Kapiti Coast Quilters

PO Box 286

Waikanae

Newsletter September 2017

Judy

What’s Happening? What

When

Time

Where

Evening Meeting

7 September

7.30 pm

Bridge Club

9.30am

Bridge Club

Kaleidoscope Class 9 September Artists and Artisans

9 September – 8 October

Fine Arts Academy Wellington

Day Meeting

19 September

10.30 am

Bridge Club

Club Retreat Day

30 September

10.00am

Bridge Club

Evening Meeting

5 October

7.30 pm

Bridge Club

Symposium

5-9th October

Club Retreat Day

7 October

10.00am

Bridge Club

Mystery Bus Tour Day meeting

17 October

TBA

????

Community Quilts

21 October

10.00 am

Bridge Club

Class with Diana Carroll Stained Glass or Elephant

28 October

9.30 am

Bridge Club

Evening Meeting

2 November

7.30 pm

Bridge Club

Class with Dianne Southey New York Beauty

18 November

9.30

Bridge Club

Day Meeting

21 November

10.30 am

Bridge Club

Club Retreat Day

25 November

10.00am

Bridge Club

Christmas Dinner

7 December

6.00pm

Parkwood

Christchurch

Duty Roster September

October

Hall Set Up and Clear Up Clare O’Connor Allison Paris

Kathie Petrie Jan Rae

Supper

Tania Preston Harri Ramshaw

Barbara Parker Carol Pedersen

Membership List

Chris has just about finished updating the membership list so we will send that out as soon as it is finalised. We have just over a hundred members which is great.

Retreat Day 12 of us went to the last retreat day. These days are well worthwhile to get projects completed or started. The next one is 7th October and I would encourage you to come along. It is a great way to get to know other members. There is always lots of advice and new ideas to share. There is no charge, just bring your lunch. Community Quilts Our next Community Quilt day is 21st October 2017.

Classes Kaleidoscope Class. I will take this class on 9 September. Contact Robyn if you wish to do try this

quilt. The popular vote for Dianne Southey’s class was her New York Beauty. She will show participants how to design their own quilt. This class is on 18th November. We will look at doing one of her nature landscapes or Karen Eckmeier’s “Happy Villages” next year. We also have Diana Carroll’s class – Make an elephant or a Pukeko stained glass wall hanging on 28 October. We need more numbers for both the above classes so do think about participating. Remember it is now only $15.00 for a class.

Speakers Anna Williams (who repairs Turkish rugs )is the speaker at the next evening meeting. We are planning an activities evening in October. If you have any ideas for speakers we would certainly welcome them. Please let one of the committee know if you have any great ideas.

Stands for Show snd Tell Quilts

I have visited the Menz Shed and we now have some quilt stand feet that will be much easier to store in our cupboard. They come apart and lay flat in the cupboard with the result we now have more storage space and room for new books as well. I was absolutely blown away by the number of men working at the Menz Shed – what a busy, buzzy place it was. We have made a donation to them for the work they have done for us as they do not charge for their work in the usual way.

Mystery Bus Trip Dont forget Tuesday 17 October. This trip is open to all members. We had an enjoyable day visiting shops and exhibitions last year. This is a date to put in your diary. Beryl and I have plans for this day in place now. Please let me know if you are coming and I will add your name to the list. We will be leaving from the Bridge Club at 8.45 am –no pickups on the way on this trip. Cost is $10.00. We are not able to stop for morning tea so please bring a snack and drink if you can’t last till lunchtime which will be around midday. There will be a toilet stop mid morning. There will be places to buy lunch. Return time should be about 4.00pm.

Artists and Artisans Academy of Fine Arts

9 September to 8 October

This exhibition includes the Wellington Quilters’ Exhibition which always has some interesting quilts. A goos excuse to go to Wellington and do a bit of shopping as well. From Sylvia Carlyle Below is a link to a short video about cotton fabric printing. You may already know about it, but it was a real eye-opener for me. The film is fascinating, but some of it made me very uncomfortable, especially the preparation stages. However, it may be of interest to guild members, especially as the film-maker specifically mentions quilt fabric. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuR2x0lorLg

A Thought For you I found this on the internet recently and thought it was worth sharing. “I’ve learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life goes on, and it will be better tomorrow. I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights. I’ve learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you’ll miss them when they’re gone from your life. I’ve learned that making a “living” is not the same thing as making a “life.” I’ve learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back. I’ve learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision. I’ve learned that even when I have pains, I don’t have to be one. I’ve learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back. I’ve learned that I still have a lot to learn. I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

Maya Angelou

Committee Judy Boyle

904 2282

Convenor, Newsletter,

Stephanie Peach

06 364 3115 Secretary

Robyn Burch

902 4985

Classes/Retreats

Chris Bongiovanni 905 5108

Treasurer and membership

Dorothy Devane

2934491

Library

Jeanne Boland

293 1637

Library

Jill Hammonds

2972132

Barbara Hanaray Gail Butler Wendy Hatley

Website/Publicity

06 362 6153 Almoner 293 1848

Raffles / membership

293 8676

Classes/retreats

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9058513

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