Today I have been to a luncheon along with 37 other patchwork and quilters to celebrate 30 years - Pearl Anniversary - of our group, the Tauranga Patchwork and Quilters Group. Started by a small group of ladies back in 1989 in a room at Tauranga Boys' College, the group has grown in numbers and skill.( see my right side bar for info about the group ) One founder member my friend Nan and the other Alison cut the cake made by our current president Helen. It was a ( moist chocolate ) bed with icing patchwork quilt and pillows. We had lunch in a side room at the very busy Nautilus Cafe on the waterfront in Tauranga. Not a stitch was sewn . We are all pretty good at talking and eating so we did that. Fun was had by everyone.
Quilting is a wonderful hobby for me. I love the beautiful fabric and colours - my artistic side comes alive.
I have lived in Te Puna near Tauranga
since 1978. Recently retired after 40 years working on our own small orchard where we grew Kiwifruit and Avocados for export. We have a large garden and grow many fruit, nuts, vegetables and flowers.Our new property runs down to an estuary.. When I was young I was a teacher and particularly liked teaching art. I have also worked in the Kiwifruit Industry in Quality Control and Auditing. I love to create and am currently passionate about patchwork and quilting. I sew by hand and using my Bernina Aurora 440 machine.
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Tauranga Patchwork and Quilters Group, who meet at the Art and Craft Centre every 2nd and 4th Friday 10 am till 3pm and 1st and 3rd Tuesday nights 7.30pm.( contact me for more info )
4 comments:
What a delightful cake - almost too pretty to cut!
Sounds like you all had a fun time together.
What a delightful cake - almost too pretty to cut!
Sounds like you all had a fun time together.
What a special milestone for your group and a lovely cake to celebrate. Helen is definitely multi skilled.
What a great way to celebrate! That cake is a work of art!
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