Spring Stitch Day

We had a successful Spring Stitch Day on the 9th of October.  We started the morning with various face exercises under instruction of our Chairperson, Nelia Venter.

The second outreach for the year was also concluded with the delivery of premature baby necessities.

And then it was time to start to play with fabrics.  Nelia showed a cushion she made and gave patterns for the ladies.

                                                Hard at work sorting out fabric and patterns.

                                                            Other examples on show.

                        When the day concluded, all were happy with their accomplishments.

Spring Stitch Day

 

9 October 2021

09h00

Altona Crescent, Fichardt Park, Bloemfontein

Lockdown Art Quilts 2020

Teacher Iessie Steenberg was busy teaching art quilts when Covid 19 and the lockdown struck.  But with technology at our disposal, the classes proceed via cellphones.  As you will see below from the photo's the beautiful collection of quilts made, 10 per person each using different elements, principles and techniques.

The collection was displayed at Oliewenhuis, a local art gallery during May and June with opening night the 22nd of May.  All attendees showed dutifully up wearing their masks, sanitizing at the door as well as having temperatures taken.

The first collection of Annelize Keeve displayed all 9 small quilts on the 10th bigger background.

Sujanie van der Spoel standing proudly in front of her collection.

Alison van der Walt 

Teacher Iessie Steenberg

Christa van Heerden

Christa Gouws

And below the stars of the show, the quilts.

All attendees was thoroughly surprised at the beautiful art work made by ordinary quilters, not big names or prize winners, showing that any quilter can create such extraordinary pieces.