Stitched and Bound 2010
An exhibition of contemporary quilts
This is an invitation to visit the 'stitched and bound 2010' exhibition presented by the Western Australian Quilters’ Association.
This juried exhibition features contemporary quilts by WA textile artists.
It will showcase the quality innovative work being produced in WA and raise the awareness of the public and the art world to contemporary quilts.
September 4 to October 3
Official opening 6 pm September 3
Venue and contact details:
Heathcote Museum and Gallery, Swan house, 58-60 Duncraig Rd, Applecross 6153.
Tel: (08) 9364 5666;
Email:
heathcote@melville.gov.au
Website:
www.melville.com.au
Gallery hours: Tues - Fri 10.00 to 3.00, Sat – Sun 11.00 to 3.00. from September 4 to October 3 2010.
The public are invited to Artists floor talks on: 1.30 pm Sat Sept 4 and 1.30 pm Wed Sept 22
WAQA Library
Check out new books in the library ...
WAQA has a huge collection of quilting and art books and magazines which cater for a wide range of interests from traditional to contemporary. New books purchased recently include:
- Meshwork
- Connecting Art To Stitch
- Patchwork Bags - Ondori
- Honey Buns For All Seasons
- Quilting Patterns - 110 Fullsize ready-to-use designs
- Quilt Revival- updated patterns from the '30s
- Totally Tubular Quilts - A new strip-piecing technique
- Stack The Deck - Crazy quilts in 4 easy steps
- Easy Pieces - Creative color play with two simple quilt blocks
- When Quilters Gather - 20 patterns of piecers at play
- Double Pinwheel Quilts - Quilt in a Day series - Kindly donated by Lyn Waring, thank you
- The Body In The Kelp - Novel
- Anonymous Was A Woman - A celebration in words and image of traditional American art and the women who made it
- Sophisticated Stitches - Designs for quilting, applique, sashiko and embroidery
- The Quiltmakers - Eight workshops from the very best
- Dancing Dragonfly Quilts - 12 captivating projects- design & piecing options- 6 block variations
- Color Shuffle: New Quilts from Karla Alexander
- "Charmed I'm Sure" - "Quilts and more from 5"" square"
- Barbara Brackmen's "200 traditional and modern designs, updated history of applique"
- Warman's Vintage Quilts - Identification and price guide
- Artistic Photo Quilts - "Create stunning quilts with your camera, computer and cloth"
- I Love Patchwork - 21 irresistable zakka projects to sew
- Quilter's Academy Vol. 1 Freshman Year - A Skill-building course in Quiltmaking
- Applique Outside The Lines - With Piece O'Cake designs
- Collection Of The National Quilt Museum
- 100 Things To Enjoy Historic Paducah
- Jelly Roll Quilts And More
- Adventures With Leaders And Enders - Make more quilts in less time - Kindly donated by Shari Jamieson, thank you
- Weekend Quilts - For quilters who can't find time to sit down and make a quilt
- Garden Nouveau Quilts - Bring back the glamour and grace of Art Nouveau with these enchanting garden designs
- Liberated Quiltmaking II
- Thread Work Unravelled - Everything you need to know about thread and machine quilting
- A Passion For Piecing - Breathtaking quilts from easy paper-pieced units
- Quilting Your Style - make it unique embellishing techniques
- Another Season Of Beautiful Blooms - Appliqued quilts and cushions
- Spectacular Rectangles - 12 Quilts from a simple shape
- American Jane's Quilts For All Seasons
- Bag Boutique - Making fabulous purses and totes
- Loose Change - Quilts from Nickels, Dimes and Fat quarters
- Plus the latest issues of your favourite magazines ...
About WAQA
The Association's work continues in 2010, providing a social network for all interested in quilting in Western Australia. In addition to sharing and preserving quilting knowledge, members and the Association are involved with Community activities and events. Find out more within this webpage about:
- Membership and the running of WAQA.
- Workshops and Retreats.
- Community quilts.
- Participation in exhibitions, Quiltwest and the Royal Show
- Accreditation as quilting teachers.
- Quilting challenges
- Access to the Association's library of 3000 books.
- Participation as a volunteer assisting with any of the above.
Visitors are also welcome to come along to our various meetings to find out more or feel free to send us an email via the Contact us page (link at left).
One of the questions we are frequently asked is whether we have a list of local quilting groups around Perth. We are not able to keep a list because many of these groups are run privately so we just don't have access to the required information about them nor do we have the spare, volunteer resources to research and maintain such a list. So, generally, it is only information directly relating to WAQA meetings, sewing days and workshops that we can assist with.
We do have a 'small groups' service (but for members only) which seeks to put new members in touch with like-minded quilters who would like to organise extra quilting days in their local area. Other options, if you are looking for a group include:
- Searching local notice boards in libraries and shopping centres
- Posting your own notice seeking like-minded quilters
- Contacting your local council. (If a local group is big enough it may be utilizing a hall provided by the council).
- Contact your local quilt shop(s). Local groups may be known to them. Alternatively, some quilt shops run open quilting days (for a fee) where you may meet local quilters who also participate in local groups.
