A Bellarine Peninsula women’s group has made 270 quilts during the past 18 months and will hold a show to showcase their talents.
Bellarine Quilters are a not for profit group of about 45 like-minded ladies who meet at the Drysdale Community Hub to make quilts.
The quilts provide comfort and joy to children and families in need on the Bellarine Peninsula, especially children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Quilts have previously been donated to various groups such as Bethany Family Services, Kinship Carers Bellarine, Southern Cross Kids Camp and also the Ukrainian Women’s Association.
Member Anne Millward said the show is a great opportunity to see the quilts on display and to visit the Bellarine Peninsula and its attractions.
“We hope it also encourages others to consider joining a group like ours which gives great social benefits to mix and share ideas with other quilters and contribute to our charity quilt program by making comfort quilts,” she said.
Bellarine Quilters are from all ages and backgrounds and share a common love for all things patchwork and quilting, embroidery, knitting and any other type of craft.
Their meetings are informal and relaxed and offer a social outlet for members, enabling them to meet in a safe and friendly environment.
The Quilt Show is on Saturday October 29 and Sunday October 30 from 10am to 4pm at Drysdale Community Hub.
