Well 'Hello again' from our 2nd 2023 Saturday QFO 'Gathering Day' in Hoddles Creek. And we had almost a full house coming to stitch for us.
Present were Annette, Libby, Pauline, Sheryl, Christine, Win, Yvonne, Margaret, Carmen, Rachel, Margaret W, Sandi, a new Pauline and her beautiful beagle 'Donut', Elaine, Deborah and Jennifer.
The kettle was bubbling away in the kitchen and soon the machines were whirring away as our 'creatives' set to work putting together and finishing off our fabric 'hugs' destined to wrap folk in comfort.
We also had Ida drop in mid afternoon with a selection of quilts that she is gifting to our Ministry and I'll be sharing photos of them further down this Blogpost.
Before that we had a couple of 'in house' Show and Tell items that have been stitched off-site by members.
Firstly a selection of 'microwave bowl cosies' i put together as much belated 'homework over the last week or so... with more stitched in the Hall yesterday. Promise that I'll not lag behind and will actually do more of these as the year progresses.
Next we had some beautifully assembled runners put together by Sandi ... who made great use of some lovely donated QAYG blocks gifted to us last year by the incredibly generous Jennifer Knol who has been such a wonderful 'giver' to QFO over the years. Sandi searched out some fabric from our stash to complement the blocks and I think you'll agree that her eye for colour is superb. Well done!!
Sandi also created this rather bold runner using some great 'foodie' fabric which I think would be perfect for a casual buffet setting ..
How amazing and tasty is this fabric eh? And Sandi has beautifully quilted it with a nicely toning mustard thread which sets it off perfectly I think you'll agree.
And now to continue with the remainder of this Blogpost which apparently mysteriously fell off the page between my typing it on Saturday and hitting the 'publish' button. Profuse apologies. Technology caught me napping.
Next we have two scrumptious scrappy quilts made by Sandis friend Pauline Dainty .. who has very artfully created these lovely tops and pieced them innovatively. Aren't they just wonderful?
Next we have Sheryl who was given the task of bringing order from chaos and setting up our 'Trading Table'. This is where varied sewing items that we are gifted from 'destashes' end up. They will be available ... some priced and others for a donation' for our Members to repurpose. Well done Sheryl ... you did a wonderful job!!
A short break for Morning Tea before we resumed our work ... many thanks to those who brought along tasty comestibles to share.
We next welcomed Ida who popped in with a lovely donation of gorgeous quilts for us ... such kindness and many thanks.
Delightful machine embroidery on this top ...
And again .. many thanks Ida for your generosity. We truly are blessed by our off-site supporters who continue to gift us their handiwork. We look forward to passing on these fabric 'hugs' as we continue to gift quilts such as these to those in need both near and far.
Now for a few overview shots of our Gathering Day at the Hall ... where it was busy, busy, busy from start to finish.
Yvonne and Margaret at the Gammill machine .... Yvonne is our gifted teacher of 'all things quilting machine' and continues to be an integral part of the fabric here at QFO. She has blessed us all so much with her heart and her willingness to share her knowledge.
Annette, Christine and Pauline ... busily sorting and stitching. Annette was organising the many buttons we have been gifted ... for a project that will utilise them perfectly.
Pauline and Rachel in the hand finishing corner ...
And what a veritable hive of activity it was at Hoddles Creek. I look forward to an equally productive day when next we gather .. in the interim I'll briskly send this into cyberspace ... covering it profusely with apologies for the gremlins that seemingly 'ate' my first draft :)
Till next Blogpost,
Many blessings,
Susan.
Contact us via our Website : www.quiltsfororphans.org
Blogger: Susan Hamilton .....phone (03)9737 1825
email: [email protected]
Our postal address (for donations) is P.O Box 398 Monbulk Victoria 3793
And .... we are www.quiltsfororphans.org
On 'social media' aka Facebook find us at https://www.facebook.com/QuiltsForOrphans/
Check out the following Links:
http://kayleenwest.com.au .... for Art with a positive spirit
http://mellyandme.typepad.com .... creative clothing etc for children
http://mrsmartinsquiltshop.typepad.com/ ...whose customer blessed us with awesome fabric
We have also stitched for the following Childrens Homes ....
http://www.butterflych.org/.... for news about the Butterfly Palliative Care hospice in China
And their very own Blog ... which is beautifully written and contains inspirational stories on the children in their care. See the Link below:
http://butterflyhospice.blogspot.com.au/
http://secure.smilebox.com/ecom/openTheBox?sendevent=4d6a59784e7a45314d6a673d0d0a&sb=1
www.freetobekids.org/- .... the rescue organisation that frees children from slavery and exploitation
www.hopefosterhome.com ... the babies we are creating crib quilts for in China ...
www.zoehopeproject.blogspot.com .... giving hope to children in Zambia.
http://english.chinaconcern.org/ ... more children in China that we have stitched for ...
http://www.lolachildrensfund.org/ .... in Ethiopia
http://www.fikelela.org.za/orphan.asp .... the Fikelala AIDS Project in Capetown
http://mifanmama.com/Shining_Star_2.html the Home for vision impaired children in Shanghai
http://www.austchamshanghai.com/about-us/csr/mifan-mama.aspx
www.jewelsofhope.org ... the project we stitch for in Lesotho Southern Africa
http://www.thebabesproject.com.au/
http://elishacare.blogspot.com.au/
http://rangescc.wordpress.com/2007/05/11/elisha-care/
The Matombo Village Project vimeo.com/217129149
www.ujamaachildren.com
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