Their exhibitions are always two years in the making and there is a good reason why.
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It takes hours upon hours for this talented group of ladies to create the elaborate quilts they display.
And, over 100 of their best will be lovingly exhibited at the Singleton Quilters Incorporated ‘Tall Poppies’ biannual exhibition.
As the name suggests it is dedicated to “the Australian men and women who were involved in World War One, one century ago this year”.
“We are also paying tribute to the achievements and friendships of our quilting group and the wider community,” secretary Ros Gray, says.
“This is why visitors will see so many poppies and floral arrangements around the room.”
Although it took quite a bit of extra time to make all the felted flowers, she explains.
The three day event will be held at 74 George Street (Mechanics Institute) where they have been meeting since forming the group in 1983.
Since then their strong membership base has never faltered, says founding member Janet Fenwick.
Mrs Fenwick recalls joining the group all those years ago after having trouble finding a quilt big enough to fit a large cast iron bed.
Speaking of large quilts, Mrs Gray says they will be raffling one to raise money for the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI).
“It was a team effort putting it together,” she says.
President, Margaret Cox describes the quilt design as being modern or abstract, and it is reversible.
Producing a picture she says it has a bright and bold pattern on one side, compared to a more subdued black and white one on the other.
Donating the proceeds to HMRI made sense as four members of their group have been diagnosed with cancer over the past two years.
“The targeted research they do is so important,” she says.
HMRI is an internationally-recognised health and medical research institute and since 1998, through its pioneering partnership with the University of Newcastle and Hunter New England Local Health District, has helped deliver key translational health and medical research and technology closely aligned to community health needs.
The exhibition will be held on Friday, September 18 and Saturday 19, from 10-4, and on Sunday 20 it will close a little earlier at 3pm.
There is a $5 entry donation and any inquiries can be directed to Margaret on 65 732405.
