton Design Books, Patterns & Templates

· Service to all makes and models of Sewing Machines & Overlockers

· Visit our website for 24/7 shopping where you will be amazed with the products available

Our new ‘Super Store’ is located at

395 – 399 Moorabool Street Geelong Vic 3220

(03) 5221 3034

Email: [email protected] Website: www.bellarinesewingcentre.com.au

(Opposite the home of the Geelong Cats AFL Stadium)

GEELONG FOOD RELIEF CENTRE COLLECTION

Each month our donation is always gratefully accepted, so please continue to bring any of the following items, in average size (for

uniformity and limited shelf space): Toothbrushes; Toothpaste; Roll on deodorants; Tampons, etc; Shaving Cream; Razors; Shampoo;

Conditioner; Soap.

A blue trolley will be available at each Guild meeting to place your donated items into. These will then be taken to the Geelong Food

Relief Centre for distribution. If you wish to help in any way please contact the Centre.

Geelong Food Relief Centre Inc. 8 Freedman Street, North Geelong. Ph: 52786588

Email:[email protected] Web: www.geelongfoodrelief.org Facebook: Geelong Food Relief Centre

http://www.bellarinesewingcentre.com.au

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.geelongfoodrelief.org


CALL FOR ENTRIES ONE STEP FURTHER 2020 VIC. QUILTERS. Information : www.victorianquiilters.org/exhibitions-challenges/one-step-further/ Contact: [email protected] JUST COS WE LIKE IT—STITCHERS AT SEA 2020 EXHIBITION When: March 4th to 29th, 9am to 4pm, week days, last weekend of the month 28 and 29th March. Where: Queenscliff Neighbourhood House, 3 Tobin Drive, Queenscliff. Entry: Free. KYABRAM TOWN HALL All of March Monday to Saturday 10am– 4pm Linda Steel textile Art and Quilting exhibition Ph 58521546

COLAC QUILTERS BIENNIAL QUILT EXHIBITION.

When: March 27th –28th 10am to 5pm, March 29th 11am to 2pm

Where: Commerce Hall, Colac Showgrounds. Entry: $5.00

Contact: Roslyn De Silva 0402 024 057.

KERANG QUILTERS INC—COLOURS OF KERANG QUILT EXHIBITION. Please note—this has been postponed When: April 11th and 12th 2020. Where: Kerang Memorial Hall. Entry: $5.00 Contact: Merril Scriven 0419 325 294. MALDON QUILT SHOW When: April 11th and 12th 2020. Where: Community Centre Francis Street Entry: $2 Raffle, traders, quilts for sale Also MALDON EASTER FAIR PHILLIP ISLAND PATCHES WEEKEND When: May 8th to May 10th 2020 Where: CYC—The Island, Church Street, Cowes, Phillip Island. CROSSPOLLINATION 2020. When: Friday 26th June to Wed. 15th July 2020, 10am to 4 pm. Contact: ph 03 52329418. http://www.copacc.com.au/Exhibitions/CrossXpollinatioN

WE THE MAKERS, NATIONAL WOOL MUEUM. When: Various dates 15th May to 4th October 2020


AQC—Exhibition Building Carlton

April has been cancelled, rescheduled 20th-23rd August

SEABREEZE QUILT-IN

Sat 29th August

Speaker : Sarah Fielke

Diary Dates

Please Note: While all care is taken to be correct, this list is compiled

from various sources. You should verify the details of events.

PLEASE CHECK DETAILS OF EVENTS AS

SOME MAY HAVE BEEN CANCELLED OR

RECENTLY CHANGED

http://www.copacc.com.au/Exhibitions/CrossXpollinatioN



Present your current Geelong Guild membership

card at these shops for your discount. Please

mention your membership prior to finalising your

purchases.

* Heights Sewing Centre (10%)

* Bellarine Sewing Centre (over $25 cash only)

* Gail’s Patchwork Emporium (over $20 cash only)

* Lizzies Quilt Shop : Upstairs, Level 1, Market

Square, Geelong. Ph. 0407424896.

Liz is honouring Tracey’s VIP Customer Card.

We thank these shops for their continued support.

Shops

Anshabelle Quilting

Anne Sushames

195 Gundrys Rd

Bellbrae 3228

Mobile: 0402915405

Wheatsheaf Quilting

(also Quilt Sales)

Judy Bubb

1-2 Oakwood Ridge,

St Albans Park 3219

Ph: 5248 4057

Mob: 0425 810 203

Machine Quilters

Colac Quilters Inc.

Contact: Lorraine Boyd Ph: 5231 4991

PO Box 436, Colac, VIC.

Meets: 1st Saturday

Time: 11am to 3:30pm

Venue: St Andrews Hall,

Corner of Pollack St & Hesse St, Colac

Queenscliff Patchwork & Needlecraft Group

Contact: Carolyn Williams 5258 3367

Meets: 2nd Monday

Time: 1:00 pm

Venue: Q’cliff Neighbourhood House

Seachange Quilters

Contact: Carole Bosna Ph: 0438 416 646

Meets: Every Tuesday & Wednesday

Venue: Senior Citizens, Clifford Parade,

Barwon Heads.

Purple Pixies

Contact: : Lesley Clarke Ph: 5281 3254

Meets: 2nd Monday

Time: 10am-3:30pm

Venue: Geelong West Oval

Stitchers at Sea

Contact: Glenys Russell Ph: 5255 2991

Meets: 1st Wednesday

Venue: Rotating home system

Wyndham Patchwork

Contact: Joy Sleeman 0432 828 911

Meets: 2nd Sat (Mtg); 4th Sat (Sit & sew)

Venue: Community Centre & Library, Manor Lakes

Torquay Sip & Stitchers

Contact: Meg Pyburne 5261 5081 (AH)

Meets: every 2nd week Time: Friday 7:30pm or

Weekend day of your choice Saturday or Sunday

Time: 10.00am-4.00pm

Venue: Rotating home system

Bellarine Quilters

Contact: Lesley Ward Davies Ph: 5259 3934 Mob: 0411 619 460 Email: [email protected] Meets: Mondays, 9.30am-3.00pm. & Meets: 1st,

3rd, & 5th Thursday, 7.30pm-9.30pm

Venue: Portarlington Community Health Centre

Fenwick St, Portarlington Everyone welcome.

Regent Street Stitchers

Contact: Judy Bubb Ph: 0425 810 203 Or Dallas Windmill Ph: 0409 430 678 Meets: 1st & 3rd, Mondays, 7pm-9.30pm.

($20 per school term).

& Meets: 2nd Sat 9.30am-2.30pm.

(Sit & Sew, Floorboard area or Front Room, $4, All

welcome).

Venue: Geelong Masonic Centre Belmont.

AREA SUB GROUPS

mailto:[email protected]


If undelivered, please return to:

PO Box 753, Geelong 3220

Deadline & Advertising

Material for inclusion in the next edition of Common Thread

must reach the editor no later than:

Monday 6th April 2020.

Please send all articles to The Editor, preferably by email:

[email protected]

Postal address is PO Box 753, Geelong 3220

Material submitted for publication in Common Thread should

not infringe copyright of any kind. If you are not the original

author or artist, please include source information for written

material or pictures so that every attempt can be made to seek

permission for its legal use.

The newsletter is printed 11 months of the year from February to

December.

Advertising rates are:

$10.00 per 1/8 pg. $15.00 per 1/4 pg.

$20.00 per 1/3 pg. $30.00 per 1/2 pg.

$60.00 per full pg.

Machine quilters’ listing $5.00/month. Advertisements must be

print-ready and emailed if possible, preferably as word doc. or

publisher (pub) file.

Payment to be made to the Treasurer in advance.

Cheryl with Chris Schwartz receiving

her 10 year membership badge

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