It was pins, needles, thimbles, cottons and fabric galore as sewers, embroiderers and quilters from across Victoria gathered for the Nagambie Needleworkers’ Soirée.
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The event was organised by Margaret Upston, Leesa Chandler and Karen Styles.
The three women have been friends for more than 20 years and decided they wanted to encourage like-minded embroiderers or quilters to continue with their wonderful craftwork and showcase their designs, after the COVID-19 pandemic had stifled their creative talents and events.
Like-minded women: Participants get together to work on their craft.
The two-day soirée was held on Saturday, August 6 and Sunday, August 7 in the Nagambie Mechanics Hall.
More than 70 people attended the first day and more than 60 people turned up on the second day.
Organisers invited participants to wear their pearls and bring along a fine China teacup and, of course, their sewing gear. High tea was served.
Pearls and fine China: Attendees were served high tea.
District resident Wendy Maclean praised the organisers.
“It should be mentioned that the event was very well organised and that a lot of thought had gone into it,” Ms Maclean said.
The organisers created three small projects that involved embroidery, a small quilting project and a pouch.
They were were pleased with the response and look forward to bringing it back another time.
As an added bonus, the weekend showed off Nagambie’s attractive accommodation, food and wine, bringing benefits to the whole community.
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