Goosey Quilters Thirty years of quilting as piecemakers

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Goosey Quilters was started in 1986 by a small group of people with minimal quilting experience and it was such a success that we went on to have our first exhibition the following year. We have continued meeting and have a biennial exhibition. We are affiliated to the Quilters Guild of Great Britain.

We meet twice monthly and have about 30 members of all abilities. At meetings we have some speakers, some workshops and some sewing bees. The speakers inspire us with their skills which help us develop our design, use of colour, and technical skills.  Members are welcome to bring their own sewing, to seek help and advice from others and to inspire us all. Each year the group chairman sets the group a challenge which allows members to interpret the subject in a variety of ways. Members vote for their favourite and small prizes are awarded.

Quilts are more than bedcovers, though they are made to be used. They provide not only warmth and comfort to the maker and receiver but also share our love. We are often influenced by the needs of the community and have been able to support many charities over the years. For each exhibition the group has made one large quilt [see photo of the one for this year] which is raffled for a specific charity. Over the years we estimate that we have raised approximately £20,000 for charities. Each year we also make 12 small quilts for children who visit Cornwall from Chernobyl each year which they proudly take home with them. We also make small quilts for Project Linus, the paediatric unit and local people with dementia. We decorate a tree for the Christmas tree festival and our claim to fame is the quilt made to celebrate 900 years of the market charter which is hanging behind glass in the pannier market. This was designed by one of our members and made by group members.

We welcome visitors and new members. For further information phone Jane Brown 01822 614161

This year our exhibition takes place in the Town Hall 8^th September 12-16.30, 9th September 10-16.00 and 10^th September 9.30-16.00. There will be a 30 year theme. Our charity quilt will be in aid of Motor Neurone Disease which has affected several member’s family and friends. There will also be refreshments and sales tables.