Reminder: Our next meeting is on Monday the 29th April.

 

Annual General Meeting - Monday 25th March

If this year’s AGM had a theme, it would be one of gratitude.  Our President, Sharon began the meeting welcoming everyone and praising the valuable work carried out by our 84 members in what was a very busy year. 

Each year, Sunshine Linus strives to meet the ever-changing needs of our clients. This year we responded to an increasingly diverse range of requests and produced high quality items to meet the increased demand from clients. Judy B advised that in 2023/24, Sunshine Linus distributed over 10,000 items to communities on the Sunshine Coast and beyond. 

Some of our members at the AGM.

We say thank you to Jenny D and Denise who manage requests and organise distribution. 

Thank you also to members who each month help put the items into bags ready for distribution.

Getting the room ready for distribution.

The AGM provided a great opportunity again thanks to members who work to make Sunshine Linus the dynamic and supportive organization that it is.

Sunshine Linus is thankful for support from across the Sunshine Coast community.

Thank you also to everyone who quietly get on and make Sunshine Linus the dynamic and valuable organisation it is today.

NEWS FROM THE TABLES

SALES TABLE

This month the table abounded with pillowcases, silk coat hangers, potholders, small tote and laundry bags, scalloped place mats and microwave bowl holders. Fresh produce included onion jam, plants, limes, and plenty of pumpkin bought in by Leonie.

The Quilters Choice sewing machine and accessories is still available. The machine has never been used and all proceeds from the sale will go to Sunshine Linus. Thank you again to Elaine for looking after the sales table.

Quilters Sewing Machine

Get in early next meeting as these terrific items tend to disappear quickly.

 FREEBIE TABLE

The Freebie table received lots of donations again this month including some very interesting items including a beautiful timber cotton reel holder with draws.

Bric Brac

                                            

                                             

What a lovely surprise!

TOUCHY FEELY TABLE

A request was received from a new client in Brisbane. ‘Open Futures’ provides residential disability care in Brisbane. 

Claire made the items below in the requested dark blue, dark green and purple colours. She made touchy feely pillow cases, grab balls and one of the largest items ever made by Claire a 2m x 3m sensory wall hanging. The project had no hanging pieces and used an amazing range of sensory fabrics including velour, plastic, fur, sequins, flannelette and velvet.  

What a great way to use up scraps.

                                                       

MORNING TEA

A big thank you to Bonnie and Leonie for providing delicious food and a constant stream of tea and coffee to sustain us. 

Conversations with friends new and old is a big part of Linus.

SEWING. KNITTING AND BABY TABLES

This is the engine room from where items are gathered for distribution. It’s well worth a look on the pages section of the blog to see which items are required in the wish list and distribution lists each month.  This information is also emailed very month to members. 

A gift for a new mum.

Different ideas for cubes.

And beautiful quilts. SHOW AND TELL

Crocheted Snails

Crocheted Octopuses

 

A new initiative for QLD Surf Life Saving.

Lifesaving bears to be given to children who may need comforting. 

Twiddle cat has entrancing eyes.

As you can see, a very wet and gloomy day was made a lot brighter at the Annual General Meeting of Sunshine Linus.

 IMPORTANT DATES

April 29 - Monthly Meeting

May 27- Monthly Meeting

June 10  - Activity Day

 

 

 

 

 

 

Annual General Meeting

 Reminder: See you at our next meeting.

Next Monday - March 25, 2024.

News from the Activity Day

 Thank you Leonie, Barbara, and Jenny for  sharing your knowledge and answering all our questions.

Where we learnt new skills and spent time chatting to others sharing our skills and stories.

    Leonie's Strips to Blankets  

A delicious morning tea provided time for a catch up.

Barbara shared tips for creating Touchy Feely Items.

Jenny's Crochet Class: - catered for everyone.

An extra thank you for your patience with a couple of beginners. 

'From little things big things grow'.

Event Reminders:

 March 11 - ACTIVITY DAY 9am to midday

Morning Tea provided please bring your own mug.

There will be three activities:

                1. Leonie's Strips to Blankets

                2. Jenny's Crochet Class

                3. Barbara's Touchy Feely Items.

Please see email for further details.

MARCH 26 -  Monthly meeting followed by the 2024 AGM

For Sale: Proceeds donated to Sunshine Linus.

 For Sale: Proceeds donated to Sunshine Linus.

 A Quilters Choice sewing machine has never been used and comes in its original box and with a wheeled storage bag. It has a 300mm throat space ideal for home quilting projects. 

Please see Spotlight write up for more details.

Kindly donated by Chris Sayer.

   

        

Monthly Meeting - February 2024

Our February meeting was very well attended and everyone was welcomed by Sharon and Jenny D.

Sharon and Jenny recommended that each month members take time to visit a specific table and ask the team what pieces are required to be made ready for the next month.

To begin with, the quilting table was centre stage. If you missed this month's meeting, please chat to Jill and her team at next month's meeting to find out what type of quilts are currently required. Next month a new table will be highlighted. 

Please read the "Around the Tables" section of the blog for more information.

Barbara reminded us that:  ''Sometimes the most mundane items bring recipients the greatest comfort". Although these resources may not be the most exciting to make, there is a constant demand for the following practical and vital items. 

• wheelchair covers and bags
• pillows
• turbans
• drainage and renal bags 

Members were thanked for continuing to make and bring in these important pieces each month.

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ACTIVITY DAY - MARCH 11

Barbara also advised that there were three activities organised for our upcoming Activity Day.

1. Leone will teach us how to make rugs with strips of fleecy.
2. Jenny has offered to teach crocheting or more advanced learning to crochet balls.
3. Barbara will teach us how to make items from the Touchy Feely table including a rug, cube, muff and books. These items are always in high demand.

Fran's gorgeous, crocheted top has inspired me to learn to crochet.
See you at our next Activity Day on March 11!

SUNSHINE LINUS TEDDY BEARS

There were lots of bears at Linus this month. Trauma bears are always in high demand as they are perfect for calming those in distress. Knitted and crocheted toys are always popular.

A diverse array of Trauma Bears and crocheted animals.

 

This trauma bear comes with a backpack filled with Band-Aids.

Don't forget NAIDOC week in July is quickly approaching. 

During NAIDOC week, Sunshine Linus has traditionally given every new mother at Buderim Private Hospital a Kanyini Bear for her newborn baby.

 More Kanyini bears are required in the lead up to NAIDOC Week 2024.  

Patterns for all bears can be found on the website.

Here is a link to the story of the Kanyini Bear.
Kanyini Bears Information and Pattern

As always at the end of our meeting, everyone chipped in to ensure distribution lists were filled and items packed away. Thank you for making Sunshine Linus a great organisation to be part of. 

AROUND THE TABLES

THE QUILT TABLE

This month, our clever quilters visited Jill and team at the quilt table. Lots of questions were asked about the types of quilts that were frequently requested and which quilts were not currently in high demand.

Every month the quilting team have specific requests.
Don't forget to check in and ask about the types of quilts currently in high demand. 

THE TOUCHY FEELY TABLE

 First Readers made of fabric.

            

   

QUIZ QUESTION: Can you guess what this item is? 

Hint it's from the Touchy Feely table.

See if you can guess what they are? 

The answer is at the end of the blog.

THE FREEBIE TABLE

Just a hint of the materials available in February.

 THIS MONTH AT THE SALES TABLE 

Each month, Elaine keeps the table stocked with a wide range of items.

SHOW AND TELL

Quilt made by Chris using orphan blocks.

Quilt made by Annie with orphan squares and bound by Chris.

Yvonne created snowball quilts one blue and ...

...... one grey.

A beautiful quilt in autumnal tones - made by Daphne.

A purple and a blue quilt, made by our new member Ronnie.

Created by Ronnie.

Jenny D made the cutest, tiny, weighted toys using amigurumi crochet.

 

RAFFLE WINNERS

This month's lucky winners were Jenny D, Cheryl I, Irene H and Joy. Hope you enjoy your prizes and there will be a new raffle at our meeting in March.

IMPORTANT DATES

March 11 - Activity Day -  9.00 am till lunch  

March 25 – Monthly Meeting and AGM

April 29 - Monthly Meeting

 ????  What was the item on the Touchy Feeley Table?

A balloon cover for both young and old who fear balloons. Don't they look great!