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Thursday, 16 February 2017

Attention Wellington quilters

It's a big weekend for quilters in Wellington, New Zealand.  There's two quilt shows on this weekend - yes, two!!


 Firstly, there's this crazy bunch of ladies I know through Capital Quilters.  I don't know what possessed them to strip for this photo, but here they are.

These TOWRAGS produce amazing quilts, and they've made enough to fill historic Old St Paul's in Mulgrave Street.  Their show is on this Saturday and Sunday and I really encourage you to pop in for a look.  They tell me they will be wearing clothes, so you're safe.  Admission is only $6 - it's cheap!! Here's a link to find out more. 


They will be raffling off this gorgeous quilt, with proceeds going to Wellington Free Ambulance.


Secondly, it's the Stonestead Outdoor Quilt Festival on Sunday up at Te Marua, Upper Hutt.  I really  hope it doesn't rain, because I really want to see the quilts flapping in a gentle breeze and partake in a delicious Devonshire Tea.  I've got two quilts in the festival and want to see what else is on display.  Here's mine from two years ago.  I vowed to go bigger next time, and I have this year.


I've entered my two biggest quilts so I hope they have high enough ropes and they don't drag on the ground.  I'll report back next week with photos.
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11 comments:

  1. Anonymous16 February 2017 at 21:43

    I love this post! Wishing you great weather for the two weekend quilt shows.

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  2. Denice Barker17 February 2017 at 03:10

    I love this! There's another Calendar Girl opportunity in there somewhere! And how nice to see quilts hanging on a line.

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  3. Barb17 February 2017 at 03:49

    what a great post! I passed it on to my quilt show chair friends.
    Enjoy both of the shows.
    can you tell me the pattern source for your wonderful raffle quilt? It is fabulous!!!

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  4. linda17 February 2017 at 04:27

    Chuckling out loud. And that raffle quilt is just fabulous. I hope you write a post with more info and some close up shots.

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  5. Sue17 February 2017 at 09:31

    I LOVE the raffle quilt Wendy. I'm sure you'll have no trouble selling the tickets. The photo is fun, and those ladies look like they really enjoy life. :-)
    Fingers crossed for the weather!!

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  6. anna18 February 2017 at 14:46

    Just Awesome Ladies!

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  7. Granny Maud's Girl19 February 2017 at 14:02

    How can I send money to NZ for raffle tickets? The TOWRAGS raffle quilt is amazing!!

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  8. Marie21 February 2017 at 02:57

    Two great adventures to choose from and a few interesting quilters to boot! :D Just love that raffle quilt - gorgeous!!!

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  9. Małgorzata Kreft22 February 2017 at 07:18

    Fantastic Ladies! Best wishes!

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  10. Lilpuddin28 February 2017 at 19:32

    You ladies ROCK! This post made me smile :-)

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  11. Rebecca30 July 2023 at 00:09

    Is there a pattern for this lovely quilt?

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