Saturday Stitching

Sewing days for members and guests to sit and sew by hand or machine.

These are conducted to implement the ‘Statement of Purpose’ of Essendon Quilters Inc.

When:    4th Saturday of the month, January - November.

Time:      10.00 am - 3 pm

Where:    Essendon Masonic Hall

840 Mount Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds.

Cost:      $10.00

• Bring your handwork - patchwork; quilting; stitcheries, or even knitting!
• Bring your sewing machine to work on your patchwork project
• Use the tables to hold your work while you quilt it!
• Contribute to the community by helping to sew an ‘EQI Community Quilt’
• Make use of the many EQI resources - ‘Go Cutter’ and die; Quilting stencils; Light Box; specialist Stripology Ruler, and of course an iron and ironing board are provided.
• Explore the extensive library of patchwork quilting books for your next project, or research a technique
• Get hints and tips from like-minded fellow patchworkers and quilters
• Learn a skill when there is a mini class
• Or just chill out and chat while you stitch in air-conditioned / heating comfort!

BYO Lunch and mug - tea and coffee are provided.

A short walk to the corner has a 7-Eleven for snacks and sandwiches.

Dates for 2023

January 28

February 25

March 25

April 22

May 27

June 24

July 22

August 26

September 23

October 28

November 25