Wollongong Modern Quilt Guild

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June 2026 - Friday 19th & Saturday 20th

Reminder this Friday 19th and Saturday 20th are our Guild sew days - 9.00am to 3.00pm - Bulli Community Center.

Friday is our casual sew day - please bring your own morning tea and lunch if you need it. Along with whatever you are working on.

Saturday, please bring a plate to share and lunch if you need. Show and tell will kick off at 9.30am sharp.

Workshop This Saturday - 20th June Colour Theory with Sharon.

DETAILS: There is no cost to members for the class but there is a $10 cost for a kit containing notes, colour wheel resources and paper colour chips. Payable on the day to Sharon Directly. Or a fabric kit that can be used on the day or at home for $35. Please let Sharon know on the Facebook post which one you want. CLASS DESCRIPTION: Crash Course Colour

Yearly Membership costs - Remaining at $60 for the year and are due for the 30 June 2026.

2026 Retreat At the Tops Stanwell Park - 23 - 25 Oct - Costs remaining the same as last year. Please get your deposits in to secure your place. Flyer and costs confirmed on the Members ONLY Facebook group in the coming weeks keep an eye out for that.

President challenge - 2026 August Sewday deadline. I'm pushing hard to come up with something different… Make it modern, at least 12.5 inch square or larger if your pushing your idea around.

AGM - will be held Saturday 15th August - All roles will be open for the coming year. If you are interested in joining the committee reach out to someone currently on the committee and have a chat.

For those who won’t make it we hope you sneak in some sewing time! We’d love to see what you’re working on, feel free to share in the Facebook group, tag the @wollongongmqg account on Instagram, or email through your photos and we’ll share so we can still connect over our love of quilting.

Thanks Kath

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May 2026 - Recap

You can find this months show and tell on our socials - both insta and facebook.

Thanks for a whirlwind couple of days. I managed to get a few stitches in on both days… wonderful catching up with everyone

Things we chatted about.

Community sewing day - Saturday 30th May - 9.30am start Bring out your community quilt tops you have been working on this is the weekend to find a finish for it. Even if you have had it for some time. If you've been tidying up your sewing space and have odds and ends needing to find a home it might be a good time to bring those out as well. I've found a few that I've had tucked away I thought I'd bring them along to help them find a new home. Please bring your lunch and something to share for morning tea.

Future workshop - Colour Theory with Sharon in June. Full details are on the members ONLY facebook page. Please jump on the post and let Sharon know if you want the $10 colour Papers or the $35 fabrics kit - for the exercise. The guild will cover the cost of the session with Sharon you just cover the kit costs. It will only go for a few hours on our Saturday June Sew day after show and tell.

President challenge - 2026 - Due for August sewday Kona Wander - Berry Quilt n Co - has sold out, try Wendy @ The Next Stitch and see if she has any. If you want to jump in but are struggling on the fabric, improvise - pick a green and off white - if you need the 3rd colour your choice. Min size 12.5 inch if you are into it and want it larger that's on you. I like the 90 x 90 cm finish to really see my idea on scale and if I need to move it along to community it's a good size to support the wheelchair call out. Don't forget I'm going to have some little prizes to entice you as well.

Yearly Membership costs - Remaining at $60 for the year and are due for the 30 June 2026.

QuiltNSW Sponsorship We agreed to support QuiltNSW with sponsorship and that it would be for Modern quilt categories. This supports our guild mission and hopefully encourages us all to consider entering more of our efforts into the modern categories in the QuiltNSW show.

2026 Retreat At the Tops Stanwell Park - 23 - 25 Oct - Costs remaining the same as last year. Please get your deposits in to secure your place. If your sharing please let Heather know who is in the room with you. Costs: Single Room: $440 Double Room: $385 Triple Room: $330

We will get a flyer and the dietary requirements out on the Members ONLY Facebook group in the coming weeks keep an eye out for that.

MQSA: Debriefing session completed. We are looking for dates on where and when to have our next show. Stay tuned for further updates.

Fantastic to catch up with everyone. Hope you manage to get some sewing in over the month. We’d love to see what you’re working on, feel free to share in the Facebook group, tag the @wollongongmqg account on Instagram, or email through your photos and we’ll share so we can still connect over our love of quilting.

Thanks Kath

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May 2026 - Friday 15th & Saturday 16th

Reminder this Friday 15th and Saturday 16th are our Guild sew days - 9.00am to 3.00pm - Bulli Community Center.

Friday is our casual sew day - please bring your own morning tea and lunch if you need it. Along with whatever you are working on.

Saturday, please bring a plate to share and lunch if you need. Show and tell will kick off at 9.30am sharp.

President challenge - 2026 Is on. Kona Wander has arrived in Australia. Don't forget the Pantone Colour Cloud Dancer wont have a fabric its just the shade. Don't over think it sometimes keeping it simple is the key. Make it modern, at least 12.5 inch square or larger if your pushing your idea around.

Community sewing day - Booked Saturday 30th May Bring out your community quilt tops you have been working on this is the weekend to find a finish for it. If you've been tidying up your sewing space and have odds and ends needing to find a home it might be a good time to bring those out as well.

For those who won’t make it we hope you sneak in some sewing time! We’d love to see what you’re working on, feel free to share in the Facebook group, tag the @wollongongmqg account on Instagram, or email through your photos and we’ll share so we can still connect over our love of quilting.

Thanks Kath

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April 2026 - Recap

You can find this months show and tell on our socials - both insta and facebook.

Thanks for a whirlwind couple of days. I was excited to get some labels on a recently finished quilt and catching up with everyone.

We chatted about a number of things. We will have a general meeting with the AGM over the next couple of months on things we need to vote on. The current committee is starting to think about where we might like to head towards in the next year and are setting up some ideas for the year ahead for the incoming committee.

MQSA: Modern Quilt Show Australia 2026 - Financials are out. We have some additional funds from that which will be published in the financials at the end of the EOFY. Debriefing sessions still to be booked in the coming months and ongoing discussions on how to get it back on a more regular basis. Stay tuned for further updates.

Up Coming Quilt Show Buses with Illawarra Quilters. Sue Pitt from Illawarra quilters is organising busses for the Canberra show. The flyer is on the Facebook Pages.

Thirroul Library Display - Is on NOW for April at Thirroul library. Its children orientated and there has been some wonderful feedback from the local library users.

President challenge - 2026 Still waiting on the Kona Wander - Berry Quilt n Co, The Next Stitch have it on order. I have my fingers crossed it will be coming this month.

Future workshop - Colour Theory with Sharon in June. Stay tuned on this one. We need to firm up the details. Thinking about workshops for next year.

Community sewing day - Booked Saturday 30th May Bring out your community quilt tops you have had hanging around on this is the weekend to find a finish for it. If you've been tidying up your sewing space and found some UFO's you are looking to move along or any odds and ends needing to find a home it might be a good time to bring those out as well.

Collaborative quilt Subcommittee - Fiona McDonald is forming a sub committee for the coming year. If you are interested please contact Fiona there is time to jump on in as it early stages.

Yearly Membership costs - Remaining at $60 for the year and are due for the 30 June 2026.

2026 Retreat - 23 - 25 Oct at The Tops Stanwell Park - Costs remaining the same as last year. Please get your deposits in to secure your place. Flyer and costs confirmed on the Members ONLY Facebook group in the coming weeks keep an eye out for that.

Fingers crossed I've mentioned everything.

Fantastic to catch up with everyone. Hope you manage to get some sewing in over the month. We’d love to see what you’re working on, feel free to share in the Facebook group, tag the @wollongongmqg account on Instagram, or email through your photos and we’ll share so we can still connect over our love of quilting.

Thanks Kath

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April 2026 - Friday 17th & Saturday 18th

Reminder this Friday 17th and Saturday 18th are Guild sew days - 9.00am to 3.00pm - Bulli Community Center.

Friday is our casual sew day - please bring your own morning tea and lunch if you need it. Along with whatever you are working on.

Saturday, please bring a plate to share and lunch if you need. Show and tell will kick off at 9.30am sharp. 18th

Thirroul Library Display: Thanks Milica and Ros - for those in the area drop by Thirroul library and check out our display for the month of April.

President challenge - 2026 Still waiting on the Kona Wander to arrive in Australia. Sigh… gosh it is late… Don't forget the Pantone Colour Cloud Dancer wont have a fabric its just the shade. Don't over think it sometimes keeping it simple is the key.

For those who won’t make it we hope you sneak in some sewing time! We’d love to see what you’re working on, feel free to share in the Facebook group, tag the @wollongongmqg account on Instagram, or email through your photos and we’ll share so we can still connect over our love of quilting.

Thanks Kath

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March 2026 - Recap

You can find this month's show and tell on our socials - both insta and facebook pages.

Thanks for a whirlwind couple of days. Not sure I got much sewing in but wonderful to catchup with everyone.

Things we chatted about.

MQSA: Modern Quilt Show Australia 2026 - is all done and dusted. Thanks to everyone for all your support, Committee, volunteers, visitors and those who followed along at home. There will be some debriefing sessions in the coming months and ongoing discussions on how to get it back on a more regular basis. Stay tuned for further updates.

Up Coming Quilt Show Buses with Illawarra Quilters. Sue Pitt from Illawarra quilters is organising busses for the Blue Mountains Quilt show and also for the Canberra show. The flyer is on the Facebook Pages. I think the Blue Mountains bus is on our April Saturday Sew Day. We will have our normal sew days happening for the month. But you Choose your own adventure.

Thirroul Library Display - April: Milica and Ros - Thanks for bringing in some bits for them to setup this months display.

President challenge - 2026 We are still waiting on the Kona Wander - Berry Quilt n Co, The Next Stitch have it on order. I have my fingers crossed it will be coming this month…

Future workshop: Colour Theory with Sharon in June. Stay tuned on this one. We need to firm up the details.   Fantastic to catch up with everyone and welcome to our new members. Hope you manage to get some sewing in over the month. We’d love to see what you’re working on, feel free to share in the Facebook group, tag the @wollongongmqg account on Instagram, or email through your photos and we’ll share so we can still connect over our love of quilting.

Thanks Kath

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March 2026 Sew days- Friday 20th & Saturday 21st

Reminder this Friday 20th and Saturday 21st are Guild sew days - 9.00am to 3.00pm - Bulli Community Center.

Friday is our casual sew day - please bring your own morning tea and lunch if you need it. Along with whatever you are working on.

Saturday, please bring a plate to share and lunch if you need. Show and tell will kick off at 9.30am sharp.

MQSA: Thanks for coming out and supporting the show. It was wonderful to see so many of us there and enjoying what was on offer. Hope you all enjoyed it. Happy to have a chat about it this weekend.

Thirroul Library Display: Milica and Ros Needed this weekend. If you have anything to contribute fresh modern bits you may have been making or some brightly coloured blocks you have been working on and wouldn't mind parting with for a couple of weeks. Or any small trinkets or gadgets It would be great to have a fresh display. Please bring them for this Saturday 21st March - we have the display for April.

President challenge - 2026 Still waiting on the Kona Wander to arrive in Australia. Don't forget the Pantone Colour Cloud Dancer wont have a fabric its just the shade. Don't over think it sometimes keeping it simple is the key. I know I'm inspired by all the entries on display at the show.   For those who won’t make it we hope you sneak in some sewing time! We’d love to see what you’re working on, feel free to share in the Facebook group, tag the @wollongongmqg account on Instagram, or email through your photos and we’ll share so we can still connect over our love of quilting.

Thanks Kath

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February 2026 - Recap

You can find this month's show and tell on our socials - both insta and facebook.

Thanks for a whirlwind couple of days. Not sure I got much sewing in but wonderful to catchup with everyone.

Things we chatted about.

MQSA: Modern Quilt Show Australia 13, 14 & 15 March 2026. Volunteer link is on the members only Facebook page. If you are available we would really appreciate if you can please register on volunteer link for the show. It is getting close and we don't seem to have much support from Wollongong if you have time it would be greatly appreciated. See you all at the show. :) Its coming very fast now.

Sue Pitt from Illawarra quilters has organised a bus for the Sunday to MQSA if you want to jump on please message her directly. Her details are on the Members ONLY FB page.

Thirroul Library Display: Milica and Ros If you have some fresh modern blocks you may have been making or you have been working on something new and wouldn't mind parting with for a couple of weeks. It would be great to have a fresh display. Please bring them for March as we have the display for April.

President challenge - 2026 Good to see so many with their sketch pads out and ideas happening… Don't forget the Pantone Colour Cloud Dancer wont have a fabric its just the shade. So look for something you think is similar in colour tones in your stash or in a kona or other solid. Don't over think it sometimes keeping it simple is the key.   Fantastic to catch up with everyone and welcoming some new members. Hope you manage to get some sewing in over the month. We’d love to see what you’re working on, feel free to share in the Facebook group, tag the @wollongongmqg account on Instagram, or email through your photos and we’ll share so we can still connect over our love of quilting.

Thanks Kath

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February Sew Days - Friday 20th & Saturday 21st

Reminder this Friday 20th and Saturday 21st are Guild sew days - 9.00am to 3.00pm - Bulli Community Center.

Friday is our casual sew day we are back to normal programming please bring your own morning tea and lunch if you need it. Along with whatever you are working on.

Saturday, please bring a plate to share and lunch if you need. Show and tell will kick off at 9.30am sharp.

MQSA:

Modern Quilt Show Australia 13, 14 & 15 March 2026. Is now fast approaching - make sure you've got it in your calendar. This weekend is the last days to get quilts in if you are dropping them off for delivery.

For those who won’t make it we hope you sneak in some sewing time! We’d love to see what you’re working on, feel free to share in the Facebook group, tag the @wollongongmqg account on Instagram, or email through your photos and we’ll share so we can still connect over our love of quilting.

Thanks Kath

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January 2026 - Recap

You can find this months show and tell on our socials - both insta and facebook.

Things we chatted about.

MQSA: Modern Quilt Show Australia 13, 14 & 15 March 2026. Volunteer link is on the members only Facebook page.

Children's holiday sewday: Many thanks to Fiona McDonald, Kate Finn and all who attended. The children all looked like they were having a wonderful time.

Some observations of the day: Thanks Milica "No fear! Yes, I'll just cut this up and sew it together; my feet may not reach the pedal and my hands are not strong enough to undo the cutter but I'm just jumping in here!"

Look out for the next one in a school holidays throughout the year or early 2027.

President challenge - 2026 Good to see so many with their sketch pads out and ideas happening…   Fantastic to catch up with everyone after the holiday period. Hope you have managed to get some sewing in. We’d love to see what you’re working on, feel free to share in the Facebook group, tag the @wollongongmqg account on Instagram, or email through your photos and we’ll share so we can still connect over our love of quilting.

Thanks Kath

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January Sew Days - Friday 16th & Saturday 17th

Reminder this Friday 16th and Saturday 17th are Guild sew days - 9.00am to 3.00pm - Bulli Community Center.

Friday is our casual sew day and we are hosting Children’s holiday sew day. Fiona McDonald and Kate Finn are ready for the day - if you are interested in coming along please email the guild account or reach out to Fiona directly let her know. Please bring your own morning tea and lunch.

Saturday, please bring a plate to share and lunch if you need. Show and tell will kick off at 9.30am sharp.

MQSA:

Modern Quilt Show Australia 13, 14 & 15 March 2026. Is now fast approaching - make sure you've got it in your calendar.

If you have any time to volunteer for the white gloving and general help over the days please jump on the website and select some dates and times that will suit.

For those who won’t make it we hope you sneak in some sewing time! We’d love to see what you’re working on, feel free to share in the Facebook group, tag the @wollongongmqg account on Instagram, or email through your photos and we’ll share so we can still connect over our love of quilting.

Thanks Kath

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December 2025 - Recap

That's a wrap for the year all. Gosh we have been busy again.

You can find this month's show and tell on our socials - both insta and facebook.

Things we chatted about.

Our food drive was very successful - Thank you all for your Christmas contributions. Greatly appreciated.

Children's holiday sewday 16 January 2026:

Is well and truly under way. Thanks Kate & Fiona for jumping in here and getting us organised for it, it's a great idea.

If you are interested in bringing some children along for a crash course in colour and a sewday just email the guild account with the details or reach out to Fiona McDonald or Kate Finn.

MQSA

We talked about some feedback for those who's entry didn't get juried into MQSA this time around. Trying to demystify the selection process and think about how the rating system works.

Some things to think about are how to put in our best efforts of an entry in. This might include being ready for an entry, having a quilt already finished and ready. Being ahead of the due date and not feeling rushed and overwhelmed.

That includes all the quilting. If one entry is finished and fully quilted and if mine isn't I might be marked down as the quilting will finish it off and provide detail. The Jury can only rate and score what is in front of them in the photo. Its not personal. The Jury do not know who the maker is they are only looking at your photo and the score card - it is subjective. You need to have a good clear photo of your quilt.

By setting the Presidents Challenge again I'm trying to set the scene of a deadline, some parameters around a possible entry for a modern quilt show or category in a standard show. An opportunity to think about where you are at in your modern quilting and how to crack the door to get your next entry juried in for hanging.

Presidents Challenge 2026

This is an opportunity to ready yourself and prepare a quilt to enter a quilt show.

President challenge - 2026

Kona colour of the year 2026. Wander

Pantone 2026 COTY - cloud dancer

Plus 1 other colour OR print of your choice.

Hero the 2 colours of the year.

1. Must be MODERN

2. Any category - improv, modern traditional, minimalism, maximalism, negative space, applique.

3. Min size 12 1/2 square or upto a queen sizing.

4. Finish it! Have it quilted and bound.

Due: MAY SATURDAY SEWDAY

The COTY fabrics are due in shops late Jan possibly into Feb. You've got a month to hit your sketch pads and come up with some ideas. And plot out where you are going.

There will be prizes...

Think innovation, contrast, be bold in your direction, how are you going to execute it Push your boundaries. 🙂

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year for those of us who celebrate, we hope everyone has a great break over the holiday period and maybe sneak in some sewing time!

We’d love to see what you’re working on, feel free to share in the Facebook group, tag the @wollongongmqg account on Instagram, or email through your photos and we’ll share so we can still connect over our love of quilting.

Thanks Kath, Ros, Heather and Sarah.

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December Sew Days - Friday 19th & Saturday 20th

Reminder this Friday 19th and Saturday 20th are Guild sew days - 9.00am to 3.00pm - Bulli Community Center.

Friday is our casual sew day, please bring your own morning tea and lunch. Saturday, please bring a Christmas plate to share and lunch if you need.

Christmas food drive:

Please bring in some contributions for a Christmas hamper. All things Christmas, pantry staples and kids holiday treats and single serve chips and snacks. I've organised to get it collected on the Saturday 11am.

MQSA:

Modern Quilt Show Australia 13, 14 & 15 March 2026. The jurying has taken place and notices to all successful and unsuccessful entries have gone out. Congratulations to those accepted. And to those not successful this time - It's a learning process lets work on a strategy to get your next entry in a quilt show.

Children’s holiday sew day 16 January 2026:

We have 4 attendees so far. If you are interested in bringing some children along for the day just email the guild account with the details.

Next Basting Party: F R I D A Y

There has been some talk about another basting party for Friday. There should be a few of us around to help you get it done.

For those who won’t make it Merry Christmas and Happy New Year for those of us who celebrate, we hope everyone has a great break over the holiday period and maybe sneak in some sewing time! We’d love to see what you’re working on, feel free to share in the Facebook group, tag the @wollongongmqg account on Instagram, or email through your photos and we’ll share so we can still connect over our love of quilting.

Thanks Kath

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November 2025 - Recap

You can find this month's show and tell on our socials - both insta and facebook.

We had a busy day basting a few quilts on Friday and had some social time on Saturday catching up and thinking about ideas to progress some quilts.

Things we chatted about.

Christmas food drive:

Please bring in some contributions for a Christmas hamper. All things Christmas, pantry staples and kids holiday treats and snacks. WE will organise to get it collected on the Saturday sew day.

MQSA:

Modern Quilt Show Australia 13, 14 & 15 March 2026. Entries are now closed and the jurying is in progress.

If you are planning on attending either a day or number of days have a look at the events calendar. There are a number of events planned for the show and you may want to get in on some before they sell out.

Children's holiday sew day 16 January 2026:

We have 3 attendees so far. If you are interested in bringing some children along for the day just email the guild account with the details.

Next Basting Party:

There has been some talk about another basting party for the Friday of the December sew days. Please keep that in mind if you have some to progress. There should be a few of us around to help you get it done.

For those who didn't make it we hope you got to sneak in some sewing time! We’d love to see what you’re working on, feel free to share in the Facebook group, tag the @wollongongmqg account on Instagram, or email through your photos and we’ll share so we can still connect over our love of quilting.

Thanks Kath

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November Sew Days - Friday 14th and Saturday 15th

This Friday 14th & Saturday the 15th Guild sew days - 9.00am to 3.00pm - Bulli Community Center.

Friday is our casual sew day, please bring your own morning tea and lunch. Saturday, please bring a plate to share and lunch if you need.

Show and Tell will kick off at 9.30 sharp on Saturday.

Reminders:

Christmas food drive: Is anyone interested in doing a last-minute food drive for our December sew days? We will need to co-ordinate with Barbara Atkin.

Children's Workship in January: We have 3 so far. If you are interested in bringing some children along for the day, just email the guild account with the details. Full details of what's happening on the day.

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Children’s Quilting Workshop

The Guild is offering a Quilting sew day on 16th January 2026 - School Holidays

@Kate Finn will be running the workshop, assisted by Lily.

Maximum of 12 children, aged from 5-18 on the day.

Children will need to be accompanied by a Guild member. The cost is free, however some basic supplies (including a machine) will be necessary. Once we have participants, a small requirements list will be provided.

Everyone to bring own lunch, morning tea will be provided.

The children attending can be grandchildren, neighbour’s children, other family members or any child that is interested in sewing.

If you are interested in attending, please send an email to the guild email address, with your name and the children’s names and ages.

We are excited to offer this workshop and hope to encourage more children to gain skills in sewing and have a fun experience.

This event will be on our usual sew day. Other members, without children are free to attend as I’m sure more hands will be an asset.

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MQSA: Modern Quilt Show Australia 13, 14 & 15 March 2026. Now at Petersham Town Hall. Entries close today 10 November @ 5pm - Just in case your under the pump and last minute in by the skin of your teeth.

I'm looking forward to having a couple of creative sew days and catching up with everyone. I will be spending some time basting on Friday. If you want to come and give me a hand a do a couple together you know where I will be with pins, spray and batting in hand. Bring a couple of your own along too. We can make it a basting party.

For those who won’t make it we hope you get to sneak in some sewing time! We’d love to see what you’re working on, feel free to share in the Facebook group, tag the @wollongongmqg account on Instagram, or email through your photos and we’ll share so we can still connect over our love of quilting.

Thanks Kath

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October 2025 - Recap

October has been a whirlwind of sew days and retreat this weekend.

Friday Sew day we had Hans attend for machine servicing and some goodies available. We will get this organised again for next year. Keep your eye out for it - my machine is purring like a kitten. We did purchase a circular cutter - available to all members - get your name on the list if you want to test it out.

On Saturday we had a visitor Zoe Cartright from Region - https://regionillawarra.com.au/heres-how-a-bulli-guild-celebrates-zen-and-the-art-of-quilting/75231/

Zoe has written an article about us which is lovely to see some of our quilts highlighting our group to the broader community. Thanks Zoe lovely to see us published.

You can find this month's show and tell on our socials - both insta and facebook.

Retreat:

Sigh. Sign of a fabulous weekend sitting at home on the couch in the aftermath so weary but with a full cup and a good top up of get it done.... what a wonderful weekend of sewing, laughter, eating, laughing and chatting all things quilty.

Here are a few pics of some of the shenanigans. Wonderful to see all the amazing quilts progressing, pouches made and techniques shared. It never ceases to amaze me the variety quilts and techniques and the wash of colour around the room.

Thank you to the Retreat sub-committee - Julie Street-Smith, Karen Bulbert, Heather Fumini and Julie Trickett. You have all pulled off another fabulous retreat.

We all greatly appreciate your efforts each year in making retreat such a successful weekend.

Ros sporting a shared pouch technique.

Ros below - helped me with a UFO from my sister. (stella job) Looks amazing... Above is Sam and her wonderful finish.

Sara below with her goldfish FPP - Charlotte above got her wedding quilt basted and ready to get into some quilting.

More photos from Retreat are on our socials.

MQSA:

Modern Quilt Show Australia 13, 14 & 15 March 2026. Entries are now open - closing 5pm 10 November 2025.

Note the venue change. NOW at Petersham Town Hall.

That's 2 weeks away! If you are interested you have 2 good weeks to whip up something modern. You just need the quilt top done and be ready to provide measurements on your eform entry - don't forget to get a good clear photo to upload.

I worked on my entry at retreat it is a point in time for me. I'm relatively new to modern quilting I've been participating in the Tara Faughnan Block Studies Collective 2 & 3 - My entry is a point in time of where I'm at and what's currently influencing me in my quilty life.

November Thirroul Library display:

Cancelled. We will revisit early next year.

Goodness me... That's October in the bag. For those who didn't make it we hope you got to sneak in some sewing time! We’d love to see what you’re working on, feel free to share in the Facebook group, tag the @wollongongmqg account on Instagram, or email through your photos and we’ll share so we can still connect over our love of quilting.

If anyone needs me... I will be burning the midnight candle to hit the 10 November deadline for MQSA26!

See you all in November.

Thanks Kath

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October Sew Days - Friday 17th & Saturday 18th

This Friday & Saturday 17 & 18 are our guild sew days - 9.00am to 3.00pm - Bulli Community Center. For Friday please bring all your supplies and snacks with you. For Saturday, please bring a plate to share and lunch if you need.

Show and Tell will kick off at 9.30 sharp on Saturday.

Reminders:

Retreat: Don’t forget to get your final payments in. Check your emails for the What to Bring and if you haven't gotten your dietary needs in please contact Julie Street-Smith and Karen Bulbert. Not long now… I've got a few projects all laid out and ready to go.

MQSA: Modern Quilt Show Australia 13, 14 & 15 March 2026. Entries are now open - closing 5pm 10 November 2025.

I hope you are all dreaming up new quilt tops and that they are coming together as you planned to enter into the show. Procraftination has hit me and I'm trying to fight it off… sigh. But I do know entries are trickling in and its exciting to hear some of our own members have gotten their in early. You know who you are. Well Done!

Machine Servicing: Hans is booked for this Friday sew day - 17 October. There is 1 place left if you would like to jump on.

November Thirroul Library display: Please bring in some modern smallish items for the display. Items will be returned December.

I’m looking forward to having a couple of creative sew days and catching up with everyone.

For those who won’t make it we hope you get to sneak in some sewing time! We’d love to see what you’re working on, feel free to share in the Facebook group, tag the @wollongongmqg account on Instagram, or email through your photos and we’ll share so we can still connect over our love of quilting.

Thanks Kath