Monday 29 July

Last month the club celebrated 15 years of creating and caring for our community. This month it was back to business as usual. Members bought in sewing machines and overlockers to be tagged and tested. The annual event ensures machines are compliant and ready for another year of sewing. A big thank you to Norm's Tag and Test at Maroochydore.

Sewing machines and Overlockers
ready to be tagged and tested.

PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE SUNSHINE LINUS 2025 RETREAT.

You are invited to attend this years Sunshine Linus craft retreat. The retreat will be held from October 13 - 16 at the House of Happiness, Bribie Island. The retreat allows time to complete projects that have been put on the backburner and to enjoy the friendship and comradery of like minded people.

For more details, please see the Retreat Information in the pages section on the side of the home page on the Blog.   

Projects being completed at the 2024 retreat.

THE SALES TABLE

It was Christmas in July at the sales table. A timely reminder that Christmas is quickly approaching and to start thinking about purchasing gifts for loved ones. The table was also filled with embroidered birthday cards, plate warmers, wallets of several sizes with two or three pockets. Perfect for credit cards, glasses and cash. There were even smaller fabric pockets perfect for smaller gifts. 

Also on sale this month were some very attractive wallets for iPad, phones and chargers.

Matching iPad and charger bags.

THE FREEBIE TABLE

It's amazing what you can find!

This month there where cd's (perfect for card holders), bric-a-brac, tubs of wool and packets of material cut up and ready to be made into quilts. 

What can you do with brightly coloured zips?

Hope in a Suitcase.
Jenny turned zips into pencil cases. 

RAFFLE

Prizes include a cheerful knitted clown, a timber sewing basket and a high quality bag. The raffle will be drawn at our next meeting in August.

SHOW AND TELL

Quilt as you go by Anne C.

The following four quilts were made by a very clever lady 

who is 91 years young. 

Thankyou for your wonderful contribution.

Glorianne's disappearing hourglass quilt, with a standout contrast.

Sue made a quilt top using strip blocks.
A great way to use up scraps.

Annie R. made a vibrant quilt top titled 
'Stars and Spiders'.

The backing of the top shows how she used triangles.

A Brown Geisha quilt from Toowoomba.

A closer looks shows the intricate pattern in the fabric.

An unusual but effective colour combination by Judy B.

Sharon H made a delightful purple fairy quilt.

with complimentary coloured backing.

A pretty green Batik quilt by Judy B.

A 9 patch colour wash quilt.

A Child's quilt by Judy B.
What was once one huge quilt has
been transformed into two quilts.
Each the perfect size for a child.

Blue violet square quilt from Toowoomba.

A very pretty backing.

Modern quilt by Judy B.

Contrasting back of the quilt.

Lucky students at Currimundi Special School
get to play with "Five little Speckled Frogs,
 sitting in a Speckled Log". Made by Claire.

IMPORTANT DATES

August 25                               Monthly meeting    

September 15                        Activity Day

September 29                         Monthly meeting

October 13, 14, 15 and 16     Sunshine Linus Retreat @ House of Happiness, Bribie Island. For more details, please see the Retreat Information in the pages section on the Blog. 

 

Reminder:

 Our next meeting will be held on Monday, 28th June.

Just a reminder to bring your sewing machines or overlockers to the meeting on Monday between 9-10am for testing and tagging. Remember to bring the power leads/foot controls and name all parts. An annual test and tag is essential if you wish to use your machine at Activity days or the Retreat. 

See you there! 

Monday 30 June 2025

Congratulations Sunshine Linus

Old and new supporters of Sunshine Linus gathered together to celebrate 15 years of creating and giving. It was a time for reminiscing, congratulations, and celebrations.

The Sunshine Linus Inc. that we know today has emerged from humble beginnings. In 2010, a group of like-minded women met regularly at the 'Patch Work Angel' to sew and make quilts. They quickly realised so much more could be done with their beautiful creations. Families and friends had been spoiled over the years with gifts, so they decided to donate quilts to community groups. 

Initially, only quilts were distributed, but after 15 years, the scope of Sunshine Linus has expanded radically. In 2025, Sunshine Linus continues to deliver an ever-expanding range of items as requested by community agencies. A combination of shared wisdom, friendship, and a welcoming environment ensures Sunshine Linus continues to be a wonderful organisation to be involved with. 

Our President Sharon welcomed some of the original members to our meeting.
 Judy B, Thelma, Carolyn, Sharon, Lee and Liz.

A few quilts from this month's meeting.

Cameron from Sunshine Valley Gazette documented the celebration.

Get your copy!

Every significant birthday celebration deserves cake.

Thank you for the delicious cakes and sandwiches
served with tea and coffee at morning tea. Thanks to the cooks.

A great chance to catch up.

THE SALES TABLE

Bags for iPads, sewing, and phones.

While the birthday celebrations continued, the sales table provided time for visitors to purchase treats for the colder weather. This month's treats included fruit, turmeric, and ginger, and place mats to make our day. Perfect for boosting our physical and mental health.

THE RAFFLE

This month's raffle

Barbara C. won the blue bear, and Jennifer B. took home the cosy rug. Lesley won the doilies and very kindly donated them to Val L for her young granddaughter, who is building her collection of doilies.

Lucky Door prizes were won by Val K, Anne C, Claire, Jennifer B, and Nicky.

SHOW AND TELL

RESOURCES FOR SCHOOLS

The last letters for Palmview Special School and the 27-letter alphabet (remember ck)

Tactile letter mats.

Packed up and ready to go.

QUILTS

Inspired by Activity Day
Sharon's Disappearing Hourglass and Pinwheel.

Using material from Trisha's stash,
Sharon created a quilt for picnics.

Barbara urged quilters to keep experimenting.
Here is a simple hourglass quilt.

Judy B created an Alphabet quilt.
A block border and crazy penguin backing made it a very happy quilt.

Crazy penguin backing.

A bright and fresh quilt with
a striped border, by Judy B.

The Blue Path quilt by Christine.

An Eye Spy quilt by Judy B

Animal quilt and....

a lovely backing.

There were lots of "oohs" and "ahs" when this quilt was displayed.

A masculine quilt bought together by the striped edging.

Baby Animal Bears - so cute!

The colours of this quilt fit so well. Thanks Annie!

A magical children's quilt in the colours of gelato.

 Kanyini Bears were sent to Buderim Hospital.
There were 207 bears ready for NAIDOC week.

Speaking of magic, Jenny D's fluffy flouro cats are begging for a cuddle.

Annie created needle cases. Perfect for storing needles by size.

IMPORTANT DATES

July 28                                    Next meeting featuring Norm's Test and Tagging between 9am and 10  am. Bring your machine or overlocker along to be tagged. Once tagged, they will be ready for use at Activity Days and the Retreat.

August 25                               Monthly meeting    

September 15                         Activity Day

September 29                         Monthly meeting

October 13, 14, 15 and 16     Sunshine Linus Retreat @ House of Happiness, Bribie Island. For more details, please see the Retreat Information on the Blog. 

Retreat Information  

 

For information regarding external events:

Please check the 'What's On and Where' section of the blog
 to find events happening near you.

What's on and Where