Australian Quilt Convention

I have been volunteering for White Glove Duty at Showcase and the AQC for .... a bit now and have never posted a photo of Yours Truly on Duty.

Today we had our Photos taken for a post on the Vic Quilters Instagram account.

With a lovely "Thank you" for what we do.

Two hours of walking around and having some interesting conversations.

Can I Help You? Not only applies to questions about the quilts but Also:-           

                    

            Sorry I don't know where they are selling the - Insert product here -

            I will find out where "the Lady selling the Book" has gone...

            The Ladies' Room ... is That way

And then there are the real treasures - 

            "I would love to do this but ...."

             "I don't have room and can't afford a Machine." 

                              

I have 2 questions for you.

            Can you thread a needle?

            Can you follow Instructions?

She answered Yes to Both - "I do Needlepoint."

I showed her a quilt made entirely by hand.

A conversation followed about the History of Quilting, and the fact that Quilts were being made long before Sewing Machines were Invented. 

She went off to research English Paper Piecing. 

Volunteering has it's moments - maybe that is why I keep coming back.

            

Easter Greetings

From My Family to Yours

We hope you have a Blessed and Happy Easter 

Good Friday

Last week the Victorian Government announced that, to help with the rising cost of Fuel and it's flow on charges, that Public Transport will be Free until the end of April.

At the end of our Tram line is a Cafe that is open today when everyone else is not.

While we were there, we overheard an exchange between a Tram Driver and a Customer that brought tears to my eyes.

"No - no,  please let me 

I am getting a Free Tram ride - 

It is the Least I can do"

And with that he paid for her Almond Latte.

Isn't it Good to know

There are Good People 

who do Good Things

on Good Friday.

No Joke ...

I Found My Sewing Machine ...

And it still works!

Unfortunately - No Quilting

Just 1 Blouse Repair and 5 Pairs of DH's Trouser hems to be taken up...