The Melbourne Modern Quilt Guild Inc is managed by a dedicated committee of volunteers. They run the guild’s events, manage sponsorships, invite speakers, and organise a broad range of activities.
As of September 2024, the committee includes:
President: Tamara (@tstunnell)
A magazine cover sparked Tamara’s interest in quilting in her late 20s and got her doing some classes. Having no friends that were into quilting at the time meant the fascination didn’t last more than a few years. Discovering work colleagues that quilted saw her getting back into it in 2015. Finding her people in the form of the Melbourne MQG has seen her technique and taste change and grow, inspired by a diverse group of people who are full of encouragement.
Vice-President: Kim (@dalziel.kim)
Kim enjoyed sewing at high school but didn’t pick up quilting until her kids were little. She’s never looked back and enjoys making for family and friends. She joined the guild in 2022 and loves the creative outlet, constant stream of inspiration, and meeting similarly passionate friends.
Secretary: Caroline E
Caroline learnt to sew and quilt from her mum, and has been in and out of quilting projects since high school. Large quilts are her favourite for impact and joy of completing really big things. Caroline joined the guild as a gift to herself to have dedicated time to sew, and she joined the Committee in 2023.
Treasurer: Caroline W
Caroline has been part of the Melbourne Modern Quilt Guild since its inception. She first discovered the world of patchwork and quilting in 2006, and the rest was history (as they say)! Caroline enjoys learning new techniques, and has explored free-motion quilting, ruler quilting, raw-edge applique, and fabric dyeing/painting. In more recent years, her creations have also included patchwork pouches and bags.
Events Coordinator: Sue
Sue took an interest in quilting about 25 years ago when she joined a class on needle-turn applique and went about choosing bright greens and reds, colours that were not so popular at the time. That quilt is still in the work in progress pile, but Sue hopes to complete it ‘sometime’ soon. Sue is a new member of the guild (since February 2024) and is looking forward to meeting everyone and to continue exploring the colourful creative world of modern quilting.
Community Quilts Coordinator: Lynette
After a long break from sewing, Lynette resumed patchwork and quilting in 2004. She aspired to finish one single bed quilt by machine to ensure her success. By the time she finished, she was hooked! Over the past 20 years, Lynette has explored traditional and contemporary quilting, fabric painting, free-motion quilting, quilting with rulers and art quilting. Lynette joined the guild in 2019. Since late 2023, she has expanded the community quilts project, inviting as many guild members as possible to participate in whatever capacity they are able to.