Karlee Porter Graffiti Quilting Workshop

Armed with their machines, colourful thread, a range of sharpies and a drawing pad, Caroline, Michelle, Jenna and Kathy headed down the coast to Bulli for a two day workshop with Karlee Porter pioneer of Graffiti Quilting. Day 1 was fascinating as we learned all about the different techniques and symbols to use in the graffiti quilting style. We practiced in our drawing pads and Karlee talked us through the styles and her quilting journey. There was plenty of show and tell along the way! In the afternoon we got to practice on our machines.     (Pictures - Kathy's Sketch; Jenna's Graffiti Quilting ; Kathy's Graffiti Quilting) Friday night there was also a special Trunk Show where we got to hear more stories about Karlee's quilting story and more closely pet - I mean examine  some of her quilts. Digital Printing, different fabrics, paint, crystals and beading all make appearances in her quilts. We also heard about her collaborations with other artists such...
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2015 Modern Quilt Show Australia

On the weekend of the 30th-31st May, Australia had its second Modern Quilt Show presented by the Wollongong Modern Quilt Guild. It was held just south of Wollongong in a little town called Kiama in a gorgeous pavilion overlooking the ocean! We had a number of guild members enter quilts into the show -and many were great talking points of the show! Firstly, our QuiltCon Charity Quilt was awarded 2nd prize in the Group category. and our junior member Sofia took out first prize in the Junior category with her "Frog Prince Reflections". and Lorena received a Judges' Commendation for her #ihavethisthingwithfloors quilt. Lorena also showed her "Squircles" Quilt which was started at QuiltCon earlier in the year in a Carolyn Friedlander class. An interesting talking piece of the show were two quilts done by our members. Kathy entered her monochromatic "Subdivision" quilt and Ginevra made a version of it using a limited colour palette. They were hung together so it was great to see...
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MQG Riley Blake Challenge 2015

The latest fabric challenge from the MQG is here this time using Riley Blake Fabrics! Some of our members are participating this round so be sure to watch this space to see what they come up with. The rules are * make something fantastic and quilted * make something you have never done before * challenge yourself to learn something new * use only Riley Blake "The Cottage Garden" fabrics and coordinating Riley Blake basics and solids.  ...
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AQC here we come!

Have you heard that at the Australasian Quilt Convention in Melbourne April 16th - 19th there is going to be selection of Modern Quilts on display from the Australian Modern Quilt Guilds! The showcase contains some amazing quilts from the Canberra, Tasmanian, Melbourne, Brisbane, Youth and individual Modern Quilt Guilds and members - and of course our own guild will have two quilts on display! Lorena's Opal Essence and Kathy's Subdivision So if you are heading to the AQC be sure to check out the Modern Quilt display. Thank you to Jules McMahon from the Canberra Modern Quilt Guild for coordinating....
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