Amazing Exhibition - Bluff Point Quilters

The Bluff Point Quilter ladies excelled themselves with their exhibition at the Lawrence Museum 23 September this year. With a massive 250 items on display, it was wall to wall quilts throughout both Museum buildings. Visitors were queueing before the doors opened at 9.30am, and more than 300 enjoyed the displays. Trade stall holders Grafton Textiles, the Handstitched Owl and New Horizons Quilting were kept busy through the day. Bob Callaghan was on hand to sharpen knives and scissors.

Bargain hunters with collectables and plants for sale.

The Bluff Point Quilters the Lawrence Museum, and this year was their biggest fundraiser ever, with a total of over $5300 donated to the Lawrence Historical Society.

Long time Quilter Rae Harrison explained, “This year we had a record number of quilts on display, and it was wonderful to see so many people visit the museum.” the quilts and creativity was amazing. Everyone involved enjoyed the day. The Lawrence Historical Society is very grateful for the donation of over $5300. It will go to Museum and collection management.” zoomed have (apart from Covid) held an exhibition annually to raise funds for

The winner of the Viewer’s choice was Kaye Lowe.

Vice President of the Lawrence Historical Society, Roz Jones, said, “The Quilters Exhibition was amazing, so much to see. The high quality of

“The Lawrence Museum does not receive regular operational funding from state or local government, so fundraising is extremely important to maintain the Museum”.

The Lawrence Museum is open Tuesday mornings 9.00am –1.00pm and weekends 1.00pm – 4.00pm.