Monday 27th March, 2023

Hello everyone and welcome to March's blog. This month's Annual General Meeting of Sunshine Linus was attended by 55 members and we welcomed 3 new members. There were a number of new faces appointed to roles on the committee and the retiring committee members were acknowledged for the many hours they contributed to the day to day running of Sunshine Linus. Kaye N stood down as president and Sharon H was welcomed as the new president  for 2023/2024.

                                    

Thank you Kaye N for all your hard work.

Welcome to Sharon H in the role of president.

Lots of work happening in the background
as the new committee took over.

Marion G handed over to the new secretary Glorianne P. 

Thank you Marion G for your work as secretary.

Claire T is continuing her great work as Treasurer

Jenny D is in the process of handing over the massive role of

 Distribution Coordinator to Anne C and Denise H. 

Thank you Jenny for all your hard work.

Carole F and Glorianne P at the fabric table.

A delicious morning tea made the day even sweeter.

The vast array of beautiful rugs and crochet items is always amazing.

More goodies on the freebie table - Thanks Sue 

A wide variety of patterns are available at the quilting table. 

Please make sure the master copies are replaced and kept in the folder. 

Show and tell from our talented quilters. 

Kay with the 'Holey' quilt, background fabric
was donated and ric rac was off the freebie table.

Orrawin's quilt with squares from the freebie table

'The Boat' quilt made by Orrawin

Daphne's Peacemaker Quilt from a deceased estate.

A closer view

 Bribie Island retreat 'Flower' quilt
with lovely pieced backing shown below.

Anne C quilt using Japanese prints.

Strip quilt - Quilt as you go.

 A 'UFO' quilt this means it was once an
unfinished object and now it is perfect.

Anne C 'Butterfly' quilt - Quilt as you go.

A closer view.

Beanie with a 6 patch crotchet quilt, a very practical size.

Claire T sent through photographs of the beautiful 'Hungry Caterpillar' resource she made for Palmview State Special School. The resource was delivered to the school to make sure it arrived prior to the holidays. The teacher has asked for more books and admin were blown away at the quality and just wanted to play.

A huge  load of wonderful sensory items and resources
all the way from Toowoomba - thanks!

Card holders made from CD's.

Sandra B (the new blogger) exploring the wide range of
treasures at the sales table including plants and flowers.

 

Denise B doing what she does so well.

Wendy showing why we do this -
for the love and the joy.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

• The next meeting is on Monday 24th April. Please come along
• The Open Day is on Saturday August 5th. Please keep making items for the Open Day sales table
• Denise and Anne C are recording names for the retreat at the end of the year 

Hope to see you next month!