A great day was had on Saturday with our February Applique-In and AGM.
Many thanks to those who were able to make it along and contribute so much to the day; and if distance or prior engagements kept you away, I hope you enjoy the update and photo's.
Let's start with a little Show and Tell...

Top: Paradise of Birds by Irene Blanck, L-R Jane's Garden Quilt centre by Frances Toscano; Dad's Last Ride by Helen Macqueen; Blackwork embroidery by Christine Pfitznies.
I'm afraid I was busy with holding up quilts for the morning Show and Tell session so these are only from the afternoon session...Be sure to pop over to our TAG Facebook page to see more pics that Bev has posted.

Clockwise from top left; Joy by Irene Blanck; European Holiday 2015 by Margot Lattimore, Nightingale by Karen Ritson; Provence by Veronique Diligent
The AGM was short and sweet as intended, your new committee was duly elected.
They managed to stay reasonably still and sensible for a quick photo call.

Top: Most of your new committee...absent Mary Hitchens and Annabelle Edwards. Bottom: Miss Hitchens' Whimsy progress by Bev Bannard
I'm not sure what was quite so funny at the far left :-O

Clockwise from top left.Liz Willing's applique quilt; William & May Morris Sampler by Gael Thompson; Miss Hitchens' Whimsy progress by Alita Went; Love of Applique Blocks by Alison Farrell
A really nice part of the Applique-In this time was an afternoon of Applique tutorials.
Muchas Gracias to our four tutors who gave so generously of their time
Irene Blanck Focus on Quilts
Veronique Diligent Wattlebird Designs
Joanne Lawrence Made Studio Textiles
Chris Serong Chris Serong Designs
I know how much everyone enjoyed learning your special tips and tricks, the feed back was wonderful

top to bottom: Template applique with Made Studio Textiles; Colourblend applique with Veronique Diligent; Using a lightbox for hassle free applique with Irene Blanck; Appliqueing Valleys and Pints with Chris Serong
And of course our shops are such an important part of the day too. Many thanks for your generous support and for helping to make the day a success
Sharon from The Quilt Shop in Eltham, Vic
and
Kaye from Needles and Pins in Warrandyte, Vic
We have a date for our next Applique-In...
it's Saturday the 21st May in Long Gully, Bendigo, Vic.
pop the date in your diary and stay tuned to the website calendar and Newsletter for more details.
Til next time
happy stitching
Margaret
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Had a wonderful time at the AGM. The demos seemed to be a big success!