Category Archives: Events

Quilt Displays at WAQA Meetings

Posted on July 23, 2021 by waquiltersblogboss

WAQA is required to hold a number of General Meetings in order to provide an update to members on the status of the Association and allow for questions by the members on the workings of the Association. At the general … Continue reading →

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BYO Machine Night – Additional Information

Posted on July 21, 2021 by waquiltersblogboss

Just to let you know the first rule of BYO Machine Night is that you do NOT have to bring a Machine. If you like doing handwork, whether it is applique, piecing, quilting or sewing, you are very welcome to … Continue reading →

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BYO Machine Night – 4 August

Posted on July 15, 2021 by waquiltersblogboss

Join fellow members for 3 hours of uninterrupted machining or hand sewing!  4 August, 6:30pm to 9:30pmStirling Adriatic Centre78 Jones Street, Stirling $6 entry Power cords, irons and ironing boards will be provided. Because of the timing, you are welcome … Continue reading →

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Soup for the Quilters at Judging Weekend

Posted on July 2, 2021 by waquiltersblogboss

Whilst having a bowl of soup for lunch today, I realised that this time last week I was heading to SAC to help out with setting up for the QuiltWest Judging Weekend. It was an incredibly busy weekend, with members … Continue reading →

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Biggest Morning Tea/Evening Supper Fundraiser

Posted on June 26, 2021 by waquiltersblogboss

Last week the Great Expectations quilting group held a Biggest Morning Tea and Biggest Evening Supper at Sewing Day/Sewing Night as a Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Care WA. $1713.60 was raised which was an amazing amount from both events.  The … Continue reading →

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Country Week Bus Trip – What a Day

Posted on June 16, 2021 by waquiltersblogboss

Travelling by bus to visit quilting shops was a great way to a enjoy a Saturday and accumulate points for the WAQA Shop Hop. First stop was Classic Stitches with many people walking out with overflowing Shop Hop bags. Lucky … Continue reading →

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Do you have your Passport or Bus Ticket?

Posted on May 20, 2021 by waquiltersblogboss

WAQA Shop Hop Passports are still available. For only $10 you get a Passport to use during both Country Week (11th – 13th June) and Metro Week (17th – 20th June). Contact Leone on 0422 174 852 or waqashophop@gmail.com to … Continue reading →

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Quilts Distributed to Families affected by Wooloroo Fire

Posted on May 9, 2021 by waquiltersblogboss

On Saturday morning the quilts collected as part of the Wooloroo Fire Relief Quilt Drive were put on public display. Quite a few people ventured to Gidgegannup to view the wonderful quilts, although not all were able to be shown, … Continue reading →

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QuiltWest 2021 postponed until July 14 – 18

Posted on April 27, 2021 by waquiltersblogboss

For those that did not receive the QNews earlier today, please read the following: At 1pm today President Lesley was asked by Expertise Events to announce the postponement of the Craft and Quilt Fair due to COVID restrictions.  At this … Continue reading →

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General Meeting 7 April 7pm featuring Quilts by Robynne Vallence

Posted on April 3, 2021 by waquiltersblogboss

Time: Doors open at 7pm for quilt viewing with proceedings starting at 7.30pm. Venue: Stirling Adriatic Centre, 78 Jones St, Stirling Cost: WAQA members free entry, guests gold coin donation. There will be a display of 29 quilts by Robynne … Continue reading →

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