Canberra Quilters Inc.
Exhibitions

	Annual Exhibitions
	2012 Annual Exhibition
	2011 Annual Exhibition
	2010 Annual Exhibition
	2009 Annual Exhibition
	2008 Annual Exhibition
	Travelling Exhibition
	Celebration Quilts - 2001

Annual Exhibitions

Exhibition 2012:

The 2012 Canberra Quilters Inc. Exhibition is on 9 to 12 August at Exhibition Park in Canberra, as part of the Craft and Quilt Fair.

This year's Raffle prizes are as follows: Batik Rhapsody, designed and made by Canberra Quilters Elizabeth Rose and Janet Cruise, quilted by Canberra Quilter Jenny Bowker, valued at $2750. Bernina 700D Overlocker, valued at $799. 'Kingfisher' 65in x 65in Design Wall from Brindabella Quilting Systems, valued at $240. The holder of the first drawn ticket has choice of prize. The holder of the second drawn ticket has choice between the two remaining prizes. Raffle drawn on Sunday 12 August 2011 at 4pm at the Canberra Quilters Inc. Exhibition, Coorong Pavilion, EPIC, Canberra. Results will be published in the Canberra Times on Wednesday 15 August 2012.

If you would like to purchase tickets, they are $1.00 each (or book of 10 tickets for $10.00). Tickets are available at our Thursday evening monthly meetings. Alternatively you may forward your cheque or money order and a self-addressed and stamped envelope to: Canberra Quilters Inc PO Box 935 Jamison Centre ACT 2614 NB: if a self-addressed and stamped envelope is not included, only 9 tickets will be issued and the remaining $1 will be held for postage/envelope.

Annual Exhibitions

Exhibition 2011:

The 2011 Canberra Quilters Inc. Exhibition was on 11 to 14 August at Exhibition Park in Canberra, as part of the Craft and Quilt Fair.

This year's Raffle prizes are as follows: The Garden at Giverny (Queen size quilt) based on a design by Kaffe Fassett, made by Canberra Quilter Kath Hunt, valued at $2000. Bernina B 330 sewing machine, valued at $1499. 'Tru Blu'Quilting Frame from Brindabella Quilting Systems, valued at $1295. The holder of the first drawn ticket has choice of prize. The holder of the second drawn ticket has choice between the two remaining prizes. Raffle drawn on Sunday 14 August 2011 at 4pm at the Canberra Quilters Inc. Exhibition, Coorong Pavilion, EPIC, Canberra. Results will be published in the Canberra Times on Wednesday 17 August 2011.

The 2011 Canberra Quilters Inc. Exhibition was once again an amazing display.

A list of all the winners and photos of their quilts are shown below. Congratulations to you all.

A big Thank You to all our sponsors, organisers, entrants, volunteers and everyone who contributed to the success of the Exhibition.

The 2011 Exhibition Winners:

	Bed Quilt (non-professional) - First Place Elaine Niit - Floral Windows (Design by Dianne Johnston)
	Bed Quilt (non-professional) - Second Place Karin Malmberg - Karin’s Saffron Sari
	Bed Quilt (non-professional) - Third Place Beth Mackay - Timeless Blessings
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Wall Quilt (non-professional) - First Place Jenny Houston - Red Centre
Wall Quilt (non-professional) - Second Place Silvia Foira - Cottage in the Cotswolds
Wall Quilt (non-professional) - Third Place Helen Rose - Kamon and Kimono – Fat Quarters Challenge
Wall Quilt (non-professional) - Highly Commended Christine Gainey - Chinese Coins for Christmas
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	Wall Quilt (professional) - First Place Nobuko Miyake - Tea Bowls
	Wall Quilt (professional) - Second Place Beth Miller - The Elephant
	Wall Quilt (professional) - Third Place Dianne Firth - Field
	Wall Quilt (professional) - Highly Commended Beth Reid - Penny Rug
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Mixed Media Quilt (open) - First Place Helen Godden - Lilli Marlene
Mixed Media Quilt (open) - Second Place Dianne Firth - Rain
Mixed Media Quilt (open) - Third Place Yvonne Williams - Poppy Stages
Mixed Media Quilt (open) - Highly Commended Susan Blood - Unfashionable
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	Art Quilt (open) - First Place Helen Godden - Freedom
	Art Quilt (open) - Second Place Beth Miller - Emu
	Art Quilt (open) - Third Place Elizabeth Rose - Pathways
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Group Quilt (open) - First Place Helen Godden, Annette Hendricks and Gail E. Thomas - Seasonal Sisters
Group Quilt (open) - Second Place Robyn McPherson & friendship group - Connecting Threads- Line of Design – Red
Group Quilt (open) - Third Place Elizabeth Rose & Gourmet Quilters - Gourmet Rows
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	Commercially-Quilted Quilt (open) - First Place Pat Godden - Japanese Windows (Quilter - Fran Wilson - Willowpatch)
	Commercially-Quilted Quilt (open) - Second Place Sylvia Frazer - Journey of a Quilter (Quilter - Robyn Cawdron – Plain and Fancy)
	Commercially-Quilted Quilt (open) - Third Place Katy Ciacia - Beach Days for Lotte (Quilter - Fran Wilson - Willowpatch)
	Commercially-Quilted Quilt (open) - Highly Commended Elaine Niit - Moondance (Quilter - Kay White - Kay's Quilts)
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Challenge Quilt (open) - First Place Helen Godden - At Home in his Arms
Challenge Quilt (open) - Second Place Anieta Barandrecht - Fragile: Handle with Care
Challenge Quilt (open) - Third Place Elizabeth Rose - Living on the Crescent
Challenge Quilt (open) - Highly Commended Janet Cruise - Home is where the Heart is
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	Tiny Treasure Quilt (open) - First Place Brenda Gael Smith - Dreamline #4: Lorikeet
	Tiny Treasure Quilt (open) - Second Place Patricia Butron - Turning Triangles – Revisited
	Tiny Treasure Quilt (open) - Third Place Lyn Steel - Memories of Japan
	Tiny Treasure Quilt (open) - Highly Commended Dianne Firth - Erosion
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Creative Clothing - Classic - First Place Donna Sunderland - Dragonfly II
Creative Clothing - Classic - Second Place Irma Armytage - Japonesque Top
Creative Clothing - Classic - Third Place Jacquie Rogers - Asymmetrical Vest
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	Creative Clothing – Art to Wear - First Place Dell Armistead - Everything Old is New Again
	Creative Clothing – Art to Wear - Second Place Sandra Farley - Falling Leaves - back
	Creative Clothing – Art to Wear - Third Place Dawn Wilson - Fern Fronds
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Creative Clothing - Accessories - First Place Patricia Butron - Fold, twist, stitch and shout
Creative Clothing - Accessories - Second Place Louise Fredericks - Denim Bag
Creative Clothing - Accessories - Third Place Lynn Steel - Scrappy Bag
Creative Clothing - Accessories - Highly Commended Andrea Carew - Am I ever at Home?!
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	Creative Clothing - Challenge - First Place Andrea Carew - Home is Where you Hang Your Hat
	Creative Clothing - Challenge - Second Place Dell Armistead - Black and White and Read All Over
	Creative Clothing - Challenge - Third Place Louise Fredericks - Granny’s Home
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Quilts by children (up to 12) - First Place Ineka Voigt - Apple
Quilts by children (up to 12) - Second Place Talitha Thompson - My Secret Garden
Quilts by children (up to 12) - Third Place Charlotte Jackson - Paradise Playground
Quilts by children (up to 12) - Highly Commended Kristina Butron - LKKB, that’s me
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	Quilts by youth (13-17) - First Place Stacey Waring - Desire
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	Bernina Best of Show Helen Godden - Freedom
	Best Use of Colour Helen Godden - Lilli Marlene
	Chiatanya Designs Embellishment Award Helen Godden - Seasonal Sisters
	Retaining the Tradition Elaine Niit - Floral Windows (Design by Dianne Johnston)
	Excellence in Hand quilting Nobuko Miyake - Tea Bowls
	Bernina Excellence Award for a Junior Quilt Maker Ineka Voigt - Apple
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Margaret Armistead Award Silvis Foira - Tropical Flowers
Allan Armistead Award - Encouragement Award Charlotte Jackson - Paradise Playground
	Viewers' Chioice - Quilt Elaine Niit - Floral Windows (Design by Dianne Johnston)
	Viewers' Chioice - Challenge and Tiny Treasures Daphne Mahon - Home is Down the Road
	Viewers' Chioice - Creative Clothing Wendy Saclier - An Evening at Home (back)
	Hangers' Choice Elaine Niit - Floral Windows (Design by Dianne Johnston)

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Travelling Exhibition

Canberra Quilters offers a Travelling Exhibition to quilting groups around Australia. The Travelling Exhibition is made up of the Challenge Quilts from the Exhibition and as a result changes each year.

There is no charge, but transport costs are shared between your organisation and ours.

For information and bookings, please contact:

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Celebration Quilts 2001

Canberra Quilters Inc. arranged many activities which helped celebrate the Centenary of the Federation of Australia in the year 2001.

One of the highlights was the "Celebration Quilts 2001" exhibition. Visit an on-line version of the "Celebration Quilts 2001" exhibtion!

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Page last updated: 12 April 2012