New quilt finishes

 

Little pieces of Liberty Tana lawn paired with shot cottons
 in simple nine patches make a beautiful, glowing quilt.
Miriam saved Liberty scraps over several years - this is
her second quilt made from that precious collection.

Backed with a bright graphic print and hand quilted with
curves, it is a much loved family favourite.

What to do with a collection of blocks left over from other
projects, that might sing along harmoniously together, given the
right arrangement? Pat anchored them with a variety of pieced
sashing, and a few new blocks, surrounding an almost centre
 block inspired by Wendy Williams’ ‘Look Up’ design.

The backing fabric is a wideback that complements 

the front beautifully. Quilted by Laura.

AQC 2026 - Tutors announced, bookings open

Class bookings are now open for AQC 2026 in Melbourne:

AUSTRALASIAN QUILT CONVENTION

9 - 12 April 2026

MELBOURNE

aqc.com.au

November - December - January events

With fewer quilting and other craft related events scheduled for the end of the year than in our monthly reminders, and our own six week summer break over December and January, here is a three month compilation:

ART GALLERY OF NSW
SYDNEY
6 September 2025 - 8 February 2026
Naala Nula Building, Lower Level 2
Free
Details

Both of these events are at
Gallery 76
76 Queen Street, Concord West 2138

Detailed brochure:
https://arcadianartists.net.au/

https://www.bungendorequilters.com.au/about-the-exhibition

New community quilt finishes

Another very appealing quilt for a child, made by
our friend Chris, donated to our community collection,
and quilted by Lynette. All those cars, trucks, planes,
traffic signs, road, bright, saturated colours will spark little
 imaginations. Thank you for your generous donation Chris.

Graphic black and white, disrupted by turquoise
and pink strips, made by Jill.

Lynette found the star blocks in her sewing room,
and paired them with sixteen patches in complementary tones.

Susan Mack had many half square triangles that were the
off cuts from another quilt, so of course she used them
in counter panes to her clevetly pieced aeroplane blocks!

And she found just the right backing!

Gallery 76 events October- November

 The following five events are at

GALLERY 76

EMBROIDERERS GUILD OF NSW

76 Queen Street, Concord West 2138

Gallery hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm 

Weekends 10am to 2pm (public holidays excluded)

Sale session: Saturday 25 October, 11am - 1pm

Fairholme Quilt Show 2026!

 

For your 2026 diary! 

Join us in May 2026 at Thornleigh Community Centre 

(in Sydney’s northern suburbs). 

All details will be released on our Instagram account, 

on our Facebook page, and here.

#fairholmequiltshow2026

A little online reading, listening, viewing

We have a long weekend here in NSW on the first weekend in October -more time for quilting perhaps, or watching the NRL Grand Final, adjusting to the start of daylight saving, enjoy the beautiful spring weather … or to catch up on some listening, viewing or reading about quilts and quilting. Here are a few links to get started:

A film about men quilting in a Missouri prison has 'overwhelmed' the system with donations

A Netflix documentary about men quilting in a Missouri prison has prompted an outpouring of fabric and yarn donations, to the point that the state Department of Corrections is asking people to slow down and think about giving money instead … Torryionna Miller, Columbia Missourian, 11 June 2025

If you haven’t seen it yet ‘The Quilters’ is streaming on Netflix in Australia.

Interview with Jenifer McShane - ‘The Quilters’ film maker

The Quilter on Fire podcast 4 December 2024. 1 hr 52m

Reviving Rocking Stitch and Saving Wholecloth Quilting
… Hand quilting in a frame is being placed on the Red List of Endangered Crafts by the Heritage Crafts Council as the number of elderly practitioners of this skill, mainly in Wales, Northern England and the Scottish Borders continues to dwindle and quilting frames disappear.

But here we talk to two quilters who are seeking to reverse that by recognising, protecting, and reviving whole cloth quilting, and the tools needed to carry it out … Haptic and Hue podcast, 3 July 2025

The Witches of Scotland: How a New Tartan Became a Living Memorial
… The Witches of Scotland Tartan sold out long before it went into production after its registration was spotted by an eagle-eyed American, testament to the fact that the tragedy of the witchcraft trials spread to America with the colonists of the 1600s. It also speaks volumes for the power of textiles that the two determined women, who have been campaigning for a pardon for all those accused of witchcraft in Scotland, have chosen a fabric that can be worn by all as a living memorial to those who lost their lives, rather than a statue or a fixed monument … Haptic and Hue podcast, 11 June 2025

 

Quilt Conservation – National Quilt Museum

The National Quilt Museum’s Collection comprises nearly 700 quilts. In this video, Laura Hendrickson, Director of Collections and Registrar, illustrates how quilts are cared for at the museum. For more tips on quilt conservation, see the article below by Gerald E. Roy of the Pilgrim Roy Collection.

Let's Talk Quilts

So, you've poured your heart and soul into piecing a beautiful quilt top. Congratulations! Now comes the exciting part – envisioning how it will look after being longarm quilted. As longarm quilters, we're just as excited as you are to bring your vision to life. However, sometimes, before we load your masterpiece onto our machines, we might spot a few little quirks in the piecing that are worth a quick chat about. Think of it as a pre-quilting pep talk to ensure the best possible outcome for your treasured project! …

Tracey Browning Constantin Quilts

Book Review: Improv Quilting by Irene Roderick

… while quilting has long balanced on that fine line between tradition and innovation, Improv Quilting steps proudly into the realm of improvisation. These are quilts that are made without any specific intention, breaking the boundaries of tradition while allowing the freedom to explore and experiment.

For some, quilting is a world of carefully measured patterns, precise piecing and historical techniques, but here, it’s a playground of possibility and opportunity … Cathy Jack Coupland, Stitch Safari, September 2025