AQC 2026.

I'm at the Australian Quilters Convention in Melbourne this week and having a wonderful time. 

Yesterday I took Cecilia Koopman's class of Fish Eye quilt which uses strip piecing but colour placement helps create the effect. Cecilia is from Argentina and is an excellent teacher and gave a very interesting lecture last night on hiw she designs and uses colour.

Today I took a class with Marina Landi from Brazil, creating a collage of a bird, which was also a fun class. Marina is an excellent teacher too and very well organised. 

I was also thrilled to win a door prize of 24 FQs of fabulous batik fabric, donated by Catharina's Vintage Stitches.

Tonight will be an early night as we have 2 more days of classes.

Hugs, Jan Mac xx  

Lots More Arrivals.

Leonie Mills and the Newcastle Machine Knitters have sent a huge box of beautifully knitted garments including  10 pair of socks, 18 beanies,  8 garments for children,  2 garments for adults,  9 wraps/rugs, 6 scarves,  3 cowls, 4 head warmers,  6 crocheted blankets and 11 knitted squares. 

Patty McNamara dropped off 10 lovely quilts and 4 knitted squares. 

Marilyn Wilson donated a beautifully crocheted blanket,  2 lovely knitted jackets for babies and 2 lovely knitted beanies.

Janet Downing,  June, Janice and Teresse from the Tolmie UFO group donated a large amount including 7 knitted/crocheted blankets,  16 lovely quilts,  16 knitted beanies,  2 cowls and 4 bags.

Thanks everyone for your generous support and donations. 

Hugs, Jan Mac xx  

Busy Times.

It's been very busy here with lots more wonderful donations arriving. Phyllis Hoffman dropped off donations as well as some from Bridget Muller and  Irene McCormack. Irene donated these first 2 beautiful quilts as well as a knitted beanie and a lovely crocheted blanket. 

Bridget Muller donated these 4 lovely warm blankets. 

Phyllis donated 3 baby's quilts,  2 lovely crocheted blankets,  1 knitted blanket and 4 cute knitted teddy bears. 

This QS crocheted blanket was donated by the Craigieburn Monday Craft Group and delivered by Dawn Hudd.

Judy Gill from NSW sent another parcel containing 9 cute knitted teddies,  a crocheted blanket,  knitted beanie, 2 pair of fingerless gloves,  some crocheted squares,  knitting needles,  sewing supplies and threads.

Lesley Hubble donated a lovely knitted blanket andsome of the wool was donated by Jo de Graaff in NSW. 

Rigan Tee donated these lovely crocheted squares. 

 Many thanks everyone for your generous support. 

Hugs, Jan Mac xx