Jacaranda Newsletter 68 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 68

"Women are the real architects of society." ~ Harriet Beecher Stowe~

Wishing a very Happy Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day to the most amazing women I know!

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

Library/Biblioteek Kobie Coetzee 012 8090859 082 553 4108 kobiec@iafrica.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 012 335 3695 083 625 3078 jansenmm@sabs.co.za

SAQG Representative/Verteenwwordiger Marianne Niemandt 012 660 2280 082 680 9548 marianne@niemandt.com

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

Social Convener/Sosiale Verteenwoordiger Hester Meintjies 083 390 7253 hestermeintjies@gmail.com

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

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

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

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

A TRIBUTE TO WOMEN Oftentimes we take our loved ones for granted, we also hurt the ones that love us the most. The value of a wife or a mother is realized not everyday, only when we step into their shoes for a while to fulfill a function. Countless meals cooked and served with love, consumed unfeelingly by the partakers Who do not realize that the prized ingredient in the recipe is the love of the woman for her spouse and family. The Crown of human creation is woman. She has beauty, grace and fragrance that turn the heads of men and melt the most stubborn hearts of stone. She has her empire at home, now the empire is expanding into male bastions. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x;t be alarmed --------- they create, they have created you and me, havenâ&#x20AC;&#x;t they! Not a mean achievement, is it? ~Prof. S.R. NAIR~

I‟m writing this sitting in the Cape Town International Airport, while I‟m waiting for my flight to Lanseria, after the Festival in Stellenbosch. What a wonderful festival it has been! A good many Jacaranda Quilters attended the festival, it was lovely to bump into a well-know face/person from time to time, to exchange hello‟s asking what classes the other person had done, or was going to do. There were a large variety of classes, which were well attended by our members. I believe that between us, we will have learnt a great many new things. I look forward to seeing some of the projects that were started at the festival at future Show and Tell‟s. Die Stellenbosch Kwiltfees was regtig „n fees! Ons het almal lekker saam gekuier en nuwe vriende gemaak, veral om die ontbyt en aandete tafel in die koshuis. Ons eie ondervoorsitter, Ina, was „n uiters bekwame, maar hardwerkende huismoeder. Dit het beslis by gedra tot die sukses van die fees. I was especially encouraged to see so many quilts made and entered in the competition by Jacaranda Quilters. The committee is really proud of each and every one who entered one or more quilts: Marianne Niemandt, Petro van Rooyen, Jaycee Kriek, Ina Meyer, Ethelda Erasmus, Danél Muller, Enid Viljoen, Marina Venter, Carin Scheepers, Marthie Janse van Vuuren , Debbie du Toit and Claire Wallace. Congratulations to the following members, whose work was awarded with a prize: NAME Marianne Niemandt Ethelda Erasmus Jaycee Kriek Enid Viljoen Petro van Rooyen Debbie du Toit

PRIZE Judge‟s Choice (theme quilt) Third (Innovative small) Highly commended (Benartex Challenge) First (Under 18) Third (Art large) First (Innovative large) Third (Benartex Challenge)

We are proud of your achievements!! Congratulations to the Wapad Quilters who entered a group quilt, called “Pond Life”. It is a very colourful quilt, which caught everyone‟s eye. This home group, the oldest group of our guild, has entered a group quilt a number of times before. The committee challenges other home groups to enter a group quilt in 2013. We look forward to seeing some of our groups represented in Bloemfontein! Start saving for this Festival, which will be held from 1 to 7 July 2013. (You‟ll need a couple of extra blankets and a hot water bottle!!) Visit their blog at oranjekwilters.blogspot.com June Friendship Meeting We had a super Friendship meeting in June. A few days before, we were very worried that i t would be freezing cold. Fortunately the weather warmed up and we were able to enjoy our tea in the garden. The quilts on display were stunning and Show and Tell very inspiring. We had quite a large number of members who participated in the potholder exchange. They looked so colourful as one came into the church. A big thank you to Claire and Dal who undertook to hang up and display of all the quilts. You did a great job!

Sensory stimulation quilts and other articles A huge thank you to all our members who took the time to make sensory stimulation projects. Sylvia was so impressed with all the lovely articles and took a number of these home to display them at other Alzheimer groups. We divided the articles among three different organisations in Pretoria: Susan Strydom huis, Huis van Rensburg and Kgsano Ke Maaltla HBC (a non-profit organisation based in Atteridgeville, who cares for elderly and home bound patients in the community). The committee is in the process of arranging visits to the three centres so that we can see what is being done with the articles. As soon as dates and times are available, we will let all members know, as it would be great if some of you can jo in us. Baie dankie aan elkeen wat sensoriese stimulasie artikels vir Alzheimer pasiënte gemaak het. Baie geluk aan die Silver Lake Dollas was as groep soveel bydraes gemaak het. Wees verseker dat hulle baie waardeer word! Mussies/knitted beanies Thank you to all who so generously knitted caps for cancer patients and the elderly. Ina stopped counting when she had received 120 beanies. There were many more and all were thankfully received by Aletta, from Susan Strydom huis. Didn‟t you all like the colourful Beanie tree on the stage? Our hearts go out to……….. Cathy Laing from P‟s and Q‟s on the passing away of her husband Bruce, after a short illness. Cathy, we are thinking of you. Congratulations to…………….. Alet Davy on achieving her judge‟s certificate. We know that it was a challenge, Alet and are especially proud of you ! It is so good to have another judge in our Guild, who will be able to assist in judging local guild competitions. Petro van Rooyen, who was awarded “Master Quilter” status. Petro‟s quilt “Who‟s binding is it anyway?” won first prize in the Innovative category. Well done, Petro! New Committee members Welcome to Marthie Janse van Vuuren who has volunteered to take on the secretarial duties of the guild committee. When you visit the library table at the next Friendship meeting, you will see another friendly face there. Welcome to Kobie Coetzee, who has volunteered to take over the responsibility for the Guild library from Martie Lombard. Martie was responsible for the library for 8 years and has really changed the face of the library. She started with a sm all collection of books and has managed to expand it substantially. Thank you Martie for your dedication, enthusiasm and hard work. We know that your protégée is in good hands! Resignation Marianne Niemandt has represented the Jacaranda Quilters at National level for three years and has decided that she wants a break from the committee. Thank you, Marianne for your dedication and effort. We will miss you on the committee, but know that we can always turn to you for advice. Enjoy the rest period! Life style Festival on Women’s Day 9 August 2011. Please join us at Sammy Marks house on Tuesday 9 August to celebrate Women‟s Day. Details are published elsewhere in the newsletter. Bring „n stoel en „n handwerkprojek en kom kuier saam met ons by die Sammy Marks huis. Daar sal allerlei interessante stalletjies wees en heerlike eetgoed. Lees meer elders in die nuusbrief. By the time you receive this newsletter winter will be almost over and we can start looking forward to warmer weather. Although I‟m looking forward to this I realize that we will appreciate spring more after a cold winter than if we never had a winter. Experiencing the damp cold in Stellenbosch, made me appreciate our dry and sunny winter days even more! Lekker kwilt!

~Corrianne~ 5

JACARANDA QUILTER’S GUILD FRIENDSHIP MEETING

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

Entry:

R30 for non-members Coffee and Tea will be available Please bring your own mug for tea/coffee. The committee has decided to change the criteria for nominations for quilter of the year. The new criteria will make it possible for the guild to honour many of our outstanding quilters, who do not necessarily play a leadership role in the Guild. Every alternate year we will ask all members who have entered a quilt in the National Quilting Festival, to bring their quilts to our October Friendship Meeting, where the quilts will be displayed. Viewers and visitors will be asked to vote for their favourite quilt and the winner(s) of this prize will then also be quilter of the year for that particular year.

JACARANDA FRIENDSHIP MEETING: 8 October

CENTURION QUILTERS MEETINGS 27 August 24 September 26 November

So ladies, here is your opportunity to become Jacaranda quilter of the year: make sure you enter a quilt in 2013!

The Centurion Meetings are held at the Catho lic Church in Cradock Street, Lyttelton. GPS: -25.823934, 28.201734 All welcome!! An entrance fee of R10 is charged. Please bring your own mug for tea/coffee. National Quilt Festival 1-7 July 2011

Kwilters, maak seker jul skryf „n kwilt in vir die Fees in Bloemfontein in 2013, daar is „n kans om Jakaranda Kwilter van die Jaar 2013 te word!

…….Net as jy „n lid is…..

PLEASE

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

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.

From time to time we would like to send notices to our members and of course our newsletter. BUT there are still incorrect e-mail addresses. Please help us to rectify this. The easiest would be to just send Delmarie, our newsletter editor an e- mail at jacaranda.newsletter@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

A BIG WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS: We hope that your association with us will be very happy! Elva de Villiers Ria du Plessis Jeanne Marais Pam Porter Cala Prinsloo Elizabeth Smith Thea Terry Elly van Popering Natasha van Wyk

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 just send Delmarie, our newsletter editor an e- mail at jakaranda.newsletter@gmail.com and ask that your name be added to her list and she will ensure that you receive your newsletter by email.

Friendship is sewn with Love and Measured by Kindness

There is an added bonus: you will receive it a few days before the hard copies are sent out!

~Author Unknown~

Debbie du Toit Third Prize (Benartex Challenge)

At the recent SAQG committee meeting our guild was asked again what we do to share and care in our community. The committee is aware that there are a number of home groups who have done specific charity work this year. Please let Corrianne or any of the committee members know what you have done, so that this may be passed on to the SAQG. Any members who are involved in teaching patchwork and quilting to disadvantaged persons, please let us know. We would like to hear what you are doing and perhaps offer assistance. The assistance could be in the form of a financial contribution, fabrics and notions or even sewing machines and other equipment. All that is required is a written request accompanied by a well set out proposal and estimation of costs involved.

Love is the thread that binds us. ~Author Unknown~

SAQG is also concerned that there are not enough young people interested in patchwork and quilting and encourage all guilds to pay special attention to the younger generation. The Jacaranda quilters are especially proud of the young people in Warmbad (Bela-Bela) under the guardianship of Rita Cloete, who have become very keen needlewomen. And our own Jaycee Kriek won first prize with his beautiful quilt! But his is not enough. Any quilter who wants to promote patchwork and quilting among the younger generation (under 16‟s) and needs some help, please contact any one of the committee members so that we can discuss how we may be of assistance. Financial assistance may also be asked for and we will see what we can do. Because of the emphasis on Share & Care and Development, it was decided to add another portfolio to the committee, namely a Share & Care coordinator. More details will be provided at the next Friendship meeting.

Laat ons asseblief weet indien enige lede betrokke is by enige liefdadigheidsprojekte. Ons sal graag wil help, hetsy deur „n finansiële bydrae te maak of om op „n ander manier te help. As daar lede is wat dalk jong meisies of seuns leer naaldwerk doen, wil ons ook graag daarvan weet, want dit is ons prioriteit om die jeug se belangstelling in laslappie en kwiltwerk te stimuleer

~Corrianne~ 9

Lifestyle Festival / Lewensstyl fees 9 August 2011 We have been approached by Annemarie Carelse from the SA Culture and Historical Museum to join them on Woman‟s day (9 August 2011) at the Sammy Marks Museum for a Lifestyle Festival. The Jacaranda Quilters will have an area set aside where we can show some quilts. We will also have tables to sit around and work. The idea is to display quilts and encourage non-members to learn about patchwork and quilting. It is an excellent opportunity to promote our guild and our passion for our craft. The committee will be at the museum from approximately 08:30 until 14:00 or 15:00. All members are invited to join us for a lovely day in the garden. Bring some handwork and a fold up chair and use a few hours to catch up on hand work and friendship/fellowship. If there are me mbers who will bring one or two quilts for display, contact Corrianne. It will be much appreciated.

THE QUILT PATCH For a safe shopping experience

HABERDASHERY AMERICAN COTTONS AMAFU DA GAMA SHWE SHWE Denise Louw 012-809-0373 or 0849413846

Quilting Supplies CC

There is safe parking at the museum, at a cost of R10.00 per vehicle. The guild has a number of free parking tickets available. If you know that you will be joining us, send an email to Corrianne and we will see what we can do. Directions to Sammy Marks Museum. Take the Hans Strijdom off-ramp on the N4 highway just east of Pretoria and follow the brown road signs to the Museum, or join Hans Strijdom Drive from Garsfontein Road or Lynnwood Road and travel north to the traffic light at the old Bronkhorstspruit Road and turn right into old Bronkhorstspruit Road. Coordinates:

Address 42 Nellmapius Drive IRENE Trading Hours: Mon – Fri 9:00 – 14:30 Thursday (ext hours) 9:00 – 16:00 Saturdays 9:00 – 11.30 Tel: 012 667 2223 Cell: 082 851 2887

South 25 44 5941 East 28 22 4816

Ons sien uit daarna om ‘n klomp van ons lede by die museum te sien! Daar gaan allerlei stalletjies wees (tuin, buitelug, dekor en kuns). Die restaurant by die museum bedien heerlike kos en lekker koek. Kom geniet Vrouedag tussen ‘n klomp ander vroue!

WE STOCK THE FINEST QUALITY 100% COTTON FABRICS FROM ALL THE BEST MANUFACTURERS WE ALSO SUPPLY A QUILTING SERVICE. THE QUILTERS ARE SPECIALISTS IN THEIR TRADE AND YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED

Dear Jacaranda Quilters Thank you for all your efforts in creating many beautiful texture blankets and activity quilts , as well as some activity aprons and fidget sleeves. All of you absorbed my February talk and remembered and incorporated the tips on how to make the most sensory impact e.g. by using contrasting colours, and attaching the objects to be felt very securely so they can't be pulled off, eaten or broken! Congratulations to the ‘Silver lakes Dollas’ who submitted the most articles - some of which were really fun and interesting. I enjoyed “judging” your creative efforts on 11th June, before handing out the materials to the selected homes e.g. Atteridgeville community, Van Rensburg old age home in Danville and the Susan Strydom Home. I have been taking some of the articles with me to a few of the homes and the response has been very good. Lots of comments have been elicited about the quilts from the dementia folk themselves as well as the staff, who have all commented on how beautifully they have been made. We put a short article in the Gauteng Alzheimer’s Memory newsletter, with a photograph of the two ladies from Atteridgeville accepting the donated materials. Some of the articles will be put on display at the World Alzheimer’s Day seminar to be held on the 21st September 2011, to showcase the work of the Jacaranda Quilters’ Guild and to bring about awareness of the project which has linked quilters and the Gauteng branch of the S.A Alzheimer’s association. My dream is that this collaboration will continue and eventually develop into a national project between quilters and Alzheimer’s SA, so that we can raise awareness of Alzheimer's disease, h ighlight the achievements that are possible when creative people like quilters, work together with those inflicted with this disease by stimulating remaining abilities and memories, and acknowledge and exhibit the skills and generosity of SA quilters. I must say, this project together with you has been a wonderful experience for me and I can’t thank the Jacaranda Quilters enough! With appreciation Sylvia Birkhead.

Jacaranda Home Groups AFFODIL KWILTERS - WARMBAD Rita Cloete - 071 609 6099 wenru@telkomsa.net DIE RAFELS - MONTANA PARK Bets Arcus – 083 999 0333 betsarcus@mweb.co.za DIE WERKSMANDJIE - KILNERPARK Hannetjie Koekemoer – 076 543 5697 Annemie Bester – 082 253 6085 ahbester@polka.co.za FRANGIPANI’S - CENTURION Almari Potgieter - 083 309 0113 almger@polka.co.za HARTIES QUILTING Marinda Williamson 082 773 2571 CREATIVE HANDS - ELDORAIGNE Ina Meyer - 082 771 6957 inakeyter@ctweb.co.za KWETTERKWILTERS - LYNNWOOD Susara van Wyk - 083 608 3663 susara@mindex.co.za LOSLAPPIES - WIERDA PARK Gerda Grobler – 083 353 3988 groblerrj@telkomsa.net LYTTEL QUILTERS - LYTTELTON Ina Meyer - 082 771 6957 inakeyter@ctweb.co.za MARIQUILTERS - CENTURION Jean Carey - 012 6674041 MILLENNIUM BEES - WATERKLOOF Petro van Rooyen - 083 234 4327 petroquilt@yahoo.com P’S AND Q’S - LYNNWOOD RIDGE Pam Simson – 082 043 4159 isimson@global.co.za PIECEMAKERS- FAERIE GLEN Annatjie Snyman – 083 399 9267 SILVER LAKE DOLLAS Magda Swanepoel – 073 252 8635 swanema@telkomsa.net UKUTHULA QUILTERS GARSFONTEIN Shirley Townson - 082 753 8967 shirley.townson@tiscali.co.za WAPAD QUILTERS - PRETORIA Ethelwyn Remmers – 072 247 7352 ethelwynr@gmail.com

We are organizing a charity tea on the 13 August 2011. This will be in aid of the Susan Strydom home for the aged. It will be held at the Wierda Park Dutch Reformed Church in Piet Hugo Street, Wierda Park. We would like each group to set a table and sell tickets. Please contact Ina on 0827716957. We are planning a meeting soon to give all the information. Ons beplan „n heerlike kuieroggend met „n gaskunstenaar, lekker gesels en tee drink.

Wees asseblief deel hiervan. TO ALL THE KNITTERS: Thank you so much for the wonderful response. I have received over 140 beenies. I have received 3 thank you letters from the Homes to which they were distributed thanking us for our donation.

~Ina~ 12

Die Loslappies het besluit om die winter te leer hekel. Die van ons wat reeds goed vaardig is, het sommer gou die ander touwys gemaak.. Ek het via my gunsteling tydverdryf kombersie afgekom.......

“Google” op „n vrek oulike

Die Babette Kombersie.... die kombersie is vir die eerste keer deur „n bekende kwilter en ontwerper, Kaffe Fassett gehekel. Hy het ook die pragtige “Jewel Squares” kwilt patroon ontwerp en dit is vanwaar die Babette sy oorsprong gekry het. Lees gerus meer hieroor by:  

http://sew mamasew.com/blog2/2008/02/february-16-quilt-of-the-day/ www.scratchcraft.com/blog/?p=688 -

Die Babette Kombersie is „n gehekelde kombers wat jy in verskillende blokke met verskillende kleure wol aanmekaar hekel.. Hoe meer blokke jy hekel, hoe groter is jou kombers. Dit is regtig nie moeilik nie. Ek gebruik nie „n spesifieke patroon daarvan nie. Ek het sommer my staatmaker „Granny Square‟ patroon nader getrek om my blokke te hekel. Op die internet is soveel idees en vir my was dit maklik om sommer so te kyk na blokke en self uit te werk hoeveel steke per rye ek moet gebruik By die Loslappies is ons hard aan die hekel en kan nie wag om by die volgende Show en Tell te kom spog nie. Mag ons Loslappie meisies sommer almal inspireer om die wol en hekelpenne nader te hark – ons sien uit om te sien wat julle almal gaan doen! Onthou kwilters moet so nou en dan bietjie afwyk en iets anders doen. Loslappie Groete ~Gerda

Grobler~

My love for quilting started when me and my family moved in 2000 to Birmingham, Alabama, USA. I was not allowed to work, so I was looking for something to fill my days with. I joined the Bobbin Lace group which was part of the Fibre Guild in Birmingham, AL. Through the guild I met another South African lady, Sharon Mc Lauglin. Together we started to explore all the wonderful quilt shops and decided to make a quilt together. That was the first quilt I‟ve made and got the idea from the book “ Fabric Makes the Quilt” In 2002, we returned to South Africa with a crate full of quilting fabric. I joined the Bobbin Lace guild in Pretoria and I met a very good friend, Tina du Plooy, who was also a quilter and we started to quilt together. I joined the Jacaranda Quilters Guild and through them, I learned a lot and for the rest I taught myself and developed my own style and technique. Since 2002, I made a lot of quilts for myself and as gifts to friends and family. In 2008, the Jacaranda Quilters Guild had a challenge to make an Africa themed quilt with the soccer of 2010 in mind. We received a piece of fabric with soccer balls on it and we had to use 80% of it in the quilt plus some African print fabric. I made one in the shape of Africa, made out of small hexagons of all different African fabrics. It is half handmade nd and machine made. Was awarded the 2 price for it. I also made another one with a soccer ball in the middle and st little balls floating out of it and received 1 price for that one. In 2009, I had the opportunity to go Hong Kong to attend a real Chinese wedding. My nephew Aldo Kriel married a lovely Chinese girl ,Phoebe Lam. At the wedding, I promised them a quilt as a wedding gift. They went to Venice on their honeymoon and got the idea for the quilt from that. My sister, Jorieke Kriel,first fabric pained the centre panel of Venice and I started to design the quilt. I suggested that she painted four smaller ones which I placed at each corner of the centre one. I used the Bargello design that is flowing out of the centre panel while using the colours in the paintings. At a point I got stuck about what to do in the corners, my son Stephen helped me with his knowledge of web design to get the flowing effect. Ever since we returned from the USA, I had a full time job and could only practice my quilting passion during the weekends. In 2008, I resigned from my full time job and concentrated full time on my Quilting. From then on, I share my knowledge with everybody, old and young, who ever wants to practice this craft and in the same time fulfil their creative power. It is so fulfilling to create and produce an original creation . In November 2010, I had an exhibition of all my student‟s work for the last two years and it was wonderful to see what they have achieved. It is wonderful to see how they grow into this craft and with their inspiration I grow as well. Everyday I learn a new thing or technique and even from my novise students they give ideas that I share with everybody again. The last two years , I‟ve grown to be a better person and I am so gratefull to have met so many lovely and ki nd people to enrich my life. Quilting was a therapy for me and will always be that way. All I can say is, thank you to everyone and Happy Quilting! It‟s Life! I teach different techniques from beginners to advanced and do fun projects. One thing I enjoy to do is to Paint with Fabric. This a technique where you use confetti size pieces of fabric, wool etc and you paint with that on cloth like the Haena I did. That is my pride and joy. I teach At Die Werksmandjie, Wierda Park, Centurion and at Purr-fect Stitch in Monument Park , Pretoria

~Neeske Pacey~ 082 217 0262 / 012 653 0022 npacey@cybersmart.co.za

Handing over the Venice Quilt to Aldo and Phoebe Kriel

Venice Quilt made as wedding gift Size 2.5m square.

My first Quilt 2001

Afica quilt 2nd Price 2008 Size 1.5m by 1m

Africa Quilt 1st Price 2008 Size 1meter square 15

After the Quilt-festival in Stellenboch I think everybody is so inspired and cannot wait to start with something colourful and new to display at the next festival in Bloemfontein. Die klasse in Stellenboch was ongelooflik, opwindend, leervol, kleurvol en so kan ek aangaan. Gewapen met „n lys van telefoonnommers is ons Jakaranda -girls gereed om van hulle te nooi om so bietjie van die fees-klasse vir ons te kom aanbied in 2012. 30 July is the Trapunto class with Petro and on the 17 th of September the Painting with Thread class with Debbie. Because the Painting with Thread is a relative new and costly method, many of us will not have all the goodies to be able to do this class, Debbie wrote the following piece to set our minds at ease. Verder het Debbie ook vir ons „n kit saamgestel om alles sommer maklik en goedkoop tot ons beskikking te hê.

“This course is based on my personal experience and my methods are techniques right for me and for my work. Try what I suggest, but don’t be afraid to experiment. Thread painting offers unlimited stitching possibilities, because, fabric motion is not r estricted by the presser foot (not used) or the feed dog (either lowered or covered, depending on the machine). An embroidery hoop holds the fabric taut and is moved in the desired stitch direction. Control of the hoop movement requires practice. Before be ginning any kind of free-motion piece, experiment with thread tension, threads, and fabrics to create different effects. Free -motion thread painting can be worked on all machine types that have a free-motion quilting or darning foot. The course will be about techniques in thread painting. You’ll be making samples of different methods. Class requirements:  Sewing machine – cleaned and oiled  Free-motion quilting or darning foot (if your machine uses a plate to cover feed dog, please remember to bring)  Scissor  Fine permanent marker (black)  Pencil  Notebook  White pencil (optional)

Kit: R300 Includes everything you need for class. Special hoop, all the different threads, stabilizers, fabrics, machine needles, appli qué paper If there is any doubt or uncertainty please call me at 082 775 9983.”

~Debbie du Toit ~ Verskeie dames het by my kom navrae doen oor Doortjie se klas genaamd “Sandsterre in „n bakpoeierblik”, die betrokke klas is „n twee-dag klas. Hiermee wil ek dan net die belangstelling onder al die Jakaranda dames toets vir so „n twee-dag lange klas. Doortjie toer gewoonlik in April/Mei, indien daar genoeg belangstelling vir die klas is (ten minste 15 dames) sal ons dit probeer reël vir 2012 Vrydag/Saterdag of Saterdag/Sondag. Die betrokke klas sal dan ook tenvolle vooruitbetaal moet word en indien jy kanselleer sal jy ongeluk kig die volle fooi verbeur. Stuur asseblief vir my „n e-pos as jy sou belangstel en dui ook asseblief aan watter twee dae vir jou gepas sal wees. Remember 50% of the course fees are payable upon writing your name on the list as a prospective attendant. Die ander helfte van die betaling moet asseblief TWEE WEKE voor die klas datum afgehandel wees. Groete

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

almger@polka.co.za 083 309 0113 0866890863

Course Painting with thread (PT)

Teacher

Course date

Available places

Course fees/ Members

Course fees/ non members

Deposit – upon registration

Final Payment date

Debbie du Toit

17 September 2011

R160-00

R320-00

R80-00

2 Sept 2011

Our lives are like quilts bits and pieces, joy and sorrow, stitched with love.

JACARANDA QUILTER‟S GUILD COURSE REGISTRATION FORM Name of course: .....................................................................................

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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 name 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

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

Quilters know all the angles.

Simply Stitches â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Shop on Wheelsâ&#x20AC;?

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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

SA Teachers Forum At the National Quilt Festival in Stellenbosch a SA TEACHERS FORUM was established. All regions of South Africa are represented on this body. The elected chairlady is Bettie van Zyl of the Good Hope Quilters. The objectives of this forum are: - To create a database of all the teachers in the different areas/quilds. - Teacher accreditation - To create a workshop register - Supply training Guidelines - Supply rate guidelines - SAQG Membership - Implementation of a Standard Copyright and Standard Accreditation - Solve problems with classes and control thereof - Communication between guilds and teachers - Design without copyright? - General techniques – beginner/levels - All relevant information must be published on the SAQG website, and so get into local newsletters Hiermee doen ek „n beroep op al die “teachers” in die Jakaranda gilde en omgewing om asseblief vir my per e-pos die volgende besonderhede aan te stuur: Name Address Area (example – Garsfontein) E-mail address Telephone numbers (landline and cell phone) Classes teached Level classes (beginner etc.) Enige gedagtes, voorstelle, klagtes of idees rondom die forum is ook baie welkom.

“The rights of teachers must be protected, therefore teachers must be registered. We have now got a table to place all our complaints and ideas on, so let's make use of it and solve problems to streamline our passion.” Minutes of meeting – Bettie van Zyl

~Almari Potgieter~ 083 309 0113 almger@polka.co.za

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 Olympics. 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 - check 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

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

Beneath the Southern Sky is a travelling exhibition of contemporary textile works to be displayed at the Australasian Quilt Convention, Craft Expo Auckland and other venues in 2012. All textile artists are invited to submit an entry exploring the theme Beneath the Southern Sky. Each work will be in a 40x100cm (W x L) vertical banner format and up to 30 works may be selected. The closing date for entries is 25 January 2012. International entries are welcome.

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

For more information, see www.beneathsouthernsky.com or contact info@beneathsouthernsky.com For your assistance, I attach a web button and a 300 dpi graphic suitable for print publications. "Cut & paste" HTML code for two size of web graphics can also be found at: http://serendipitypatchwork.com.au/blog/2 011/06/27/beneath-the-southern-skybuttons/

DIE WERKSMANDJIE

H/V KOEDOE EN CHRI S HOUGAARDSTRAAT WI ERDA PARK TEL: 012 6540388

Thank you for helping to promote this exciting exhibition opportunity for textile artists.

GROOT VERSKEI DENHEI D: KWI LTMATERI AAL WOL ROKMATERI AAL KANTGORDYNE HOLLANDSE KANT DANSKLERE EN SKOENE

Sincerely Brenda Gael Smith Curator: Beneath the Southern Sky Travelling Exhibition info@beneathsouthernsky.com http:.//beneathsouthernsky.com

KWI LTKLASSE WORD OOK AANGEBI ED

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 ava ilable 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:

BANK:

ABSA BELA-BELA

BANK:

FNB MODIMOLLE

BRANCH CODE:

632005

BRANCH CODE:

260247

ACC NAME:

QUILT@HOME

ACC NAME:

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 anyone would like to contribute a little something, I would 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 also hand your Goodies in at our June meeting with Rita Cloete and if you haven’t got it ready by then you can hand it in by me before October. I hope you all have great hearts and open hands.

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Goodie Greetings ~Gerda Grobler~

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THE WORLDS BIGGEST HEXAGON QUILT Some facts about the quilt: 

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The completed quilt ended up being 108.8 metres long or 357 feet for those on the other side of the pond. It contains 152 636 hexagons. Weighs 146.7 kilograms or 321 pounds. The machine quilting used 17 358 metres of Bottomline Thread and 26 240 metres of So Fine thread from Superior Threads. They “sponsored” this hence the plug. It took approximately 160 hours to quilt and bind. Lyn started quilting the first section on 5th January and quilted 20 sections in total, the largest was 7.5metres or 24.6 feet long. The last section was pieced to the quilt 4 hours before judging.

HAND IN HAND Machine quilting Only Meandering Gerda Grobler 083 353 3988 / 012 661 9190 Kestrel av e 126 The Reeds

Stunning quilt sites I hope that you will take some time to relax and look through the links and maybe find some free patterns and maybe start a new project today!

Ek is gebore in Pretoria en nog altyd hier woonagtig. Ek het saam met my lewensmaat en sielsgenoot, Johann en vyf hondekinders (Border Collies) nes geskop op 'n kleinhoewe in Shere aan die ooste van Pretoria.

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Good Books

Aangesien ek nou 'n voltydse tuisteskepper is kan ek myself verlustig in stokperdjies soos kookkuns, kreatiewe brei, laslap en kwilt, orgidee kweek en lees. Dit is juis my liefde vir boeke, wat van jongs af nommer een in my lewe was, wat my gemotiveer het om by die JQG biblioteek betrokke te raak.

Can you recommend good quilt books? Please share it with us. Vertel die ander van jou oulike Kwilt boeke.

Ek is vanaf Junie 2008 lid van JQG en geniet elke oomblik van die nuwe wêreld wat vir my oopgegaan het. Ek is nou ongeveer drie jaar 'n kwilter met "bietjie" ondervinding en het nog baie om te leer. Dit is my wens om net soos Martie Lombard graag die lede van JQG tot hulp wees en te help soek na daardie oulike boeke, mooiste patroon of idee vir 'n nuwe kwilt.

Thread Painting with Style Author: Nancy Prince 127 pages In this comprehensive reference guide, award-winning quilter Nancy Prince shows you how to thread paint with style. This highly detailed instructional book walks you through thread, supplies, stitches, methods, shading, sketching, distortion, and a very useful troubleshooting chapter. This ultimate technique book concludes with six projects so you can practice everything you need to know about thread painting.

Skakel my gerus met oulike boek voorstelle of as julle na ‘n kwilt patroon of idée soek. Ek help graag. Baie groete

~Kobie Coetzee~ 012 8090859 082 553 4108 kobiec@iafrica.com

Kaasmuffins met soutige bolaag. Uit: Kortpadkos van ~Anette Human~ 275g Koekmeeblom (2koppies) 15ml Bakpoeier (1eetlepel) 150g grof gerasperde Cheddar kaas (1 ½ koppie) 375ml Melk (1 1/2koppie) 40g Botter/Margarien (3eetlepels) 10ml Bovril/ Marmite (2teelepels)

Verhit die oondtot 220°C. smeer „n muffinpan met 12 holtes. Sif die koekmeelblom en bakpoeier saam. Roer die kaas by. Voeg die melk by en roer net tot gemeng. Verdeel die beslag tussen die holtes van die pan. Bak die muffins ±15minute lank tot effens bruin. Smelt die botter/margarine en Bovril/Marmite saam en meng dit goed. Skep dit oor die muffins net na dit uit die oond gehaal is. Keer die muffins versigtig uit. Eet dit louwarm. LEWER 12 GROOT MUFFINS.

Claire Wallace Long Arm Quilting Service 

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Binding and basting services also available

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

Make an appointment to discuss how best to complete your work!

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

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