The local group met on Tuesday, like they always do, but this time they were celebrating 25 years of quilting in Singleton.

The group began back in 1983 and a lot of quilts have been made, a lot of laughs and even tears shared, and countless cups of tea have been consumed.

Nothing much has changed, the group continues to meet every week to work on the patchwork and to enjoy the camaraderie of simply getting together.

Long-standing member Betty Thompson said the quilts told the stories and that she measured time in quilts and games of golf.

She shared the meaning of the quilts, some replicas of days long gone, and shared the history of the ‘wogga’, a true Australian quilt that came about during the Depression

Candlewicking a popular form of quilting today came about during the Depression when flour bags were used to make curtains and quilts and nothing was ever wasted.

The group are a friendly bunch and often make a communal ‘friendship’ quilt that is kept and can be brought out at a later date to relive memories.

Anyone interested to come along and enjoy the art of quilting can make their way to 74 George Street on Tuesday between 11.30 and 2.30pm and / or on Thursday night at 6.30pm.