Sorry Terry, I forgot to reply straight away. If you have a look at the
renewal form the AMQA bank details are near the bottom. So yes, you can
pay the renewal fee by internet banking. Saves me a trip to the bank
too.

Toni Trott
Membership Secretary

--- In AMQA_Open_Discussion@..., "Terry Elverd"
<terron2@...> wrote:
>
> Good morning everyone,
>
> I too have forgotten all about my renewal of Membership. It is at all
> possible to send via direct depot as I do not have a cheque account
and
> to stand for ages in the bank for a bank cheque drive me nuts.
> Cheers
> Terry Elverd
> Classic Stitches
> Mandurah, Western Australia
>

Hi Everyone
Yes I did include renewal forms when I posted notification of the AGM
about 4 weeks ago. But I know how these "safe" places move around
making them difficult to find again. So I've uploaded the renewal form
to the files area. This form is for renewals only.

I will be creating a new a form for new applications only, as the
committee has decided to introduce a new rate for joining fees for the
first year only of a new membership.

My power will be going off soon but hopefully I will be able to upload
the form for new applications later today.

Cheers
Toni Trott
Membership Secretary & Treasurer

Hi

Like Terry, I have overlooked the renewal of membership. If I received a
renewal notice, & I think I did, I have put it in that safe place that makes
things disappear as I can not find any information about how or where to pay
an invoice.  So please put some information out to this list or the members
list.

Regards
Jenny Scott

Always Quilting
Distributor of AURIfil thread
Australia & New Zealand
Studio: 1129 Toorak Rd, Camberwell, Vic
Postal: PO Box 4049, Auburn South, Victoria,  Australia 3122

Tel:  +61 (0)3 9889 2499
Fax: +61 (0)3 9889 2466

mailto:thread@...
web: http://www.alwaysquilting.com.au





-----Original Message-----
From: AMQA_Open_Discussion@...
[mailto:AMQA_Open_Discussion@...] On Behalf Of Terry Elverd
Sent: Tuesday, 30 September 2008 10:59 AM
To: AMQA_Open_Discussion@...
Subject: AMQA OD membership renewl

Good morning everyone,

I too have forgotten all about my renewal of Membership. It is at all
possible to send via direct depot as I do not have a cheque account and to
stand for ages in the bank for a bank cheque drive me nuts.
Cheers
Terry Elverd
Classic Stitches
Mandurah, Western Australia



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Good morning everyone,

I too have forgotten all about my renewal of Membership. It is at all
possible to send via direct depot as I do not have a cheque account and
to stand for ages in the bank for a bank cheque drive me nuts.
Cheers
Terry Elverd
Classic Stitches
Mandurah, Western Australia

Hi everyone
Just want to let everyone know of the results of our AGM held on
Thursday this week.

Interim President: Barb Cowan
Vice President: Tracey Browning
Secretary: Suzan Saliba
Minute Secretary: Gayle Dayman
Treasurer: Toni Trott
Membership secretary: Toni Trott
Mentor Program: Belinda Betts
Website: Susan Moroney
Editor: Susan Moroney
Committee: Terry Elverd

Firstly I want to congratulate all our new committee members for
coming along and joining in the fun of shaping the Australian Machine
Quilting Association Inc & representing our members accordingly.
There is a lot of personal satisfaction to be gained from being part
of a committee & I look forward to working with our new team. We now
have representatives from Qld, NSW, Vic, SA & WA – so anyone from
Tassie want to join in and make our committee truly National???

Next a huge THANKYOU to Barb Cowan for all the work & foresight she
has put into the creation and instigation of this organisation. Barb
has stated that she needs to concentrate on her own business for the
time being and we wish her well. Unfortunately we did not have a
nomination to take her place immediately, but we are confident that
we can challenge our members to step in and take over this role.
Another huge thankyou to all the other members that have contributed
on the committee since its inception only 18 months ago as well.

I would like to also explain my personal position in this matter. I
was asked if I would consider the role of President but decided to
remain in the VP's for a couple of reasons.

1. I strongly believe in the potential of AMQA Inc but also feel that
it needs to be run by machine quilting members (which I am of
course!) but most of the general public would see me as a supplier
before being a machine quilter these days and that doesn't sit right
with me. I don't think suppliers should be running/representing this
organisation. It is really the members that are/or should be running
AMQA.

2. I am wearing many hats these days, with various arms to my
business and to really be a `face' of AMQA and represent it well I
would need another 3 days in each week which I can't seem to find! If
anyone has them I'd be willing to trade for them???

I'm thrilled that we now have an expert (Susan Moroney) to take over
my website duties! Just wait until you see the magic she is going to
weave in this area to benefit members even more…..she is way more
experienced and knowledgeable in this area than I, so will be a huge
asset to all members.

AMQA has achieved a great deal in the last 12mths. We have a great
start to our website, have increased the profile Nationally of
machine quilting with our State Guilds responding positively in the
areas of their categories and in recognising machine quilters. We
have had our first challenge for our members, with fantastic sponsors
and publicity for all involved. I believe we are doing good…..don't
you? Rome wasn't built in a day, but good foundations have been laid
for the Australian Machine Quilting Association to grow and educate
and inform the general public and the quilting community on this
aspect of our passion.

I do hope that everyone understands my position and the reasons `why'
I am remaining as VP only. I am more than happy to assist in
promotion and to represent the members, but feel that my presence
could also inhibit AMQA if I am too much of a public figure within
this organisation as a supplier?

So, onward & upwards to another year of growth, understanding,
fellowship and camaraderie between machine quilters in Australia. If
any of you have any ambitions or would like a challenge with LOTS of
support, then we would welcome your contacting the committee to
discuss the role that the President has. It has fantastic support
from the rest of the committee and with everyone doing a little bit
then the rewards are shared as well!

Cheers & have a fantastic weekend

Tracey Browning

Thanks Shelley,

I sent info to Emma however I dont believe that I know Trish or have
her details. Would appreciate if you pass the info on to her and let
me know

cheers
Terry

--- In AMQA_Open_Discussion@..., "Shelley Pinnell"
<heritagecountryquilting@...> wrote:
>
> HI Terry,
> Yes I'd definitely like to come! And I know of two other longarmers
in my
> area - don't know if you know them - Trish Ryan and Emma Robson.  I
will
> call them on my day off ( thurs) and ask if they'd like to come,
then I'll
> send their details. However, you may already know of them, I'm not
sure as I
> was away at the last meeting.
> Catch you soon,
> Shelley Pinnell
>
> On Tue, Sep 16, 2008 at 12:25 AM, Terry Elverd <terron2@...> wrote:
>
> >   Hello Everyone,
> >
> > Thought that I had better get things rolling again for the Western
> > Australian Get Together being held at my home once again on
Saturday
> > 22nd November 2008. Trust you all, already have it marked in your
> > diaries. It would be fantastic if we had a similar turn out to
last
> > years event.
> > I am hoping to have a couple of Eastern Staters joining us once
> > again, along with our local suppliers of goodies. If you have
> > products that you sell/design, what ever. Why not bring them along
> > and show us what else you do. I know that I love seeing what you
> > cleaver people do and I am sure others will also. So, please let
me
> > know and I will make a space for you and your wares. Why not give
us
> > a demo during Show n Tell. Which brings me to another part of the
> > day. If not one of the most important ones. Show n Tell. Now I
know
> > that everyone wants to show off what they have been up too and we
> > love seeing it. So a must for the day - SHOW n TELL.
> > The day will kick off with the urn on a 9am ready for the weary
> > travellers arrival. Morning tea from then till lunch. Lunch will
be a
> > combination of cold cuts & salad with fresh fruit to finish.
> > Afternoon tea from then on. Expect to finish around 4.30/5pm,
however
> > you may stay as long as you wish. I am keeping the cost at $20.00
per
> > head for the day.
> > Please let me know who thinks they will be able to attend. This
will
> > give some indication of numbers. Also I will require funds placed
> > into my account no later than the 4th November. I will onforward
> > these details once expressions of interest received.
> > If I have missed someone off the list, which was sent direct,
please
> > let me know ASAP. As I may not have your e-mail address correct
or do
> > not know about you.
> >
> > Look forward to hearing from you all.
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> > Terry Elverd (Ms)
> > Classic Stitches
> > 4 Glencoe Parade
> > Halls Head, Mandurah
> > Western Australia 6210
> > terron2@
> > 61 8 95827567
> > 0407574078
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Shelley Pinnell
> Heritage Country Quilting
>

Hello Everyone,

Thought that I had better get things rolling again for the Western
Australian Get Together being held at my home once again on Saturday
22nd November 2008. Trust you all, already have it marked in your
diaries. It would be fantastic if we had a similar turn out to last
years event.
I am hoping to have a couple of Eastern Staters joining us once
again, along with our local suppliers of goodies. If you have
products that you sell/design, what ever. Why not bring them along
and show us what else you do. I know that I love seeing what you
cleaver people do and I am sure others will also. So, please let me
know and I will make a space for you and your wares. Why not give us
a demo during Show n Tell. Which brings me to another part of the
day. If not one of the most important ones. Show n Tell. Now I know
that everyone wants to show off what they have been up too and we
love seeing it. So a must for the day - SHOW n TELL.
The day will kick off with the urn on a 9am ready for the weary
travellers arrival. Morning tea from then till lunch. Lunch will be a
combination of cold cuts & salad with fresh fruit to finish.
Afternoon tea from then on. Expect to finish around 4.30/5pm, however
you may stay as long as you wish. I am keeping the cost at $20.00 per
head for the day.
Please let me know who thinks they will be able to attend. This will
give some indication of numbers. Also I will require funds placed
into my account no later than the 4th November. I will onforward
these details once expressions of interest received.
If I have missed someone off the list, which was sent direct, please
let me know ASAP. As I may not have your e-mail address correct or do
not know about you.

Look forward to hearing from you all.

Cheers

Terry Elverd (Ms)
Classic Stitches
4 Glencoe Parade
Halls Head, Mandurah
Western Australia 6210
terron2@...
               61 8 95827567
0407574078

Thank you everyone for your enquiries. All I have left now are.
Continuous Baptist Fan Hermione Agee
Orthodox        Jodi Beamish
Popcorn Lg        Jodi Beamish
Sprung Lg         Jodi Beamish
Vortex                Hermione Agee
Waterworld        Jodi Beamish

As I now have an Intelliquilter I no longer need paper patterns
therefore I have the following pantos for sale $10 each. If anyone is
interested please email me privately.

Angel Wings Jodi Beamish
Clover Meadow Keltia Quilting
Continuous Baptist Fan Hermione Agee
Delicious Lisa Theissen
Double Bud Kerryn Emmerson
Double Feather Kerryn Emmerson
Feather Meadering Linda Taylor
Feather Meadering Linda Taylor
Feathered Garden 1 Timeless Quilting
Feathered Garden 2 Timeless Quilting
Fleur de Vine Sally Terry
Flowing Feathers Hermione Agee
Forest Floor Hermione Agee
Ground Cover Kerryn Emmerson
Heartstrings Jodi Beamish
Here 'n' There Kerryn Emmerson
Holly Bows Lisa Calle
Inkblot Jodi Beamish
Koi Lisa Theissen
Leaf Carpet Meredith England
Oriental Cloud Kerryn Emmerson
Orthodox Jodi Beamish
Popcorn Lg Jodi Beamish
Ribbon Candy Linda Taylor
Rosie Jodi Beamish
Simple Feather Meadering Linda Taylor
Simple Feather Meadering Linda Taylor
Splash Lg Jodi Beamish
Sprung Lg Jodi Beamish
Square Spiral Kerryn Emmerson
Surfs Up Dave Hudson
Trailing Vine Hermione Agee
Trains Jodi Beamish
Vortex Hermione Agee
Waterworld Jodi Beamish
Which Way Did They Go Judy Allen
Wild at Heart Jodi Beamish
Wildflower Jodi Beamish
Windy Days Hermione Agee

Toni Trott
Brisbane

Hi Everyone

Congratulations to the winners, and a big THANK YOU to everyone who
entered a quilt into the Australian Machine Quilters Exhibition for 2008.

The quilts to be mailed were all delivered to the post office
yesterday, and I am glad that job is finished for the year.  It was
easier this year with everyone completing address labels and
registered post forms for me â€" this sped the process up, and I
appreciate it greatly.

Victorian Quilters has advised me that the categories for the
Australian Machine Quilters Exhibition for 2009 will be

Custom, Wholecloth, and Edge to Edge the same as this year.

There will be a change to the Computerised Category.  This year 90%
had to be computerised, next year that percent will be reduced to 70%.
  So up to 30% of the quilting can be freehand.

They want to keep the percent high as they want this category to
demonstrate the skill and artistry that can be achieved through
computerised quilting, but have lowered the percent to open up more
possibilities for quilters with computerised machines.

I will advise when details and entry forms are available online at the
Vic Quilter web site.

I would encourage everyone to consider entering a quilt next year.

This is a show for machine quilters, judged by machine quilters.

I enter as I find it pushes me to develop as a quilter.  I like
getting the judging form as it allows me to see what the judges
thought of my work, and can point me in a direction where I can
improve my work for future years.

So please start thinking about your entry for next year now.

You don’t have to make the quilt for scratch.  You can enter a
customer’s quilt.

So if you complete a quilt that you are particularly proud of â€" ask if
you can enter it.  If it happens to win, you get the prize/ribbon, but
your customer gets a ribbon also.  My customer that allowed me to
enter her King David’s Crown quilt is absolutely thrilled that she is
getting a second place ribbon for her quilt.  As she is not a member
of any guilds, this is a quilt that never would have been shown
anywhere if I had not asked her â€" which would have been a shame.

Unfortunately, I don’t have time to read the lists often, so if you
want to ask any questions, please feel free to e-mail me privately on

desley@...

Thanks again to all AMQE entrants for 2008.
Desley

Gary Cramp,
46 Beard Street, Eltham. Vic.
03 9439 6378
Fax 03 9439 1410
mobile 0412 990 214
email cramtech@...

and
Ted English
03 9781 1020 mobile  0412 290 836

What a great day for all at Hermione and Doug's lovely home in
beautiful Belgrave Heights.  So many newbies, lovely show and tell,
great sharing and then the food...  Laura and Phillipa did a great
job catering and I'm sure all present enjoyed the opportunity to sit,
chat and eat the delicious food on offer.

Next time the show and tell will run longer I'm sure as all present
can see how this part of the day is what it is all about, sharing our
knowledge no matter how little we believe it is worth.  And to
support Hermione in saying 'put your quilts into shows no matter how
small or the shows will fold and we won't have the forum out there to
be seen'.

Thank you Hermione for inviting Brenda from Widebacks (South
Australia) to share her excellent range of fabrics and what
bargains.  Mine have already been washed and air dried.  If you
aren't on Brenda's registery then do so, as you receive 20% off on
any amount ordered, she even gets 7+metres in an Express package.  On
joining you receive a book of swatches, very professional.

Off all present, I had only met Dot (Vic Textiles and Prodigy) and
Hermione before this.  So it was great to see so many new faces.

I hope Hermione will offer this great opportunity to share her
knowledge and designs again, with the turn out I believe that it
would certainly be worth it for all present.

Again thanks you both and it was lovely to meet so many new quilters.

Regards
Francien Daniels-Webb
Peace by Piece Studios
Narre Warren North, Vic.

MACHINE QUILTING GATHERING QUEENSLAND

SATURDAY 9 AUGUST 10am – 4pm

Cost $10.00 (includes lunch)

All Machine Quilters in Queensland and Northern NSW are invited to attend a gathering on Saturday August 9 starting 10.00am, at 41 Elsanne Street, Aspley, Brisbane, Qld.

This event coincides with the `Quilts Across Queensland' exhibition staged by the RNA. So those coming to Brisbane for some machine quilting therapy might also like to visit the fabulous array of quilts on display at the Ekka.  

Hermione Agee of Lorien Quilting will be here and she will be bringing with her some 'eye candy' for you to feast on. Hopefully Hermione's award winning 'Butterfly Ballet' will arrive back from the States in time and will be amongst those quilts.

Jenny Scott of Always Quilting has kindly agreed to fly up from Melbourne to tell us all about the range of Aurifil threads and show us ways to gain great effects with thread type and colour. More 'eye candy'!

Also visiting Queensland for the first time will be Brenda Wade of WideBacks. Brenda will introduce us to her extensive range of wide backing fabrics and show us some examples of how best they may be used.

NEWS FLASH...A new software package for the Statler Stitcher has just been introduced called Creative Studio. Qld and Northern NSW owners of the SS might welcome the opportunity to talk to someone face-to-face
about the new software.
I have invited Dawn Cheetham who recently travelled to SS headquarters NSW to qualify as a trainer of the program to attend and Dawn has kindly accepted the invitation. Dawn will give a brief outline of the new software package and will be available to discuss its features.

Some of the winning quilts in this year's AMQA Members Challenge will also be on display.

Toni Trott of Only Quilting has just had the IntelliQuilter installed on her APQS and will be keen to network with other happy IQ owners. Toni will be bringing her IQ tablet for demonstration. Toni will also have her templates for sale as she no longer needs them.

Several quilters from North Queensland will also attend for the first time and they are excited to have this opportunity to meet other girls from southern parts. So please come along and make them feel welcome.

The day will start at 10am and go through until 4pm or whenever. Don't worry about bringing lunch, I will provide lunch, including some delectable sweets, tea and coffee etc.

Cost for the day will be $10.00. Bring a fold-up chair if you're driving.

Also please bring show and tell or take this opportunity to 'pick people's brains' if you're stuck for ideas.

I will appreciate hearing from you if you haven't already contacted me for catering purposes.

Should be a great day...look forward to seeing you.

Please RSVP

Barb Cowan
41 Elsanne Street Aspley Brisbane Qld 4034
www.thequiltconnection.com.au
Tel: +6 (7) 3862 8797 Fax: +6 (7) 3863 1186

quiltson@...

I've gone computerised so I no longer need my Circle Lord for my APQS
Millenium. As well as the basic system for circles and Baptist Fans
there are also Aztec, Stella, Oval amd Spiral templates plus
instruction/design books. This is a great aid to help you sew perfect
simple or complex geometric shapes. The lot for $600 (approx half
price).

Toni
Brisbane

Dear all
Download any designs for free just click here
http://www.bestembroiderydesign.snble.com
or here
http://embroideryfiles.snble.com


We're waiting your comments


Thanks

Regards

Two entries per person, $5.00 per quilt.  At Carrington Primary School,
Knoxfield. MEL Ref 73 B5.
Contact Fiona on 9511 0376

Proceeds will be shared between the school (art and craft program) and
community charities.