Contemporary Group - Saturday, 2nd May 10 am at Highett Neighbourhood House
2026-05-02 10:00 - 14:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Highett Neighbourhood Community House, 2 Livingston Street, Highett, VICTORIA, 3188, Australia
Our theme this year is Design Elements, with a slight focus on Art Quilts.
Today we are bringing our “creatures” back to be swapped!
Plus, we will be focusing on and learning about “Abstraction”.
The Contemporary Group is open to ALL Bay Quilters members, whether you have put your name down for the group or not, so if you fancy coming along and seeing what it is all about, please do so, you will be made very welcome. Plus we always have AWESOME morning tea!!! please let Tess or Monique know if you would like to join the group.
A requirements list and information will be emailed to members of the group prior to the event.
Please arrive before 10 am to allow time to set up.
Please bring your mug, lunch and your name badge.
Looking forward to seeing everyone!

Chelsea Activity Hub Sewing Day - Saturday, 2 May at 10 am
2026-05-02 10:00 - 15:00 | Chelsea Activity Hub, 5 Showers Avenue, Chelsea, Vic, 3196, Australia
Everybody welcome!!! Come along and join Helen Clark and the Chelsea craft ladies and some Bay Quilters members at the Chelsea Activity Hub Craft Group for a sit and sew day. This is a lovely relaxing sewing day in a beautiful environment. Help sew some kits for QFTH!! Morning tea provided, tea and coffee provided.
BYO machine and all you need sewing-wise.

When: Saturday, 2nd May 2026
Where: 5 Showers Street, Chelsea – plenty of parking either outside or across the Highway.
Time: 10am to 3pm
Cost: $5.00 cash at the door (please have correct money)

BYO sewing items, lunch, mug,and don’t forget your name badge.
We would love to see you on the day, if only for an hour or so.

Please try and pre-register by emailing Helen Clark or give her a call, or see Helen at the BQ Meeting, details are in the newsletter.
But if you decide on the day to come, and have not booked, there is heaps of room for everyone.

Bay Quilters Committee Meeting on Zoom
2026-05-04 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-01 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-07-06 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-08-03 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-09-07 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-10-05 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-11-02 19:30 - 21:00 | VIC
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Bay Quilters Monthly Meeting - Guest Speaker Barbie Mitchell - Big Stitch Quilting
2026-05-16 09:30 - 14:30 | Beaumaris Library Hall, 96 Reserve Road, Beaumaris, VIC, 3193, Australia
Our Guest Speaker today is Barbie Mitchell, who will be talking about her quilting journey, big stitch quilting, being an Aurifil artisan, and more, and sharing her amazing quilts with us..
The Trading Table and the library will be open as usual from 10 am – 11 am.
Please bring your name badge, lunch, your mug and your sewing. We look forward to seeing you all.

Big Stitch Quilting with Barbie Mitchell - Sunday, 17th May, 9.30am - 4pm at Highett Neighbourhood House
2026-05-17 09:30 - 16:00 | Highett Neighbourhood Community House, 2 Livingston Street, Highett, VICTORIA, 3188, Australia
Come and join us for a fun and relaxing day exploring big stitch quilting with Barbie Mitchell.
You can read more about Barbie here:
https://barbiemitchell.com.au/about
Please click on the button below and register for the event.
Cost of workshop: $75.00. Please pay this amount into our bank account to hold your place on the workshop. Please email Emma at treasurer@bayquilters.com.au to confirm you have paid.
Requirements List: click on this link to view the requirements:
https://www.bayquilters.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Requirements-list-for-BM-workshop-participants.pdf
Bay Quilters Cancellation Policy applies to this event. Please read the policy by clicking on the link:
https://www.bayquilters.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/BQ-Cancellation-Policy-July2024.pdf
Attendance: 24 / 24Registrations are closed for this event

BQ Beginners Quilt Class with Marg - Sunday, 31st May, 9 am - 4 pm at Highett Neighbourhood House
2026-05-31 09:00 - 16:00 | VIC
New to quilting? Want to brush up your skills? This class is designed for beginner quilters/sewers. We will look at our tools for quilting, rulers, rotary cutters, thread and markers and hopefully learn about fabric, how to cut it accurately and sew it together to make amazing quilts.
We will cut and sew simple squares and half square triangles that we can use to make hundreds of different designs for quilts. Come along and join in the fun.
Cost: $10 (to cover room rental).
A requirements list will be sent out nearer the date, but please remember to bring your name badge, your lunch and a mug.
Click here for the requirements:
https://www.bayquilters.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Margs-beginners-course.pdf
Click on the button below to register for this workshop.

Contemporary Group - Saturday, 6th June 10 am at Highett Neighbourhood House
2026-06-06 10:00 - 14:30 | Highett Neighbourhood Community House, 2 Livingston Street, Highett, VICTORIA, 3188, Australia
Our theme this year is Design Elements, with a slight focus on Art Quilts.
Today, we are exploring the concept of VALUE. We will be creating an A3 or A4 sized piece, creating a representation of a 3D object using fabric in ONE colour range, but using different tones (light, medium, dark) and scale (big – small pattern). Come and join in and challenge yourself!! It’s always fun and you might surprise yourself with what you can do!!
The Contemporary Group is open to ALL Bay Quilters members, whether you have put your name down for the group or not, so if you fancy coming along and seeing what it is all about, please do so, you will be made very welcome. Plus we always have AWESOME morning tea!!! please let Tess or Monique know if you would like to join the group.
A requirements list and information will be emailed to members of the group prior to the event.
Please arrive before 10 am to allow time to set up.
Please bring your mug, lunch and your name badge.
Looking forward to seeing everyone!

Bay Quilters Monthly Meeting - Saturday 20th June: Guest Speaker Irene Blanck
2026-06-20 09:30 - 14:30 | Beaumaris Library Hall, 96 Reserve Road, Beaumaris, VIC, 3193, Australia
Our guest speaker today is Irene Blanck, who will be sharing her beautiful applique quilts with us. Don’t miss this opportunity to get up close and personal with Irene’s amazing collection of quilts, and listen to her quilting journey.
The Trading Table and the library will be open from 10 am – 11 am.
As usual for our meetings, please bring your name badge, lunch, your mug and your sewing. We look forward to seeing you all.

Irene Blanck: Applique Sampler, 21st June 10.00am - 4pm at Highett Neighbourhood House
2026-06-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Highett Neighbourhood Community House, 2 Livingston Street, Highett, VICTORIA, 3188, Australia
Don’t miss this opportunity to spend a very happy and relaxing day learning (or brushing up!!) hand applique with the amazing Irene Blanck, who many of us already know and love.
For more information, you can read about Irene here:
https://focusonquilts.com.au
We are expecting this workshop to be popular, so we will run a waiting list once the registration sheet is full: Val Jackson will be the person to contact to go on the list if there are no spaces left available.
Cost of workshop: $50.00. Please pay this amount into our bank account to hold your place on the workshop. Please use “IreneB” on your transfer.
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Please note: You will need to purchase the pattern from Irene BEFORE this class. Click here to see what you will be making and purchase the pattern: https://focusonquilts.com.au/collections/quilts/products/applique-sampler
For Workshop Requirements, click on this link:
https://www.bayquilters.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/APPLIQUE-SAMPLER-Requirements.pdf
Bay Quilters Cancellation Policy applies to this event. Please read the policy by clicking on this link:
https://www.bayquilters.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/BQ-Cancellation-Policy-July2024.pdf
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Chelsea Activity Hub Sewing Day - Saturday, 27 June at 10 am
2026-06-27 10:00 - 15:00 | Chelsea Activity Hub, 5 Showers Avenue, Chelsea, Vic, 3196, Australia
Everybody welcome!!! Come along and join Helen Clark and the Chelsea craft ladies and some Bay Quilters members at the Chelsea Activity Hub Craft Group for a sit and sew day. This is a lovely relaxing sewing day in a beautiful environment. Help sew some kits for QFTH!! Morning tea provided, tea and coffee provided.
BYO machine and all you need sewing-wise.

When: Saturday, 27 June 2026
Where: 5 Showers Street, Chelsea – plenty of parking either outside or across the Highway.
Time: 10am to 3pm
Cost: $5.00 cash at the door (please have correct money)

BYO sewing items, lunch, mug,and don’t forget your name badge.
We would love to see you on the day, if only for an hour or so.

Please try and pre-register by emailing Helen Clark or give her a call, or see Helen at the BQ Meeting, details are in the newsletter.
But if you decide on the day to come, and have not booked, there is heaps of room for everyone.

Bay Quilters Annual General Meeting - Saturday 18 July
2026-07-18 09:30 - 14:30 | Beaumaris Library Hall, 96 Reserve Road, Beaumaris, VIC, 3193, Australia
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The Trading Table and the library will be open from 10 am – 11 am.
As usual for our meetings, please bring your name badge, lunch, your mug and your sewing. We look forward to seeing you all.

Bay Quilters Sit and Sew Day - Wednesday, 22nd July at 9 am - Highett Neighbourhood House
2026-07-22 09:00 - 15:00 | Highett Neighbourhood Community House, 2 Livingston Street, Highett, VICTORIA, 3188, Australia
Everybody is welcome to this event!!! Come along and join in the fun, a day to sit and sew together.

We are going to have an organised ‘stitch-in’ for those that wish to participate where we set up work stations and everyone is given a job, for example: pattern/fabric selection, cutting, sewing, ironing, basting, binding. You are all welcome to join in, whether you have previously made quilts for QFTH or not. Many hands make light work! However, if you would rather carry on with your own project, that is fine too!! The idea is to spend the day sewing together.
BYO sewing machine, cutting mats, scissors, templates/rulers, power boards, cushion to sit on, and all you might need sewing-wise.
Tea and coffee will be supplied. We will ask everyone attending to bring a small plate for morning and afternoon teas.
BYO cup, lunch, mug and badge.

We would love to see you on the day, if only for an hour or so. Please don’t forget your Bayquilters badge.

Please try and pre-register by emailing Susanne or Marg, or give Susanne a call, her details are in the newsletter.
But if you decide on the day to come, and have not booked, still come along and we will fit you in.

New Members Afternoon Tea - Saturday, 25 July at 2 pm at Highett Neighbourhood House
2026-07-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Highett Neighbourhood Community House, 2 Livingston Street, Highett, VICTORIA, 3188, Australia
Hello and welcome to our new/almost new members!!
We are holding an afternoon tea in your honour, so that we can get to know you and in turn, you can meet others who are new to the club!
Please wear your name badge, and bring along a quilt you have made, or a sample of your current work, so that we can have a mini show and tell, and find out a bit more about each other.
Afternoon tea will be supplied. Please bring a mug. There is no charge for this event.
If you would like to join us, please register for this event by clicking on the button below:

Attendance: 2 / 20Registrations are closed for this event

Contemporary Group - Saturday, 1st August 10 am at Highett Neighbourhood House
2026-08-01 10:00 - 14:30 | Highett Neighbourhood Community House, 2 Livingston Street, Highett, VICTORIA, 3188, Australia
Our theme this year is Design Elements, with a slight focus on Art Quilts.
The Contemporary Group is open to ALL Bay Quilters members, whether you have put your name down for the group or not, so if you fancy coming along and seeing what it is all about, please do so, you will be made very welcome. Plus we always have AWESOME morning tea!!! please let Tess or Monique know if you would like to join the group.
A requirements list and information will be emailed to members of the group prior to the event.
Please arrive before 10 am to allow time to set up.
Please bring your mug, lunch and your name badge.
Looking forward to seeing everyone!

Bay Quilters Monthly Meeting - Saturday 15 August - Margaret Bloore's Quilt Show
2026-08-15 09:30 - 14:30 | Beaumaris Library Hall, 96 Reserve Road, Beaumaris, VIC, 3193, Australia
Today we are celebrating our amazing member, Margaret Bloore. Margaret will be sharing her quilt story and her wonderful quilts with us.
These Clever Hands will be talking to us as well and are bringing their shop today so come armed with some money in case you are tempted by all those gorgeous colours !
The library and trading table will be open as usual.
As usual for our meetings, please bring your name badge, lunch, your mug and your sewing. We look forward to seeing you all.

Chelsea Activity Hub Sewing Day - Saturday, 22nd August at 10 am
2026-08-22 10:00 - 15:00 | Chelsea Activity Hub, 5 Showers Avenue, Chelsea, Vic, 3196, Australia
Everybody welcome!!! Come along and join Helen Clark and the Chelsea craft ladies and some Bay Quilters members at the Chelsea Activity Hub Craft Group for a sit and sew day. This is a lovely relaxing sewing day in a beautiful environment. Help sew some kits for QFTH!! Morning tea provided, tea and coffee provided.
BYO machine and all you need sewing-wise.

When: Saturday, 22 August 2026
Where: 5 Showers Street, Chelsea – plenty of parking either outside or across the Highway.
Time: 10am to 3pm
Cost: $5.00 cash at the door (please have correct money)

BYO sewing items, lunch, mug,and don’t forget your name badge.
We would love to see you on the day, if only for an hour or so.

Please try and pre-register by emailing Helen Clark or give her a call, or see Helen at the BQ Meeting, details are in the newsletter.
But if you decide on the day to come, and have not booked, there is heaps of room for everyone.

Bay Quilters Monthly Meeting - Saturday 19 September: Guest speaker: Heather Verkade
2026-09-19 09:30 - 14:30 | Beaumaris Library Hall, 96 Reserve Road, Beaumaris, VIC, 3193, Australia
Our very own Heather Verkade will be our guest speaker this month, showing her beautiful work and sharing her quilting story with us.
The Trading Table and the library will be open from 10 am – 11 am.
As usual for our meetings, please bring your name badge, lunch, your mug and your sewing. We look forward to seeing you all.

Stitch Up CF Workshop: Magic Scrappy Quilt: Small Hall 2.30-4.30 pm Sat 19th Sept
2026-09-19 14:30 - 16:30 | Beaumaris Library Complex Small Hall, 96 Reserve Road, Beaumaris, VIC, 3193, Australia
This Workshop will be led by Margaret Swan & Beth Fennessy (0429 863 163).
Come & join the fun, learn a new block and support our charity.
PLACES STILL AVAILABLE.
WHEN: Saturday 19 September (after BQ meeting) 2.30-4.30pm.
Afternoon tea provided – bring your mug.
WHERE: Small room, Beaumaris Community Centre, Reserve Rd, Beaumaris.
COST: cash payable direct to Beth at the August and September meetings for the 2-hour workshop. Receive your kit with a copy of the block, instructions and all fabric provided.

ALL MONEY IS DONATED TO CF Together (Vic/NSW) via the Abbie Fennessy Trust
Please bring –

Sewing machine with quarter inch foot, extension cord, power board (if you have one)
Light grey/neutral thread- 40 or 50 weight
Scissors, quick unpick, pins, rotary cutter (cutting board provided) 2B pencil & sandpaper board (optional)
Cash for workshop costs. Please pay Beth Fennessy $25 cash at the August meeting to secure your place. Do NOT pay into BQ bank account, this is a CF event, not a BQ event.

All monies donated to CFT to provide young adults living with CF the psychological support required whilst navigating their continuing health challenges.
Please donate the block you make in this workshop. The quilt will be completed and be gifted to a bereaved family from Cystic Fibrosis.

Bay Quilters Sit and Sew Day - Saturday, 26 September at 9 am
2026-09-26 09:00 - 15:00 | Highett Neighbourhood Community House, 2 Livingston Street, Highett, VICTORIA, 3188, Australia

Contemporary Group - Saturday, 3rd October 10 am at Highett Neighbourhood House
2026-10-03 10:00 - 14:30 | Highett Neighbourhood Community House, 2 Livingston Street, Highett, VICTORIA, 3188, Australia

Bay Quilters two day retreat (no overnight stay) - Saturday 10th at 9 am, & Sunday 11th October at 8 am
2026-10-10 09:00 - 2026-10-11 16:00 | Patterson River Golf Club, 47 The Fairway, Bonbeach, Victoria, 3196, Australia
We’re excited to once again invite you to Patterson River Golf Club for our annual 2 day retreat.
Saturday: Sew and chat to your heart’s content. We are also planning an embroidery workshop with Sandra: more to follow.
Morning tea, lunch, and dinner provided.
Sunday: Starts with breakfast! Morning tea, and lunch provided.
Don’t miss out, sign up today!! You can attend for both days or a single day only.
PRICE: FULL WEEKEND: $220
SATURDAY ONLY: $130
SUNDAY ONLY: $90
The price includes all meals as specified on that day and morning tea. Drinks on Saturday evening, and any coffees from downstairs at the club, are at your own expense.
Our retreat is limited to 40 participants each day. To secure your place, you need to register by using the button below. Once you receive an email confirming your registration, please make your payment into the BQ bank account to secure your spot. From the amount you pay, we’ll understand whether you plan to come for both days or just the Saturday or Sunday..
PLEASE NOTE: the event may show as full, due to our website limitations with some people coming for one day only. Therefore, if you would like to come but it shows the event as full, please contact Val Jackson and ask if there is still room, or to be put onto the wait list: we will do all we can to find you a spot!!
By registering for this event, you agree to the Bay Quilters workshop and events cancellation refund policy which you can read here: https://www.bayquilters.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/BQ-Cancellation-Policy.pdf
Please use the reference Retreat on your funds transfer.
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Bay Quilters Monthly Meeting - Saturday, 17th October: Destash Market Day
2026-10-17 09:30 - 14:30 | Beaumaris Library Hall, 96 Reserve Road, Beaumaris, VIC, 3193, Australia
Are you feeling overwhelmed with too much fabric/too many embroidery threads/loads of cottons/pattterns etc??? Today we are trialing a new Event: we are holding our first Destash Market. Members are invited to bring along their own table and sell quilt-related/sewing related items from their stash to you, our members. There will be a limit of 12 tables so if you would like to participate as a seller, please sign up on the registration sheet at the August meeting. It will be on a first come/first served basis. There is a charge of $10 for the table, and all proceeds of sale will go to the table holder. The sale will run for 2 hours in the small hall.
The Trading Table will not be open this month. But the llibrary will be open as usual from 10 am – 11 am.
Please don’t forget to bring your name badge, lunch, your mug and your sewing. We look forward to seeing you all.

Chelsea Activity Hub Sewing Day - Saturday, 24 October at 10 am
2026-10-24 10:00 - 15:00 | Chelsea Activity Hub, 5 Showers Avenue, Chelsea, Vic, 3196, Australia
Everybody welcome!!! Come along and join Helen Clark and the Chelsea craft ladies and some Bay Quilters members at the Chelsea Activity Hub Craft Group for a sit and sew day. This is a lovely relaxing sewing day in a beautiful environment. Help sew some kits for QFTH!! Morning tea provided, tea and coffee provided.
BYO machine and all you need sewing-wise.

When: Saturday, 24 Octobert 2026
Where: 5 Showers Street, Chelsea – plenty of parking either outside or across the Highway.
Time: 10am to 3pm
Cost: $5.00 cash at the door (please have correct money)

BYO sewing items, lunch, mug,and don’t forget your name badge.
We would love to see you on the day, if only for an hour or so.

Please try and pre-register by emailing Helen Clark or give her a call, or see Helen at the BQ Meeting, details are in the newsletter.
But if you decide on the day to come, and have not booked, there is heaps of room for everyone.

Bay Quilters Christmas Meeting: Saturday, 14 November - Members Market
2026-11-21 09:30 - 14:30 | Beaumaris Library Hall, 96 Reserve Road, Beaumaris, VIC, 3193, Australia
Please note the change of date for our November meeting.
This month, apart from our usual Christmas festivities, we will be holding a members market: please register for this on the sheet provided at the previous meetings. There will be a limited number of spaces available, again it will be on a first come/first serve basis. As we have done in the past, we invite members to set up their own small table in the Main Hall, and sell new handmade items and Christmas gifts. There will be a small charge for the table.
More information to follow regarding our Christmas festivities.
The Trading Table and the library will be open from 10 am – 11 am.
As usual for our meetings, please bring your name badge, lunch, your mug and your sewing. We look forward to seeing you all.
