ALL the colours of the rainbow, and more, emblazoned upon a sea of quilts will set the scene for this year\u2019s Bendigo & District Quilters Quilt Exhibition.<\/p>\n
Heald at St Andrews Hall on Myers Street, Exhibition committee member Jane Leahy said preparations are well on track for the event after \u201cmany hours of planning work.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are most delighted to be able to finally stage our biennial exhibition in 2022 as a long time participant in the Easter Fair,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cSt Andrews hall will be festooned with over 100 large and small quilts. There is always a huge variety of inspiring quilt designs and diverse techniques on show, both modern and traditional. Attendees are encouraged to vote for the Viewer\u2019s Choice Awards.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAttendees are usually a very loyal local audience as well as return visitors and arts\/craft lovers who visit Bendigo at Easter specifically to view our exhibition.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are very highly regarded on the quilt and handcrafts circuit for the quality of our work and our display.\u201d<\/p>\n
Formerly known as Strathdale Quilters, the Bendigo & District Quilters was established in 1990 and has over 80 members from Bendigo and surrounds.<\/p>\n
The club meets every Thursday from 10am to 9pm at the Long Gully Community Centre in Havilah Road.<\/p>\n
The Quilt Exhibition takes place from Friday, 15 April to Monday, 18 April at St Andrews Hall, Myers Street, Bendigo.<\/p>\n