A Chance to House Keep and Tidy up!



We enjoyed an "extra" gathering on Monday 10th March, an opportunity to do a bit of "housework" with tidying fabrics and other resources, sorting through cupboards and filing cabinets and just getting things in order. 

  

Kay Nightingale also presented a wonderful workshop on ZigZag piecing and from all reports it was a great success.  Kay is a natural presenter (having been a teacher in a previous life) and also provided written instructions for those who attended.  Thankyou Kay for doing such a good job.

 

We welcomed Adam Rose and his offsider Beth from the Chaplaincy at Maroochydore State High School.  The Mighty Minions club is a lunchtime club made available to any students who want to be busy during their lunch hour, with a focus on serving and doing for others.  Adam has contacted Sunshine Linus with a view to partner with the Mighty Minions in providing resources, both sewing resources and human resources to help with the ongoing skills building of their club members.  I'll have more information about that in the LINK Newsletter coming out mid March.  Adam and Beth left with arms full of fabrics and other haberdashery from our stash.  We're looking forward to our association with this very worthwhile group of young people. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Above are some teddy bears and Super Hero Minions the students make for Trauma support in Ambulances and Police cars.  The students are also making recycled envelopes and bags from newspapers and magazines.  Aren't they fabulous?

 

Here's some more eye candy of some of the things that were beautifully made by our very clever quilters.  Well done girls!



A Sensory Wall Hanging for a Nursing Home



Yes, this quilt is made with Polar Fleece, front & back!
 



Claire's wonderful Touchy Feely Apron




One of two quilts and matching cushions made by Sue Tuppin and her quilting friends.  These quilts will be given to a Support for Army Children to fundraise

 

These gorgeous PJ's were made by Jo-Anne, just lovely!

Leone has been busy putting together these zipper bags which were delivered to Sunny Kids for their toiletry bags.

 

 We are gathering again on the 31st March.  Hope to see you then!  Take care!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 





On Monday 24th February, we enjoyed a very busy, but fruitful gathering yesterday.  We welcomed some new members and visitors to our eventful day.  We managed to pack up and distribute the 110 quilts that were the remainder from our donation late last year and more quilts for the new enrolments for 2014, and also Hervey Bay Special School received nine quilts for the new enrolments together with a gorgeous raffle quilt for their P&C to raise much needed funds. 



Many busy hands and generous hearts in attendance today!



Dawn Anthonysz from
SCOPE Quilt Project



But wait – there’s more – lots more!!  If you’re interested in reading about all the other items that were distributed during our busy day please click on the prompt to the right of this screen “What we do and where it goes” and you’ll get a thorough run-down of our activities for February.

We were very honoured to have the Co-ordinator of the Scope Quilt Project Dawn Anthonysz and members of the group, together with the group’s contact Avril from SCOPE (Domestic and Family Violence Service, Sunshine and Cooloola Coast) in attendance at our gathering. 

This group has worked tirelessly and generously providing quilts for the clients of SCOPE over 12 years and is to be congratulated on their professional and sensitive provision of quilts to SCOPE’s clientele.  Dawn addressed the group with the sad news that the Quilt Project is disbanding and as a result has asked Sunshine Linus to endeavour to continue their wonderful work with SCOPE. 

Dawn also generously donated all of the resources that remain, together with a cheque for $342.00 from the now closed account from the Quilt Project to Sunshine Linus.  Sunshine Linus is privileged to be the ongoing torch bearers for this vital service to the SCOPE organisation. 

We also welcomed Maureen and Bevan Gallagher who addressed the group on behalf of their son and two other young men who are currently endeavouring to move into a purposely built home on the Sunshine Coast.

It was interesting to hear their amazing story of generosity from organisations such as the Holy Spirit  Order of Sisters and the Franciscan Friars.  Though the families have been waiting for almost two years for the State Government to approve the care funding packages for their sons, they are hopeful that approval is not too far away as it is understood that packages are now becoming available.  We sincerely hope that these young men will be able to move into this home, one that is fully furnished and landscaped, just waiting for these special residents.

We were delighted to give Maureen and Bevan some quilts for the men’s beds, and a wheelchair quilt for one of the men’s wheelchair.  If you would like to know more about the Maroochydore house, you could contact Maureen and Bevan on bwnmpgall@bigpond.com.

Here’s a photographic display of what went on at our gathering.

We have another gorgeous quilt for our friends at 4 Paws Animal Rescue Shelter.  This quilt will help 4Paws to raise much needed funds. 

One of a number of Wheelchair Quilts made by Jan - these are in very much demand at present.

 

Claire was given this completed cross stitch by Sarah and has turned it into a delightful sensory wall hanging which will be given to the RSL high care ward at Tarantula.  The leaves and gum blossoms are so beautifully worked, they look as if they've been plucked from the nearest gum tree.  Well done Claire!

 

Thanks to Nicky for presenting the binding workshop.  I'm told that there were a number of ah-ha moments.  Sunshine Linus is always keen to share skills and techniques.  Just ask.

 

There was a wonderful range of quilts and other comforts given for distribution today.  It's always such food for the soul to see so many willing helpers to bring these gifts to fruition and get them to where they're needed most. 

 

 

Another scrappy beautifully made by Jan oops!  My apologies to Maggie, who has reminded me that this beautiful quilt was her creation. Gorgeous Maggie!

A touchy feely quilt for nursing homes.  These quilts bring enormous comfort to those who are suffering senile dementia or Altzheimers Disease.

 

This quilt was made by Annie, and completely flannel.  It was so soft and will be delightfully warm for a little one.

Liz was still stitching the binding on this one, but we got to see it during show and tell.

This is a beauty and great for a young man.

 

 

Very cute!!

 

Another wonderful quilt top created by Jan.

 

Both top and bottom quilts are scrap happy!!

 

 

Our next gathering is only in two weeks time on the 10th March.  We've slotted in an extra meeting where we'll be having an other workshop - this time presented by Kay Nightingale and it's all about the zig zag block.  Please feel free to join us, the more the merrier!! See you then.

 

Our first gathering for 2014 - it was hot, but it didn't stop us!!

20th January 2014

Our first gathering day of the year and it was a beauty!  A very hot day didn't keep our intrepid members away and we achieved a huge amount.  We tweaked the procedure of the gathering day slightly and it made a great difference.  With new signs for our workstations, and Linkers (girls who link idle hands with sewing tasks), everyone was keen to get down and get busy.  Of course this didn't stop the catching up or the laughs and fun we always bring to the day.

We welcomed a half dozen new members to our group and had the pleasure in presenting each new member with our New Members Brochure, in order to help to ease the new member into the group, especially on their first day!

Thanks to Lee for taking these fabulous photographs of the day.  No need to elaborate any longer - the photos and captions speak for themselves!



Our Perspex signs worked a treat!

Kay showed us a number of quilts that have been made using a zigzag block - she'll be showing us how to apply this technique at the next gathering.

Barb put this little beauty together - all quilt as you go.  Love the colours Barb!



Rosemary has made this quilt as you go out of scraps - it looks fantastic Rosemary!

 

A puzzler from Sandra - isn't it fabulous?

Here's the back of a terrific quilt made by Bev......

........and here's the front.
 

One of two quilts made and donated by Leone (that's her with the big smile to the left)

Lorraine and her band of helpers have just about finished making the weighted vests for special needs kids in special schools.  An amazing achievement indeed.

A huge day for Claire and her helpers in getting these goodies packed and distributed

These quilts are for those suffering Muscular Dystrophy - they're designed to suit wheelchair bound men and women, note the cut out piece on each side at the bottom - so the quilts don't get caught in the wheels!

Lots of work and chatting all at once - who said women can't multi-skill?

The Blankets of Love and Premmie Workstation and Linker Jan.

A terrific creation by Sharon, using plaids and men's shirting materials.
 

Here are three delightful sisters who enjoy each others company and being part of Sunshine Linus.

 

Another of Claire's creations - again not one piece of 100% cotton. And they're so snuggly!

A quilt that is made from knit fabrics and polar fleece - yes it can be done!




 

 

As you can see it was a terrific day and we distributed an enormous amount of items to the community.  Our next gathering on the 24th February will see us make our final delivery to Caboolture Special School with quilts and Weighted Vests for their students.  Kay is also going to show us how to put together the zigzag block in various ways to make quick and easy quilts. 

See you then!