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Tasmanian Quilting Guild

Website:www.tasquiltguild.org.auTasmanian Quilting Guild Quilt Expo Tasmanian Quilting Guild will hold its Tasmanian Quilt Expo, Island Quilts, at the Albert Hall, corner of Tamar and Cimitiere Streets, Launceston, on September 1–3, 2017. Opening times are Friday 10am–6pm; Saturday and Sunday 10am–4pm. There will be more than 150 members’ quilts as well as the Bernina Best of Australia 2016 quilts, a student quilt exhibition, novelty quilts and other displays and demonstrations. Raffle tickets will be available for the beautiful butterfly quilt, Lepidoptera, designed by Elizabeth Hartman. The quilt was made by members of the Tasmanian Modern Quilt Guild and quilted by Kat Jones. Admission is $8 for adults. Children under 12 are free. Parking is available close by and there is free parking Saturday after 12 noon and Sunday all day.

The Quilters’ Store, The Embroiderers’ Store

Address: Unit 4, 286 Evans Road, Salisbury Qld 4107

Phone: (07) 3875 1700

Email:sales@tqes.com.au

Website:www.tqes.com.au

Colour Love Block of the Month

Nancy Rink’s is a mix of mid-bright colours and textures, anchored by her gorgeous Jacobean-inspired floral. New round out the look. Choose quilt blocks to highlight your skills in appliqué or piecing and complete her gorgeous quilt in just five months! Includes pattern, all fabric for the top and binding. Batting and backing are not included but are available on request. The finished

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