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: Saturday Stitching Days are held approximately every couple of months. Please consult the calendar regularly to determine which days the meetings are scheduled for, as the dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances.
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.