Patches
New Quilt Study Groups
The Quilt Study Group of Australia (QSGA) was formed by Margaret Rolfe with a small group of enthusiasts in Canberra,
ACT. The group exists to promote interest and research into quilting in Australia. Members are committed to the study of
quilts both past and present, this study encompassing both the social and historical context in which quilts are made.
At the recent Australian Council of Quilters meeting, all Presidents of the state guilds agreed in principle to embrace the
idea of forming a quilt study group in their state. Currently, ACT, WA, Qld and NSW have active study groups.
To this end, The Sydney Quilt Study Group is being unincorporated as it is brought under the umbrella of the Quilters’
Guild of NSW Inc at present and the group will be now known as the Quilt Study Group of NSW. For NSW members,
the Quilters Guild of NSW usually renew membership on 1 June but have agreed to allow memberships to be paid for at
the Quilt Show in Darling Harbour. Contact the guild office on 02 9287 3737 for further information. Other states, please
contact your state guild for further information on membership.
The aims and objectives of the Quilt Study Group of NSW will not change. It will still continue to be committed to the
study of quilts as stated in the original aims.
You can access further information via the Quilt Study Groups of Australia blog at australianquiltstudygroups.blogspot.com
Here you will find information on what’s on, what’s been on, reports on research, interesting quilt finds and other matters
of interest.
NSW Events
Saturday, 10 October
Soft Furnishings at Old Government House, Parramatta
The results of the five-year-long Soft Furnishings Project will be on display. The pieces are designed to recreate as far as
possible the tastes and style of Mrs Macquarie during the residency of Governor Macquarie until 1821. The tour will be up
to two hours led by a member of the Soft Furnishing Project. $5 payable on the day.
Eco-friendly pin cushions
Made from recycled
selvedge strips, these
colourful pin cushions
will brighten your sewing
kit. Erica Spinks (past
editor, and good friend)
has combined selvedges
from fresh, new fabrics
with traditional prints
to create fun designs.
Each pin cushion is
15cm (6in) square and
will make wonderful gifts
for your quilty friends.
These selvedge pin cushions are available exclusively from Material Obsession,
phone 02 9817 2733 or email materialobsession@ozemail.com.au
Spikey Spots,
Spotty Spikes?
Last issue I promised to share a photo of the
blocks I am making in the monthly design
class I am attending. I can’t tell you how fast
a quilt will make up when your blocks are
24in! I have five completed now, and have
four more to make. Even with only nine, this
will be a huge quilt. Now, all I have to do is
decide how to join them, hmmm?
– Deborah
