Quilters World

Quilters World Academy - For quilters who love to learn, create & share

WHY AN ONLINE ACADEMY?

Pauline loves to teach and one of her passions has always been reaching women who don’t have access to regular patchwork and quilting instruction.

The women in remote parts of Australia, along with those who work commitments or other obligations prevent them from attending classes, inspired Pauline to create the Patchwork & Quilting Academy DVDs.  The DVD’s gave anyone, no matter where they are, the opportunity to learn new techniques. But the very important social aspect of quilt making was missing.

THE QUILTERS WORLD ACADEMY
Pauline realised that people learn better when there is a chance to share and ask questions. The Online Academy provides this opportunity.

Our online community is designed to provide  access to top quality information in a variety of formats to suit your needs. It helps you stay connected with Pauline, and provides an opportunity to meet other quilters. 

As a 'members only' community, the Quilters World Academy is a safe and fun place to learn and share online.

Naturally, being part of this community does have its benefits.

• How-to and project videos - watch and learn when it's convenient.
• Skill of the month tutorials - learn new techniques. 
• Learn at your own pace, without the time constraints you might find elsewhere.
• V.I.P. discounts and exclusive offers. Members save 5% on all online purchases.
• Community Clubhouse, where you can access private forums to ask questions, get some feedback or chat with other quilters.
• Your own profile page - just like facebook for quilters. You can share as much or as little as you want, make new friends, even write a journal and post photos.
• Fun contests - with prizes.

A one year membership is $59.40 (AUD). That's only $4.95 per month and less than 17 cents a day. 

You can learn more about the Academy at www.quiltersworld.com.au or if you're ready to start learning and meeting other quilters just click the button.

 

 

A Little Bit of Country - Kelpies & Quilts

The Pedigree Working Dog Kelpie Muster, in association with the Casterton Kelpie Association, are proud to present this years QUILTERS CHALLENGE 2011.

This annual 'muster of the kelpies', held in Casterton, Victoria - the birthplace of the kelpie - is throwing out a challenge to all you quilters.

The competition, themed 'A Little Bit of Country' and judged by popular choice, has two sections. One for the traditional style of quilt and the other for an art/textile style quilt. Each section has a minimum of $200 prize money. Entry fee is only $5. You may want to get stitching though as completed entries must be in by 20th May 2011.

You can find much more information on the competition, including an entry form here. All enquiries should be directed to Ann James on 03 5579 1374 or Shirley Foster on 03 5582 0200.

 

 

Liberated Quiltmaking

Would you like to create quilts without set templates and patterns?  If you'd like to be a liberated quiltmaker and truly make original one-of-a-kind quilts Gwen Marston's Liberated Quiltmaking books are for you. 

Quilter Gwen Marston introduces quilters to distinctive processes for creating quilts without using templates or set patterns. Her first book, Liberating Quiltmaking with over 100 beautiful and colourful quilts pictured, plus 150 illustrations and the step-by-step instructions serves as a guide to help the quilter realize their own creativity.

In Liberated Quiltmaking II, Gwen expands on her distinctive quilt creation methods. What you'll find in volume two is nine Liberated Quiltmaking processes, clearly illustrated using easy to follow step-by-step instructions. There are plenty of pieced samples and example quilts to further enhance your understanding of Gwen's methods.

If you want to move to more intuitive and emotionally engaging quilt making, then these books are a must have. Both Liberated Quiltmaking and Liberated Quiltmaking II are available for purchase here.

Boxers or Briefs?

Both woman and men can help take the fight to breast and prostate cancer when Margie's Quilts of Hope arrive in Hervey Bay during the 'Big Weekend' of 10 and 11 September 2011.

 
Ladies and gentlemen are invited to decorate and enter a pair of boxers or jocks and/or socks to be displayed right alongside a special exhibition of Margie's Quilts of Hope. 

Anyone can obtain a free kit, which contains several pieces of cloth and other things that can be used to decorate these items of apparel. 

Visitors then donate a gold coin when they vote for their favourite decorative pair. This money, along with the $5 competition entry fee, is donated to Rotary Health's breast and prostate cancer research. 

You can get your free kit by contacting Karen Canning, either by email at canningfamily@bigpond.com or by phone on 0418 796 012. You can also send a request by mail to her at 11 Lygon Court Urraween Qld 4655.

The 'Big Weekend' is put on each year by the combined efforts of Hervey Bay Rotary clubs and all proceeds are donated to a local cause.