For all of you who have been looking out for something to go on this blog, we have finally managed to get Teapot Tidbits uploaded. It is not quite in the format that we would have liked but we are still on a steep learning curve. Look out for pictures from the Quilt Show in the next couple of days!
October 2011
teapotministries@hotmail.com
Teapot Tidbits
(Teapot Ministries’ Newsletter)
C/- 30 Almeria Ave-
Baulkham Hills 2153
8807 5047
Robyn Morris:
8807 5047 or 0408 630 304
Lynette Clark: 0412 059 574
Vicki Conomy: 0425213615
Helen Tattersal: 9896 1283
Tanya Inder:
98735540 or 0414991505
Dulcie Butler: 45712246
Judy McMurray: 0414732132
Beth King: 98717741
Carolyn Buchanan:
0419255547
Dates for your
diary:
July 27-29, 2012
and
August 3-5, 2012
Theme
‘Sew you can
dream’
Weekend retreats
at Kiah Ridge
Dear Friends of Teapot Ministries,
The end of 2011 is looming with only weeks till Christmas and we are excited
about the happenings in Teapot Ministries this year.
Our ‘Join us on Fridays’ group has just celebrated its 1st Birthday and the
group now comprises of around 20 women who sew, share ideas, have
morning tea and lunch, build each other up and generally encourage each
other in life. The ‘Carlingford Cupcakes’ are putting the finishing touches to
the sampler quilt they have been learning to make this year and the other
groups like the ‘Kendal Kettles’, ‘Sugar Fixes’ and ‘Time Outs’ have had a great
year of sewing and sharing together and are now also looking for finish off
their 2011 projects.
In March we started our ‘On the Road with Teapot’ group in Canberra called
the ‘Sew Addictives’. These girls are also learningpatchwork and quilting
techniques by making a sampler quilt. They come together for a weekend of
sewing every two months. Our committee member, Tanya, has travelled to Canberra to teach this group and we
value her commitment to this part of Teapot Ministries. We had a wonderful sharing with these ladies at our Retreats
in July and August.
The Retreats were a time of blessing and creativity with 75 women attending over the two weekends. We sewed
many projects, finished lots of ‘UFOs’ and talked about finding ‘Peace ‘n Time’ in our lives.
The Bus trip to the Central coast in June was a lot of fun. We visited Patchwork 33 - a great place for a weekend
sewing Retreat, Blueberries Patchwork shop in Wyong and Pieces to Treasure at MacMasters Beach. Lunch at Ken
Duncan Galleries offered delicious food change of pace from the patchwork and quilting. All in all a good day was
have by all who attended.
Now, as we approach the end of the year, we are excited about our Quilt show this weekend. We also look forward
to an exciting 2012 with the commencement of our new Theatre group, new sewing groups and all the other activities
organised by Teapot Ministries.
We with you and your families a very Blessed and Holy Christmas and look forward to connecting again with you in
2012.
Happy sewing
Robyn and the Teapot Ministry Committee
Thought for the day:
“May today there be peace within. May
you trust that you are exactly where you
are meant to be. May you not forget the
infinite possibilities that are born of faith
in yourself and others. May you use the
gifts that you have received, and pass on
the love that has been given to you. May
you be content with yourself just the way
you are. Let this knowledge settle into
your bones, and allow your soul the freedom
to sing, dance, praise and love. It is
there for each and every one of us."
Teatime Connect 2012
This is the 4th year of Teatime Connect and many have enjoyed the challenges we have given
you over this time. 2012 will be no different as we have a great mystery quilt for you to make.
The two parts of this mystery quilt is now available and will be posted when you join this
group.
If you are not a member and would like to join this online group contact us on our email address
teapotministries@hotmail.com
or check us out on our new blog address which iswww.teatimeconnect.blogspot.com.
It costs $20 a year to join, this covers the cost of stamps and paper for the quilt instructions.
Our yearly membership starts in July with our camps and runs for 12months.
The new blog address will offer a means for you to talk to others about the Mystery quilt project, contact the
team to answer any questions, post photos of the quilts you are working on and generally keep up to date with
what is happening at Teapot Ministries. We hope as this blog develops it will it will help you connect with other
women in this ministry.
Tanya Inder is the committee member who looks after this area of Teapot and if you require any further
information about Teatime Connect or wish to join please contact her on 0414991505.
Announcing
Teapot Ministries
new blog address
WWW.teatime connect.blogspot.com
Check us out!
For the Cooks:
It is fun to give a cooked gift, and this Christmas cake recipe will make
6 small cakes ideal for giving to family and friends this Christmas.
Fruit Cake
1.5kl mixed fruit; 1/2 cup rum or dried Sherry; 1 apple coarsely grated;
1tblsp golden syrup;
1 cup dark brown sugar firmly packed; 4 eggs; 250gms butter melted;
1 1/4 cups of plain flour; 3/4 cup SR flour; 1tblsp mixed spice;
Place fruit and rum or sherry in a bowl and stand for a couple
of days. Grate apple add it to bowl along with all other
ingredients and mix together. Divide evenly in 6 small
greased tins and bake in a moderate oven until cooked.
(If you don’t have small tins you can use empty
fruit tins around the 825gm size)
In 2012
group bookings for movies and theatre productions.
We plan our first outing in early March, on a Saturday morning or afternoon
when we will visit a production and then have coffee together and
share our responses to what we have seen.
When we have finalised what we plan to see first we will email everyone on
our database the details and cost and how to reserve your seat. You are
welcome to invite your friends. Keep you eye out for the email or check
out our Blogspot for more info.
we want to widen the activities we offer and are planning to organiseWho or What is Teapot Ministries??????
Teapot Ministries
women from women where we can share the gifts
and interests that God has given us with others in
a relaxed environment.
We offer various activities through a year where
you can grow your knowledge of your interest,
and share with friends, in an environment where
God’s love can be experience by all.
If you want further information or would like to
hear more, speak to either Robyn on 0408 630304
or any of the Teapot Ministries Committee or
contact us via email: teapotministries@
hotmail.com we are happy to add you to
our mailing list and you can receive regular up
dates about what is happening in the ministry.
is an ecumenical ministry toTeapot Travel Mugs
Fun travel mugs with a Teapot
Ministries logo only $15.
These mugs are great to have
that cuppa whilst you are working
around fabric.
If you wish to order a mug contact
Robyn on 0408 630304 or
email teapotministries@
hotmail.com. And we can
post one to you for an extra cost
of $5.
Teapot Ministries
presents our Bi AnnualQuilt Show
Featuring antique and new quilts
October 28, 2011 - 12.30pm—8pm
October 29, 2011 - 9.30am—3pm
At Carlingford Baptist Church
The
another memorable occasion.
A
Teapot Ministries would especially like to thank all those who have contributed to making this Quilt Showspecial Thank you to Chris Iddles (for sharing her Antique Quilts), Grace Trisic (for sharing her Antique Quilts),Donna Warren
(for sharing her Antique Quilts and for donating the quilting of the Raffle Quilt) and Lynette Clark(for sharing her Mother-in-Law’s Antique Quilts).
To all the
handmade items thank you for your generosity.
A big thank you to the
at the quilt show. We really appreciate all your efforts.
groups and individuals who blessed us with their special Quilts andvolunteers who have given their time to support Teapot MinistriesTeapot Ministries Committee
Share your thoughts::
This little corner is now put aside for a question and answer
column or for you to share any tips, quilt ideas or projects
even a story or saying.
We look forward to hearing from you and filling this space
with your thoughts.
10 Goods Reasons to buy Fabric
1. It helps keep the economy going. It is our
patriotic duty to support cotton farmers,
textile mills and quilt shops.
2. It is less expensive and more fun than
psychiatric care.
3. A sudden increase in the boll weevil might wipe
out the cotton crop in the next ten years.
4. I’m participating in a contest - the one who dies
with most fabric wins.
5. It keeps without refrigeration. You don’t have
to cook it to enjoy it, you never have to feed it,
change it, wipe its nose or walk it.
6. Like dust, it’s good for protecting previously
empty spaces in the house—like the ironing
board, the laundry hamper or the dining room
table.
7. When the big earthquake comes, all the quilt
shops might be swallowed into the ground and
never be seen again.
8. Stress from dealing with Fabric Control Office
(my husband) made me do it.
9. It is not immoral, illegal or fattening. It calms
the nerves, gratifies the soul and makes me feel
good.
10. Buy it now, before your husband retires and
goes with you on all your shopping expeditions.
enjoy having a cuppa with other women
and sharing your interests?
have any unfinished craft projects
that you would like to finish?
want to learn a new
craft and catch up with
friends?
Teapot Ministries in
conjunction with
women from CBC Church
invite you to
Join us on Fridays
in the Teapot Fellowship Centre at CBC from
9.30am-2.30pm.
Cost $2 each session Morning and afternoon tea
included — Bring your lunch.
You can come for just the morning session then
stay for lunch, or lunch and then the afternoon
session or stay the whole day. During lunch
break we will have a devotional @ sharing time.
You can learn a new craft or bring a UFO to
finish. The group meets every 2nd Friday.
Contact Robyn on 0408 630304.
On line Quilting Tutorials
My Quilt
My neighbour is washing her windows
And scrubbing and washing her floors......
But my home is all topsy turvy
And dust is behind all the doors.
My neighbour she keeps her house spotless
And she goes round all day at a trot
But no would know in a fortnight
If she swept it today or did not.
The Task I am at is enticing
My neighbour is worn to a rag,
I am making a quilt out of pieces
I have stowed in a pretty chintz bag.
And the quilt I know my descendants
Will display with great pride in their heart....
“So lovely - my grandmother made it
An example of patience and art.
But will her grandchildren remember
Her struggle with dirt and decay?
They will not.... They will wish that she had made them
A Quilt like I’m making today!
Anonymous.
Quilt Dedications
Every quilter should put a label on every quilt they
make. This is to document the quilt for future generations, so
they know who, when, where and why the quilt was made.
It is important to include information that is unique to your
and your quilt when documenting your quilt. For example:
Quilt Name; Quilt Pattern;
Quilt Size;
Block size; Who pieced the top
Whether or not the quilt was hand or machined pieced
and/ or quilted, and how it should be washed;
Date Started and date finished;
Any special information you would like to put about the quilt like
who it was made for and why.
You may like to add a quilt saying or two and here are some
suggestions:
Those who sleep under a quilt, sleep under a blanket of love.
Quilters affect eternity- they can never tell where their
influence stops.
She who dies with the most fabric wasted a lot of time!
I love sewing and have plenty of material witnesses.
From my hands....to your heart
Families are like quilts, stitched together
one piece at a time.
Do you wish you had more time to go to classes?
Would you like personal tutoring in specific projects?
There are lots of websites you can access and Youtube
is full of videos that have been uploaded for your use – some wonderful and
professional, and some quite amateurish!!
The best I have found have been at Missouri Star Quilt Company. The website
address for their tutorials is:
two wonderful programs which have a small cost. You can work through the
program at your own pace and, once you have paid and signed up, you can
access any time and as often as you like.
They also have lots of free tutorials!
Once you check these out, I guarantee that you will be ITCHING to
start a new project!!
Happy learning,
Lynette
http://tutorials.missouriquiltco.com/. They haveJoin us at our
Teapot
Ministries
Quilt Retreats
2012 brochures
now available.
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