International Quilt Expo
Mark your diaries, book your flights – we are going to have a great weekend here in Palmerston North at Caccia Birch House. 4th & 5th August.
We will have the final showing of the International Challenge, the first showing and prize giving for the Pink and Art Deco Challenges, The Hoffman Challenge and the Aotearoa Quilters Touring Exhibition ( ex Suitcase exhibition).
We are arranging Tivaevae sample classes (Register Here) and the Golden Threads team competition – Sponsored by Tiffanies Treasures.
The merchants include Brother Fabric by Three & Plume Art
Charlotte Scott
We will also have the AGM where we will be looking for new committee members, followed by Dinner with Guest Speaker, Charlotte Scott.
You can see further details re the AGM here.
The Shop Hop http://villagebooksandcrafts.blogspot.com/ will also be on in this region so if you are travelling around the area visiting each shop be sure to call in to see the International Quilt Expo  |
Cosy Kiwi Kids
With the advent of the freezing weather this week it is a salient reminder that many young people in New Zealand do not have adequate bedding to keep them warm. We are putting out a call to all New Zealand Quilters to donate quilts to Cosy Kiwi Kids to ensure no child in New Zealand goes cold. Donated quilts need to be suitable for toddlers, children and teenagers – so a range of sizes is appreciated.
We are currently focusing on providing quilts to the south – Invercargill – and to Kainga Ora in Auckland. We work together with local Social Workers to ensure that quilts are delivered to those who need them.
Quilts can be delivered to:
North Island Co-ordinator: 
Bobby Duncan – Fabrics By Three, 17 Fleetwood Grove, Waikanae, Kapiti Coast 5036.
South Island Co-ordinator:
Marie Williams – 94 Elizabeth St. Ashburton, 7700 (Back section if hand delivering)
Or bring them along to any AQ event, or pass them along to any AQ committee member.
If you are not able to donate quilts we appreciate contributions to assist with the costs of freighting quilts to their destinations.
Donations can be made to our Bank Account 12-3048-0289863-00 Ref: CKK Donation
You can see here on Stuff the article about quilts donated to children in Waitara