Thank You~
Thank-you to Nillumbik Council for the Quick Response Grant to Community Quilt which allows us to buy the wadding for 120 quilts to give to people in need.
And for the Grant for the NOTYQ Quilt Show.
NOTYQ is a long established group of enthusiastic and friendly quilters,
who share a love and passion for patchwork and quilting.
Many of the textile arts are enjoyed by members like embroidery and knitting.
They come together to share, learn, inspire and encourage each other.
They also enjoy a chat and a laugh.
Activities include:
A Weekly Sit and Sew
Monthly Guild Meetings
Guest Speakers
Workshops
Annual Retreat
Community Quilt Program
Biennial Quilt Exhibition
NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME.
HISTORY
In 1992, instigated by Lee Higgins and Wendy Kenny, a meeting was called asking for expressions of interest in forming a Quilt Guild - 22 people attended. Many of those were from the Nillumbik Quilters who has existed for about 10 years, and the Cowin Street Quilters who had existed for a brief time. In November 1992 the North of the Yarra Quilting Guild was formed. The name was chosen, a committee formed, with Lee Higgins as the President. Pamela Gurney's design was chosen for the logo. The number of members went from 8 in April 1993 to 81 in 1996 and already a very full program was happening each year: monthly guild meetings with guest speakers or workshops, plus an annual retreat and an Exhibition.
2002 for their 10th anniversary there were 151 members and the Guild had gone from strength to strength with a very active program, as in the early days.
