"Come to our House"

Our Exhibition, "Come to our House" is now on at The Q Exhibition Space in Queanbeyan. Opening times are from 10am to 4pm on weekdays and 10am to 2pm on Saturdays until 5th November.

The focus of the  Exhibition this year is the display of houses made by members which highlights a diverse range of textile art materials and techniques, including dyeing, embroidery,beading, felting, and fabric manipulation.

A Fashion Parade of garments and accessories made by members will be held in conjunction with the Exhibition at 11am on Saturday 29th October, and items are available for sale throughout the duration of the Exhibition. Further details are available at http://www.theq.net.au/come-to-our-house/.

Items for sale at the Bazaar

 Here is a sample of what you will see at The Q.

Exhibition nostalgia

 As we are preparing for our Exhibition in October this year, it is inspiring to look back on some of our past Exhibitions and remember the remarkable pieces we have seen over the years.

Check out these events, remember and smile.
2007 Exhibition - Poles Apart
2011 Exhibition - Arabian Nights
2009 Exhibition - Heaven and Earth

or check out the 2008 Exhibition - "The Reef " on our Facebook page

Come to Our House

After a few years break, we are ready and keen to hold an exhibition of members work again.

It will be held at The Q  in Queanbeyan from 26th October to 5th November, with the opening at 5:30pm on 25th October.

Canberra Quilt and Craft Fair

We have a large space at the Craft Fair again this year, and are able to showcase repurposed denim and wool garments as well as other articles members are working on.

Many thanks to our volunteers who have helped set up and manage the stand over the four days.

Calendar of events 2016

August	3 August – Committee meeting 10 August – General Meeting – activity - 11-14 August – Canberra Craft and Quilt Fair – EPIC 18 -Trip to Bowral for Southern Highlands Textile Group Exhibition
September	3 September – Jo Hollier workshop at Belconnen Arts Centre – Eco dying and printing 7 September – Committee Meeting 14 September – General Meeting - activity
October	5 October – Committee Meeting 12 October – General Meeting - activity 24 October – Bump in for Exhibition at The Q ,Queanbeyan 25 October – Exhibition Opening night 25- 4 November - Exhibition
November	4 November Bump out from The Q 2 November – Committee Meeting 9 November – General Meeting 25-26 November – retreat at Temora
December	7 December – Committee Meeting 14 December – General Meeting and Christmas Party

Show and Tell

At our last meeting, we had a range of interesting pieces to admire.

Jenny's wonderful shibori pieces

Alyson has created a variety of new tea cosy designs

Examples of needle felting items created at the Temora retreat.

Too late for this year....but maybe next?

Have you ever thought of embroidering eggs? Me neither, until I came across some amazing examples including these by Inna Forostyuk, a Ukranian embroiderer.

 
Mary Corbet's  website is one of many that will take you through the process with wonderful photos and tips and techniques.