Quilt news Kwiltnuus The newsletter for quilters in and around the Jacaranda city Die nuusbrief vir kwilters in en om die Jakarandastad
No 75
Inside this issue: Venue & Agenda for 8 June – see the back page (pg 28) Theme for 8 June – Wearable Art: Show & Tell to include a Members’ Fashion Parade
SAQG News Chatelaine National Quilting Day Courses, Share & Care, Home Group News, Postcards, Exhibition, And more!
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FRIENDSHIP MEETING – 8 JUNE 2013 N G KERK WIERDAPARK PIET HUGO STREET
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Jacaranda Quilters’ Guild Committee Chairperson/Voorsitter Ina Meyer 012 654 8214 082 771 6957 inakeyter@ctweb.co.za
Library/Biblioteek Kobie Coetzee 012 8090859 082 553 4108 kobiec@iafrica.com
Vice Chairperson/ Onder Voorsitter Membership/Lidmaatskap Almari Potgieter 012 654 8844 083 309 0113 jacaranda.newsletter@gmail.com
Archivist/Argivaris Lorraine Gordon 012 7110145 0825655051 lorraine@gordon.co.za
Secretary/Sekretaris Marthie J van Vuuren 012 335 3695 083 625 3078 marthie.jansenvanvuuren@sabs. co.za Treasurer/Tesourier Tracy Jackson 083 741 4561 tracey@goalnet.co.za Home Group Liaison/ Vendors/Verskaffers Claire Wallace 082 562 5983 clairewallace1602@gmail.com Charity/Liefdadigheid Jeanette Botha 083 964 4335 simstitc@mweb.co.za SAQG Representative/ Verteenwoordiger Corrianne van Velze 012 346 2700 (W) 082 923 1749 vanvelze@iafrica.com
THE CUT-OFF DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR THE OCTOBER NEWSLETTER IS MONDAY 12 AUGUST 2013.
Courses/Kursusse Erla Cilliers 012 667 1761 082 337 0037 erla.cilliers@gmail.com Newsletter/Nuusbrief Tina du Plooy 083 456 0088 tina@etp.co.za Publicity Convener/Publisiteit Delmarié du Plessis 012 658 0136 082 466 5301 Delmarie.duplessis@gmail.com Social Convener/Sosiale Verteenwoordiger Charene Nortje 082 061 8179 charene.nortier@gmail.com
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News from the Chair Dear Members Welcome to our newsletter. Make yourself a cup of tea and enjoy the read. This issue is full of interesting bits and pieces, as well as very important quilting information. Ek kan nie glo dat ons al oppad is na die middel van die jaar nie. Ons het sover ‘n ongelooflik besige jaar gehad. In Februarie was die Vriendskapsvergadering en die Groepleiers ete. Gedurende Maart het ons Nasionale Kwiltdag gevier met ‘n gratis kwiltklas. Almal wat daar was, moet asseblief hulle sterre kwilts saambring om te wys. En dan was daar Elaine Barnard se klas waar ons die mooiste krale en borspelde gemaak het. Our postcard project for the Transplant Games is running well and we have received some beautiful postcards. Thank you to all who have contributed so far. We are looking forward to seeing all those still to be handed in. Please make an effort to make a postcard for this worthwhile cause. At the next meeting, please make time to look at our albums. Lorraine has gone to a lot of trouble and they are looking great. You might just recognize your own quilt there! Please wear/bring your quilted bags, hat, scarf, jacket, skirt or even shoes! Our theme in June is Wearable Art. Moet ook nie die Show and Tell vergeet nie. Ons gaan modeparade hou en baie pret hê! Congratulations to the Centurion Quilters on a very successful exhibition. They also hosted the Tri-Nations Challenge between Korea, South Africa and Japan. Through these efforts we are getting more and more recognition as quilters. There are two BIG quilting events taking place this year. We have the National Quilt Festival taking place in Bloemfontein from 1 – 7 July. Al die inskrywings moet nou al daar wees en ons hoop dat die Jakaranda kwilters baie goed sal vaar. The other event is the IQCA at the Emperor’s Palace (6 – 8 September). Bookings for classes are now open. Thank you to everyone for sending us possible venues. We have now looked at 13 and so far have not been able to find a suitable venue. The one we think will work is unfortunately not available for this year. Therefore we have to fall back on the Wierda Park venue, namely the DR Church in Piet Hugo Street, Wierda Park. We have so much to talk about and to chat to you about that we cannot wait to see you all at the June meeting. I imagine you feel the same about your friends that you too only get to catch up with at the Friendship Meeting. Ek sien baie uit daarna om julle die 8e Junie te sien. Groete, Ina Meyer
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Submitted by Corrianne van Velze - JQG representative to SAQG
1. The National Quilt Festival Arrangements for the 2013 Quilt Festival are progressing well and we hope that a large group of JQG members will be attending this enjoyable event. SAQG will, for the first time, have booth at the Festival where Regional Guilds can advertise their Guilds and general information will be made available to the public. Members are asked to assist the SAQG by doing duty at this booth. If any member who is going to the Festival, is willing to assist by manning the booth for a few hours during the week of the festival, please contact Corrianne so that I can put you in touch with the organiser of the booth. Your assistance in this matter will be most appreciated. 2. Book on Quilting in South Africa This project is nearing its end and should be ready by July so that it can be launched at the Festival in Bloemfontein. We are all looking forward to seeing the final project! 3. SAQG website The website appears to be running well, since the Chairperson of the Guild receives many enquiries through the website. A teachers list has been posted on the website and can be accessed by all guilds and individual members. Visit www.quiltsouthafrica.co.za. 4. European Patchwork Meeting Elsa received about 75 quilts for consideration and she has sent the photographs off to SAQG judges for their opinion. I hope that some of our members have submitted photographs of their quilts. Please contact me if your quilt has been chosen to go to France so that we can publish this in a forthcoming Newsletter. Please visit the official EPM website www.patchwork-europe.com for pictures and information.
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5. Travelling exhibition As has been decided, quilts for the Travelling Exhibition will be chosen from quilts entered at the NQF 2013 in Bloemfontein. Doreen Crause will send a “Permission to travel” form to all the quilters concerned. SAQG judges will select quilts that will travel easily and these quilts will not be returned to the artists after the NQF, but will be stored in the Gauteng area until the launch of the exhibition at IQCA on 6 September 2013 where after they will travel the country. 6. IQCA and Free to Express Challenge The second IQCA will be held at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg from 6 – 8 September 2013. The main attraction this year will be the celebrated singing quilter, Ricky Tims and the teachers will be Lisa Walton (Australia), Patti Hempen and Barbara Olson (USA) and Wilna de Beer (RSA). For more information visit www.iqcafrica.com Barbara Robb is coordinating the volunteers for the IQC Africa. If you would like to be a part of this exciting event, then volunteer to help in the following area: WHITE GLOVE ANGELS
Responsibilities: 1 hour shift patrolling the exhibition hall to ensure the integrity of the artworks on display. This will be on a first come first served basis. Barbara can be contacted on 072122-7656 or honey-bear@mweb.co.za SAQG together with the sponsors IQCA, has launched a challenge, Free to Express with prize money of R15,000! The quilts that are accepted, have the opportunity of being exhibited at IQCA 2013 and will also possibly travel. The closing date for entries was 2 April and the photographs of the quilts need to be submitted by 30 June 2013. 7. Membership numbers Each individual member of SAQG (that includes all the JQG members) will receive a unique number which will identify them when registering for National Festivals or entering their quilts in national competitions. You will be receiving this information as soon as the process has been completed.
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Getting to Know … Erla Cilliers – Courses
My name is Erla Cilliers (born Combrink), and I have had a passion for sewing, handcraft, and such things from a very young age. My sister and I used to sew clothes for our Barbie dolls by hand, from the dress fabric scraps that my mom threw in the dustbin (at least they were not quilt fabric scraps!) All credit for my love of sewing needs to go to my mother, who is still a very industrious seamstress at age 73. She taught us all the handcrafts of the day - knitting, crocheting, hand embroidery, and more, so I can do all that, but... when I saw a colourwash quilt in my stepmom’s house in Stellenbosch for the first time about 14 years ago, I was instantly hooked, and still am. The quilt bug fully invaded my house very quickly after that, and I have since given up making clothes. I now make only quilts, with a little appliqué and embroidery, as far as I need those skills to finish a quilt! I prefer non-traditional quilt designs, or traditional with a twist, but I would not call myself an art quilter, just one who likes to bend the design rules. I love working with bright, vibrant colours on a dark background – must be Cape mom’s influence! Expressing myself through quilting and being creative with beautiful fabric is one of my biggest joys in life! :-)
Tracy Jackson - Treasurer
I have always found quilts appealing and thought that quilting would be something to look forward to during my retirement. However, life seldom goes as planned! When I took my sewing machine in for service in 2004, there was talk in the shop of quilting classes starting in the near future so I signed up immediately and my quilting journey began. Thanks to Hannetjie Koekemoer my passion for quilting was ignited! I do prefer traditional quilts but have been ‘forced’ to widen my quilting horizons by the enthusiasm of Ethelda, Ina and co, to whom I am most grateful. I look forward to serving on the Jacaranda committee as the next stage in my quilting journey.
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NEW MEMBERS We would like to extend a warm welcome to the following new Jacaranda Members: Janice Rosalie Ash Alta Reisinger Heidi Mc Kay Jeanette Squire Anna Grobler René Pretorius Marinda Dippenaar Dorinda Mc Kane Erika Kirsten Lulu Vermaak Vianca Hattingh Burnedine Pienaar Sarie Pansegrouw Inge Cox Ronel Fick
Santie Kemp Martli Naudé Magda Combrink Frida Reinach Martie van Niekerk Jocelyne Bredenkamp Marietjie Jordaan Amanda du Toit Petra Bezuidenhout Wilna du Toit Esmé Etsebeth
Please remember to collect your Membership Identification and Number at the Membership Table during our next meeting.
Not receiving JQG Newsletters? Not receiving JQG Newsflashes? Incorrect or new email address? Tell us! Simply email Almari at jacaranda.newsletter@gmail.com with your name. We will then have your correct e-mail address. www.indulgy.com (Russian silver sewing chatelaine (±1840)
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Chatelaine www.perioddrama.com
The word Chatelaine ("shaht uh len") is derived from the Latin word meaning castle. It refers to the lady who, in the medieval times, was in charge of the day-to-day castle functions. The chatelaine ordered supplies, did the bookkeeping and supervised the servants. She also taught the children who lived in the castle and served as a guide to the guests. One of her most important responsibilities was to keep the keys to the castle. Because the chatelaine kept the keys, she needed a place to put them where they would be safe and accessible. By the 17th century a metal jeweled ornament, called a chatelaine, was a popular practical organizing device. It hung from a pocket or attached to a person's belt. Dangling down from the chatelaine would be a few chains and hooks. Keys, a pen, and a notepad were among the things that could be carried on the chatelaine. The chatelaine, also became a fashion accessory that was often given as a wedding present from a husband to his bride. Sewing and needlework were an important part of a young girl's education and these accessories were ideal in organizing notions. Chatelaines were made of silver, brass, steel, leather, or fabric, depending on the financial status of the household. There was a decorative clip that attached to the waistband with three to seven long chains with clasps suspended from it. Toward the end of the 19th century, dresses with no waist line (and no place for a chatelaine) became fashionable and the waist chatelaine developed into the brooch type and the fabric type worn around the neck. ď ş TdP ď‚˜Victorian Chatelaine, mid nineteenth century. Complete, thimble, aide memoire, needle case and button hook.
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Block of the Meeting Win a Chatelaine! This is how the block of the meeting will work in June: 1. You make blocks using the foundation piecing pattern below right, using your own preferred colours. You will keep these blocks for yourself. 2. You bring the completed blocks to the meeting. 3. Your name is registered in the “Block of the Meeting” register and you are entered into the lucky draw. 4. During the Meeting, one name will be drawn from the “Block of the Meeting Register” and the winner will win a Chatelaine. Block of the meeting for Chatelaine draw (from Quiltmaker, Nov/Dec, 1996)
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The next Jacaranda Quilters’ Guild meeting (and AGM) will be held on Saturday 12 October 2013 at the NG Kerk Wierdapark from 09h00.
Die Moot Kwilters
Centurion Quilters
Die Moot byeenkoms word gehou by: NG Kerk Noordoos-Pretoria Kamferbosstraat 58, Kilnerpark GPS: -25.714571,28.261427 Almal Welkom! Toegang : R15 Tee, uitstalling en demonstrasies Deure maak 09h00 oop: 13 Julie 10 Augustus 7 September 9 November Kontak: Karen Esterhuizen 072-347-6729 of Linda (Die Werksmandjie) 012-333-8044
The Centurion Quilters Meetings are held at the Catholic Church 228 Cradock Ave, (cnr Shepstone Rd) Lyttelton
Banking details/ Bank besonderhede Jacaranda Quilters‘ Guild ABSA SINOVILLE BRANCH Account no. / Rek. No. 907 578 4725
Advertise in the JQG newsletter
Postal Address/Posadres P O Box 846 GROENKLOOF, 0027
GPS: 25.823924, 28.201652 All welcome! An entrance fee of R15 is charged. Please bring your own mug for tea/coffee. Starts at 09h00 on: 27 July 24 August 28 September 23 November
The advertising costs for members for 3 insertions per annum in the Jacaranda Newsletter are as follows: Full page R650 Half page R450 Quarter page R250 Business card R200 Classifieds : R50,00 for 4 lines per newsletter. Deadline for submissions to October newsletter is 12 August 2013. To advertise contact : Tina 083 456 0088/tina@etp.co.za
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National Quilting Day/Nasionale Kwiltersdag: 16 Maart 2013 Ina Calitz writes: Nooit in my wildste drome het ek gedink dat ek as Kapenaar so ‘n heerlike dag in Pretoria sal beleef nie. Dit was ‘n wonderlike belewenis om saam met sowat 30 kwilters in die kerksaal in Lyttelton onder leiding van Ina Meyer ‘n “Floating Star” kwilt te leer maak. Met al ons lappies reeds uitgesny , masjiene bedraad en opgewonde kwiltersgees, het ons weggespring, beplan, gestik, geknip, gelag en gekuierpraat terwyl Ina ons lappies se naatjies blitsig platgestryk het. Die sterre het begin vorm aanneem en na tee en heerlike “cupcakes” (dankie Almari!) het ons die sterrye begin wys en almal het ge-oh en geah oor die mooi rye wat besig is om klaar te kom. Elkeen op ‘n ander manier besonders. ‘n Heerlike oggend het tot sy einde gekom en almal van ons het die opdrag van ons “teacher”, Ina, gekry om dit klaar te he vir ons Junie Jakaranda vergadering! (Daar is ook belowe dat ons op ‘n later stadium n miniatuurkwilt met die klein driehoek oorskietstukkies sal maak. Ek glo baie van ons sien uit daarna!)
On 16 March about 30 quilters gathered in the church hall in Lyttelton to learn to make a Floating Star quilt, under Ina Meyer’s instruction. Everyone came prepared with cut fabric and were soon off to a flying start with Ina helping to quickly iron fabric as required. After tea and cupcakes, rows of stars started appearing and Ina asked that the quilts be completed for the June Guild meeting.
Wilna du Toit writes: Where do I start? Do I start with the excitement of experiencing the discovery of the Quilters Guild and their Committee Members? Do I start with my utter relief when discovering the quilting fabric shops? Do I start with the adventure of choosing fabrics and cutting them for the Quilters Day project? Or do I start with the glorious feeling of contentment I experienced whilst sharing a few peaceful hours with wonderful women and fabulous life stories? I think, in trying to see God’s quilt, it might be the wisest to start with the above mentioned questions all at once. Whilst living in Kuwait, a fellow South African (Chrissie) introduced me, to the Kuwait Textile and Quilters Association and my Pakistani Quilting Mentor (Aiesha), thus leading to many other interesting memories. Quilters Day felt like a family of women, sharing a passion for difficult maths, beautiful fabrics, and precision cutting, which would, ultimately, result in a rainbow of floating stars. How wonderful to have been part of it and to have met you all!
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P’S AND Q’S – LYNNWOOD RIDGE 2nd and 4th Tuesday 14h00 – 17h00 Ann Brown - 083 471 2718 / 0123613150
WORKING GIRLS - CENTURION 1st Thursday of the month 09h00 to 12h00 Almari Potgieter – 083 309 0113
KWETTERKWILTERS – LYNNWOOD Evening Group: Every Wednesday 17h30 Susara van Wyk – 083 608 3663
SUNBONNETS - CENTURION 2nd and 4th Thursday 09h00 to 12h00 Almari Potgieter – 083 309 0113
PALJAS KWILTERS – LYNNWOOD Elke Donderdag oggend 09h00 Susara van Wyk – 083 608 3663
FRANGIPANI KWILTERS - CENTURION Donderdagaande Almari Potgieter – 083 309 0113/012-6548844
DIE WERKSMANDJIE – KILNERPARK/MOOT 1st Friday Hannetjie Koekemoer – 076 543 5697
MARIQUILTERS – CENTURION 2nd and 4th Saturday 09h00 – 12h00 Jean Carey - 012-667 4041 Catholic Church, Cradock Street, Lyttelton
WAPAD QUILTERS Every 3rd Saturday 14h30 Ethelwyn Remmers - 012-3230161 PIECEMAKERS – FAERIE GLEN Every 2nd Wednesday Elizabeth de Jager – 082 965 5525/012-9910754 NAAIDOSIES - WAVERLEY Edith Fourie – 082 789 0790 /0125439402 Petra Auret – 082 378 8127 /0129976395 SILVER LAKE DOLLAS 2de en 4de Donderdag Magda Swanepoel – 073 252 8635/012 809 1533 AFFODILKWILTERS – WARMBAD (BELA-BELA) Elke 2de Woensdag 09h00 – 12h00 Rita Cloete – 071 609 6099 / 0147363568 MOOT RAFELS 1ste Woensdag van die maand 09h00 – 12h00 NG Kerk, Anna Wilsonstr/Stormvoelweg Bets Arcus - 083 999 0333
LOSLAPPIES – WIERDAPARK Elke 2de Donderdag 09h00 – 12h00 Gerda Grobler 083 353 3988/012-6619190 LYTTEL QUILTERS – LYTTELTON 1st and 3rd Wednesday 09h00 – 12h00 Ina Meyer – 082 771 6957 / 012-6548214 Lyttelton Methodist Church, Monument Street, Lyttelton CREATIVE HANDS – LYTTELTON 2nd and 4th Wednesday 09h00 – 12h00 Ina Meyer – 082 771 6957 / 012-6548214 HARTIES QUILTING - HARTBEESPOORTDAM Elke 2de Woensdag Mirinda Williamson – 082 773 2571 Schoemanstraat 83, Hartbeespoortdam LAPPIESVREUGDE – WONDERBOOM SD/MOOT Elke 2e Saterdag Annette Jansen van Rensburg 0795741220 If any details change, please send corrections to tina@etp.co.za
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Library News / Biblioteek Nuus Kobie Coetzee Learn how to recognize those "big ideas" that lead to inspiration - and how to transfer them to your projects. Expand your creative horizons and embrace the process of developing your design skills using your own intuition. Expert art quilter Jean Wells provides you with more design guidelines and new exercises to hone your natural intuitive skills, then she encourages you to go out there and express yourself! Packed with inspiring quilt images, this book walks you through effective approaches to art quilting from journaling your ideas to unifying your design." [Review as per Loot] And look out for the following new books: The Art of Embroidered Flowers by Gilda Baron New Cuts for New Quilts by Karla Alexander Precut Bonanza-200 Pieced Blocks from cut strips and shapes by Kimberly Einmo
Lastly, pop around to the Library to see what older books will be FOR SALE at the June meeting! -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Condolences and Congratulations
We were sorry to hear of the passing of Thea Lourens’ Husband. We’re thinking of Ina Meyer’s husband whose brother-in-law died tragically in a plane crash. May you find comfort in the memories that are yours to treasure always and find strength knowing that we keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
We are thinking of Louise Wolhuter who has spent a difficult time in hospital. We look forward to seeing you at the Friendship Meeting. Congratulations to Natasja van Wyk on the birth of Nicolai, and to the two proud Grannies Susara van Wyk and Esmé Etsebeth.
Unfortunately, we are unable to print the newsletter in colour. But you can receive it in full colour in your Inbox! Simply send Almari an e-mail jacaranda.newsletter@gmail.com Ask that your name be added to her list and she will ensure that you receive your newsletter by email. As a bonus: you will receive your newsletter a few days before the printed copies are posted!
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Home Group News Die Werksmandjie Tuisgroep Hannetjie Koekemoer Ons vergader elke eerste Vrydag van die maand in Die Werksmandjie te Kilnerpark. Ons los mans, kinders, kleingoed en sorge tuis en geniet hierdie dag voluit. Vertoon en vertel is ‘n hoogtepunt. Daar word gespog, idees uitgeruil, vergelyk en geniet. Ons besluit oor die volgende projek of kursus – dis nogal ‘n gewigtige besluit! Na konsensus is almal begeesterd en spring vol lewenslus aan die werk – tot die volgende vertoon en vertel. Elke keer is dit ‘n ander ervaring.
Ons Logo
Picture Piecing - Cynthia England
Anita werk dat die rook trek
Aneme, Saret en Thelma hard aan die werk.
Circles of the mind – Kursus aangebied deur Jeanette Botha
Piecemakers Kwiltgroep Elizabeth de Jager Ons is ‘n groepie wat al ‘n hele klompie jare bymekaar kom. Lede het getrek en een vir wie ons ‘n troos-kwilt gemaak het is oorlede. Lieflike vriendinne het weer by ons aangesluit. Ons kuier elke 2e Woensdagoggend in Faerie Glen vanaf 9:00 tot so 11:30. Met verjaarsdag gaan ons na die verjaarsdag vrou se huis toe en word bederf met heerlike koek
15 en tee. Ons gee ook elkeen R20,00 in ‘n koevert vir haar net om ietsie spesiaals mee te koop. So tussen die vrolike gesels en opregte omgee vir mekaar gee ons raad, deel wenke en doen pragtige kwiltwerk en soms ietsie besonders vir ‘n kleinkind. Hierdie jaar het ons sommer 3 projekte wat so teen die einde van die jaar voltooi moet wees. Met een projek maak ons seshoek blommetjies wat ons gaan uitruil - almal sê dis nogal verslawend maar hulle geniet dit so! Die ander twee moet ons klaarmaak en dan kom wys. Almal is baie opgewonde en hard aan die werk. Ons sluit die jaar af met ‘n lekker ontbyt en ruil "Fat Quarters" uit. Fransie se kleindogter was baie verbaas dat ons lap uitruil maar ‘n kwilter sien moontlikhede as sy ‘n lappie kry - of wat praat ek nou! Ons groepie is: Valerie Cotton, Elizabeth de Jager, Lily de Sousa, Christna le Roux, Leonie Mc Callaghan, Isabel Ravenscroft, Annatjie Snyman, Fransie Spies, Dorothy van Zyl en Martha Wouters. Kom kuier gerus een Woensdag by ons.
Postcards for World Transplant Games As you are aware, we’re making 4” x 6” Fabric Postcards for the World Transplant Games to be held in Durban. They must please be handed in at the Jacaranda Guild Friendship Meeting on 8 June 2013. Let’s make LOTS of postcards for this huge event which takes place from 28 July to 5 August 2013! “The World Transplant Games 2013 are being hosted in South Africa in the sunny city of Durban! Recipients who have received life saving organ transplants from more than 55 countries worldwide will compete in various sports in the hopes of winning Gold, Silver and Bronze medals for their country! The games celebrate the triumph of the human spirit and the hope that is behind every transplant. The games will host 13 different sports codes at various venues around Durban. Touring and sightseeing opportunities will be plentiful for all wanting to experience the vibrancy, beautiful coast lines and diverse cultures which make Durban, the Zulu Kingdom, a unique and exciting destination.” See http://www.wtg2013.com. TdP
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Course
Teacher
Course Date
Course fees: MEMBERS
Course fees: NONMEMBERS
Deposit – on Final registration Payment Date
Country Style Dolls (CSD)
Hester Meintjies
14 Sept 2013
R160 (+R80 kit on day)
R320 (+R80 kit on day)
R100
30 August 2013
Stuur jou voltooide registrasie vorm en betalingsbewys aan Erla. Al die nodige inligting rondom die klas sal ten minste twee weke voor die klas vir jou gestuur word. Please ensure that all your details are on the registration form. An email address or fax number is very important to ensure that all the necessary information for the upcoming course is sent to you. Enige navra of inligting, kontak Erla Cilliers Email: erla.cillers@gmail.com Cell phone: 083 337 0037 or 012 667 1761 (a/h)
Name of Course: ........................................................... Date of Course: ...................................... Your Name: ..................................................................... Membership Number: ........................... Contact numbers: Home: ............................................................................ Cell: ....................................................... Email address: ................................................................................................................................... Deposit Paid : R ................................................................. Full Payment: R .................................................................. Date of Payment: .............................................................. Banking Details: Jacaranda Quilters Guild ABSA (Sinoville) 907 578 4725
Email this form together with proof of payment to: erla.cilliers@gmail.com
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Courses Erla Cilliers Ek hou baie van geleenthede om nuwe goed te leer en nuwe ervarings te hê en ek moet erken kursusse waar kwilters betrokke is, is ekstra lekkerte, omdat ons almal dit bywoon met ‘n lied in die hart omdat ons wil, nie omdat ons moet nie (soos dalk met ‘n werkskursus). Om nie eens te praat van die kwiltvriende kuier terwyl mens iets nuuts leer nie! Die goeienuus is dat daar nog een so ‘n lekkerte geleente is is na ‘Festival’ hierdie jaar, waar Hester Meintjies op 14 September vir ons gaan leer om ‘Country Dolls’ te maak – die skattige lappoppe op die foto hieronder. Hester is ‘n talentvolle onderwyseres en mens leer gewoonlik soveel meer as net die kursusinhoud, kortpaadjies en nuwe maniere om klein naaldwerk probleempies op te los, so uit en uit die prys werd! Die kursusfooi vir Gildelede is R160 plus R80,00 vir die kit, en vir nie-lede R320 plus R80, vir die kit. Die kit is genoeg vir een pop se lyfie, en jy moet jou pop se klere self verskaf. Die registrasie vorm en besonderhede van betaling is op bladsy 16. I love opportunities to learn new things and I must say quilt courses are extra special because we attend them by choice (unlike some work courses sometimes) and therefore with a song in our hearts! And then there is the nurturing of quilters friendships which take place whilst we learn! The good news is that there is one more opportunity after Festival this year. Hester Meintjies will present a class to make the pretty Country Dolls on the photo below, on the 14th of September. Hester is a talented teacher and one usually learns a lot more than just the course content. One often also gets solutions to little sewing problems or a shortcut to do something better so all in all worth the money! The course fee for Guild members is R160 plus R80 for the kit, and for non Guild members R320, plus R80,00 for the kit. The kit is enough to make one doll’s body and you will need to buy fabric to dress your doll. You will find the registration form and payment details on page 16.
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Elaine Barnard Course A “WOW!” Saturday Elaine Greyvenstein WOW !! – in vandag se lewe vol SMS taal en akronieme wat orals gebruik word, kan WOW dalk staan vir goed soos “Wise Older Woman”, “Work On Weekends” of selfs “Women Organising the World”, maar in hierdie geval was dit sommer net ‘n doodgewone “WOW!”. Dit is presies hoe die kursus op Saterdag, 9 Maart saam met Elaine Barnard was. Elaine showed us how to make different kinds of fabric beads, using all kinds of scraps and threads - from silk, cotton, voile, organza and even all your little off-cut pieces of yarn and threads. Absolutely anything goes. We soon realised that the more colourful and contrasting the fabrics, the prettier the end result. Na middagete en ‘n welverdiende koppie tee, het ons geleer om borspelde te maak met Elaine se bekende gesiggies. Dit was beslis ‘n prettige ervaring. Ek dink ‘n paar van ons was so bietjie onseker in die begin, maar toe ons eers wegtrek, was dit soos om weer met ons Barbie poppe te speel. Die lekkerste is dat die gesiggie lewe kry sodra jy met die aantrek begin. O ja, dan moet sy nog ‘n hoed, krale en oorbelle ook kry! I have declared War on Waste in my sewing room, as the World Of Wearable arts opened to me So keep your eyes and ears open to What’s On Where – you might miss out on a World Of Wonders waiting to be discovered. What could be more enjoyable and rewarding than spending a Saturday with quilting friends and learning new skills? I think I speak on behalf of all who attended the course in thanking Elaine for presenting this “WOW!” course to us.
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JQG SHARE AND CARE Jeanette Botha As Jacaranda Members we are going to get involved in helping at Eljada House in Daspoort. Currently these people are preparing over 1000 meals monthly and there are women who make articles daily to sell. There are a few sewing machines available but skills are required to teach these ladies to use these machines to their full potential, and to teach them new techniques. We would therefore like to ask ALL our members to help in the following ways:
1. Please bring a packet of soup or tinned food to the June meeting. 2. Any fabric that can be used to make cushions, bags or items to sell will be appreciated, including fabric sample books. 3. Time – if you have time to give to teach the women at Eljada House new techniques, then contact Jeanette Botha who will draw up a roster. Please contact Jeanette on 083 964 4335 or simstitc@mweb.co.za to become involved in this worthy cause. JB ------------------------------------------------------Following a request from Samuel who runs the Centurion Art Gallery, a class arranged by the Social Workers near the Gallery was presented to a group of ladies on 23 March 2013. This took place in the hall right next to the gallery. Kits were planned and made for 25 people. Bernina donated the fabric and thread, and Jacaranda Guild sponsored scissors, needles, pins, thimbles and pencils. I made notes and 2 templates for each person. The seven ladies who attended made a hexagon cushion and thoroughly enjoyed the class. Men turned up too, but they did not know that it was a sewing class! We hope that this will be the first of many. JB
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Jacaranda Quilters Guild - Teachers list (Teachers Forum SAQG) Name
Area
Mariëtha van der Merwe
Lynnwood, able to travel
Rita Cloete
Bela Bela
Telephone numbers
012 361 1905 marietha.web@gmail.com
Srilanka appliqué and Mola appliqué with a difference
wenru@telkomsa.net
Various techniques, especially kids
vanvelze@iafrica.com
Techniques using free cutting & piecing methods
avtboonzaier1@gmail.com
Beginners and advanced
072 299 9428 014 736 3568 071 609 6099
Corrianne van Velze
Anywhere, able to travel
Type of classes
012 346 2700 082 923 1749
Bernina
012 997 1135
Moreletta Park
083 554 9429
Mirinda Williamson
Hartbeespoort dam
082 773 2571
lucaswilliamson@gijema.co .za
Beginners, advanced techniques and Creative techniques
Elizabeth de Jager
Bernina
082 965 5525
elizabethdej@mweb.co.za
Beginners, sampler
inakeyter@ctweb.co.za
Beginners, strip piecing, different techniques, hand appliqué
almger@polka.co.za
Beginner to advanced
ann@nty.co.za
Beginners/ techniques/
Zouna Boonzaier
Moreletta Park 012 654 8214 Ina Meyer
Eldoraigne 082 7716957 012 654 8844
Almari Potgieter
Clubview 083 309 0113
Amanda Meester
Polokwane
072 729 6110 083 411 1467
Tina du Plooy
Irene
Shaggy quilts
012 667 5088 tina@etp.co.za
Beginners and Intermediate
083 456 0088 Wilnamarie Dercksen
Die Wilgers
012 807 3678 083 417 5977
wilnamarie@gmail.com
Samplers, traditional and innovative Square in a square/picture piecing
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Centurion Quilters Exhibition
The Tri-Nations Challenge quilts were displayed with the Centurion Quilters’ quilts in the Art Gallery adjacent to the Lyttelton Library. Quilts from Japan, South Africa and Korea were on display from 18 – 27 March 2013. These ninety small 50cm x 50cm quilts depicted 30 World Heritage Sites from around the world, as interpreted by 30 quilters in each country. The public and the media showed a great deal of interest in this exhibition, and in the quilts made by members of Creative Hands and the Centurion Quilters. TdP
QUILTING FOR AFRICA Sheila van Dyk
Would you like to be part of our journey to try to break the current world record for the world’s largest quilt? Currently the largest quilt is around 26 000m². In order to break the record we would require around 11 000 quilts. I have applied to the Guinness Book of World Records (GWR ref 400035) and we are now on our way and already have 200 quilts. Please join our Facebook Group called QUILTMANIA2015 to follow our journey and take part if you would like to. For practical reasons, I have decided to make single bed quilts which we will sew together, and donate and sell the individual quilts after we have met the record.
What we need: 1. 11 000 SINGLE BED QUILTS – SIZE 45” x 65” 2. QUILTS SHOULD CONSIST OF A PIECED TOP, BATTING AND BACKING 3. QUILTS CAN BE MADE IN ANY PATTERN, COLOUR or FABRIC BUT MUST BE QUILTED OR TIED THROUGH ALL THREE LAYERS 4. THE OBJECTIVE WOULD BE TO BE SELL or DONATE THE END RESULT. THE FUNDS WOULD THEN BE USED TO START AN OUTREACH CENTRE TO TRAIN LADIES OF ALL
22 WALKS OF LIFE IN THE ART OF QUILTING, SEWING, KNITTING, EMBROIDERY AND NEEDLEWORK. Any unwanted orphan blocks, quilt tops, fabric or batting would be appreciated. Perhaps you have a contact who wants to throw out old fabric sample books, please tell them about our project. Together we will be able to put South Africa in the Guinness Book of World Records. SHEILA VAN DYK 082 940 9961 /Email: QUILTMANIA2015@GMAIL.COM /Facebook Group: QUILTMANIA2015
MAAK ‘N VERSKIL BERSIES!!!! Gerda Grobler Verlede jaar (2012) het iemand op Facebook 'n voorstel gemaak van blokke wat mense kan hekel of brei en dit dan na iemand stuur en daardie persoon sit dit aanmekaar en deel uit aan behoeftiges. Ek het onmiddelik ingewillig. So het dit dan begin dat mense vir my blokke begin stuur het en ek begin het om blokke aanmekaar te werk om komberse te maak (bersies) - MAAK 'N VERSKIL BERSIES. In 2012 het ek Bersies uitgedeel by Olievenhoutbosch Disabled Organisation - fotos regs en onder. En nou in 2013 maak ons bersies vir die inwoners van die Margaretha Ackerman Tehuis in Pretoria Wes. Daar is ongeveer 200 Oumas en Oupas wat daar bersies nodig het. Op die oomblik het ek 50 bersies, en kort dus 150 voor Junie wanneer ek hulle wil gaan uitdeel. As jy dalk betrokke wil raak, kan jy hekel- of breiblokke maak en aan my stuur. Ons gebruik dubbeldraad (double knitting) wol en no 4mm / 5mm naald. Jy kan die blokke in jou eie keuse van kleur maak. Hekel blokke van 8 of 10 rye werk baie goed en gewone Granny Square Patroon. Brei blokke kan so ongeveer 20 x 20 cm wees. Hoe groter hoe beter. As jy nie kan hekel of brei nie kan jy dalk ‘n kwilt of kwilt top (enkelbed grootte), of “orphan blokke” skenk. Enige wol donasie sal ook waardeer word as jy nie kans het om te hekel of brei nie. Ek het ook ‘n FB groep begin, naamlik MAAK ‘N VERSKIL !!!! http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/301036419977674. As jy ‘n verskil wil maak in iemand se lewe raak net betrokke! Kontak my asseblief indien jy wil help. Baie Dankie Gerda Grobler - 083 353 3988 - groblerrj@telkomsa.net In 2012 Gerda responded to a suggestion that blocks be crocheted or knitted and put together by someone, and to be given to charity and this is how her “Make a Difference” project began. Crocheted and knitted blankets were given to the Olievenhoutbosch Disabled Organisation and other charities. In 2013 the Margaretha Ackerman Home for the Elderly is being supported and 200 blankets are required for the residents in this home by June 2013. To become involved, knit or crochet blocks, or blankets, make quilts or quilt tops, donate wool or orphan blocks. Contact Gerda for more information (details above).
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DIE WERKSMANDJIE
277 CHRIS HOUGAARDSTR. WIERDA PARK TEL: 012 654 0388 werksmandjie@gmail.com Groot verskeidenheid: KWILTMATERIAAL WOL ROKMATERIAAL KANTGORDYNE HOLLANDSE KANT DANSKLERE EN SKOENE KWILTKLASSE WORD OOK AANGEBIED
Mystique Quilting Petro van Rooyen
Machine Quilting done on a domestic sewing machine
In-the-ditch quilting, outlining, meandering & patterns
Bindings on request
Loomtex batting available: 2.8m wide @ R45.00/m
DIE WERKSMANDJIE Winkel 2B Nasdorpsentrum, Lynettestraat, Kilnerpark, Pretoria. Kontak Linda van Eck by Tel: 012-3338044 E-pos linda@diewerksmandjie.co.za
083 2344 327 Ananda Steyn 083 740 9671
100% Katoenmateriaal Amerikaans en SuidAfrikaans Watteersel 280cm Wyd (Loomtex) Alle kwiltbenodighede Kwiltklasse Verskaffer van : Square in a Square Liniale, boeke, materiale en “kits” Cynthia England se patrone, boeke, “kits” Besigheidsure: Maandae – Vrydae : 8:30 tot 16:30 Saterdae :9:00 tot 12:30
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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
STOCKISTS OF: 100% cotton African & American fabrics Batting Full range of Appleton wool Mill Hill beads DMC threads Needle arts variegated stranded, silk, rayon, perle Threads and French ribbon MERLE SADLER Tel : 011 454 2825 3 Tamarisk Avenue Cell : 082 346 3800 DOWERGLEN Ext 3 Fax : 086 519 4407 Edenvale E-mail : ragstoriches@telkomsa.net
Business Hours: By Appointment
Want to advertise in the JQG Newsletter? See page 10 for details.
DIENS VAN MASJIENE
Quiltec Fabrics West Rand JHB Phone: Grace 011- 679 4386 E-mail: gracenobili@icon.co.za www.quiltecfabrics.co.za SHOP HOURS Thursday 9 am - 1 pm Friday 9 am - 1 pm Other times by appointment only
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. Depot in Waverley Maandag tot Vrydag Sel: 072 985 0562 072 186 9482
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Fiona’s Fabrics Variety of interesting designs Cheapest fabric, plus new Da Gama fabrics Call anytime: 082 798 0262 or 012 365 3425 159 Rivier Vallei Road, (Glenwood Village) Lynnwood Glen
Visit the Jacaranda website www.jacarandaquilt.co.za or visit Jacaranda on Facebook
27 Vir die maak en deurstik van kwilts For custom made quilts
kontak gerus vir Mareé Coetzer by 072 100 1032
Bela Bela 22 September – 25 September 2013 Hierdie is 'n wegbreek wat jy nie kan misloop nie. Dié wat vorige jare daar was sal onthou dat Rita ons lekker bederf het en dat ons baie pret gehad het. Akkomodasie 3 nagte en alle etes ingesluit: Alleen kamer = R1150 Deel kamer = R900 Registrasie en Klasfooi = R550 Navrae: Rita Cloete Sel: 071 609 6099 Tel: 014 736 3568 Faks: 014 736 2222 Email: quiltathome@gmail.com Onderwyseresse: Bets Arcus - Toiletsakkie vir Mans of Dames Gerda Grobler - Kersfeesversierings Rita Cloete - Verrassing Meer inligting word gegee sodra jou inskrywing ontvang is. Vir inskrywingsvorms kontak: Gerda Grobler groblerrj@telkomsa.net
42 Nellmapius Drive IRENE Trading Hours Monday – Friday 09:00 – 14:30 Thursday (ext hours) 09:00 – 16:00 Saturdays 09:00 – 11.30 Tel: 012 667 2223 Cell: 082 851 2887 Email: quiltpta@mweb.co.za www.quiltingsupplies.co.za
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JACARANDA QUILTER’S GUILD FRIENDSHIP MEETING 8 June 2013 Venue: NG Kerk Wierdapark, 279 Piet Hugo Street, Wierda Park, Centurion. From N1 North Take John Vorster Offramp – Turn left in John Vorster – turn left into Hendrik Verwoerd – cross Old Johannesburg – turn right in Willem Botha – turn right in Piet Hugo – NG Wierda Park on your right. From Hans Strydom – Straight to Old Johannesburg – turn left in old Johannesburg – turn right in Ruimte(1st Robot) – turn left in Piet Hugo – NG Wierda Park on your left. From N1 South – Take Jean Ave offramp – turn left – cross Old Johannesburg (now Saxby) – turn left in Ruimte St and then left in Piet Hugo St – NG Wierda Park on your left. GPS Coordinates: -25.866543,28.153263
Theme: Friendship 9:00 Doors Open 10:00 Demonstration 11:00 Demonstration (repeat) 11:00 Lunch 12:00 Meeting Welcome – Ina Speaker: Joppie de Beer Courses Potholders Viewer’s choice - LOSLAPPIES IN MOKOPANE
(POTGIETERSRUS) Birthday prize Show and Tell
AGENDA
Theme: Wearable Art 09:00 10:30 11:00 12:00
Doors open Demonstration: Chatelaine Lunch Meeting Welcome Guest Speakers: Tertia Duvenage and Bridget Ferguson Block Draw Viewers’ Choice : Piecemakers and Werksmandjie Raffle Birthday Prize Show & Tell: Clothes, Fabric beads Show & Tell Prize Please bring:
Members’ Entrance Fee: Packet of soup or tinned food for Eljada House (see page 19) Visitors Entrance Fee: R50,00 Lunch will be on sale Your mug for tea/coffee Show and Tell Wearable art e.g. bags, jackets, chatelaines Floating Star quilts from Nat. Quilters Day