A blog mainly for our members to keep them updated on new events, important dates and ongoing or future projects and plans.
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Monday, August 1, 2016
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Thursday, June 9, 2016
CALISTA VON WIELLICH (JUNIOR MEMBER OQG) - A YOUTH BLOCK CATEGORY WINNER!
YOUTH BLOCK ...
2012 - HIGHLY COMMENDED
2016 - I ST PLACE - CATEGORY GRADE 9-12
According to her mentor, Mariƫtte Venter, Calista did everything by herself. She drew her design, chose her colour scheme and did all the stitching and quilting with precision. Well done Calista! You did yourself and the OQG proud!
...HER DESIGN.
Calista, busy, doing paper piecing.
...quilting "stitch in the ditch".
...hand stitching the binding.
Congratulations!!!
Friday, June 3, 2016
"Uitreik"/ Out Reach 2016
The winner of the lucky draw for the quilt donated by the "KWETTER KWILTERS" is Mike Groenewald. Congratulations!!!
The money collected, was contributed towards a fund for Gert vd Merwe. He was stung by a swarm of bees and left disabled. He needs care 24/7. His mom, Marike vd Merwe is a member of the Oranje Quilters`Guild and she currently takes care of him.
The "Kwetter Kwilters" with the quilt they made and donated. Thank you, Kwetters!!!
Top left - Lenie Lourens ( Kwetter Kwilters) and Marike vd Merwe
Corner right - Lenie Lourens, Fabrice Rebouilat (received on behalf of Mike Groenewald the quilt from Lenie Lourens) Marike vd Merwe.
The money collected, was contributed towards a fund for Gert vd Merwe. He was stung by a swarm of bees and left disabled. He needs care 24/7. His mom, Marike vd Merwe is a member of the Oranje Quilters`Guild and she currently takes care of him.
Saturday, May 14, 2016
General Meeting May 13, 2016
General Meeting - May 13, 2016
Hosts: Tolbosse/Langenhovenparkies
Guest speaker: Jeanette Botha - Theme: India
Hosts: Tolbosse/Langenhovenparkies
Guest speaker: Jeanette Botha - Theme: India
Quilts on display ...
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