Wednesday, July 29, 2026

July 2026

๐Ÿงต Busy Preparing for Open Day๐ŸŒž

Our July meeting was a little quieter than usual, but there was certainly no shortage of activity! With our Open Day just around the corner, everyone was busy putting the finishing touches on the beautiful handcrafted items that will be available on the day.

We'd love to see you at our Sunshine Linus Open Day on Saturday, 1 August, from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm, at the Uniting Church, Nambour.

๐ŸŽ™️ Thank You, ABC Radio

A huge thank you to ABC Radio for once again featuring Judie B in a wonderful interview with Sheridan Stewart about Sunshine Linus.

We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to share our story with the wider community and raise awareness of the comfort our quilts, rugs and handmade items bring to children, families and those in need. Your ongoing support means so much to all of us. 

๐ŸŽŸ️ Monthly Raffle

Our monthly raffle was, as always, a popular part of the meeting!

๐ŸŽA heartfelt thank you to Marion G's friend for generously donating a wonderful raffle hamper. Your kindness and support are greatly appreciated.

๐ŸŽŸ️ The lucky winner will be drawn at next month's meeting. Good luck to everyone who has entered!

๐Ÿ›️ Sales Table

Many of these wonderful handmade items, along with many more, will be available for purchase from the Sales Table at our Open Day

Look out for next months blog
featuring the Sales Table.

๐Ÿ‘€ Look out for next month's blog, where we'll be showcasing the wonderful treasures available on the Sales Table  available for purchase in the lead-up to Christmas! ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŽ„

Thank you to everyone who donated items and to those who made a purchase. Your support helps raise valuable funds for Sunshine Linus while giving pre-loved craft items a new home.

๐Ÿงต The Sewing Table

The sewing table was buzzing with activity, with bundles carefully packed and ready for distribution to the many organisations Sunshine Linus supports.

Ready for distribution
This is what we do!

๐Ÿงธ The Touchie Feelie Table

A chance encounter with Rosemary and Beany. Beany had just delivered these beautifully knitted fiddle squares, ready to be distributed to aged care facilities where they provide comfort and help ease anxiety for residents.

Thanks Beany!

Let's look a closer at the intricate work.

Beany knitted the seaweed and coral
by casting on and cast off method.

๐Ÿชก Show & Tell

Several of these beautiful quilts, along with others featured in previous months' Show and Tell, will be available for purchase at our Open Day.

Jenny H. used a Marti Mitchell template.
The template is ready to be borrowed again.

Disappearing 9 Patch
Jenny H. made after a workshop at the retreat.


Beautiful Tree quilt
made by Judie's friend Violet.

A very feminine quilt by Violet.

Hand sewn inserts
Thank you Violet.
Rug made by Peregian
Crafters and Knitters. 

Baby quilt

๐Ÿ’› Looking Ahead

With Open Day almost here, we're looking forward to welcoming everyone for what promises to be a fantastic day.

An Open Day raffle quilt.

And a chance to win a beautiful rug made by Jenny D.

Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers for the enormous amount of work that has gone into preparing for the event. We hope to see many familiar faces there as we celebrate everything that makes Sunshine Linus so special.

๐Ÿ’› A Very Special Thank You

A very special thank you goes to the wonderful members who stay behind after each meeting to help pack away tables and chairs, vacuum the hall, and return everything to its place. Your willingness to lend a hand ensures the hall is left just as we found it and is always appreciated. Thank you๐Ÿ˜Š


๐Ÿ“… Save the Dates

August 1                     Open Day - see details below

August 31                  August Meeting - Tag and Test Day for machines

September 28            September Meeting

October 12                Linus Activity Day

October 26                October Meeting

November 23 - 26    Sunshine Linus Retreat at Bribie Island




 




 








































































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