Biennial quilt show returns

BELLARINE Quilters are getting ready for the biggest event on their calendar with the biennial quilt show on October 26 and October 27 at the Drysdale Community Hub.

Craft enthusiasts will have more than 60 quilts, bags, table runners, cushions, textile art and wall hangings to view. The exhibition is a great way for people to see what the group does. Members will be showcasing many techniques including, embroidery, hand stitching, thread-painting, and applique.

The Bellarine Quilters are an active community group of around 40 like-minded members who share a common interest of all things patchwork and craft. They meet once a week at the Drysdale Community Hub and are a talented group made up of various ages and experience, sharing their stories, laughter and knowledge and collectively have a passion to create, whether it be in quilting or craft.

The exhibition will include a members trading table for attendees top browse through and purchase from.

The group are heavily involved in the community and in the past 18 months have made over 220 quilts which have been donated to various organisations. These quilts are made with love and given to those in need which they can call their very own.

The group make quilts for all ages from infants and teenagers through to adults, gifting them to local support groups including MELI, Kinship Carers, Orange Door and Southern Cross Kids Camps all who work tirelessly to help those experiencing financial stress, physical abuse and mental health issues.

At the exhibition visitors can also browse the members trading table. Where there will be lots of goodies for sale including gifts, quilts, bags, table runners and knitted items. The Quilt Shop from Eltham will be there with a pop-up stall for fabric and quilting supplies.

Devonshire Tea will be available for light refreshments on both days.

The Bellarine Quilters have made more than 220 quilts in the past 18 months, donating them to various organisations.

There will be a great raffle with two quilts as the first and second prize and a Melbourne Map Jigsaw puzzle as the third prize. All funds raised from this raffle will be donated back to the local community. Tickets are only $2.00.

The Bellarine Quilters look forward to seeing everyone at the exhibition, to explore the beautiful Bellarine region and support local businesses.

The exhibition will be held over two days between 10am and 4pm at the Drysdale Hub in Eversley Street, with a small entry fee of $5 per person.

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