Jacaranda Newsletter 67 by Delmarie du Plessis

Quilt news Kwiltnuus

The newsletter for quilters in and around the Jacaranda city Die nuusbrief vir kwilters in en om die Jakarandastad

No 67

JUNE 2011

Perhaps itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to get our winter quilting projects finished for soon it will be spring!

. Chairperson/Voorsitter Corrianne van Velze 012 460 9995 (H) 012 346 2700 (W) 082 923 1749 vanvelze@iafrica.com

Library/Biblioteek Martie Lombard 012 848 6836 072 583 5136 martie1703@gmail.com Archivist/Argivaris Rosa Fourie 012 666 7495 082 929 9641 rosafourie@webmail.co.za

Vice Chairperson/Onder Voorsitter Ina Meyer 012 654 8214 082 771 6957 inakeyter@ctweb.co.za Secretary/Sekretaris Marthie J van Vuuren !Welkom! 012 335 3695 ! 083 625 3078 jansenmm@sabs.co.za

SAQG Representative/Verteenwwordiger Marianne Niemandt 012 660 2280 082 680 9548 marianne@niemandt.com Social Convener/Sosiale Verteenwoordiger Hester Meintjies 083 390 7253 hestermeintjies@gmail.com

Treasurer/Tesourier Denise Louw 012 809 0373 084 941 3846 dlouw@telkomsa.net

Courses/Kursusse Almari Potgieter 012 654 8844 083 309 0113 almger@polka.co.za

Membership Convener Ina Meyer 012 654 8214 082 771 6957 inakeyter@ctweb.co.za

Newsletter/Nuusbrief DelmariĂŠ du Plessis 012 658 0136 082 466 5301 jacaranda.newsletter@gmail.com

Publicity Convener/ Publisiteit Claire Wallace 012 662 5648 082 562 5983 clairewallace1602@gmail.com

Banking details/ Bank besonderhede

Vendors Petro van Rooyen 083 234 4327 petroquilt@yahoo.com

ABSA SINOVILLE BRANCH Acc no / Rek no 907 578 4725 Postal Address/Posadres P O Box 846 GROENKLOOF, 0027

The Quilt Holes ~ Author: Unknown~ As I faced my Maker at the last judgment, I knelt before the Lord along with all the other souls. Before each of us laid our lives like the squares of a quilt in many piles; an angel sat before each of us sewing our quilt squares together into a tapestry that is our life.. But as my angel took each piece of cloth off the pile, I noticed how ragged and empty each of my squares was. They were filled with giant holes. Each square was labeled with a part of my life that had been difficult, the challenges and temptations I was faced with in every day life. I saw hardships that I endured, w hich were the largest holes of all. I glanced around me. Nobody else had such squares. Other than a tiny hole here and there, the other tapestries were filled with rich color and the bright hues of worldly fortune. I gazed upon my own life and was disheartened. My angel was sewing the ragged pieces of cloth together, threadbare and empty, like binding air Finally the time came when each life was to be displayed, held up to the light, the scrutiny of truth. The others rose; each in turn, holding up their tapestries. So filled their lives had been. My angel looked upon me and nodded for me to rise. My gaze dropped to the ground in shame. I hadn't had all the earthly fortunes. I had love in my life and laughter. But there had also been trials of illness and wealth, and false accusations that took from me my world, as I knew it. I had to start over many times. I often struggled with the temptation to quit, only to somehow muster the strength to pick up and begin again. I spent many nights on my knees in prayer, asking for help and guidance in my life . I had often been held up to ridicule, which I endured painfully, each time offering it up to the Father in hopes that I would not melt within my skin beneath the judgmental gaze of those who unfairly judged me. And now, I had to face the truth. My life was what it was, and I had to accept it for what it was. I rose and slowly lifted the combined squares of my life to the lightâ&#x20AC;Ś.. An awe-filled gasp filled the air. I gaz ed around at the others who stared at me with wide eyes. Then, I looked upon the tapestry before me. Light flooded the many holes, creating an image, the face of Christ. Then our Lord stood before me, with warmth and love in His eyes. He said, 'Eve ry time you gave over your life to Me, it became My life, My hardships, and My struggles. Each point of light in your life is when you stepped aside and let Me shine through, until there was more of Me than there was of you.' May all our quilts be threadbare and worn, allowing Christ to shine through!

Just recently I was struck again by how much we seem to pack into a short period of time. This year is no exception. It is quite daunting to realise that we are not even halfway through the year and we have done so much already! Ek het onlangs die stuk gelees wat Claire opgestel het vir ons webblad op die SAQG webwerf en was weereens aangenaam verras om te lees hoeveel ons as ‘n gilde reeds hierdie jaar gedoen het. Ons het „n heerlike vriendskaps byeenkoms gehad in Febuarie, toe „n tee vir die tuisgroepleiers, „n stikdag in Maart, waar ons self so „n bietjie gewerk het aan „n uitdagende projek, toe was Paul Schutte hier om vir ons uit te daag om anders te dink oor kleur en lap; daarna het groepe en indiwidue kwilts bymekaar gemaak of spesiaal gemaak vir Japan. Onlangs was ons by Petro se huis om sensoriese kwilts en artikels te maak. Tussenin het die Centurion gilde ‘n baie suksesvolle uitstalling aangebied. Hulle kom nog steeds elke maand bymekaar en kuier rondom ‘n klomp lappies. Thank you to every person and each group who donated one or more quilts for the survivors of the earthquake in Japan. There were some really beautiful pieces among all the quilts that were donated. I am sure that they will be much appreciated. As a guild we donated 34 quilts and 47 polar fleece blankets to them. I delivered them on the 30th April to the GRG at one of the collections points at Flora Farm. The photographs show a selection of the quilts I received. Some members of our guild have gone through difficult times recently coping with illness, or coping with a spouse or parent who is ill. Our thoughts are with you all. Please note that the Guild has some comfort quilts for precisely these times. If you are aware of a guild member who needs our comfort and thoughts, please call or email me and we will make arrangements to get a comfort quilt to that person. Baie sterkte en al ons goeie wense aan Jeanette wat onlangs „n knievervanging ondergaan het. Ons hoor sy is alweer op die been en moet net teëgehou word of sy is weer 24uur aan die gang!! On 7 May a few members got together at Petro‟s home to make sensory quilts and other sensory stimulating goodies. Although we were not many, we all had a great time putting the brightest quilts and goodies together. We hope that many of you have been working on ideas at home. Please bring all you projects to the June meeting so that we can hand them over to Sylvia and the team of therapists and care givers in the Pretoria area. A prize will be awarded to the most innovative and original sensory stimulating quilt or object. From what I‟ve been hearing in the grapevine, we are going to be very surprised by the number of potholders we will be exchanging at our June meeting. Please hand over your potholders to Jaycee at the visitors table. You will be asked to put your name down on a list. The number allocated to your potholders will be attached to the set and then they will be hung in the church. After the meeting you will draw a number and return home with a set of potholders made by someone else. 4

Ek is seker elkeen gaan heerlik verras wees met die verskeidenheid van vatlappies wat ons by ons vergadering gaan sien. As jy nog nie „n stelletjie gemaak het nie, daar‟s nog tyd! We have another course by Doortjie Gersbach to look forward to in May. By the time you receive this newsletter she will have come and gone. I am sure we will see some stunning examples of her work. This reminds me to urge everyone who has attended a course during the past year to bring the end product to the Friendship meeting for Show and Tell. We would love to see the diversity of all the projects! Aan almal wat gedurende die afgelope jaar „n kwiltkursus bygewoon het, kom wys asb die eindproduk! Ons wil graag sien wat jul gemaak het. I have received notification from the organisers of the Hobby-X exhibition that the “Pretoria exhibition” will be presented at the Gallagher estates in Midrand from 1 to 4 September 2011. Again we‟ve been invited to participate by exhibiting our quilts. The committee has discussed the invitation at length and has decided not to participate this year in view of the fact that the exhibition is in Midrand. We will most probably find it difficult to get enough volunteers to build and break up the booth, as well as man the booth for the four days. Members are however encouraged to attend the exhibition, as we are sure that it will be a stimulating day away from home. You will be able to board the Gautrain and take a shuttle to the venue! I am very privileged to be going overseas for two weeks. I will be visiting Oslo (Norway) and Provence in France, so I‟m looking forward to buying some real Provencal fabrics. I will come and show you some of the fabrics once I get back, a few days before our next Friendship meeting. Remember the date: 11 June 2011. I look forward to seeing you all at the meeting. Remember that from now on you will be buying your own cake and lunch at the meeting. All coffee, tea and fruit juice will still be free of charge. Ek sien uit daarna om elkeen van julle by ons volgende vergadering op 11 Junie 2011 te sien. Ek dink dit gaan weer ‘n heerlike oggend wees! Onthou dat ons vanaf die Junie vergadering ander reëlings gemaak het wat betref die eetgoed by die vergadering. Drinkgoed gaan nog steeds gratis wees vir almal wat ‘n lid is of as besoeker geregistreer het, maar alle eetgoed sal te koop aangebied word. Tot ons mekaar sien in Junie! See you all at our June meeting!

~Corrianne~

JACARANDA QUILTER’S GUILD FRIENDSHIP MEETING 11 JUNE 2011

Venue: NG Kerk Skuilkrans c/o Cussonia and Jan Alberts str Val-De-Grace GPS:2544.645°S 2817.471°E

Quilt Display: Millenium Bees 9:00 10:00 11:00 11:00 12:00

Doors Open Demonstration - Rita Cloete Demonstration (repeat) Lunch Meeting Welcome – Corrianne Sensory stimulation quilts and goodies SAQG Quilt Festival (Stellenbosch) Courses Potholders Viewer’s choice - Millenium Bees UFO’s Raffle - Centurion Quilters October Meeting Birthday prize Show and Tell

JACARANDA FRIENDSHIP MEETING:

11 June 8 October

Entry:

R30 for non-members Coffee and Tea will be available Please bring your own mug for tea/coffee.

CENTURION QUILTERS MEETINGS 23 July 27 August 24 September 26 November

Please bring   

The Centurion Meetings are held at the Catholic Church in Cradock Street, Lyttelton.

The ‘Paul Schutte’/ National Quiltday’s Beerbox / ‘Doortjie’ quilts

GPS: -25.823934, 28.201734

All welcome!! An entrance fee of R10 is charged. Please bring your own mug for tea/coffee.

which you made to the meeting. We want to have a special show and tell of these quilts and there will be surprise prizes. It does not matter if only the tops are done.

National Quilt Festival 1-7 July 2011

The Committee has decided to do something different for the “block of the meeting” in June. Instead of asking members to bring a specific block to the meeting, which is then raffled, we invite all members to bring a set of two completed quilted potholders. The potholders will be handed in and a number will be allocated to each set. All potholders will be displayed in the church. Each person who has submitted a set will then draw a number out of a hat and take home that set. Members will be free to exchange potholders among each other after the meeting. Die komitee nooi almal uit om ‘n stel voltooide gekwilte vatlappies by die byeenkoms in te handig. Elkeen sal weer dieselfde aantal stelle terugneem huistoe as wat sy ingehandig het. Lede mag onder mekaar uitruil nadat die nommers getrek is.

THIS BEAUTIFUL QUILT WILL BE RAFFLED AT OUR MEETINGS Buy your raffle tickets at R5 each at our next meeting

Please note that the following “rules” apply: Size: Shape:

Loops: Batting:

Technique:

Color:

Between 6 and 8 inches Square, circular, or oblong. One can even make potholders in the shape of a fruit, e.g. a pear. All potholders should have a loop so that they may be hung on a hook in the kitchen. All potholders should include a heavyweight batting such as heatex. Please do not use thin batting as the potholders are not efficient and will not protect our hands from hot materials. Any technique may be used, piecing, appliqué, etc. You may also use a single piece of pretty fabric and quilt that, as long as the material is of good quality so that it can be washed frequently. Any color combination may be used. Be creative!

We look forward to seeing lots of lovely potholders, so start sewing! Ons is seker jul gaan hierdie projek geniet en sien uit daarna om heelwa t interessante en kreatiewe vatlappies te sien!

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Quiltec Fabrics West Rand JHB Phone: Grace 011- 679 4386 E-mail: gracenobili@icon.co.za www.quiltecfabrics.co.za

NEW SHOP HOURS 2011 Thursday 9am - 1pm Friday 9am - 1pm Other times by appointment only

Jacaranda goes green Jakaranda gaan groen All the ladies that attended the UFO day in 2010 – we have not forgotten about you!!! Please bring your finished quilts to the June meeting for show and tell. There will also be a prize. Remember – I have a list of the UFO quilts!!!!

Remember to bring the plastic tags, which are used to close bread bags, to the coming meetings.

Onthou om die plastiekskyfies wat gebruik word om broodsakkies toe te bind na komende Vriendskaps byeenkomste te bring.

~Ina~

From the

A BIG WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS: We hope that your association with us will be very happy!

Jacaranda Library/Biblioteek Books will be on sale! Boeke te koop!

Sandra Falanga Charnè Treichel

Martie Lombard 072 583 5136

Claire Wallace Long Arm Quilting Service All over free hand patterns, Stitch in the ditch and meander.

It was with much sadness that we heard about the sudden passing of Fransie Botha's (Hannah's Creations) husband Jan. Fransie - you have been in our thoughts and prayers. Words cannot come close to offering you the strength and comfort you need at the moment. But please take strength from knowing that so many people are thinking of you. Love from all of us at Jacaranda Guild

Binding and basting services also available Make an appointment to discuss how best to complete your work! Claire Wallace 082 562 5983

…….Net as jy ‘n lid is….. Laat weet my asseblief as jy teen die einde van die 1ste week van die onderstaande maande nie ‘n nuusbrief ontvang het nie.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE

Junie Augustus Oktober Desember …..Just if you are a member…… Please let me know if you have not received your newsletter by the end of the 1 st week of the above months.

PLEASE From time to time we would like to send notices to our members and of course our newsletter. BUT a lot of the e-mail addresses are incorrect. Please help us to rectify this. The easiest would be to just send Delmarie, our newsletter editor a mail at delmarie.duplessis@gmail.com , or myself Ina Meyer at inakeyter@ctweb.co.za with your name and we will then have your correct mail address. We would really appreciate this. Thanks in advance!!!!!

Delmarié

If you are reading a hard copy of this newsletter, you are definitely missing something, as this edition is a particularly colourful one! Unfortunately, due to financial reasons, we are unable to print the newsletter in colour. However, there is the option of receiving the newsletter by email. You will then see what a stunning edition this one is. Please send Delmarié du Plessis an email and ask that your name be added to her list and she will ensure that you receive your newsletter by email. There is an added bonus: you will receive it a few days before the hard copies are sent out!

DIE WERKSMANDJIE

H/V KOEDOE EN CHRI S HOUGAARDSTRAAT WI ERDA PARK TEL: 012 6540388 GROOT VERSKEI DENHEI D: KWI LTMATERI AAL WOL ROKMATERI AAL KANTGORDYNE HOLLANDSE KANT DANSKLERE EN SKOENE KWI LTKLASSE WORD OOK AANGEBI ED

Jacaranda Home Groups AFFODIL KWILTERS - WARMBAD Rita Cloete - 071 609 6099 DIE RAFELS - MONTANA PARK Bets Arcus – 012-548-6865 DIE WERKSMANDJIE - KILNERPARK Hannetjie Koekemoer – 076 543 5697 Annemie Bester – 012 3323905 FRANGIPANI’S Almari Potgieter - 083 309 0113 HARTIES QUILTING Marinda Williamson 082 773 2571

We are organizing a charity tea

CREATIVE HANDS - ELDORAIGNE Ina Meyer - 082 771 6957

This will be in aid of the Susan Strydom

KWETTERKWILTERS - LYNNWOOD Susara van Wyk - 083 608-3663

It will be held at the Wierda Park Dutch

on the 13 August 2011. home for the aged. Reformed Church in Piet Hugo Street,

LOSLAPPIES - WIERDA PARK Gerda Grobler – 083 353 3988

Wierda Park. We would like each group to set a table and

LYTTEL QUILTERS - LYTTELTON Ina Meyer - 082 771 6957

sell tickets. Please contact Ina on 0827716957. We are

MARIQUILTERS - CENTURION Jean Carey - 012 6674041

planning a meeting soon to give all the information.

MILLENNIUM BEES - WATERKLOOF Petro van Rooyen - 083 234 4327

Ons beplan „n heerlike kuieroggend met „n

P’S AND Q’S - LYNNWOOD RIDGE Pam Simson - 012 361 4467.

gaskunstenaar, lekker gesels en tee drink.

PIECEMAKERS- FAERIE GLEN Annatjie Snyman - 012 991 2589

Wees asseblief deel hiervan.

SILVER LAKE DOLLAS Magda Swanepoel - 0732528635 UKUTHULA QUILTERS GARSFONTEIN Shirley Townson - 082 753 8967 WAPAD QUILTERS - PRETORIA Ethelwyn Remmers - 012 323 0161

Dear Jacaranda quilters,

TO ALL THE KNITTERS:

From time to time I receive requests from somebody for a quilt to be made for him/her.

Thank you so much for the wonderful response. I have received quite a few beanies.

At the meeting I asked if the persons who are willing to work on commission would come forward and put their names on a list so that I can start compiling a database of these quilters. We have not yet collected any names. I am sure there should be quite a few quilters out there who will work in this way.

You still have time until the June meeting. We will then hand them over. Keep those needles clicking!!!!

Please ask your group members if anyone is interested, so that I can refer the requests to the right person. Take care

~Ina~

~Corrianne ~

Groot Artikel : Lida McLeod

Meduim Artikel : Neeske Pacey

Klein Artikel : Marianne Niemandt

Ons Silver Lake Dollas is nie silwer nie, ons is ons gewig in goud werd – al moet ons dit self sê, want wie anders sal dit tog eerste sê? Die meeste van ons mag wel silwer hare (wat min sien) en wonderlike kleinkinders hê maar party sal nog jare moet wag vir daardie eer en het net sulke pragtige kinders. Ons kwilt nou al sedert Augustus 2009 elke tweede en vierde Donderdag van die maand saam en ons almal stem saam: Ons kwilt soooo lekker dat dit ampertjies sonde is! Our quilt home group presently consists of eleven ladies: Amanda, Annemarie, Annetjie, Denise, Etta, Joan, Kobie, M agda, M areli, M aureen en Rina. The Silver Lake Dollas reside in and around Silver Lakes, which explains the first part of our name. We have decided to call ourselves “Dollas” as this (as you will probably know) means “Crazy quilt” (please note: not “crazy quilters” as some of our husbands mockingly say). Ons Dollas was nog altyd lief vir lap en naaldwerk en is almal deur die kwiltgogga gebyt en ly sedertdien ernstig aan “kwiltitus” (die simptome is onder andere: daai gevoel van ek kan nie genoeg kwilt nie, kry nie genoeg tyd vir kwilt nie, kan nie my hande van kwilt afhou nie, soek na daardie droomkwiltlap en kwiltprojek – en dis nogal aansteeklik, nie net van ma na dogter (of omgekeerd) nie, maar ook as jy eenmaal saam met ons gekwilt het). Onder ons is daar nie een suinige Sannie nie en almal deel hulle kennis, tegnieke, vaardighe de, kortpaadjies en alles wat hulle waar ook al in die wêreld geleer of gesien het of wat hulle gelees het, met mekaar. So word elke tweede en vierde Donderdag oggend „n heerlike kennis verrykende belewenis. Onse mondjies hang telkens oop van verwondering oor wat van ons maatjies gedoen het, maar as ons dan weer asem geskep het, kan ons nie ophou om ons maatjies se skeppings bewonderend te besing en vrae te vra nie. Dit is daarom heeltemal verstaanbaar dat ons graag projekte aanpak en ons kreatiewe idees met mekaar deel. Soms klink dit vooraf net soos wat ons destyds as studente van eksamens gesê het: Dis die geleentheid om julle te beÏndruk met ons fenomenale kennis en fantastiese verbeelding. We have learned the following techniques and completed the following projects: Christmas quilt (Christmas star runner) and Christmas balls; Chicken door stopper; Trip around the world; Teapot holder; Bowties; Creative freehand appliqué work (Dollas needle work bag); Bead knitting, bead tassels and bead creepy crawlies; and Flying geese. Ons het ook appliek verjaarsdagblokkies volgens elkeen se eie keuse asook „n verjaarsdaghandsak vir elkeen se geheime Dolla gemaak. Gee maar kans, eendag sal ons dit nog vir almal wys, maar intussen versier ons kwilte nie net ons huise nie, maar is dit ook spog erfstukke regoor die land en in talle lande oor die wêreld. M aar kom ons wees eerlik ons sukkel ook maar en soms wil die lappies nie maak soos ons sê of dink nie. Gelukkig is die ander Dollas baie simpatiek, geduldig, loop die spreekwoordelike ekstra myl en hulle deure staan oop met raad en daad as dit kom by kwiltsake. The Silver Lake Dollas actively participate in the activities of the Jacaranda Quilt Guild. One of our members serves on the management committee of the Jacaranda Quilt guild. We seldom miss the Friendship meetings. Some of us are addicted to courses while the others attend the course when they want to learn something special. Quite a number of us are going to attend the National Quilt Festival in Stellenbosch later this year. As a group we participated in the Alzheimer project – so we don‟t just do socializing! Die Silver Lake Dollas is meer as net lede van „n kwilt huisgroep. Ons is vriendinne wat deel in mekaar se lief en leed. Hoe kan dit nou anders as dat ons mekaar sommer lui, sms of e-pos en selfs as gesinne saam kuier. Glo dit maar, ons klompie soek maklik „n rede om fees te vier, want die lewe is „n fees saam met sulke dierbare maters. Elke byeenkoms is „n fees, en as ons verjaarsdae, die begin, middel of einde van die jaar vier, hang ons behoorlik uit. The Silver Lake Dollas don‟ t only make creative, colourful and beautiful quilts, but is blessed with many gifts. The flower arrangements on out festive tables, the table settings and the eats are out of this world! One of our Dollas takes excellent photographs and captures our meetings and activities in a scrapbook on an ongoing basis. Can you believe it: We received positive comments on an article o n the Silver Lake Dollas in Intra M uros (the community periodical of Silver Lakes).

~Magda Swanepoel~

How to “spice up” your home group Adapted from Australian Country Threads Appliqué Yearbook. Vol 8 no2

Some home groups have informed us that their group is not as active as it used to be and appears to have become a little stagnant. I recently found this article, with lots of good ideas in a magazine and thought it would be a good idea to share their suggestions with you. They have been adapted to suit our particular situation.  UFO exchange  Ask each member to bring one UFO to a meeting and display them. One may have lost one’s passion for a specific project. Let everyone have a look and see what strikes their fancy. Each person can then finish someone else’s work. Decide beforehand if the finished quilt is returned to the original owner or if it becomes the property of the “new Boss”.  Become involved in the community  Become involved in a specific charity and support this charity by either making a quilt for them to raffle or show support in another way.  Share your mishaps or other “not so good projects”  Everyone has a project, which they feel embarrassed about. Get everyone to bring their stitching disasters or first attempts. Show the work and tell the story, be proud of how far you’ve come.  Start a group newsletter/ journal or scrap book  Document how the group develops and has developed over the years. Add photographs, favorite tips and anything that has inspired the group. Include other things such as each member’s favorite recipe, etc. This can be a wonderful bonding experience and add to the sense of belonging.  Have a swap meeting  Ask everyone to bring a number of fabric pieces which they do not want anymore or cannot use anymore and swap fabrics. Someone else’s discards, could be just the thing you are looking for. It’s like shopping without spending money!  Organize a fun day out for the group  Organize a fabric shopping experience or road trip, have a picnic in the park, attend a quilt exhibition in another town or city, arrange a dinner or evening out together.  Design a logo  A logo can be quite a binding factor. So get together one day and have a brainstorming session. Choose the one everyone likes best and have it machine embroidered on patches of fabric, which can be sewn on a T -shirt or bag.  Commemorate special occasions  Commemorate all special occasions, e.g. birthdays, Christmas, Easter, the group’s anniversary, etc. Arrange a special treat for everyone or go out to celebrate.  Ask an expert to teach a technique  Ask an expert to come and teach a technique to the group or ask one of the members to teach the others a technique. Share knowledge and tips with each other  Arrange a get-together or meeting with another group and share hints and tips.  Compare what each group is doing and learn from each other.  Do a fabric swap with this other group or swap blocks according to a specific theme.  Do a combined project, e.g. a round Robin quilt in the group.  Share the group’s story with other Jacaranda quilters  Write a short article for the Jacaranda Quilter’s newsletter and add photographs of the members and different activities the group has been doing. Email them to Delmarie I hope this will blow new life into the groups that have become a less challenging and make all the get -togethers enjoyable! Let us know if you found any of these suggestions helpful.

~Corrianne~ 13

DIENS VAN M ASJIENE

Freddie du Toit het al 35 jaar ondervinding in die herstel en versiening Van naaldwerk en omkapmasjiene Oop tussen 9:00 en 16:00 Plot 247, Kameeldrif-Oos. Depo in Waferley Maandag tot Vrydag Sel: 072 985 0562 072 186 9482

Photographs/CD/DVD Please remember you can order any photographs taken at our meetings. Rosa Fourie

BATTING FOR SALE 2,8M WIDE R35 PER METER CONTACT PETRO VAN ROOYEN 083 234 4327

Simply Stitches “The Shop on Wheels” Quilting & Patchwork Classes Large variety of imported quilting fabric arriving regularly Wide range of South African 100% cotton Hand dyed fabric from Amafu Sun dyed cotton from Langa Lapu

Contact Jeanette 011 902 6997 - 083 964 4335 E-mail: simstitc@mweb.co.za

Landscape : A colourful Palette In October 2010, my dear friend and international artist, Pieter Janse van Rensburg, asked me to do an interpretation of one of his paintings in fabric for his solo exhibition in May 2011. Little did I know what I was in for, but this project was a lot of fun and working with the design of a Master, brought me back to the basics of art. Light and shadow, circle of movement, colour and contrast. Strongly influenced by the Everard Group, Pieter’s paintings features seemingly flat surfaces of bold orange, purple and green, looking deceptively easy to recreate in fabric with appliqué. With great thanks to the extensive landscape fabric stash of my sister Ethelda, I made a great start, but soon realized that I had to buy, paint, dye and colour with, fabric dye, pens, crayons and ink if I wanted to do justice to the work of art. What a journey into the psyche of the painter. His playful side with the sun reflecting on the cliffs on the left – bright colours mirroring the playful joy and the deeper side of thought and pain on the right. The deep greens and dark purple creating the stark contrast. The project left me humble and feeling inadequate to express myself with so much honesty. It was an honour to be trusted with such a huge responsibility and a privilege to introduce art quilting to an audience mainly ignorant of this form of art. My thanks to Pieter, for allowing me the chance to prove myself, my DH Johan for allowing me the space to create, Ethelda, for all the teaching, fabric and support, Elize van Biljon for her honest opinion, good common sense and emotional support and all the other quilting friends I met along the way, giving tips, tricks and encouragement. Quilting does not have to stand back one inch in the world of art! ~ DANEL MULLER~

At the opening of the exhibition at the Alette Wessels Kunskamer, Pretoria on 8 th of May 2011.

Pieter Janse van Rensburg at the opening of the exhibition

Met die halfjaar merk op ons voel dit vir my of „n donkerwolk van depressie op my af storm, die UFO‟s het intussen vermeerder, die jaar se dae verminder en my voorneme om meer voltooide items in my huis te hê word sommer by die agterdeur uit gevee. Doortjie was GREAT as usual, we had loads of fun, learned a lot, bought a lot and nearly left the class with a completed top to fit a double bed. A hundred blocks sewn in one day, enjoying snacks and tea with quilt friends, for those of you who missed this one you really missed out BIG. Petro is ons volgende welbekende “teacher”. Sy gaan vir ons „n Trapunto klas aanbied die 30ste Julie. Kom registreer en betaal sommer met ons vergadering, “wat klaar is, is klaar soos die ou tannie sou sê toe sy in die bad sit met haar hoed op”. Remember 50% of the course fees are payable upon writing your name on the list as a prospective attendant. The other 50% must be paid TWO WEEKS prior to the course date. In the event of cancellations or not paying the second 50% in time, half of your 50% will be forfeited and your place will be open for some other prospective attendant. Die betalings vir die betrokke kursus moet asseblief TWEE WEKE voor die klas datum afgehandel wees, ons moet die “teacher” se reis gelde, soms verblyf gelde en ook haar kursus fooi elektronies oordra dan moet die saal ook vooruit betaal word en daarom is dit baie, baie belangrik dat die betalings afgehandel en reeds in die Jakaranda rekening is. Come and visit me at the next meeting to register, I will have photographs available to show the next courses as well as a wall filled with posters of our local teachers and the different classes they teach. Ina se floating stars kursus was ook „n heerlike dag. Die groep was kleiner en elkeen het meer aandag geniet. Ons plaaslike “juffrouens” is TOPS hulle het so baie om te leer en oulike idees en kortpaadjies om te deel. Maak gebruik van hulle dit is beslis die moeite werd.

As hoop nie in ons oor gefluister het, dat môre beter sal wees nie, hoe sou enigeen die moed hê om deur vandag te kom! NEXT COURSE:

Petro van Rooyen – Trapunto 30 July

Groete

Almari Potgieter E-mail: Cell Phone Number: Fax Number:

almger@polka.co.za 083 309 0113 0866890863

Course Trapunto (TO) Painting with thread (PT)

Teacher

Course date

Available places

Course fees/ Members

Course fees/ non members

Deposit – upon registration

Petro van Rooyen

30 July 2011

R 140-00

R280-00

R70-00

Debbie du Toit

17 September 2011

R160-00

R320-00

R80-00

Final Payment date 15 Jun 2011

PLEASE NOTE THE TRAPUNTO COURSE IS 30 JULY AND NOT AUGUST / NEEM ASSEBLIEF KENNIS DAT DIE TRAPUNTO KLAS DIE 30STE JULIE EN NIE AUGUSTUS PLAASVIND. JACARANDA QUILTER’S GUILD COURSE REGISTRATION FORM Name of course: ..................................................................................... Date of course: …………………….………................... Your name: ..................................................................................... Membership number: ................................................. Contact numbers: Home........................................................................... Cell.............................................................................. E-mail address: ..................................................................................... Amount paid: ............................................................... Date of payment: .........................................................

Banking details: Jacaranda Quilters Guild ABSA (Sinoville) 907 578 4725 Please write your name and the nam e of the course as reference on the deposit slip.

Fax or e-mail this form together with proof of payment to:

Almari Potgieter Fax nr: 0866890863 E-mail: almger@polka.co.za 17

2 Sept 2011

INA MEYER SE ‘FLOATING STARS’-KURSUS Op Donderdag, 5 Mei het ek die Floating Stars wat deur Ina Meyer aangebied is, bygewoon. Wat „n lekker dag!! Eerstens was ons 5 „leerlinge‟ gul ontvang deur Ina in haar goed uitgeruste studio. Sy het nou net mooi alles daarin wat vir „n kwilter belangrik is…..‟n ketel/tee/koffie en natuurlik tafels en stoele. Ek wil nie die haas uit die hoed laat nie, maar ek verstaan dat sy in die toekoms gereeld daar klasse gaan aanbied…wat „n vooruitsig! Ons kan selfs in die somer gedurende die middagete „n vinnige swem vang!! Tweedens, sy het onmiddellik en stiptelik met die klas begin en sy hou NIKS terug! Sy sê dat sy leer kwilt het in „n era toe almal omgegee het, gedeel het en nie skaam was om kennis oor te dra nie. Die Floating Stars is glad nie „n moeilike klas nie en „n pragtige kwiltpatroon. Die snywerk – wat ons vooraf moes doen – het vreeslik baie gehelp, want dit was baie snywerk. Ons het onmiddellik weggeval en begin stik. Sy het al vyf van ons se strykwerk met tye gedoen! Ina het, elke nou en dan, vir ons inligting gegee oor masjienkwilt werk, waarna kyk „judges‟ (sy is mos self een) , strykwerk, ensovoorts. Derdens was dit so lekker dag dat niemand eintlik wou huis toe gaan nie en so begeester was om dit by die huis te gaan klaar maak. Nadat ons toebroodjies (Ina het ook „n VARS broodjie gebak!) gehad het, kon ons almal se „halfklaar‟ quilts sien, kleure vergelyk, probleme uitstryk ens. Dit was so „n lekker dag en ek moet ook net vir Almari bedank dat sy wel deurgedruk het en 2010 se klas kon uitsorteer en reël met almal betrokke.

~Lida Brand~ Doortjie Gersbach’s ‘5 Scrap Blocks’ Class When my mother in law invited me to the quilting Course on Saturday I was very excited but also extremely apprehensive of making a huge fool out of myself in front of all of these formidable, talented and experienced ladies, since I know next to nothing about stitching, never mind quilting. However, I took a huge breath and decided that I‟m going to dare it. To my utter astonishment and surprise I immediately felt at home in the midst of the wonderful people at the course. If I didn‟t know how to do something, somebody immediately notice d and helped me before I could even ask. It was a lovely day and to my surprise I stitched a full 86 blocks in one day. Working with the floral prints was such fun. I was astonished at the beautiful things made by especially Doortjie Gerbach and could no t fathom how one spends 7 or 8 years working on one quilt, until I saw how amazingly intricate the quilt is and I find myself trying to find time to learn how to hand sew a quilt. I also realised that it can be quite addictive and find that once I start quilting the world can end and I really wouldn‟t mind as long as it gives me more time to “just quickly” stitch another block. I made new friends, saw the most beautiful quilts, had a lovely time and can‟t wait for the next course or outing… now – to find time to stitch my blocks together…. I find that my work is interfering with my quilting time. ~ Natasja van Wyk~ 18

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QUILTS 4 LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC & PARALYMPIC GAMES PENNANT TEXTILE PROJECT Get your school involved in a community textile project for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Quilts 4 London are aiming to collect 14,000 pennants, one for each athlete taking in part in the Olympic or Paralympic Games. Your pupils could make a pennant which will be given to an athlete in 2012 and be part of the national Cultural Olympiad. A Quilts4london Textile Pennant is a special gift from you to an athlete of the Olympics, Paralympics and Special Olympics, as a memento of their participation in the 2012 Games. This project gives quilters, felt makers, embroiderers, cross stitchers, textile artists, in fact anyone who sews (or not!), the opportunity to express their support, through the medium of fabric, fiber and stitch, and become part of the whole Olympic event in London 2012. The Pennants can be as simple or elaborate as you require, and they can be made by anyone regardless of their level of ability or age. They can be made using any textile media - felt, fabric, cross stitch, embroidery, painted fabric, beaded - in fact anything. They need to be A3 sized (12” x 16”) (42cm x 30cm) overall and suggestions and instructions can be found on our website www.quilts4london.org.uk Designs for the Pennants could be inspired by your regional culture or history, sport or British traditions - the more diverse the better. This project is a fantastic way to bring us all together to support the athletes in London 2012, and a wonderful way to showcase all the diverse forms of textiles that exist. An Education Pack is now available. Schools, scouts, guides, after-school clubs plus many more groups can take part making Pennants for Quilts4london in addition to creating Pennants to keep for their own displays. It’s a wonderful way to showcase the creativity of children and to get them involved in the lead up to the Oly mpics. Look onwww.quilts4london.org/gettinginvolved/educationpack For more info contact : Marianne Niemandt 012 660 2280 082 680 9548 marianne@niemandt.com         

Making a Pennant couldn’t be simpler! Choose a shape (approx the size of A3 (12"x16") but no bigger) - see our template ideas which you can download and print Choose a design - che ck out the Inspiration area for ideas or just choose whatever you like (please note the information relating to use of Olympic branding and 2012 media) Make your Pennant (see our various guides and videos on YouTube) Add your details to a label and fix to the back of the Pennant Display / Exhibit / Photograph and upload to Gallery Send into us at the Project address so we can display at exhibitions and distribute to competing athletes Make another one! Get everyone else making one! Pennant Templates: http://www.quilts4london.org.uk/inspiration/pennant-templates.html

Kwilt-ini-Bos 2 – 5 October 2011 Klein Paradys close to Modimolle (Nylstroom) Once again Rita Cloete has organized a Bush Breakaway at Klein Paradys, close to Modimolle (Nylstroom). Klein Paradys can accommodate between 60 & 70 persons in various chalets. There are two conference venues, which will be used for classes. The breakaway will start late afternoon on Sunday, the 2nd October and continue until lunch time on the 5th October. Costs: Accommodation: Single room with own bathroom – R1000 ( 3 nights and all meals included) Share with a friend – R750 (3 nights and all meals included) Class fee: R400 Registration: R50 The Teachers are: Debbie du Toit Almari Potgieter A list with all the sewing and cutting requirements will be available soon and will be sent to everybody as soon as possible after registration fees had been received. If you require more information, please contact Rita Cloete at Tel: 014 736 3568 Fax: 014 736 2222 Cell: 071 609 6099 E-mail: wenru@telkomsa.net This is a breakaway not to be missed! Those of you that attended last year’s Kwilt-Ini-Bos will remember how Rita spoiled us and how much fun we all had. Mark the dates in your diary and make arrangements to be there, it will be an occasion that will remain with you for a long time. Remember......space is limited, so book as soon as possible!

KWILT-INI-BOS

REGISTRATION FORM

ACCOMMODATION @ KLEIN PARADYS

Your name: .................................................................

Contact numbers:

Home...........................................................................

Cell..............................................................................

E-mail address: ..........................................................

Registration and Class fee: R450

Single room: R1000 / share: R750

Amount paid: ...............................................................

Date of payment: ........................................................

Banking details:

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BANK:

FNB MODIMOLLE

BRANCH CODE:

632005

BRANCH CODE:

260247

ACC NAME:

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KLEIN PARADYS

ACC NUMBER:

918 383 5030

ACC NUMBER:

514 2007 8531

REFERENCE:

NAME & SURNAME

REFERENCE:

NAME & SURNAME

Fax or e-mail this form together with proof of payment to: Rita Cloete Tel. Cell. Fax nr: E-mail:

Fax or e-mail this form together with proof of payment to: Monica van Jaarsveld Tel. 014 717 4088 Cell. 082 490 6143 Fax nr: 014 717 4088 E-mail: kleinparadysbf@mweb.co.za

014 736 3568 071 609 6099 014 736 222 wenru@telkomsa.net

GOODIE BAGS Am I the only one who loves to get a Goody Bag or are there some of you that also loves it. A Goody Bag for me is like a Lucky Packet. There is always something handy included. Well it is time to start collecting donations for our Goodie Bags for “ Kwilt Ini-Bos “ in October. Every lady registered receives a goodie bag and we would like these to be full of fun stuff! If any one of you feel to contribute a little something , I will appreciate it. Items can represent your shop, your business, or be from you personally just wishing attendees a great time! Perhaps the home groups can participate in this event. Things like pens, key chains, quilt related goodies, etc... fun, useful, imaginative, mysterious, whatever you can think of! We are assembling 40 bags, so items should be donated in this number, and we do need to have them by Sept 15th. You can hand over your Goodies to Rita Cloete at our June meeting, but if it is not ready by then you can hand it to me before or on the 15th of September. I hope you all have great hearts and open hands.

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