Jungle Boogie

This is my latest quilt - Jungle Boogie. This quilt was made for Nathan Harrison Marley, born 2/12/11.
Like all my close friend babies, Nathan had to have  a quilt too!!

Quilts Across the Ranges Annual Show

Quilts Across the Ranges

The ladies that formed the Western Quilters Circle in 1984 decided to hold an annual exhibition to showcase their work.

The three day exhibition is open to all members who can enter as many pieces as they desire, from quilts and wall-hangings to cushions and bags.

Looking towards the stage at the 2011 Exhibition

The entrance with the 2011 raffle quilt behind the table.

  

The WQC club challenge in 2011 was bags.  This photo

shows the bags on stands in front of the stage.

This years exhibition runs for 3 days at the Kelston Community Centre.

Friday 16th March to Sunday 18th.

The doors are open at 10am to 4pm and entry is $5.

  

This year we are also featuring the New Zealand Quilter Magazine travelling Suitcase Exhibition.

 There is a cafe open daily with friendly volunteers

and home cooked food.

We thank the Auckland  Council Creative NZ Communities Fund for the generous grant which has helped us with the show expenses this year.                                                    

Western Quilters 12 x 12 - January 2012

Some more beautiful work from the Western Quilters 12 x 12 group

Western Quilters 12 x 12 - November 2011 - Thread Play

Back in November the group put on show the latest 12 x 12 blocks

 Not as many this month but hopefully I will be able to add to the photos as a catch up with members

Father-in-law's 80th Birthday Quilt

In May my father-in-law turned 80. He was born in Belgium, near Flanders Fields. He loves Poppies as they remind him of the fields of poppies growing. When I saw this fabric I knew that I had to make him a quilt!!!

Western Quilters September 12 x 12 Challenge - Elegance

This months challenge was Elegance - this got us all scratching our heads, but most of us got there!!!!

 Elegance quilt pattern by Annette de Raat

 An Elegant Peacock made by Antoinette

  An Elegant Fan by Jules Devine

 Sue Weaver's Elegant High Heel

 Annette Stocks' 3D Monarch Butterfly

Claire Vivash's grandmothers dolly and old pieces of jewelry

Dragica Behrent's beautiful lady with amazing beadwork.

Western Quilters 12 by 12 Blocks July 2011 -Fire

This months theme was Fire

This beautiful one was made by Jules Devine

This ones made by Annette de Raat

 This one is the symbol for Fire - made by Annette Stocks

A real winter scene - cat curled up by the Fire - made by Claire Vivash

 This picture doesn't do this block justices - Camp Fire, and the Fire is 3D - made by Sue Weaver

 So much work in this block by Dragica Behrent

Antoinette has just joined the 12 by 12 group and this is her first block

And here is another first timers block - a Fire Rose made of Silk - well done Jennifer!!!

Well done to all of the makers - next block theme is Elegance.

May 2011 Western Quilters 12 x 12 Blocks

This months theme was Teddy Bears. Not all the members brought there blocks to be shown at the May meeting but below are the ones that did.

This little bear was made by Dragica Behrent,

This little stitchery bear was made by Annette de Raat.

This Tender Heart Care Bear was made by me, Annette Stocks.

This story telling little man was made by Claire Vivash.

This diamond wearing bear was made by Jules Devine.

This honey loving bear was made by Dianne Clayton.

Another Baby Quilt Part 2

Below is a picture of my latest finished Baby Quilt

This one is for Spencer Allan Harrison, born on 12th April, 2011.

I called it Who's Who at the Zoo.

Western Quilters 12 by 12 Blocks

After seeing the 12 by 12 display at Hamilton Craft Show last year a group of us at Western Quilters decided to start our own group. We each get to choose a topic and have 2 months to make them - meaning this group is going to be going for 2 years.
Below are our first Blocks. The topic was 'A touch of Lace'. Only 10 of the 12

 By Barrie Ashton

 By Yvonne Goodall

 By Annette de Raat

 By Claire Vivash. Made with lace from her wedding dress and bridemaids dresses

 By Dianne Clayton

 By Dragica Behrent

 By Sue Weaver

 By Jules Devine. I love the way the lace looks like foam on the breaking waves.

 By Grania Bennett

and my Block!!! Mask covered with Satin - then I added sequins, feathers and lace! Channelling my inner Diva/Drag Queen.

The next blocks are due by end of May and the topic is Teddy Bears. I guess I will have to channel my inner Pooh Bear for that one!!!

Western Quilters Show Winners

In Mid March Western Quilters Circle had there Annual Show. Below are the Viewers Choice Winners

Wall Hanging 1st Place Jules Devine “Mariners Galaxy” A Hand quilted wall hanging with beading on it to make it sparkle.

Wall Hanging 2nd Place Jules Devine “Flower Power”Another beautifully Hand Quilted piece by Jules.

Wall Hanging 3rd Place Antoinette Nelson “Tuscany Township” This wall hanging is only about 30cm square

Quilt 1st Place Annette Stocks “Monique’s Quilt”. This is the quilt I made for my Niece for her 21st Birthday. There was only 1 vote between 1st and 2nd.

Quilt 2nd Place Dragica Behrent “Gelata” A beautiful Hand Appliqued Quilt.

Quilt 3rd Place Rewa Douglas “Oriental Retro” The Machine quilting on this quilt is amazing