Goldfields Quilters members are celebrating this week after three of their quilts took out awards at the prestigious Victorian Quilters Inc Quilt Showcase at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre.
Elli Henry picked up a blue ribbon for her magnificent offering, the club’s group quilt entry also took out a blue ribbon and Pattie Ritchie’s gorgeous quilt claimed a second place ribbon.
The news comes as the Goldfields Quilters prepare to celebrate their 30th anniversary with a special exhibition at the Castlemaine Town Hall on September 17 and 18.
Goldfields Quilters member Pattie Ritchie said they are really looking forward to the 2022 event after being forced to move the event online over the past couple of years.
“It will be fantastic to gather in person and share the work we have been busy creating over the past couple of years,” she said.
The exhibition will include trader displays, a Members Challenge, trading table and more. Be sure to pop the dates in your diary!
At the event the award winning group quilt which picked up a first place ribbon at the Victorian Quilters Showcase will be raffled off.
The beautiful applique work for the quilt was carried out by foundation member Lynn Jenkins and the quilt was completed by group members. You can get tickets for the 2022 Goldfields Quilters raffle from members which will be stationed at Maxi IGA Thursdays and Saturdays from August 15 or on the weekend of the event.
The Goldfields Quilters gather fortnightly at the Castlemaine Golf Club to enjoy quilting, conversation and share tips. To find out more about the local group call Pattie on 0439 490 416.