Fabulous prizes!!

The Springwood Community Quilt Show is a bit different to a lot of other shows in that is non-juried. This allows people to enter without the pressure of having their quilts judged with close scrutiny. However there is a Viewer's Choice prize awarded each day of the show. Every visitor gets to nominate their favourite quilt. We also allow some space for people to write why they chose the quilt as their favourite. This becomes wonderful feedback for the quilter, it's always encouraging to hear positive comments about a quilt you've taken the time to share.

We are so lucky this year to have wonderful Viewer's Choice prizes sponsored by Material Obsession.

We'll bundle these up but I couldn't wait to take photos to share, so for now just scroll through and see all the great items. Books, Hexagon viewers, amazing fabric panels, super fun Kathy Doughty fabrics!!!

Thank you so much Kathy Doughty and Material Obsession. You are such great supporters of the quilting community.

We also have a Lucky Door Prize every year. This year we have a voucher for a night away at the Redleaf Resort in Blackheath. Imagine having wine and cheese on arrival, and then a lovely spa and enjoying a relaxing getaway in the mountains. Sounds like bliss to me!!

We also like to let our volunteers know we appreciate them by offering prizes. Every person that helps out over over the duration of the show has their name put into the draw for these great prizes.

A $50 voucher from the Granny Square in Katoomba

A beautiful set of 4 china mugs from Rick Rutherfords Gift Shop in Lawson

There'll be more prizes too including a surprise pack of sewing goodies from Leutenegger. 

bottles of wine and other fabulous things. 

It's always nice to have a quilt photo so here is one of the Viewers Choice quilts from last year.

Venice Rose and was pieced and quilted by Carolyn Stanton. The description reads " Inspired by a quilt called St Mark's Wall Hanging in last years show. Subtitles "Who's afraid of Colour". The designer of the quilt is Norah McMeeking, Bella Bella Quilts.

Day 2 of the quilt show.

It's been another long and fabulous day at the Springwood Community Quilt Show. Here are just a few of the highlights of the show.

Isobel Lancashire is an absolute treasure!! She takes part in the show every year by being there to demonstrate hand quilting. Take the time to say hello and she'll tell you amazing stories of quilting, sewing and more. 

Here is Chris Jurd admiring Isobel's beautiful stitches. 

Chris Jurd's featured quilter area on stage looks wonderful filled with many of her quilts. I won't show photos yet because I don't want to spoil it for those who are visiting tomorrow. Viewers are sure to be inspired and it's great because Chris is on hand to answer questions and she has patterns for all her quilts for sale.

Meanwhile on the other side of the hall the kitchen is a busy hive of food preparation. 

Devonshire teas were selling like hot cakes

And the cakes and slices were popular too. 

There are also different types of soups and an array of tasty sandwiches. 

Three cheers to Carol and her team for doing such an amazing job in the cafe!

And finally today's viewer's choice was awarded to...

 Happy as a Clam

by Rachaeldaisy.

The description reads: "The goal was to make a clamshell quilt using recycled denim and when the name Happy As A Clam came to me it set the cheerful theme for the quilt."

 Rachaeldaisy says a huge Thank you!! to all those who voted for her quit and for saying such lovely compliments about it.


There's still another day of the show to go. Doors open tomorrow at 10am, we hope to see you there.

2 more quilt filled days to go!

I'm sure everyone who attended our first day of the show agree it was a fun day for all!!

There was a crowd of keen quilt goers waiting as the door opened. 

But it didn't take long for people to buy tickets and make their way into the hall of quilts. 

Within minutes the shops were buzzing with happy shoppers. 

Don't worry though, there's still lots of great goodies left for the weekend.

 

The show is a non-juried show however there is a Viewer's Choice prize awarded each day of the show.  Every visitor gets to nominate their favourite quilt. It's a great way to let a quilter know how much you like their work.

Today's winning quilt is called Venice Rose and was pieced and quilted by Carolyn Stanton.

The description reads " Inspired by a quilt called St mark's Wall Hanging in last years show. Subtitles "Who's afraid of Colour". The designer of the quilt is Norah McMeeking, Bella Bella Quilts.

There's still 2 more days to go. We hope to see you there.