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Sunday, October 2, 2011

Traders & Members

At our quilt show we have members doing demonstrations and trader’s stalls where you can purchase all sorts of goodies.

Joining us for the first time this year was local lady,  Marilyn Kirstenfeldt,  from MK’s Sewable which is situated in Prescott Street, right opposite Pillow Talk.

Marilyn is the distributor for Pfaff and Singer machines and can arrange servicing on all machines.  She stocks sewing and embroidery machines, overlockers, accessories, software, haberdashery, craft fabric, classes, magazine library and gift lines.

MK's Marilyn

It was lovely to have Kathy Adams, from Kool Kat Quilting join us again.  Kathy is an expert long arm quilter and also has some wonderful patterns (some she designs herself), fabrics (gorgeous balis), tools etc. for sale.  Pop onto her website to see more

www.koolkatquilting.com.au

Kathy of Kool KatKool Kat

Indigo Niche ladies, Sue Howie and Colleen Shepherd, were there once again and had lots of Japanese inspiration for us.  The most delectable Japanese fabrics, sashiko kits, bags and patterns, threads and notions.  Also some lovely Kitty Pippen patterns and kits.

www.indigoniche.com

Colleen & Sue Indigo Niche

We were delighted to have the folk from Patchwork with Busy Fingers join us this year.  They specialize in hand paper piecing and have everything you could possibly need for your paper piecing projects.  Some wonderful patterns for sale and manning and womaning the stall was Greg (who can wield a mean needle) and Shannon.  We hope you enjoyed your stay with us in Toowoomba.

Web Site:

http://www.busyfingerspatchwork.com

Shannon and Greg Pwork busy fingersPaper Pieceing

Fun loving Nikki, from Nikki Tervo Designs was there to delight us with her fantastic handmade buttons.  There were many to choose from and Nikki also had some other cute gift lines and notions to tempt us.  She also stocks fabrics, patterns and kits.  Great to catch up with you Nikki.

www.nikkitervodesigns.com.au

Nikki Tervo w Jill and Marilyn

Nikki is pictured here with two of our members, Jill ( L ) and Marilyn G. ( R )

During the week some of our members displayed and worked on various  projects.

Ally, Carol F and Heather

Heather on the right is working on some small hexagon paper piecing and is watched on by Allie ( L) and Carol (R ).

Ann J

Ann working on some machine piecing.

Fay w demonstrations

Fay was showing all the myriad of quilts and blocks one can make with fabric strips.  A wonderful display and one very knowledgeable lady.

Lyn C with her featherweight singer

Lyn Crump was showing how to do her foundation piecing and was using her very cute Singer featherweight.

Robyn G

Robyn Ginn is a very talented member and is shown here demonstrating some hand piecing.  She also has on show her hand qpplique and hand quilting.

Joye with hexagons

Joye was there every day working on her hexagons, large and small (really, really small).

Yvonne & Joan Sales Table

Yvonne and Joan at the sales table.  It was magnificent this year.

Teresa and Marilyn front door

Teresa & Marilyn at the front door and raffle table. 

It was a most enjoyable week for both members and traders.

1 comment:

CJ STITCHING AND BLOOMS said...

Hello DI, Very neat photos. I enjoyed visiting all the vendors and all their goodies. What a super great show you all put on. I have no clue how you guys do this every year. VBG Now who won the raffle goodies. Hugs Judy