October 2019

Presidents ReportHello Members,What a busy 12 months we have had. I have included a list of our activities for the past year in the newsletter and I am sure you will agree the committee have offered something for everyone.The AGM was such a wonderful day and I was so pleased to see so many of our members attend. Julie Adamson was a delight and we are talking to Julie about the possibility of providing quilt evaluations as part of our May exhibition. It was a thrill for me to present our first Life membership award and a Honorary membership in what I see as part of our 30th birthday celebrations. Please be aware that as part of our budget findings for 2018 /2019 it was passed by members present that a $2 entry fee is now payable for both our regular Saturday Gatherings.Our slow stitching weekend with Judy Newman was well received by those that attended and many of us are working enthusiastically on our new projects. Hopefully we may see some of the quilts started in our Exhibition next year. Our Charity quilt for the Exhibition is well on the way. Thanks to those that came along to the quilt making day last Tuesday. It was a small but dedicated group and good progress was made. A big thank you to Tristesse for the amount of preparations she had done in advance of the day.I am pleased to say that our UFO weekend in Lakes Entrance is booked out for the first time. This is evidence that the committee continues to offer events that are attractive to members. There will be NO Sit and Sew for October at The Hub.Not long now until the big reveal for the Technique of the Month quilt. I have managed to source Room 7 at the Hub so that we can run a two day workshop to get started on putting the Quilt together. This weekend is free of charge to Members. Please fill in the registration form provided if you are interested in attending.I have had a wonderful 4 weeks away in South America and feel excited and refreshed for the next 12 months of Riviera Quilters. Thank you to those on the committee who stepped in and helped while I was away. Our Christmas gathering will be here before we know it but before then lets enjoy the activities organised for the next couple of months.Happy stitching,Jen.

Christmas PartyPlease Save the Date

for our Christmas Party.

Weather permitting it is hoped that we can

celebrate the end of 2019

with a Hanging of the Quilts

@ The HubSaturday December 7th

Daylight savings starts this Sunday

6th October at 3am.Move your clocks forward one hour

Don’t be late!

WELCOME TO RIVIERA QUILTERS .Riviera Quilters was formed by a group of patchworkers in East Gippsland in 1989.

The initial membership was 30 and currently we have over 100 members. 30 years later members still enjoy many happy hours together as they share or pass on knowledge, not only at our meetings but also at our weekend retreats and at workshops. Our Annual General Meeting, held as part of

our August gathering, is always well supported and is a rewarding time for members as we hand over a donation to our approved charity. Our guest speaker for the day is always interesting and well informed. Our Christmas

meeting is a special time for members and our Biennial Exhibition is a time to appreciate all the beautiful work done by our members.

Riviera Quilters meet at “ East Gippsland Community & Educational Hub”,

Cnr Dalmahoy & Service Streets, Bairnsdale. Meetings are held on the first and third Saturdays of the month, excluding January.

On the first Saturday of each month, Rooms 2&3 are open from 11am - 3:30pm. A short formal meeting is held at 1 pm and is generally followed by a Show and Tell of member’s work.

Our library is open to members on these days from 11am-1pm.On the third Saturday of the month, Rooms 2&3 are open 10am-3:30pm. There is no formal meeting on

this Saturday, and members are free to bring their sewing machines. We often have workshops on this Saturday which will be advertised via our bi-monthly Newsletters and group emails.

Charity Quilt making days have been introduced for 2019 and will be held midweek. Details in our newsletters.

OFFICE BEARERS 2019/2020

President Newsletter

Jen Lawrence 0428 027 250 lawrence70@bigpond.com

Vice President Tristesse De Visser 0400 662 020 h_tdv@y7mail.com

Secretary Public Officer

Maxine Semple 0418 590 668 maxinesemple@yahoo.com.au

Treasurer Lorraine Knight 0407 526 199 knigstol@bigpond.net.au

Librarian : Judy White 0417 147 604 judywhite985@gmail.com

Membership: Ann Sims 0417 380 882 asimstsims@gmail.com

General Committee:

Margaret Fraser 0412 266 894 margfraser49@yahoo.com.au

Jenny Latimer 5152 3036 australia@acfea.com

Jenny Aitken 0438 549 280 ennyaitken108@outlook.com

Kath Grandy 0419 889 659 kmgrandy@hotmail.com

Veronica Wilks 5153 2244 vronwilks@gmail.com

Maria Iuliano 0425 788 070 ouli1968@gmail.com

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 2019

October 5th2019

11am-3:30pm

Monthly GatheringRooms 2&3 The Hub. 27 Dalmahoy Street, Bairnsdale.

Block of the month Technique ClassWith Liz Traynor @ 12 noon Room 1

Guest Speaker -Paul Harvey from Trust for Nature

October 12th / 13th

20199:30am - 4:30pm

Machine Quilting with Westalee Rulers & Anita Ellis.

Tidy ToteRooms 2&3 The Hub.27 Dalmahoy Street,

Bairnsdale

October 18th - 20th

2019Anytime after 2pm Friday

UFO by the Lakes -retreat weekendGlenara Motel.

221 The Esplanade,Lakes Entrance.NO SIT AND SEW

Tuesday October 22nd

201910am - 3:30pm

Charity Quilt Making DayExhibition Quilt

Venue to be announced.

November 2nd2019

11am-3:30pm

Monthly GatheringRooms 2&3 The Hub. 27 Dalmahoy Street, Bairnsdale.

Block of the month Reveal Class!With Liz Traynor @ 12 noon Room 1

November 16th2019

10am - 3:30pm

Sit and Sew.Room 1 The Hub. 27 Dalmahoy Street,

Bairnsdale.

November 16th /17th9:30am - 4pm

Technique of the Month Quilt Sew In.With Liz Traynor

Room 7 The Hub. 27 Dalmahoy Street, Bairnsdale

November 26th2019

10am-3:30pm

Charity Quilt Making DayMeals on Wheels

Rooms 2&3 The Hub. 27 Dalmahoy Street, Bairnsdale.

Presidents Report. 2018 /2019 Hello Members,

The last 12 months has been such a rewarding time for me.Our membership has grown from 87 members in August last year to 109. This is an increase of over 20%. A recent calculation would suggest that about 10% of our membership is over 80 years old however we have also seen our youngest member to date join at the tender age of 12. Last year Liz Traynor put together some technique workshops that were held as part of our Gathering days. In 2019 Liz offered to continue these as Technique of the Month workshops. These have been very well received with at least 20 members each month sitting in on the demonstrations. The blocks have been designed to form a quilt and the layout will be revealed in November. Aptly named 30 blocks for 30 years of Sewing and Friendship with Riviera Quilters, it is hoped that many of the quilts made will form part of our exhibition next year. Liz has kindly offered to donate the demonstration blocks to be used as our Signature quilt for our 30 years. A very apt conclusion to this wonderful initiative. Veronica introduced a pre set Hostess Roster this year and this has taken the pressure of trying to find volunteers each month. Thank you so much to all members who have donated their time to sit at the Welcome Table and just as importantly provide our Morning Tea. Thank you also to those who stay behind at the end of meetings to help with the housekeeping.Our Secret Pal program has once again been running thanks to Sandra Abell.The committee have been so supportive which has allowed me to implement the many activities that we have had over the year. The introduction of the mid week Charity sew days is something that I feel very passionate about. We started last year with the tray mats that were sewn for Meals on Wheels and Gippsland Lakes Community Health. This year Tristesse has helped me by sourcing patterns and fabrics and the end result is 4 wonderful quilts as well as two productive days sewing for the Days for Girls program.The VIEW club were very appreciative of our donation of a quilt to them and it is my hope that 3 quilts will be donated through Quilts of Valour later this year. In September we will start work on our Charity Quilt for the Exhibition in May next year.Twice a year up to 24 members share friendship and fun at our retreats in Lakes Entrance. We have established new traditions since the days of Coonawarra and we look forward to these weekends away.We have hosted a number of 2 day machine quilting classes with tutor Anita Ellis over the past 12 months. Anita and the Westalee Ruler quilting system has appealed to many quilters in the community and as a result we have had a number of participants join Riviera Quilters. Margaret Fraser has worked tirelessly to ensure these classes are filled. We also held a weekend Jelly Roll sew in September last year and this September we will welcome Judy Newman to East Gippsland for the weekend.Our 30th birthday celebration in February coordinated by Lorraine Knight was a wonderful day. 75 members past and present joined in and may memories were shared. May saw us host Victorian Quilters Autumn Gathering. Jenny Aitken was responsible for organising this event.I wish to thank Tristesse as Vice President for watching my back and Maxine for the wonderful job she does as Secretary and our publicity officer. Lorraine has kept our financial records in good order as attested by our auditor and Ann continues to keep our membership records which is a big job in itself.Each committee member has helped out in their own way and for that I sincerely thank them. I think we have made a great team.I have also had wonderful support from a number of members who have helped the committee when they can. You all know who you are and I thank youI am so proud to have been a member of this amazing group for over 25 years now.As President of Riviera Quilters I have enjoyed many happy hours working and playing alongside like minded people.I wish Riviera Quilters all the very best for the next year and hopefully for many years to come.Thank you.Happy Stitching.Jen Lawrence

HOSTESS ROSTER 2019.

PLEASE CHECK the roster carefully for your name.

If the date is not convenient please arrange a replacement and email the changes to vronwilks@gmail.com Thank you.

It is appreciated if each hostess rostered for duty brings a plate of food to share for morning tea.

DATE MORNING AFTERNOON

February 2nd Heather Caddy Margaret Crocker

Jean Bourne Veronica Wilks

March 2nd Hilary Arnold June Brennan

Nancy Rogers Kath Grandy

April 6th Carol Bailey Josie Coulter

Merle McCrae Tristesse De Visser

May 4th Cheryl Thomas Inge Dauncey

Maureen Saunders Jenny Aitken

June 1stKellie Johnston Wendy Cottam

Margaret Cotter Maria Iuliano

July 6th Ula Sheather Marlene Leonard

Val Quirk Jenny Latimer

August 3rd AGM

Nola Matthews Dawn Pennefather Committee

September 7th Kay Seears Marcia Neal

Val Quirk Ann Sims

October 5th Denise Fallon Kae Roulston

Sandra Abell Margaret Fraser

November 2nd Mary Morris Marion Gullickson

Jo-Ann Moore Maxine Semple

December 7th Glenda Ingram Julie Neander Committee

HOSTESS DUTIES It is appreciated if each hostess rostered for duty brings a plate of food to share for morning tea.

Tea, instant coffee, sugar and milk is to be provided by the Gellen Group.

AM Duty: 10:15am – 1:30pm

PLEASE ARRIVE BY 10.15am - The committee meeting will be in progress in Room 1 .

The doors to Rooms 2&3 will be open.

1. The HOSTESS tub will be in Room 2&3 Set up hostess table with attendance book and tickets for the Lucky door.

2. Arrange tables with tablecloths and position chairs.

3. Ensure kitchen area is tidy. Set up Coffee machine. Put out fresh tea towels. We may be sharing the area with other HUB users.

ONCE MEMBERS START TO ARRIVE -

4. Please sit at the Hostess table to welcome members and visitors. Make sure everyone signs the attendance book and receives a lucky door ticket. Collect items for Secret Pal. Distribute newsletters if necessary.

5. Make visitors feel welcome, talk to them about RQ and what they can expect on the day. Introduce them to a member who will make them feel at ease.

6. Direct members to return library books to the library table.

PM: 1:30pm – 4:00pm

1. The main responsibility is to make sure everything is put away and that the kitchen and sewing rooms are left clean & tidy. The Hostess box, coffee machine and kitchen supplies and tablecloths go in the cupboard in Room 1 as does the PA system.

The Welcome sign is the last thing to go away and stands in front of the shelves inside the cupboard door in Room 1

Please check the floors for pins and vacuum. 2. Tea towels need to be taken home and laundered and returned at the next meeting. Please arrange for their return if you

are unable to attend the next meeting. 3. Make sure all lights and the Air conditioners are off. Doors to the rooms are set on an automatic timer and will lock

after 4pm if closed from the outside. The Kitchen/ Lounge as well as the toilets are also on timers.

Thank you for your help.

- Many hands make light work.

Our year at a glance 2018 /2019September English Paper Piecing class with Liz Traynor15 members Jelly Roll Sew weekendMargie Tiley introduced Quilts of Valour

October 3rd class for 2018 Machine Quilting with Anita Ellis. Westalee Ruler support group commenced.UFO by the LakesAmerican hand piecing class with Liz Traynor11 year old Ali Holmes first visit

November Charity sew day for Meals on Wheels Lakes Entrance Community HealthMachine piecing class with Liz TraynorKellie Johnston - 100th member

December - Christmas gathering

February Introduction of Hostess Roster Introduction of Technique of the month Quilt. Techniques class on the first Saturday for all of 2019Secret Pal75 past and present members 30th birthday celebrations St Mary’s Parish HallCharity quilt making day for the View club

March Open dayUFO retreat weekend in Lakes Entrance1st of 3 for 2019 Machine quilting with Westalee Rulers and Anita EllisCharity quilt making day for Quilts of Valour

April No Sit and Sew due to EasterAli Holmes joins RQ as our youngest member ever!

May Biggest Morning Tea53 members and guests Vic Quilters Autumn Gathering at the racecourse. Guest speaker Lee DarrochDesigner day with Anita Ellis and Westalee Rulers

June First Sit and Sew for 2019. Just too busy having fun elsewhere!Charity Sew day for East Gippsland Days for Girls

July Charity Sew days for Far East Gippsland Days for Girls2nd of 3 for 2019 Machine quilting with Westalee Rulers and Anita Ellis

August AGM - Life Member awarded to Lois Davies Honorary Member awarded to Lorraine Knight.

Guest Speakers September - Margie Tiley - Quilts of ValourOctober -SES - Will from SES volunteers November - Pamper month -Mel and her natural Soy candles and Billie from Hippie Mumma Artisan soap February - Val Quirk - Needlework tour in EnglandMarch - Janet Taylor - Gippsland Lakes community health. Volunteers programApril - Margaret Hallett from EG Shire Council ambassadors for the ageingMay - Jenny Marsden jewelleryJune - View Club ladies receive charity quiltJuly - Merle McRae and Ula Sheather - Days for Girls in East GippslandAugust - AGM with Julie Adamson

August AGM GatheringSaturday 3rd August 2019 was the AGM of Riviera Quilters Inc.52 members and guests supported the day and it was lovely to see so many members. 6 new memberships were received.I am pleased to say that I am President for the next 12 months and nominations were received and accepted from all of the exisiting committee. Our chosen charity for the 2019 / 2020 year is Bairnsdale Riding with the Disabled.

It was my pleasure to award a Life Membership to Lois Davies and an Honorary Membership to Lorraine Knight. Both members have supported Riviera Quilters for the past 30 years.I was also pleased to receive a cheque for $216 from Peter and Lea Andrewartha from the Masonic Lodge as a thank you for our recent presentation. This money will be included in our funds for the charity

quilt program.

As part of the budget presented the members voted and accepted that there will be a $2 Admission fee as from September 2019 Gathering at both the 1st and 3rd Saturdays at the Hub. This money will be used to supplement the Trading Account funds which relies on membership subscriptions only.It was also accepted that Membership subscriptions will remain the same for the 2020 /

2021 year. Junior membership, under the age of 18, will be set at $15.

Julie Adamson from Victorian Quilters was our guest for the day and her talk on the valuation of quilts was very interesting and well received by members present. Jen Lawrence - President 2019 /2020

Life Membership - As written in our constitution.Life membership may be conferred upon a member who has rendered outstanding service and contributed to the growth of Riviera Quilters, has the respect of her /his peers and is a person of integrity.

Lois Davies.Attended the Inaugural meeting of Riviera Quilters in February 1989.Lois has been a loyal and active member of Riviera Quilters for 30 years. At the time of joining she would have been in her mid 50’s and has been a happy and positive influence on anyone who takes the time to get to know her. Many of us have called her Auntie Lo as a form of endearment for years. A regular at our gatherings and at the Coonawarra retreat weekends and always making an effort to be at our special milestones and events. She has not been afraid to dress up and have a bit of fun over the years. She is always thinking of ways to encourage the group along and has been in the ear of many Presidents over the years.Lois is a very worthy recipient of our very first Life Membership award.

Honorary Membership - As written in our constitution.This category is a “thank you” which allows the candidate to gain some public recognition so it must be considered with due diligence.Joining Liz Traynor Ula Sheather, Jenny Latimer, Merle McRae and Beatty Blennerhassett Lorraine Knight.Attended the Inaugural meeting of Riviera Quilters in February 1989.Lorraine is passionate about the art of Patchwork and Quilting. Not only an inaugural member of Riviera Quilters but also of Victorian Quilters. Lorraine was only in her 30’s when she joined Riviera Quilters and was part of a young enthusiastic group of young mothers who was very appreciative of the opportunity to get away for a couple of weekends a year to our retreat weekends. As a result Lorraine worked hard for Riviera Quilters to ensure the success of the group and that we continued to grow with access to tutors and classes within our local area. Lorraine and her husband Stephen have always made themselves available for the setting up and assisting in the running of many of our events including, of course, our exhibitions.Lorraine joins our 5 other Honorary Memberships recipients. It is pleasing that all ladies continue to have an active roll in Riviera Quilters.

Riviera Quilters Inc

Minutes of the Annual General Meeting

held on 3rd August 2019 at The Hub, cnr Dalmahoy and Service Streets, Bairnsdale.

The Annual General Meeting commenced at 1.40pm. President Jen Lawrence opened the meeting and welcomed all members and guests in particular our special guest Julie Adamson, VQI country liaison officer.

1. Attendance: as per attendance book.

2.Apologies: as per attendance book.

3. Minutes of the last AGM held on 4th August 2018 were read to the meeting.

Moved Lois Davies, seconded Maaike van Donk that the minutes be approved. Carried.

4. Business arising from the previous minutes: A cheque was presented to Leanne Jennings at Bairnsdale Neighbourhood House.

5. Reports.

a. President: as per attached and read out to the meeting. Moved Marg Crocker, seconded Jenny Latimer that the president’s report be accepted. Carried.

b. Treasurer”s report: Lorraine presented the audited financial statement as per attached and moved the report for adoption. Seconded Merle McRae. Carried.

c. Presentation of annual budget: Lorraine presented the proposed annual budget and explained the reason for the introduction of the $2 admission fee to both Gathering and Sit’n’Sew was to offset the increase in venue rental costs. Ann Scofield questioned the admission fee instead of a membership increase. Lorraine explained that this is a user pays system as members attending and using the facilities will pay the extra funds. Treasurer moved the budget be accepted, seconded Ula Sheather. Carried unanimously.

6. Appointment of an auditor: Moved Lorraine Knight, seconded Tristesse de Visser that Graeme Caddy be our auditor for 2019/2020. Carried.

7. Presentation of Life/Honorary Membership: President advised that the committee had received requests to award honorary memberships to some members. A Life Membership was awarded to Lois Davies and an Honorary Membership was awarded to Lorraine Knight. Both are foundation members of Riviera Quilters Inc and have supported the club ever since. Both were surprised and thanked members and committee for the honour.

8. Election of Committee of Management.

Julie Adamson, VQI country liaison officer, took the chair and, on behalf of members, thanked the outgoing committee and office bearers for the work they have done over the past year. She then declared all positions vacant. Nominations for committee positions were read as follows –

President Jen Lawrence nominated by Jenny Latimer

Vic PresidentTristesse de Visser nominated by Kathleen Grandy

Secretary Maxine Semple nominated by Jen Lawrence

Treasurer Lorraine Knight nominated by Kathleen Grandy

Committee Ann Sims nominated by Tristesse de Visser

Judy White nominated by Margaret Fraser

Kath Grandy nominated by Ann Sims

Maria Iuliano nominated by Maxine Semple

Veronica Wilks nominated by Maria Iuliano

Margaret Fraser nominated by Tristesse de Visser

Jenny Aitken nominated by Margaret Crocker

Jenny Latimer nominated by Tristesse de Visser

Julie Adamson congratulated all elected to the committee and moved that the new committee be accepted. Seconded Heather Caddy. Carried.

President Jen Lawrence took the chair and thanked Julie Adamson for her services and thanked the committee for their work over the past 12 months. Jen expressed her pleasure that the committee members are willing to continue for another 12 months and indicated that she would be stepping down as president at the end of this term.

9. General Business:

a. Submissions for 2019/2020 charity funds. Two submissions were received. One from Marlene Leonard for Riding for the Disabled. Gayle Scott, secretary for the Bairnsdale branch of Riding for the Disabled was at the meeting and spoke of the work done by the group over the past 30 years.

The second nomination was from Ann Sims for the Arthur Grassby Scholarship which provides funds for year 11 students to undertake a Kokoda Trek.

After a secret ballot of members Riding for the Disabled was declared the Riviera Quilters Inc charity for 2019/20.

b. Moved Ula Sheather, seconded Margaret Crocker that membership fees not be increased for 2020/21. Carried.As we now have a junior member the committee proposes the introduction of a junior membership for 2019/2020 of $15. Moved Melissa Hopley, seconded Kae Roulston. Carried.

10. Guest speaker – Julie Adamson. VQI country Liaison Officer.

Julie spoke of the VQI appraisal system and how individual quilts are valued under the appraisal system. Appraisal is different from market value as it provides a replacement value on a quilt that takes into account the cost of materials, time and complexity of work involved. Julie also had some of her quilts to show.

11. Next Annual General Meeting to be held on 2nd August 2020.

Meeting closed at 3.15pm.

Library Report Borrowing Rules

Members may borrow 3 books (only one can be a new book) plus 2 magazines per month. Books may be returned and borrowed between 11.00 am and 1 pm. If you are borrowing or returning books when the library table is unattended please place your name on them.

We have some new magazines :

•Quilters Companion #98 Sunshine Orange PopLorraine’s LozengesSabrinaUltra VioletMuranoEconomyAuntie HettieShapes and Shades

• Quiltmania #132

Mystery Quilt Part 4 MarshalMagic Eye quiltOcean Point quiltShopping in La Rochelle wallhangingDrunken Sailor quiltMini Hourglasses quiltNewport Sails wallhanging

We have a new book: •Sashiko(C2) – 20 projects using traditional Japanese stitching by Jill Clay

Don’t forget if you think of any suitable titles of books we should include in the library please let me know.

Judy White Librarian judywhite985@gmail.com Thank you to Librarian Judy White for the Library report -Jen

Did you know that the Minutes from all Riviera Quilters committee meetings are

available for your review which includes our Treasurers Report?

Just ask a Committee member.

SUPPLY OF BATTING Member Diana Whitfield has offered to

supply batting to members. She has available Matilda’s Own 60% wool / 40%

polyester on a scrim. Prewashed, pre shrunk, fully machine washable 2.4M wide

@ $18 p/m Members would need to pay at time of

ordering. Ph.0412 562 414

email diana.j.w@bigpond.com

Have you changed your Email address? If you have changed your email address recently it is important that you pass on the details to

Jen Lawrence at - lawrence70@bigpond.com

This will ensure you will always receive your newsletter and other communications.

Technique of the Month Quilt Sew In

16th / 17th November 2019

We have sourced Room 7 at the Hub to enable us to have both

days.

9:30am - 4pm Room 7 The Hub

27 Dalmahoy St Bairnsdale.

Please join us for a fun weekend filled with tips and

tricks with Liz to help put your quilt together.

BYO lunch

The 140th Annual Bairnsdale Show. Saturday 9th November 2019

Did you know that Riviera Quilters is a

sponsor of the Quilt section at our local agricultural show?

$50 Encouragement award. We have a preview of the schedule included

in this newsletter. The schedule including entry forms is available at Spotlight. Please consider entering.

October GatheringA bag of fabric, some books and some DVDs will be available for members to take free of

charge.

These will be placed on a table at the October meeting.

Please feel free to browse and take anything you think you can use.

In the Sewing room

On Taquile island, Lake Titicaca the men are famous for their knitting. This young boy is only 11. He is in training for when a young man wants to marry a girl on Taquile, he is set with the task of knitting an extremely fine hat. This hat has to be presented to his future father-in-law. He will fill the hat with water and only if it doesn’t leak a single drop, he will consent to the marriage. Every man wears chullo (Andean style hat) on Taquile. It’s common around all Andean towns, but on Taquile it has more meaning to it. First, it’s a simple way to see who’s single or married. Single men can only wear a chullo with red and white colour. Full red is only for a married man.Taquile’s chullo has a distinctively long and narrow top that’s almost as long as the length of the hat. The direction of the extended top is the way to express your current state of mind. If the top is laid to the right side, it means he is happy and content. Left side indicates he’s worrying about something and wants to keep the problems away. The most common, especially when they are knitting, is the hat top to the back. This means they are busy.Making a metre-long waistband is another required skill for Taquile men. It contains the history of each family. Married men make the waistband with the wife’s hair. They believe that when they work they know their wife is supporting them. Fascinating - travel is great! Jen

As many of you are aware I have recently spent 4 weeks travelling around South America. Ecuador, including the Galapagos Islands as well as Peru and Bolivia.Craft work is taken very seriously as part of every day life so I was fascinated in their age old traditions. Sheep, Alpaca and Llama wool is used extensively and most women are proficient in weaving and women as well as men spin and ply the fleece ready for knitting and weaving while going about their daily life. It was not unusual to see the wool being spun onto the bobbins as they were walking around.. The many different traditional clothes are woven using local wool.

The 140th Annual Bairnsdale Show. Saturday 9th November 2019

CLASS S – NEEDLEWORK PATCHWORK AND QUILTING Please add hanging pockets to Quilts as Show now has quilt stands Donated by Riviera Quilters.

Needlework entries close with the Steward Thursday 7th November All entries to be at the Show ground by 3.30pm Thursday November 7th 2018. Exhibits must be collected from 10am – 12am Sunday November 11th Judging commences at 9am, Friday 8th November Steward: Vicki Spencer Ph: 0408 379 406 Entry Fee $1NOTES FOR EXHIBITORS 1. All work to have been completed in the last 12 months.2. Stamped self addressed envelope must be enclosed for return of entry tickets where entries are sent in by mail.3. VAS. Ltd Craft Competitions. Refer to individual sections. 56. VAS Ltd Patchwork Competition ( Supported by Spotlight) A piece of patchwork no more than one metre on any side. Machine pieced and machine quilted. No embellishments. 57. Article of patchwork (Machine made) 1st Prize $10 Voucher Riviera Patchwork 58. Article of Quilting (Hand made) 1st Prize $10 Voucher Riviera Patchwork59. Article of Quilting (machine made) 1st Prize $10 Voucher Riviera Patchwork60. Article of Applique (Handmade) 1st Prize $10 Voucher Riviera Patchwork61. Article of Applique (Machine made) 1st Prize $10 Voucher Riviera Patchwork62. Article of Hand Pieced Patchwork 1st Prize $10 Voucher Riviera Patchwork63. Patchwork Cushion63a.Patchwork Bag

Encouragement prize - Riviera Quilters $50

VAS - Victorian Agricultural Shows.This is an excerpt only…please refer to the show schedule in its entirety before completing entry form.

Westalee Rulers Support group.

After the first Westalee Workshop in February 2018, a number of the ladies and one gent decided to set

up a support group. Anyone is welcome to join in,

the only criteria is to have the ruler foot and some of the rulers.

The group meet @ ADRA

on the 2nd Tuesday of the monthNext meeting

Tuesday October 8th 10am to 2.30pm

455 Princess Highway. Lucknow. Next to Archery and mini golf.

If you are interested in joining in please contact - Margaret Fraser margfraser49@yahoo.com.au

ph 0412 266 894 This group funds their own way and are

independent of Riviera Quilters

Technique of the month QuiltMonth 9/ Month 10

Please join Liz in Room 1 @ The Hub

each first Saturday Gathering day.12noon - 1pm

Each month we offer an hour long technique class on how to

construct the block of the month.Many different techniques will be

covered. Suitable for beginners as well as

the more experienced.

Keep up to date with us online Don’t forget to…

Like us on Facebook 👍 Riviera Quilters Inc

Bairnsdaleand search for us http://rivieraquilters.org.au

Big O birthday celebrations forJen Lawrence in

October and Margaret Crocker in

November

New MembersWe would like to welcomeNanette Illing, Alexandra Richards, Carole Young,

Maria Armistead, Jenny Eady

and welcome back to Helen Smith

We hope to see you at our events over the coming months.

Membership Subscriptions are due each year by September 1st

Renewal form is in the newsletterHave you paid yours?

40 ladies braved the cold blustery day to attend the September Gathering. 17 attended Liz's Technique of the month class on seminole piecing. Our guest speaker was John from Lakes Entrance CFA. He gave an informative 40 minute talk on fire safety in the home and the approaching fire season. Thank you John for giving up your afternoon for us.

September Gatherings

14 members attended the Sit and Sew Saturday. This was held in conjunction with the Hub Open Day as well as the Judy Newman weekend Workshop.

APOLOGY This beautiful quilt was made by Lesley Denholm not Helen Smith. Helen was caught in the photo admiring the quilt before showing hers at our June Show and Tell. Sorry Lesley. -Jen

Hilary Arnold has been busy this year creating as has Annie with her heart quilt and Julie Neander with her Liberty on Linen quilt.

15th - 17th May 2020Riviera Quilters Inc. Biennial Exhibition

20 /20 VisionTo be held at Nova Hall Bairnsdale Primary School

West Bairnsdale.

Actual definition 20/20 vision is a term used to express normal visual acuity (the clarity or sharpness of vision) measured at a distance of 20 feet.

When most people hear the term 20/20 vision or find out they have 20/20 vision, they understand that to mean that they have perfect vision. Or maybe that they have the ability to see into the future.

The theme for our exhibition next year is 20/20 Vision.The challenge is to create a Quilted item ( a Quilted item consists of 3 layers - a top and batting layer and a backing) no larger than 1 metre cubed. If you wish to make a traditional quilt then no one edge is to exceed 1 Metre (39 inches). If you are up to the challenge to create a three dimensional item then it would need to fit inside a 1 Metre cube.What does 20 /20 vision mean to you?

Work has commenced on the Charity Raffle quilt.

Our next Charity Sew Day will be on Tuesday October 22nd.

If you would like to be involved we would appreciate if you could let us know - lawrence70@bigpond.com

This will allow us to decide the venue.

Discussions are already underway to involve local school children in the Challenge.It is hoped that we may be able to offer a special viewing to interested schools on the Friday, including the presentation of student awards.

Exhibition OpeningThe committee have been discussing the

reality of continuing with the practice of an Opening Night.

It has been increasingly difficult over the past years to sell Opening Night tickets.This then leaves us at risk of running the

night at a loss after the costs of guest speakers and caterers are covered.

This results in less profits to donate to our chosen charity.

We are considering the possibility of having a formal opening on the Saturday,

including a guest speaker instead.Feedback would be appreciated.Please talk to President Jen or a

committee member.You may like to submit your ideas in

writing. Ultimately it will be a committee decision but we welcome your thoughts.

The following list of members offer a Machine Quilting service.

Liz Traynor www.quiltingandsewon.com.au

Pick up & delivery arranged Phone: 0427769341

Email: liztraynor@bigpond.com

Glenda Ingram. Forgetmenot quilting.

7 Lindsay Court, Wy Yung.Phone: 0409647291

Email: glenrae@bigpond.net.au

Jennifer McMillan - Lily Lane Patchwork 26 Princes Highway, Rosedale.

Phone: 51992777Email: Jennifer@lilylane.com.au

9:30am - 4pm weekdays (closed Tuesday). Saturday: 10am - 2pm.

Sunday : Closed

Sonia Melville - CRAFT BASKET 110a Nicholson Street, Orbost.(behind Wyndham Real Estate)

Phone: 51541151Email soniamelville_craftbasket@hotmail.com

Open: 9:30am - 3.pm Tue - Fri. 9.30am - 12md Saturday. (A/H by arrangement)

Diana Whitfield Mobile: 0412 562 414

Email: diana.j.w.dw@gmail.com

Hilary Arnold - Fairfields Creative Quilting is an award winning quilter.

Pickup and delivery arranged Phone: 51555576 after 5pm

Hilary-0407634944 Barry-0427 634944

Email: fairfiel@bigpond.net.au

Riviera Quilters would like to thank TIM BULL MP

and the helpful staff at his Bairnsdale office, for their continued generous support in the free printing of our

newsletter.

Riviera Quilters operates with 2 bank accounts -Trading Account.Is used for our day to day running expenses and is funded solely from the monies received by subscriptions. It pays for - Our monthly meeting rooms Provision of Newsletter and Membership directory The Library Hostess petty cash for kitchen supplies VQ Membership and Insurance Test and Tag Stationary PO Box and Postage Auditor Consumer affairsThe current committee have created a budget which allows us to remain cash neutral for the Trading Account. It is our preference not to increase subscriptions for the coming year.

Event Account. ( previously referred to as Retreat Account) Is a user pay system. When events are arranged there is usually a fee. The aim is to break even or at least not run at a loss. Over the past 30 years these funds have accumulated which allows us to donate monies to our chosen charities and provide other benefits to members at no charge.It pays for - Retreats Work shops Celebrations and any other events. DonationsAs a Not for Profit organisation we are mindful of the balance of our Event account.

Slow Stitching with Judy Newman What a wonderful weekend of Slow Stitching we enjoyed with Judy Newman. 13 members enrolled for the weekend and most of us had chosen a pattern of Judy’s to work on prior to starting the class. This resulted in many techniques being demonstrated, not just the ones used in our pattern.Judy is a gentle, genuinely giving quilter who delights in sharing her techniques. She openly admits that there are many ways to achieve the finished project and that she is more than happy to share her way of doing it.

Judy is a Melbourne based professional Quilter who has recently been commissioned by Quiltmania to submit 15 quilts for her second book due out in 2021.Her first book, Quilts for Life made with Love, has 18 projects included. We have a copy in our library for anyone who is interested.

Judy has also released her booklet pattern Strafford Manor printed by Quiltmania this year. Betty has chosen this pattern so we will be able to follow her progress.

We also discovered that Judy’s daughter Emma is the proud owner of Queen of Fabrics at 387 Bay St, Brighton, Melbourne.

Thank you to all those who participated and we look forward to seeing your quilts evolve.

Month 9 / Month 10 Liz Trainor has kindly offered to design and provide technical advice each month

to enable all interested quilters to create different traditional blocks. Technique classes will be held on the first Saturday Gatherings from

12noon - 1pm Room 1 @ The Hub. The Big Reveal of the Quilt layout will be on

November 2nd at our Gathering

Drawing of the View Club raffle

UFO by the Lakes 18th - 20th October 2019

Pincushion Challenge. For our October UFO a challenge has been set to create a Pincushion.

Prizes have been sourced for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place getters.

Let your imagination run wild and have a bit of fun.

Your pincushion is yours to keep unless of course you would like to swap it with a friend!

Please join in the fun and have your Pincushion ready for judging after lunch on

Saturday.

Thank you to Glenda Ingram for organising

Pincushions will be judged by Jill and a couple of the lovely ladies of the RSL Auxiliary

6 committee members joined the View Club on Wednesday 2nd October at their meeting at the Sporting and Convention centre for the drawing of their major raffle for this year. First prize was the quilt that we gifted them earlier in the year. A short presentation by each of the RQ members of our work followed the meeting and the View Club were very impressed and appreciative. It is hoped that the total profits from the raffle will reach $2000. This pays the way for 3 of the 4 students that the View Club support this year.

View club member Di Thomas with Tristesse, President Jen, Judy, Maxine and Margaret Fraser.Not sure what happened to Ann Sims but she was there too!

SPRING GATHERING

You are invited to the Spring Gathering Hosted by the Alexandra Quilters Inc

in conjunction with the Victorian Quilters Inc.

SATURDAY 12th OCTOBER 2019 ~ 10.00 am to 4pm. ENTRY $5.00.

BYO MUG (Coffee, Tea, and morning and afternoon tea provided) BYO LUNCH.

ADDRESS: Alexandra Secondary College,

Corner of Downey Street & Hall Street Alexandra 3714. Guest Speakers- Jennifer Kingwell from Amitie Textiles.

- Maree from Maree St Clair Quilts. There will also be local traders with a variety of goods for sale.

Come along with your hand sewing relax and enjoy the day. FURTHER ENQUIRES- WENDY WERNICKE: wernickies@gmail.com (Secretary)

A couple of Quilt shows coming up for those of

us who might be travelling around in this beautiful spring weather.

Technique of the Month Quilt Sew In 16th /17th November 2019

9:30am - 4pm

Room 7 The Hub

27 Dalmahoy St Bairnsdale

Please indicate your interest and submit to -

The Secretary, Riviera Quilters Inc., PO Box 276, Bairnsdale. 3875. by the November 2nd Gathering.

The Big Reveal of the Quilt layout will be on

November 2nd at our Gathering

REGISTRATION FORMNAME: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PHONE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Email: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

There is NO charge to Members for this weekend. Everyone is welcome.

If you have not started yet please Contact Liz Traynor in order to register your interest.

liz.rivieraquilters@gmail.com Just bring along your patterns and all your fabric and completed

blocks.

www.patchworkposse.com

R e t r e a t P a c k i n gFILL IN YOUR OWN:

SPECIAL SUPPLIES:

Sewing Machine

Machine parts

Thread

Needles

Rotary cutter

Scissors

Seam ripper

pins

Pin cushion

rulers

Cutting mat

Project kits

Project

Project

Project

Project

UFO by the Lakes 18th - 20th October 2019 This weekend is booked out.

Thank you to those who are supporting the event. Our favourite time of the year when we can enjoy a weekend of sewing free from interruptions. Our Unfinished Object weekend (UFO) is just a name. This is your free time - start something new, continue on your favourite piece or bring along a UFO that has been causing you some problems and brainstorm it out with others! The VENUE is the Glenara RSL Motel on the Esplanade at Lakes Entrance and you will need to book your own room. Find a friend to share with or go it alone. The choice is yours. The Recreation room by the pool is a lovely bright airy room with plenty of tables for our sewing.

You will have access to the Recreation room from 4pm on Friday. Set up starts at 2pm and you are welcome to come along and help if you would like.

Please join in for Complimentary Happy Hour on the Friday and Saturday evening before we head off for dinner.

MEALSBreakfast. Toasters are available at reception if you wish to bring your own breakfast supplies. Otherwise enjoy one of the many local cafes, visit the dining room or arrange for room service.

Morning tea & lunch. Will be provided at $15 per person per day payable when you make your booking.

Dinner suggestions. There are lots of choices for dining in Lakes Entrance, including the RSL each evening.

Thank you to Lorraine and Patchwork Posse for the Retreat Packing list.

Remember to include your Pincushion!

2 day Quilting WorkshopMachine Quilting with Westalee Rulers

by Anita Ellis October 12th - 13th 2019

Hosted by Riviera Quilters Inc. Rooms 2&3 The Hub 27 Dalmahoy St Bairnsdale

9:30am - 4:30pmAnita will be teaching the art of Machine Quilting using your domestic sewing machine and

Westalee rulers and Ruler foot.This will be the last workshop for 2019.

Both beginners and those who have attended classes before are welcome. Cost is $140 for the 2 days tuition.

You will be required to have the Westalee Ruler foot with straight ruler ($48) and a Westalee starter pack of templates ($65) as well as a

Sewslip mat ($40).These can be purchased directly from Anita and payed for on the day.

You will also need your sewing machine with a flat extension table.Morning and afternoon tea provided.

Anita will be bringing her extensive shop so if you need thread, needles or more rulers they will be available on the day.

More information is available from Margaret Frasermargfraser49@yahoo.com.au

Paperwork must be submitted to Margaret who will pass it on to RQ. Come join us for a weekend of fun and learning.

Anita is a wonderful and generous teacher and you are sure to learn lots!

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I am Anita Ellis, your longarm quilting and domestic machine quilting teacher. I love all things quilting, creating my own work, and teaching others how to quilt

their own quilts on domestic sewing machines, long arm and mid arm machines.My classes specialise in free motion quilting and working with the Westalee ruler foot and templates. I am an Accredited Westalee Design Educator and so am able to supply

these to you with advice on which ones would be good for you.

2 day workshop with Anita Ellis. Machine Quilting with Westalee Rulers.

LAST CHANCEOctober 12th - 13th 2019

Please register as soon as possible to avoid disappointment:

Forward to Margaret FraserRiviera Quilters Inc., PO Box 276, Bairnsdale. 3875

Please enrol me in the Machine Quilting with Westalee Rulers workshop

NAME: .....................................................................................

PHONE: .....................................................................................

Email: ......................................................................................

I would like to order

Westalee ruler foot with straight ruler ($48) My Sewing machine is..........................(make)..........................(model)

Westalee starter pack of templates ($65) Sewslip Mat ($40)

Payable directly to Anita at the workshop

OR I already own these requirements

I enclose a $70.00 Deposit due by Friday August 16th 2019 I understand that a further payment of $70 is due by Friday September 13th 2019

OR $140.00 Paid in Full Strictly No refunds.

Method of Payment I enclose -

☐Cash ☐ Cheque ☐ EFT Westpac Bairnsdale BSB 033 203 Account 367 444 Event A/C

Signed : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PAYMENT METHOD:

I enclose cash ☐ cheque ☐ money order ☐ OR

I am paying by Electronic Funds Transfer ☐EFT PAYMENTS - WESTPAC BAIRNSDALETrading account BSB - 033-203; ACC # -139-329 Please include your name & indicate that the payment is for membership If your bank does not allow a name as reference, please use the last 4 digits of your phone number and notify the Membership Secretary.

With all methods of payment you must still forward this form to - The Membership Secretary, Riviera Quilters Inc., PO Box 276, Bairnsdale, 3875

I give permission for my personal details to be included in a membership directory. Please circle your response: Yes / NoI give permission for my photo and name to appear in the newsletter, newspaper articles, website & facebook. Please circle your response: Yes / No

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New Membership joining fee (includes cost of badge) $10Expired Membership Renewal fee $10Membership Annual Fee $30

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