New community quilt finishes

Helen gathered up some very large hexagon blocks
(the centres are 2” hexies), she had made, and other people
serendipitously found that they had some the same size
to add, and together they were enough for a good sized bright
community quilt.

Somewhere in her stash Helen also found the
very cute mushroom print for the backing.
 Generously quilted by Laura.

A gift of fabric from a granddaughter and the ‘Family Ties’
pattern by Lynne Wilson Designs @lynnehqw came together 
in Julie’s sewing room to produce this very appealing
 community quilt.

Julie added some fabrics from her stash,
 a cream-on-cream print for the border and backing 
and binding from the community stash.
Generously quilted by Laura.

Some green fabric is found in all of Elaine G’s quilts, and it
features strongly in this one. Although they are all the same,
interest and movement is enhanced by the alternate
blocks being turned through 90 degrees.

Blue and green play very nicely in the prints,
making up the blocks.

Of course the backing is green too, and accommodates
some of the fabrics in the top.

New finishes

Amanda shared one of her favourite quilts recently - this very
large Kim Bradley design incorporating hexagon, diamonds
and carefully chosen prints for the block centres.

You can see that Amanda is quite fond of gorgeous Tula Pink
and Anna Maria prints, and she is a dedicated fussy cutter. 

The backing includes many left overs from the front.

The second of three quilts that Laura is generously
making for each of the daughters of a friend. The stars are all
the same, made at different sizes. Laura has quilted each star
 individually, then applied an edge-to-edge pattern to the
cotton/linen background. She used a quilting technique that
tells the long-arm machine to not quilt over the star blocks.
There are lots of thread ends to bury at the end! 

And this is the third quilt for Laura’s friend’s daughters.
The piecing gives a definite three dimensional effect.

The floral pieces are all Japanese prints.

 

December, January, February events

To help you fill that new 2026 diary:

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

Barker College, Hornsby
There will be a well-stocked craft section.

Presented by the Japanese Artisan Handcrafters Group in Sydney.

Handmade, handcrafted, and carefully selected gifts from 15 Japanese

 artisan stalls, enjoy freshly made okonomiyaki (savoury pancakes), 

and savour Café Monaka’s signature coffee at the market. 

You can also take part in a Japanese language trial, treat yourself to 

relaxing self-care session, and let the kids join in fun activities.⁠

December 7, 2025 (Sun)⁠

Cafe Monaka – 24 Waratah St, Mona Vale⁠

9:00am – 3:30pm

www.minimeonthecake.com/popup-event-sydney

Fabric and yarn destash market
Sydneydestashmarket@gmail.com
Instagram: @sydneydestashmarket

Clever quilted things

 So many opportunities to quilt things other than quilts:

Exquisite tiny pin cushion made by Janice 

using the pattern below.

Susan Mack picked up a kit to make quilted shoes at the
Sydney Quilt Show and wore them to our next meeting.
And yes they are comfortable she says.

Another Susan make - gorgeous details as usual.

This one is for Susan’s daughter’s birthday - she will love it!

Details!

Margot’s borro stitched jacket is beautifully
made, and fits perfectly.

New community quilts

 

This quilt started with a collection of loose blocks generously
donated by Janine  via her friend Susan. Anne organised them
into the centre medallion and designed and made the
surrounding borders.

The completed top was quilted by Laura, and it has been

 added to the community collection.

Hilary searched her own stash and the community stash
for a wide assortment of red fabrics, and low volumes
with a hint of red for this rich, scrappy quilt …

… and paired it with a dainty backing from the community
stash. Laura quilted it, and a red ticking stripe is
a nice finishing touch.

A glorious and glamorous patchwork and appliqué jungle has
been created by Susan Mack from a number of blocks donated
by award winning quilter Bernice Krige, and some made by
Susan to expertly fit them together into a maximalist quilt top.

With exquisite timing, Hilary had donated the flamboyant
floral backing fabric to the community stash. And of course
 it needed the bright purple binding Susan chose.