tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73877541044944927002024-03-14T11:49:11.348+08:00ANZA Quilters SingaporeWe are a friendly group and welcome all nationalities and abilitiesANZA QUILTERS SINGAPOREhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00163694151999253690noreply@blogger.comBlogger131125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7387754104494492700.post-63282188791815659892014-08-22T13:48:00.001+08:002014-08-22T13:48:34.373+08:00Anza Quilters Tuesday 19 AugustWe were a small group again this week but we did finish the top of the charity quilt that we are working on....<br />
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This is now heading off to our super dooper long arm quilter to be quilted!<br />
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Kathy showed us her wonderful pink and white quilt. This lovely quilt was heavily quilted in straight lines and looks fabulous...<br />
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The last quilt on display was one of Marianne's customer t-shirt quilts which has also just been quilted on Jessie's new long arm machine. This one is ready for trimming, binding and then will be winging its way to Australia.<br />
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<i>Special thanks to Edwin, (staff of the Hollandse club) for being a good sport and standing on the tables and taking the photos for us!</i><br />
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Some of us will be going to KL to visit the MANZA quilt group in the first week of September. We will be driving up on the Tuesday and coming back Thursday.<br />
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Day 2 - Marianne will do a workshop on fabric postcards . Later Elaine will demo for a confetti quilt , which we could do at a later date when the KL ladies comes down to us . </div>
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Day 3 - just a short project that we can finish in a morning, this will be Manza's choice- maybe the scrap fabric baskets or a thread catcher or something like that . </div>
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<br />ANZA QUILTERS SINGAPOREhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00163694151999253690noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7387754104494492700.post-78415950817168183392014-07-29T19:11:00.001+08:002014-07-29T19:11:23.039+08:00Charity quilt projectIt's been a while since our last blog post, and a lot has happened since then....<br />
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We have said goodbye to several members who have gone back to their home countries. One of these is Carole who was doing a great job on our blog. Thanks Carole for all your work and we wish you and your family all the best in settling back home in Australia . We have also said our goodbyes to Sandra, Marg, Elizabeth and Patty (temporarily as we have to share Patty with the USA for a couple of months each year)<br />
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We also welcomed new members including Roberta, Leone , Lily, Kym and Sharon. (My apologies if I have missed anyone)<br />
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The last couple of weeks we have been busy working on a charity quilt at our weekly meetings at the Hollandse club. This will hopefully be raffled off for a charity once it's finished. Great teamwork everyone and the quilt looks great!<br />
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From Left: Wendy, Ya Hui,Leone,Kathy, Kath and Roberta</div>
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Marianne has put together her birthday blocks and they look great. She has had some issues with spray adhesive so is patiently unpicking but it will look great when she has finished.<br />
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Sandra has been working on a quilt for a friend and it turned out to be quite large indeed. Only a few colours but very effective and beautifully pieced. Sadly for all, Sandra is returning to Australia shortly but we are sure she will have many happy memories and funny stories from her time here in Singapore. We wish her and Cyrus a wonderful retirement and more quilting projects. Maybe baby quilts????<br />
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The story that goes with this quilt top is very interesting. Jess cut and pieced and chose wonderful colours. She struggled a bit with dimensions and finally through her hands up in the air and asked if any one wanted them. Rhonda came to the reuse and offered to "square them up" which is ironic seeing as they are triangles, but even so took them away and some weeks later returned with this amazingly near perfect top. Much admiration and oohing and aahing went on and all were impressed. Now it is almost at completion stage, we ask for suggestions as to which charity/cause we will donate this too and how we should go about that. Maybe a local disadvantaged school, hospice, deserving person, local charity??? Get your thinking caps on as Jess has offered to quilt this if others can find a home for it. Well done Jess and Rhonda, an outstanding effort from you both.<br />
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Kath is a fun member of our group who loves to listen to our inane talk and laughs at our silly jokes. She does very fine handwork but recently whipped this baby quilt up in a day for a friend. Great choice of beige fabrics and then the added splash of green and brown. Kath has a good appetite which is much appreciated by the staff. She is whip thin so can happily munch on dessert, this time banana fritters from the Hollandse Club kitchens. Others enjoy the wonderful dutch pea and ham soup (one person has it EVERY single week), the Nasi Goring or as her children call it, nasty goring, there are great salads and fruit platters so none of us starve during our quilting Tuesdays. We are most appreciative of the space and the company each week and are very aware that the organisation has been most generous to us in allowing us to meet there each week rent free.<br />
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Some of the group had a speedathon to see who could finish a jelly roll quilt in the fastest time. Not sure who won but here is Kathy's fine effort. Wonderful colour scheme and even though it is completely random piecing, it looks perfectly colour proportioned. Kathy does wonderful work with art quilting and is very creative. More of that in a later blog. Not all quilts take years but I think some or most of us have some that are unfinished from the 90's! Speed quilting might be the way to go.<br />
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<br />Quilters here in Singapore have been known to take a day trip across to Bali just to buy fabric. A reasonable 2 1/2 hours away, the fabric is about S$3 per yard and so this makes the trip viable. Carole recently went with some fellow quilters and friends on such a trip and the result is this colourful blend. So much fun buying and then playing with colours. This top needs some quality quilting and will be ready for cheering up a winter household back in Australia. The pattern is available if anyone wants to try.<div>
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There are tentative plans afoot to take some of our group back to Bali for some fabric buying as well as pampering and fun time. Hopefully in the new year there will be enough people to go Bali Batik hunting and indulge in some R&R. More details to come. Who is up for it?</div>
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So Singapore is gearing up for the wet season. It is humid and occasionally oppressive and if mango madness doesn't get us we should be stuck inside producing more quilts for sharing. Oh, what a shame! For those who want to venture out, a visit to the Pottery Jungle in Jurong is worth a few hours of your time. It has a dragon kiln, a long stretch of bricks which fires up every so often. Most of the pottery is from China and some is OTT but you never know what little gem might be waiting for you. Might just be the perfect match for some of those quilts.</div>
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As a group we have been touched by the plight of a little 4 year old named Mia who has a terminal condition that will see her only able to enjoy the love and happiness of her surroundings for another couple of years.<br />
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Time was of the essence and we had an amazingly small window to create a quilt which would not only wrap her in love but be a beautiful reminder of her time both here in Singapore and during her palliative care back in Australia.<br />
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As a group of women there was a powerhouse of energy on a regular Tuesday outing at the Hollandse Club. They came with machines, cutting boards, irons and energy and within a day we had all the pieces sewn, the colours were perfect and the satisfaction immense. The pattern was a disappearing 4 patch.<br />
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The best part though was the teamwork, the sense of purpose and the fun that we all had. Fabric was donated, machine quilting beautifully done, binding hand sewn perfectly, piecing done fast but expertly and squaring up done in an almost meditative state.<br />
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The best part of all though was knowing that Mia would be wrapped in warmth and would have just a small piece of comfort from women who could all feel her family's pain and had no other way to express our immense sadness at their situation, so we sewed. Doing what we do best.<br />
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Quiet by chance Mia's mother was in the club, was able to view our sewing frenzy and was overwhelmed by our generosity. To us, it was a humbling moment and we were just happy to offer some love. The finishing touches were expertly done and with much devotion by everyone, all made an amazing contribution. We were all equally committed to making this a special surprise for a dear little girl and her family.<br />
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Mia has a younger brother, Toby and as the younger brother he is also acutely affected by his older sister's illness as are all those who care for this family. So after a brief hiatus, we are off and running again and have decided that Toby should also have his own special quilt to cuddle up to his sister with.<br />
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He is probably too young to fully understand but again we have no other way of expressing our acute sadness and just want to offer comfort. The colouring and pattern for Toby's quilt is very different from his sisters and we are having some fun playing with brights. This has only just started for us but already some have been diligent in their homework and have produced exciting colour combinations. We are putting together an uneven 9 patch and star pattern for him.<br />
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<br />So we are off and running and hoping to just add a bit of sunshine to a family in turmoil.</div>
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We love to make quilts but as most quilters are even more delighted to gift our offerings and bring just a small amount of pleasure to a recipient, whether that be for a birthday, an ageing parent, a charity or just for love.</div>
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Go well Mia, Toby and family. Your journey will be a hard one but know that our thoughts and love and stitches will be with you for a long time to come.<br /><br />
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The gathering group also bid farewell to some long time members who are returning to Australia to take up new challenges. As is our routine, the group make memory blocks to commemorate their time with us and these have been presented in a loving and caring way to Elizabeth and Marg to wish them well.<br />
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Marg chose this pattern and it always seems to look amazing in whatever colours are used. The group wishes her well on her return to Melbourne.<br />
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Elizabeth has been an innovative contributor to the group for 3+ years and has shown generosity in sharing ideas and providing quilts for charities over that time. Most recently she has developed and supervised a BOM folk art quilt which she will continue to share with us from her new Perth home. She selected a modified trip around the world block as her parting selection.<br />
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So our times here in Singapore are often touched with bittersweet moments. Fast friendships are made and we are all well aware that they can be gone just as quickly. However, some of them remain true and memorable and continue on between the countries and across the miles and we are all the richer for those people touching our lives. These two women and many who have gone before them will be missed but remain in our quilting hearts.<div>
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Alison is an excellent quilter and so often our quiet achiever. She is very experienced and apart from collecting fabrics that sometime need hiding from her significant other (!!!), she produces beautiful work and is a driving force in our group. Here she has produced a delightful collection using the same pattern to achieve very different results.<div>
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<br />Kath has also been quietly achieving and her hand work is a credit to her. She loves coming to group as she says some of us make her laugh!<div>
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<br />Sandra has been taking lessons and has been producing crazy quilt blocks, the likes of which not many of us have seen before. She has toiled and sweated over these for many months, in fact nearly a year and has produced items that are truly ready for wall display. Here is a glimpse. The full quilt will be revealed another day.<div>
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So life here in Singapore chugs along just like most other places. Our group provides friendship and fun, sometimes tears and tantrums but is never dull. We value each others company, make some life long friendships and love and learn from each other. We all need each other as family and we enjoy our Tuesday gatherings. Go well all those who are moving on and continue your delightful quilting work. Stay motivated all those left behind and embrace new members as soul sisters and show them what a great place Singapore has been to all of us. Having said that, there are some things about Singapore that will never be understood. Comments on the following photo would be appreciated. Found in a much loved local department store. WTF?<div>
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Can we have all hands on deck for Tuesday 18 June 2013? We are trying to pull off the quickest made little girls quilt in record time. It is to be cut and sewn on Tuesday and some will be bringing machines and rotating cutting boards to make a disappearing four patch block. Contact Alison or Jessie for details. This is for a gravely ill little three year old who has a terminal illness and needs to return to Australia from Singapore as health insurance will not cover her palliative care costs. It is small comfort but provides some brightness to her bleak outlook. Lets rally together and produce something beautiful.<br /><div>
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Although we have some newer members, everyone seems most at ease and friendly and we are all very happy in each others company.<br />
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Missing was our good friend Kathy who is in hospital with dengue fever, a mosquito born illness that is very debilitating and not uncommon here in the tropics. We are hopeful of a speedy recovery and a return to her happy, ebullient self soon. Thanks daughter Rebecca for keeping us in the loop.<br />
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It was show and tell Tuesday and the work was bountiful. Here is a snapshot:<br />
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Wendy is creating a quilt with a flower theme and is doing some exciting applique. She also brought along a knitting bag done in very small hexagons, in great maroon colours and all hand stitched. Lots of admirers on that one.<br />
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Sandra has been working for many months on a crazy quilt and has been toiling away with beads, thread and embellishments to come up with a work of art. Finished product should be available for viewing soon. She also creates fabric balls which are somehow 3D, perfectly symmetrical and fun. Much admire and fondled.<br />
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And if she hasn't been busy enough...Sandra has also produced this delightful ball quilt for a beautiful baby. A great addition to a nursery.</div>
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Jess is a very prolific quilter and seems to bring along a new and exciting finished product each week. This week she came along with something unfinished, liked it but was over it and has therefore donated it to the group to do with as they please. A few suggestions were to finish it and draw straws for who would get to keep it, donate it to a charity who are happy to finish it off or throw the problem open for any other suggestions. Jess has been very kind to donate all of the fabric and so it would be good if all of us could put our heads together and come up with an appropriate use for this. It looked perfect to have a play with. Thinking caps on girls!<br />
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Vicki has been quietly coming to quilting for many months, toiling away at her hand stitching and being coy about what she was producing. Finally, the reveal. We were all delighted to see her completed blocks for a reading quilt for her grandchildren. A generous and loving gift to delight any young child and a delicious palette of colours and designs. Lots of oohs and ahhs over this one.<br />
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Rhonda is a very experienced traveller to India and regularly conducts textile tours. She recently came back with some wonderful embellishments and so generously offered us all pieces of mirrored ribbon, sparkly trinkets, buttons, paisleys and all sorts of shiny objects that we have been able to incorporate into projects. Here are just two that Carole has used in a simple scrappy quilt just to ramp it up a bit. More photos will appear in future blogs as the pieces appear in who knows what! A thoughtful and fun gift Rhonda.</div>
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Our new quilter Ya Hui has been toiling away on the sewing machine and is finally ready to piece her blocks together. She has chosen this fabric for a young girls quilt and has lots of encouragement from us all, especially Marianne.</div>
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To all those who attend either every week or only sporadically, we love your company, are amazed at your skills and welcome your input. It is a great day in the week and provides friendship and comfort to those who are often away from other friends and loved ones for far too long. Keep on keeping on.</div>
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A gentle reminder to those whose ANZA membership is not current. It can easily be forgotten if you have missed emails or have been out of the country. Membership is due on the anniversary of joining so if you have not been receiving ANZA updates then this might be the reason. A worthwhile and necessary obligation if you are to be part of our group. Of course those exempt are the treasured friends who are leaving us very soon, Melissa, Marg, Elizabeth and others who may know but are not telling. Que sera sera!<br />
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Chatter involved lots about members who are returning to home shores soon. Melissa is returning to Launceston, Tasmania to let her boys run and play in the cooler climate, eat fresh vegetables and spend time with family. Elizabeth is starting a new chapter in Perth WA and will rediscover the wonders of outdoor cafes and new stitching groups. Marg is returning to Melbourne VIC to reconnect with family and friends. They will all leave a big whole in our "family" here in Singapore but we have new members and long termers who will keep the home fires burning. Come and visit us again girls!<br />
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Alison was impressed with the Australian Quilters Convention that she recently attended in Melbourne and shared photos of the best in show. The talent that surrounds us is truly astounding.<br />
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There is also lots going on behind the scenes with projects being completed, in some cases sold on (way to go Jess) and many works in progress. Photos are sure to be thrilling when they hit this blog soon.<br />
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There is no stopping these vibrant and busy women of Singapore. The productivity and creativity is amazing. Here are some of the recent offerings...</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Marg's sampler quilt hand pieced and perfect</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">baby quilt for Archie</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful Baltimore by talented Angeles... a year in the making</td></tr>
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A few more links that might be useful to readers. There is an amazing online shop in Hawaii called Fabric Mart info@hawaiifabricmart.com, www.hawaiifabricmart.com. They have a wide selection of asian fabrics, hawaiian designs and patchwork cottons at good prices and the selection can keep a quilter busy for hours. Readers might also be interested in the numerous on line tutorials available through youtube. Favourites are http://www.youtube.com/user/MissouriQuiltCo, http://www.youtube.com/user/TheCraftyGemini?feature=watch. Try a search and be amazed at what techniques and delights await you from cyberspace.<br />
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Its not always sweat and toil on a Tuesday. Recently some of the group caught up for a luncheon and chat with not a piece of fabric in sight. The venue was great although the weather is getting hotter as we leave the wet season behind, so the outdoor setting was a little steamy. It was a great chance to meet and greet as well as catch up with news other than our latest creations. Quilters are a very interesting lot and especially here in Singapore with such an eclectic mix.<br />
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Members are reminded that this blog is all about you and the featured projects are only a glimpse of the talent and ability of our members. Some of these women are only beginners but the generosity of those more experienced has made for some excellent outcomes.<br />
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New member Wendy is working on a panel with interesting design and colours. We are enjoying her travel tales as she has come to us via Tanzania so has been able to share some unique stories and experiences.<br />
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Elizabeth is a very experienced quilter and has some great skills to teach in terms of a getting a professional finish to all her quilts. She has a lot of information that she is happy to share so ask her if you are stuck. She is very generous with her time. Here for show and tell she was able to explain to us the Kaffe Fasset pattern quilt that she was able to work on in a Kaffe workshop and with the help of the man himself, she was able to produce a colourful and intriguing quilt. Her own version above showed that she was able to play with colour and we all admired her effort and the melding of fabrics and colour combinations.<br />
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Bridget is working on a soft pastel quilt and it embodies some old fashioned and interesting fabrics.</div>
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The block of the month series is coming along well. In the first of our profiles, Carole has been busy and has completed 8 of the 21 blocks that is in this folk art series. It has been fun for her to try a genre that she was not familiar with, forces her to be creative and has been a very relaxing exercise. Choosing fabrics has been the most fun though and her collection grows weekly.</div>
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Janice has been missing in action lately but has not be idle. Here she showcases an amazing Jinney Beyer design, all done by hand and with an assortment of fabrics that while under construction looked "unusual" to say the least. Suddenly POW, it became an absolute visual delight. Way to go Janice.</div>
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Plenty more where all of this has come from. Will share more soon. Remember first Tuesday of the month is show and tell...bring along your work for admiration and discussion.</div>
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Meanwhile, some members have been interested in where some of our members get their fabrics. There are of course local shops here in Singapore and lots of members are very supportive. Names and locations are listed in this blog for everyone's reference and support is encouraged. There are also some favourite on line shops from all over the world and some members have had success and are very pleased with their purchases. As a chance to explore what is available, hyperlinks are listed below. Remember that overseas postage can inflate the purchase price but there are still deals and specials that may make it worthwhile.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Excellent prices and great service from Magdalene.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ballarat Patchwork <a href="http://ballaratpatchwork.com.au/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://ballaratpatchwork.com.<wbr></wbr>au/</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Great selection of modern fabrics and lots of good Aussie patterns too</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Millrose Cottage (Ballan, Vic) <a href="http://www.millrosecottage.com.au/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://www.millrosecottage.<wbr></wbr>com.au/</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Amite (Gardenvale, Melbourne) <a href="http://www.amitie.com.au/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://www.amitie.com.au/</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Big range of Liberty. Great modern fabrics. Awesome patterns.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Hawthorne Theads <a href="http://www.hawthornethreads.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://www.hawthornethreads.<wbr></wbr>com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Great ranges and very competitive prices. Excellent shipping and service.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Big range of fabric. Good prices. Excellent customer service.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">eQuilter <a href="http://www.equilter.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://www.equilter.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Great fabrics - big range of batiks, Japanese etc.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Huge range of magazines and books</span></div>
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Tuesday quilting is back into full swing for 2013 and this year there is hope that we will be more disciplined about 1st Tuesday of the month for our show and tell and really celebrate the creative genius of us all whether we be new quilters, old hands or true artists. We have so much to share with each other and learn from regardless of how much talent we think we dont have. We are each others family here in Singapore as only a few have family members easily accessible (besides hard working spouses). So many are generous with their time and skills and there should be a collective thankyou to all those who have set the framework for this great group. Make Tuesdays a time to get to know each other as we have new members joining regularly and old hands who have so much to offer. Let us all know what you all want from the group and if you have skills that you want to share in tutorial form. This is your group and there is so much to be able to contribute and take away. Lets make 2013 a very productive and creative year.</div>
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ANZA quilters have had a busy "off" season even though most of us have been scattered to the four corners of this world over the Christmas period. Jessie, with help from her friends put her stress over a family illness to good use to create an amazing quilt in a very short period of time. She has returned to the US to wrap the patient in it and we are very sure that it will add cheer and delight to the recipient.<br />
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Marianne brought her wonderful mother in law to a Tuesday session and related the tale of this wedding quilt which is going to a new home in Holland to take up residency. The detail on the quilt is quite remarkable and although the couple who it was originally made for are no longer together, the artwork will be appreciated on another continent and will bring joy to others for a long time.<br />
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For those new to this blog and group, Sandra has taken responsibilty for ensuring that all those who might be leaving or have birthdays, get a gift block to have as a memory to turn into a quilt or other creative pieces. Sandra has everyone's birthday recorded but neglected!!!! to put herself in the draw. So she very quietly had a significant birhday over the holiday period but we all outsmarted her and have been busliy making her memory blocks in her favouite colours. Late blocks are still coming in so she has a great selection. She loved our thoughfullness and we all loved the variety of blocks. Happy, happy birthday Sandra. For those new to the group, we make 12 1/2 inch blocks and they are often in a chosen pattern or free choice, are made "secretly" and presented to the recipient with accolades all round. It is a fun project to do, only takes about an hour to complete and is a great way to reward each other. Full details are emailed from Sandra when the time is close.<br />
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Melissa rejoined us today and we all squealed with delight when she came in with 8 week old Tom. Carole was badly behaved and stole that baby for 3 hours of cuddling and oohinh and ahhhing. Her excuse was that she needed the practice for the new grandbaby that her daughter is expecting. The baby quilt that she was working on was cast aside so the day was lost for stitching but was rich in special cuddling moments. Big congratulations Melissa.<br />
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Happy Chinese New Year to all and enjoy the year of the snake. It is a big deal here in Singapore and part of an amazing culture which has taught us all so much. Inspiring for many and the Asian theme has been sighted in many an expat quilt!<br />
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So the big wet is still with us and we are all enjoying the cooler breezes but not the numerous pairs of shoes that have been ruined when unexpectedly caught in a storm. However, the upside is that quilting through layers is not quite so uncomfortable.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7387754104494492700.post-88549467222043163922013-02-04T18:02:00.000+08:002013-02-04T18:02:12.940+08:00Thank You!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So sorry for the blogging absence. No excuses. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We wish to say a very big THANK YOU to Chris, who looked after our blog so diligently and has now returned to Australia. There were many positive comments, so thanks Chris and we hope you enjoy your new venture.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These are some of the things we have been up to over the past couple of months. Please let me know if you would like any labels added to the photos - my notes are definitely MIA.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Carole has kindly agreed to take after the hosting job here, so please welcome her and I'm sure she'll visit this little space much more than I've managed to. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So Happy New Year and welcome to the Snake. Alison</span><br />
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This week Marianne is celebrating her birthday and on Tuesday they presented her with the birthday blocks they had made in black, white and red.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One from the British Club, I imagine!</td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"><i>And finally...</i></span></div>
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ANZA QUILTERS SINGAPOREhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00163694151999253690noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7387754104494492700.post-78114958191511979362012-09-11T14:38:00.000+08:002012-09-19T21:25:49.067+08:00Reporting Live From...Thought I'd do this post in the middle of a tuesday meeting. The noise level is pretty high, which is a good thing... lots of happy conversation.<br />
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At our last gathering Alison talked about making Christmas coasters for an end of year Christmas party. My version is pictured, but as long as they are Christmassy, let your creativeness flow! They are easy to make - for this type just google 'criss cross coasters' and you will find a good pattern. I found that they hold their shape better with some all over quilting (the pattern doesn't suggest this). There is also a version using strips - Elizabeth can direct you to that pattern. It would be great if we could all make about...... 10 each (5? 20? a few!) The finished size for these coasters was 4in x 4in, but an extra 1/2 inch all round is good too.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Keep cool and Quilt on......... It's the hottest time of the year in Singapore, so not really the best time to rest a large quilt on your lap for some hand quilting! Luckily there are smaller projects to occupy us and thank goodness for air conditioners! So, apart from perspiring, what are the ANZA Quilters up to?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">PS. Anyone who'd like there finished quilts or even works in progress featured, please bring them to tuesday meetings. It's great to show them off! Alison and Chris are happy to take photos, you can even email your own photos to us.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Since we all enjoyed making the farewell blocks and also admired the Crazy Birds quilts, Elizabeth proposed that we initiate an ANZA Quilter's Block of the Month drive. She is happy to introduce a design we could all turn into individual masterpieces that can be shared/ shown off/ hidden form view (if we see how good everyone else's is!) once a month. It's a good way to learn new skills, as some of our more experienced quilters have offered to help the more sewingly challenged. What does everyone think? Bring your views along next week.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Feeling lacklustre? I like to blast my eyes with happy fabric, feel good moments. Here's some complementary examples from our members' works in progress.</span><br />
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Romance in Singapore. What a lovely surprise to chance upon a heart flower created by an anonymous Singaporean in the Botanic gardens. Sweet!</div>
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Aren't they beautiful! They also have stunning brooches and lots of glittery things in the flower centres.<br />
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Elizabeth bought along this modern log cabin quilt that she finished. We love the stripes and some of these have extra special meaning as they came from her husbands shirts.<br />
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<span id="goog_360586040"></span><span id="goog_360586041"></span>ANZA QUILTERS SINGAPOREhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00163694151999253690noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7387754104494492700.post-40233440786057398242012-06-03T14:06:00.001+08:002012-06-03T14:41:44.300+08:00Education by Stealth!Sandy has done such a good job choosing and explaining the memory block patterns that many of us have improved our skills, almost painlessly, without realising it! It's easy to fall into a quilting groove, but Sandy is helping us to venture out of our comfort zones.<br />
<i>Quilting Comfort Zone</i> - def: choosing quilt patterns that you think you can whip up in no time (never happens) and won't cause too much angst!<br />
Our latest block (for Kallie's farewell, but more on that next week) used a pattern called 'Oregon or Bust' found in Bonnie Hunter's book. And here's a picture...<br />
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This pattern really fosters creativity. Fussy cutters let loose and some used the four corner squares to experiment with fabric painting - can you guess which ones from this picture? I thought we'd have a closer look at some of the blocks this time.</div>
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Sandy's block set the bar high.</div>
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^Perfect use of Alexander Henry fabric.</div>
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If I've missed some it's because I wasn't methodical with my picture taking, sorry.Yes, the last 2 blocks are hand painted. How clever, Marg and Marianne!</div>
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So keep up the challenges Sandy - we are having a lot of fun!</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">And now for something completely different...</span></div>
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There's inspiration for quilters everywhere in Singapore. This is the floor of the PS Cafe... anyone have other Singapore photos to share?</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7387754104494492700.post-18394908312699402212012-05-30T11:40:00.000+08:002012-05-30T11:40:54.122+08:00Hexagon Quilt for CharityVicki added the final stitches to the binding only minutes before this quilt was collected for display at the Australian High Commission. The embassy staff put on a wonderful morning tea in aid of Australia's Biggest Morning Tea for cancer charity. The event was a super morning and we enjoyed lots of home-made cakes and goodies which made many of us homesick.
The quilt looked fabulous and we were thrilled that it raised just over $1,500 towards this wonderful charity. I hope the winner enjoys it. No photo available from the embassy as cameras not allowed.
We have endured months of dull, rainy Tuesdays which always equals not-that-great photos, so this is the best we could do.
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Thank you so much to everyone who pieced hexagons and joined the sewing bees and basting day. Biggest thanks to Vicki for organising us and doing such an amazing job with the quilting. It was great fun.ANZA QUILTERS SINGAPOREhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00163694151999253690noreply@blogger.com1