It is a self-help group, although there are a number of workshops throughout the year, some taught by professional patchwork and quilting teachers, and some in-house. The group had its first exhibition in October 1999 when they raised over a thousand pounds, which was split between the Mayor of Wivenhoe's Charity Fund and Breakthrough Breast Cancer. The group made two quilts and numerous other prizes especially for the raffle at the exhibition. During 2003, all the group's energies were concentrated on its second exhibition held in October that year. And in October 2007, the group held its third exhibition - click here for some photographs. For more information about Quay Quilters, please contact Jane Brooks on tel: 01206 823905 |
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Just some of the Quay Quilters in November 2002 |
Left: Stained Glass Window Quilt – Jean Michaels, Clacton on Sea. Machine pieced and hand quilted. This quilt was inspired by the Rose Window in Rheims Cathedral, France. Click here to see more photographs of some of the work at the fantastic exhibition held in the Wm Loveless Hall in 1999. Click here for the report on the 2003 Exhibition and here for more 2003 pictures Click here for pictures from the 2007 Exhibition |