Monday 28th February

It was so fantastic that the Sunshine Linus members were able to meet up again after such a long break. Of course it was sad that a number of our members were unable to join us because of the recent flood conditions. All going well we are planning for an almost 'back to normal' meeting at the end of March.

The day began very early with the ladies (and husbands) arriving to assist with the 'set up'. There was a very large donation of fabrics and notions this month so a big thank you to both Sue V and Margaret for all their hard work getting the 'Freebie table' sorted!

Of course our regular greeting and registration team were in place ready to check-in members as they arrived. 

Elaine had the sales table prepped ready for purchases.

Oven mitts made by Elaine

Sharon was overseeing the ticket sales for the raffle prizes which included a delightful handmade notebook, pretty patchwork cushion, colorful textured quilt and a packet of drawer liners.

Kaye's donated quilt had quite a history with a label on the back to prove its long term completion!

Both the sales table and raffle provide a steady income for Sunshine Linus each month so a big thank you to both Elaine and Kaye for their efforts organising these tables each month!

The number of donations was massive this month because we all had an extra month to make and create.

Dorothy arrived with a selection of soft toys including these little cuties made from a candlewick bedspread she had found in the fabric boxes at the last meeting.

Knitted koalas also made by Dorothy

Gabrielle's group of crafty ladies excelled themselves again donating several bags of beautifully knitted dolls.

More cuddly creatures donated by the 'Yarners' team 

Lorraine showed one of the many gorgeous crocheted rugs and crocheted shawls she had made. Her daughter crochets the squares and Lorraine then assembles them into shawls.

Brigitte found this gorgeous crocheted cotton rug among the pile of items on the 'Yarners' table.

Linda arrived with lots of items including a number of 'touchy feely' mats. Linda is always creating new ideas for the attached 'doodads'.

Gail has been creating a collection of sensory 'squeezies'. These items are perfect for aged care residents who have dementia.

Dawn has been sewing furiously again. This time she showed a selection a pretty children's hospital gowns. 

Of course piles of quilts arrived for donation again. Jenny H showed her completed efforts from the Sunshine Linus Retreat back in November 2021. They include a 'Disappearing 4 Patch', a quilt that was the result of Barbara's workshops on flying geese and a jelly roll quilt.

The quilts being made from the fabric donated by Spotlight continue to arrive for donation. Judie B used the koala-themed fabric on the back of this pretty hexagon quilt.

Glorianne used one of Spotlight's free patterns, the 'Katherine Heart Quilt' to create a lovely quilt, again incorporating the koala-themed fabric.

Glorianne also found time to custom quilt this gorgeous quilt that was donated last year.

Daphne sewed a wonderful indigenous-themed quilt from blocks she had found on the 'freebie table'.

Denise showed a mustard colored brick quilt she had made. This quilt will be very suitable for a male recipient.

Annie R arrived with a pile of quilts including one she had designed herself using a collection of beautiful batik fabrics.

Thank you to Lyn P, Sue V and Carole for binding the many quilts that are donated to Sunshine Linus.

A pretty red-work quilt bound by Lyn

Claire has continued creating her fabulous 'special order' items for schools on the Sunshine Coast. The Little Red Hen quilt went to Currimundi Special School.

This 'counting' themed wall hanging for teaching 1-10 is one of three such teaching tools that have gone to Banksia Beach State School and Currimundi Special School.

Sunshine Linus was pleased to welcome two visitors this month. Nikki and Karina were visiting from St Vincent's Care Maroochydore. They came to say 'thank you' for the many items they have received from Sunshine Linus in the past but also to take a look at what we do and make. They were amazed at the range and quality of items the members of Sunshine Linus create!

Jenny D shows Nikki and Karina around

And then it was Distribution time. Thank you to all the ladies who work tirelessly to assist with the distribution each month!

Some very important messages for the next month:

• The next Activity Day is scheduled for Monday March 14th. We will be making 'Dignity Clothing Protectors' so book in with Judie B and come prepared with your all your sewing equipment.
• The AGM is scheduled for the March meeting on Monday the 28th March so get your nomination forms in for the Management Committee 2022. Click here to download and print the form.

The March 28th meeting will return to 'an almost' normal structure with the following requirements:

- You will need to book-in with Judie B as place numbers are limited to the first 60 people to register.

- Starting time 9am

- AGM begins at 9:30am

- No visitors until after the AGM (allowed from 10:30am onwards)

- 10:30am Show and Tell and Morning Tea 

- Distribution from 11am (only Distribution team)

- Wear a mask if you wish. We will still be required to social-distance.

- Bring your own mug and some morning tea to share.

- Make sure you have paid your membership fees and returned your registration form.

- Most importantly, celebrate our return to 'almost normal' meetings and enjoy yourself!

Before then we hope to see you on March 14th for Activity Day!