Category Archives: Workshops

Mock Judging 28th March 2021

Posted on March 29, 2021 by waquiltersblogboss

Wow !!! what a day. It was a good turn out from the WAQA membership. The day was about helping members understand a little about what the judges are looking for in their quilt making journey. Trying to take the … Continue reading →

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CURVED FLYING GEESE – a workshop with Jan Rowe March 21

Posted on March 15, 2021 by waquiltersblogboss

Have you ever wondered how to draft your own flying geese? Do you want them to curve around your project? In this workshop you’ll learn how to personalise the flight path of your geese.  Make them formal or quirky.  Make … Continue reading →

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Albany Summer School

Posted on September 27, 2020 by waquiltersblogboss

WAQA Accredited Teacher, Philipa Thomas will be heading down south again this year, to teach two fantastic workshops between January 4th and January 15th. Japanese Boro Patchwork Floral Applique Class registrations open on September 29th. You can book here:- https://www.albanysummerschool.com.au/courses.aspx

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Dyeing for Shibori

Posted on September 22, 2020 by waquiltersblogboss

Twelve ladies had a day to dye for when they attended the microwave dyeing workshop with Phil Thomas. It was organised chaos at times, but they all went home with buckets full of interesting shibori style fabric.

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Free Wheeling Around the Curves Workshop

Posted on September 6, 2020 by waquiltersblogboss

With Jan Rowe to be held Sunday 18th October at Alexander Park Craft House in Menora. 9.30am – 4pm. This workshop explores a technique that can be used and adapted in a variety of ways. The finished background can be used for … Continue reading →

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My kind of quilting!

Posted on July 26, 2020 by waquiltersblogboss

Unfortunately, I could not attend this workshop, but gee it sounds right up my alley.  I am definitely not a maths geek, and you didn’t need to be for this workshop, hosted by Phil Thomas. “Eighteen lovely ladies spent the … Continue reading →

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July Workshop – No Maths Sampler

Posted on June 12, 2020 by waquiltersblogboss

With APCH re opening on the 1st July we can now hold workshops again. Our first one will be Sunday the 19th July with Philippa Thomas. The class will run from 9.30am to 4pm at a cost of $55.00 for … Continue reading →

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Upskilling Fun

Posted on February 2, 2020 by waquiltersblogboss

Our Quilts skills day was a huge success with everyone attending having lots of fun , we learnt a lot, tried new things, gained some confidence in “having a go”, laughed a lot and chatted more.   Big thanks to Cathy, … Continue reading →

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Loving Lake Grace

Posted on November 23, 2019 by waquiltersblogboss

Phil Thomas recently ran her  ” Photo to fabric work shop , as part of the Stitched & Bound country exhibit at the artspace in Lake Grace. The weekend was enjoyed by all attendees and Phil even had the opportunity … Continue reading →

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Free motion frenzy

Posted on October 2, 2019 by waquiltersblogboss

What a fantastic weekend was had by all of us  who attended the Angela Walters workshop. A big very thank you to WAQA, Michelle at Handcrafters House and our very own workshop co-ordinator, Cherie Mincherton for making this event all … Continue reading →

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