General News
8 March, 2023
Massive return for quilt show
THE Terang Quilt Show drew hundreds of visitors in a bumper return for the event last weekend.
THE Terang Quilt Show drew hundreds of visitors in a bumper return for the event last weekend.
The show was held for the first time since 2019.
Cars lined High Street as visitors filled the Terang Presbyterian Hall to see the diverse array of quilts, bags and goods the Terang Quilters Fellowship had busily created over the past few years.
Names prominently featured across the array of quilts on display included Margaret McIntosh, Narelle Holliday, Pepita Marshall, Beryl Clark and Linda Ullyatt.
Ms Holliday said fellowship members had been hard at work to create something for everyone.
“It can take anywhere from three days to three years to finish a quilt,” she said.
“I like the Terang Quilt Show because I like to share and see what everyone has been working on.
“We try to have a range of quilts on display, from beginning level right through to some very complicated designs.
“It’s something everyone can contribute to, and feel they could come and join the group.”
All proceeds raised from each show are donated to a local charity or community organisation.
Warrnambool’s Beryl Clark said the opportunity to connect with fellow quilters while raising money for a good cause was an enjoyable experience.
“It’s also an opportunity to get some new ideas, and hopefully get some new members,” Ms Clark said.
“And afterwards we donate the money raised to a charity or organisation based around town.”
Terang Quilt Show co-ordinator Margaret McIntosh said the fellowship would discuss where the money raised on the day would be donated, with no shortage of worthy recipients operating in the community.
She said it was “fantastic” to see so many people visiting on the day, with hundreds stopping by including visitors from McArthur, Hamilton, Portland, Winchelsea and even South Australia.
“We’ve been so busy with people coming and going,” Mrs McIntosh said.