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May 2009
The Thimble Nimbles - Group Challenge
In 2007 our Friendship group had a group challenge. We each cfreated a row of 6" by 30" to our own theme and colour scheme. Then, each month our row was passed onto the next member or our group whose challenge it was to continue that theme and colour but she also had another specified theme, such as, stars, squares, Seminole, applique, etc. At the end of the year we were each presented with our rows to finish as we wished, not having seen them at all during that year. These are our quilts some are finished and some are tops.
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In 2007 our Friendship group had a group challenge. We each cfreated a row of 6" by 30" to our own theme and colour scheme. Then, each month our row was passed onto the next member or our group whose challenge it was to continue that theme and colour but she also had another specified theme, such as, stars, squares, Seminole, applique, etc. At the end of the year we were each presented with our rows to finish as we wished, not having seen them at all during that year. These are our quilts some are finished and some are tops.
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Noreen Callinan -
I made this quilt as a trial run for design & pattern - with lots of moving squares around. Now the quilt is for a donation to Cara or to the Bushfire appeal.
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I made this quilt as a trial run for design & pattern - with lots of moving squares around. Now the quilt is for a donation to Cara or to the Bushfire appeal.
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Bettie Campbell -
These 2 quilts were from a Jinny Beyer pattern called "Crystal Star". It took me quite a while to find the right border fabric. Foundation pieced and machine quilted.
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These 2 quilts were from a Jinny Beyer pattern called "Crystal Star". It took me quite a while to find the right border fabric. Foundation pieced and machine quilted.
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Jo O'Mara - Chez Ellie
I made this one for my daughter, Ellie, from "Chez Moi" 5 inch samples. I had fun arranging it.
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I made this one for my daughter, Ellie, from "Chez Moi" 5 inch samples. I had fun arranging it.
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Jo O'Mara - Alistair, Alistair, What do you See?
I made this quilt from a kit from Healesville Patchwork for my son, Alistair. The fabrics are from his favourite book - Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you See.
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I made this quilt from a kit from Healesville Patchwork for my son, Alistair. The fabrics are from his favourite book - Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you See.
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Jo O'Mara - Professorial Blues
I made this quilt for my "teaching partner" and mentor who got a new job as a Professor in Queensland. I thought the colours were good for the coastal feel. Unfortunately, she has been sick (but is getting better) so I renamed it "Professorial Blues". I started it in the fabulous workshop given by Anne-Marie Campbell.
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I made this quilt for my "teaching partner" and mentor who got a new job as a Professor in Queensland. I thought the colours were good for the coastal feel. Unfortunately, she has been sick (but is getting better) so I renamed it "Professorial Blues". I started it in the fabulous workshop given by Anne-Marie Campbell.
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Jill Pearce -
Three little girls' aprons made for 3 of my grand-nieces aged 4 & 5. Pattern from Cupcake Patchwork & Cookery Collection by Julie McKenzie.
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Three little girls' aprons made for 3 of my grand-nieces aged 4 & 5. Pattern from Cupcake Patchwork & Cookery Collection by Julie McKenzie.
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Ronnie Hobday -
Made by me for my daughter who thought the pink & green Bear's Paw Quilt didn't quite cut it in the new flat. All cotton, machine pieced and hand quilted.
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Made by me for my daughter who thought the pink & green Bear's Paw Quilt didn't quite cut it in the new flat. All cotton, machine pieced and hand quilted.
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Gale Wickes - Jewelled Window
Designer: Gale Wickes This quilt was designed and completed over 3 days in a workshop at Fibres Ballarat 12-18 April 09. The workshop was contemporary reverse applique, the tutor was Susan Schapira from Alaska. I used 6 layers of hand dyed fabrics and a striped fabric for the centre surround and the binding.
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Designer: Gale Wickes This quilt was designed and completed over 3 days in a workshop at Fibres Ballarat 12-18 April 09. The workshop was contemporary reverse applique, the tutor was Susan Schapira from Alaska. I used 6 layers of hand dyed fabrics and a striped fabric for the centre surround and the binding.
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Gale Wickes - Batik Leaf
Designer: Susan Schapira I attended Fibres Ballarat from 12-18 April this year. My workshop for the week was comtemporary reverse applique, the tutor Susan Schapira was from Alaska. This pattern was provided by Susan to learn the basic techniques of raw-edged reversed applique using 6 layers of fabric. I used 6 different coloured batiks. The quilt was almost finished on the Monday then on Friday morning I finished the quilting and added the binding.
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Designer: Susan Schapira I attended Fibres Ballarat from 12-18 April this year. My workshop for the week was comtemporary reverse applique, the tutor Susan Schapira was from Alaska. This pattern was provided by Susan to learn the basic techniques of raw-edged reversed applique using 6 layers of fabric. I used 6 different coloured batiks. The quilt was almost finished on the Monday then on Friday morning I finished the quilting and added the binding.
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Joy van der Klift -
Bought these patterns from Keepsake Quilting several years ago. Finally finished them this year and exhibited them at the recent Quilt West show gaining 1st place for predominantly applique - amateur. Hand appliqued and hand quilted. Titled - Four Seasons; Essence of Summer; Autumn Bounty; Winter Solstice; Spring Awakening.
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Bought these patterns from Keepsake Quilting several years ago. Finally finished them this year and exhibited them at the recent Quilt West show gaining 1st place for predominantly applique - amateur. Hand appliqued and hand quilted. Titled - Four Seasons; Essence of Summer; Autumn Bounty; Winter Solstice; Spring Awakening.
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Barbara Archer - Amanda's Paddocks
Designed using Judy Hopkins "One of a Kind" method. This quilt is for my cousin Amanda's 30th Birthday. She has a farm in NSW and the quilt depicts farm life in Australia and Montana where she spent a year on exchange. Quilted by Lorraine Carbone.
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Designed using Judy Hopkins "One of a Kind" method. This quilt is for my cousin Amanda's 30th Birthday. She has a farm in NSW and the quilt depicts farm life in Australia and Montana where she spent a year on exchange. Quilted by Lorraine Carbone.
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Rosalind Gray - How Many Flowers, Julie?
The hexagons were made by Julie and given to me about 9 years ago with the proviso that I would "do something with them". The design grew like Topsy and finally I completed the quilt this year.
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The hexagons were made by Julie and given to me about 9 years ago with the proviso that I would "do something with them". The design grew like Topsy and finally I completed the quilt this year.
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Rosalind Gray -
Finished today so no name yet! This quilt is made from 1 Jelly Roll plus 1M of fabric. Very easy to make and enjoyable to see the end result.
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Finished today so no name yet! This quilt is made from 1 Jelly Roll plus 1M of fabric. Very easy to make and enjoyable to see the end result.
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