2001 was a year of celebration for Australia - 100 years of Federation
NOTYQ participated in this celebration by applying for and receiving federal government funding for four specific projects.
The Oral History Project
An extensive questionnaire was developed and circulated throughout our 140 members as well as a local group of spinners and weavers. These have now been collated and are available for members to borrow from our library. This is a valuable historical resource and makes for fascinating reading.The Education Project
NOTYQ members spent time sharing their knowledge and skills in many local schools, neighborhood houses and an aged care facility. See Education Project PhotosNational Quilt Block Competition
This was a very successful and enjoyable experience for all participants. Many of the quilts made were displayed at our 2001 exhibition.
NOTYQ organised a National Quilt Block competition with 'Celebrating 100 years of Federation' as the theme for the show. The blocks were displayed at the 2001 exhibition and the winning block pattern (designed by Susan Brewin of Diamond Creek) was published and is available for purchase.
New Technology
Developing the website for our Celebration of Federation, was another challenge for the group, which was successfully achieved. We have had assistance to expand, update and maintain the site, and some of our members are building skills in this area.
View our photo album of blocks below - [To see a larger image please click on the photo's]
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