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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Domestic object - Patchwork Quilt, MRS OLIVE WILLIAMSON'S GRANDMOTHER, 19TH CENTURY PATCHWORK QUILT, n.d
... Patchwork Quilt...19TH CENTURY PATCHWORK QUILT...Large patchwork cotton quilt with numerous swatches... Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Patchwork Quilt Domestic ...On loan to, and, displayed at the Steam Packet Inn from mid 1980s.Large patchwork cotton quilt with numerous swatches of fabric (predominantly rose and white in colour), with hand-stitching. -
National Wool Museum
Textile - Patchwork Quilt, c.1900
... Patchwork Quilt...Patchwork quilt...Quilt, patchwork. Made from tiny hand worked patchwork... used as packing material when found. quilting history patchwork ...Part of the " Wagga collection" donated by the Running Stitch group. Maker unknown. c.1900. Possibly English. Was being used as packing material when found.Quilt, patchwork. Made from tiny hand worked patchwork squares reminiscent of medallion style quilts.quilting history, patchwork history, running stitch group, running stitch collection, england, quilting - history, patchwork - history -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Patchwork quilt made by ladies, Devonport, Tasmania
... Patchwork quilt made by ladies, Devonport, Tasmania...Colour photograph of a patchwork quilt.... Office goldfields Photograph - Colour Patchwork quilt made ...Colour photograph of a patchwork quilt.tasmania, patchwork, quilt -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Decorative object - Large mid-Victorian silk patchwork quilt, 1850-1860
... Large mid-Victorian silk patchwork quilt...patchwork quilt...A silk patchwork quilt in a hexagons pattern originally... of silk off-cuts of an earlier period. Hexagon patchwork quilts... Large mid-Victorian silk patchwork quilt Decorative object ...A silk patchwork quilt in a hexagons pattern originally owned by the Denbigh family of ‘Wimba’. The Denbigh family is recorded as living at ‘Park Villa’ ‘near Kew’ in 1856. John Denbigh was at this stage the superintendent of the local Baptist school. By 1869 they are listed as residing in Cotham Road. John Sharp Denbigh’s death in 1875 resulted in the sale of Wimba. This is an important early English silk hexagons quilt with outstanding technical workmanship, and is well-provenanced.The quilt is constructed in the popular hexagon pattern of silk off-cuts of an earlier period. Hexagon patchwork quilts were typically constructed of individual hexagons, which were formed using paper or card templates. Where these are visible, it would indicate that writing paper was used to form the templates. The quilt is unlined and has a green silk border, added at a later date. Early 19th Century patchwork quilts tended to use cotton to create the hexagons, whereas silk became the preferred medium mid-century. The quilt has been dated to the middle decades of the 19th century due to the colour range, and the exclusion of black silk hexagons. Most of the silk used in the quilt has a sheen, however there is some use of velvet in one or two larger hexagons. The exposed reverse of the quilt includes a large amount of very fine hand stitching.An unlined quilt was typically used as a summer spread. patchwork quilt, hexagon pattern, denbigh family, wimba, cotham road, kew, john denbigh, helen johnston, quilt, patchwork, textiles, migration to australia -
Mont De Lancey
Functional object - Bed and Patchwork Quilt
... Bed and Patchwork Quilt... and pillows and frilled hemstitched pillowslips. Patchwork Quilt mad... scratched off. Has a colourful patchwork quilt and pillows on it. ...-and-dandenong-ranges Bed and Patchwork Quilt Functional object White ...Iron bed from home of Wandin Sebire, with ticking mattress and pillows and frilled hemstitched pillowslips. Patchwork Quilt mad by Local CWA for Mont De Lancey.White painted single iron bed with silver ornaments on bed head and end. Has wheels on the legs of the bed. Some paint scratched off. Has a colourful patchwork quilt and pillows on it. bedding, beds, quilts -
Brimbank City Council Art Collection
Quilt, Eileen Guthrie, Patchwork Quilt, 1995
... Patchwork Quilt...Different styles of Patchwork. Patchwork quilt,... Patchwork Quilt Different styles of Patchwork. Patchwork quilt ...Sunshine quilterDifferent styles of Patchwork. Patchwork quilt, -
National Wool Museum
Book, Patchwork Quilts in Australia
... This book is a history of patchwork quilts and quilting...PATCHWORK / QUILTS / IN AUSTRALIA / MARGARET ROLFE...-and-the-bellarine-peninsula Book Patchwork Quilts in Australia PATCHWORK ...This book is a history of patchwork quilts and quilting in Australia.PATCHWORK / QUILTS / IN AUSTRALIA / MARGARET ROLFEpatchwork - history quilting - history, patchwork - history, quilting - history -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Patchwork quilt made by ladies, Devonport, Tasmania
... Patchwork quilt made by ladies, Devonport, Tasmania... Office goldfields Photograph - Colour Patchwork quilt made ...Photograph of a quilt made for the Carisbrook flood victims. -
Vision Australia
Textile (item) - Object, International Year of Volunteers 2001 quilt, 2001
... Patchwork quilt decorated with 51squares including some...1 cotton patchwork quilt consisting of 51 squares... cotton patchwork quilt consisting of 51 squares Signatures ...Patchwork quilt decorated with 51squares including some tactile with a light purple backing covered with pink, green and yellow dragonflys. Hundreds of volunteer signatures flank the border of the quilt. The squares represent the services and centres of various Vision Australia Foundation locations including: Bayswater, Brighton, Kooyong Day Centre, Peer Support and Audio Description and Volunteers. A fabric label is attached to the back with the words 'Quilted and bound for Vision Australia by The Patchworkers and Quilters Guild of Victoria Inc. 2001' signed by the members. The quilt was made for the 'International Year of Volunteers 2001'. Embroidered on the quilt is 'Volunteers unselfishly giving of one's self'.Signatures of volunteers Volunteers unselfishly giving of one's selfvision australia foundation, volunteers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Photographs, Rosie Bray, Debra Layt at the Patchwork Gallery quilt shop 2004, 2004
... Debra Layt at the Patchwork Gallery quilt shop 2004..." layt family the patchwork gallery watsonia quilting 3 colour ...3 photographs from the Patchwork Gallery in Watsonia taken by Rosie Bray. Photos are captioned: photo 1: "Hard at work. Debra Layt at Quilt shop"; photo 2: "Administration has to be done. Quilt shop - Debra Layt "; photo 3: "Workroom at Quilt shop"3 colour photographs, captions on back.layt family, the patchwork gallery, watsonia, quilting -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Scrap quilt
... Patchwork quilt...Hand stitched single bed patchwork quilt with a series... or improvisational in design. Linen Scrap quilt Patchwork quilt Hand stitched ...Scrap Quilts are quilts, usually pieced, that are made from a wide variety of fabrics, in various colors and designs. The quilt may be made from one Bloc design or different designs. Scrap Quilts can be carefully planned by color and design or improvisational in design.Hand stitched single bed patchwork quilt with a series of patchwork squares made from scrap materials, including clothing. Each square has a central point with narrow strips arranged in the form of a maze. Viewed at an angle and highlighted when photographed, a diamond pattern appears. "Autumn tones dominate the the quilt. most of the pieces appear to come from men's clothing (browns, tweeds, checks). Most squares include a red strip and some pink or lilac pieces from women's clothing or home furnishing fabrics. The backing is a heavier linen fabric (possibly curtain fabric) with predominant colours of green, red, pink and green in a floral design. At the top of the quilt several cotton tabs have been attached to allow the quilt to be hung. These have not discoloured so may be a more recent addition, A gathered border (6cms wide) is on all sides in the same fabric as the backing.linen, scrap quilt, patchwork quilt -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Main Bedroom in Schwerkolt Cottage
... bed and patchwork quilt.... bed and patchwork quilt. schwerkolt cottage & museum complex ...Coloured photograph of main bedroom in Schwerkolt cottage bed and patchwork quilt.schwerkolt cottage & museum complex, nunawading & district historical society -
National Wool Museum
Textile - Quilt, Rosemary A.O. Cameron, Celebration Quilt, 1990
... Multi coloured patchwork quilt with native flowers...Quilt Textile Celebration Quilt Multi coloured patchwork ...From Rosemary Cameron - This quilt has been made in 100% wool to celebrate the diversity, durability and beauty of pure wool, especially the lightweight cool wools. The woollen patches were kindly donated by Mr. David Jones, managing Director of Fletcher Jones and Staff which were pre-cut samples of European Fabrics in various weights, textures and colours. I had the task of creating a design around the fabrics available, some of which I only had to sample. I chose to surround my design with dark shades to encompass at the top of the quilt, the lightness of the sky and the trees, in the middle the warmth of summer, the dryness of central Australia and at the bottom the rick tones of Opals, our mineral wealth and the internal heart of earth. To add excitement and texture to this design I chose 31 Australian Wildflowers including all the Australian Floral Emblems, some unusual wildflowers and favourite small wildflowers. Twice life size, these flowers have been made of silk wool and cotton, embroidered, painted and beaded by our creative and talented Hamilton Quilters, their results are fantastic! The brilliance and timeless quality of these Australian Wildflowers intensify and complement the colours of the Wool Quilt. The Quilt was hand pieced and hand quilted at quilting bees. It has a woollen batting, binding and backing which was a delight to work with and very easy to quilt. The flowers were assembled and attached in small working bees. To the fifty-two Hamilton Quilters who have worked on this quilt for six months thank you for you hard work and creativity especially Joan H. Lyons for her time, enthusiasm and knowledge when difficulties arose. Joan M. Lyons has worked with me on various stages of this Quilt, her help and support has been tremendous. To my family who have tolerated scraps of wool and silk, photographs, wildflower books and specimens and drawings which have at times almost taken over our house, a year from ideas to completion, thank you for your support and help in many ways.Multi coloured patchwork quilt with native flowers protruding from centre in a diamond shape.Embroidered on back - "The Celebration Quilt" Made in 1990 by The Hamilton Quilters, Designed by Rosemary A.O. Cameron. Made of Pure Wool. Beryl Anderson, Joan Askew, Bett Basham, Marilyn Baulch, Rau Blaby, Pauline Boyd, Aileen Beckwith, Dorothy Beveridge, Ros Brommell, Rosemary Cameron, Gwen Cook, Anne Cordner, Kaylene Cowland, Elaine Denby, Barbara Dolman, Rosalie Duffield, Helen Fry, Glennys Gardner, Nola Gunning, Margaret Irvine, Bev Jeffrey, Emma Jensen, Betty Lacy, Helen Lampard, Joan H. Lyons, Joan M. Lyons, Elaine McDonald, Carole McEwan, Joy McLeod, Joyce McLeod, Mary May, Joan Mallinson, Susan Mason, Anne Menzel, Val Mills, Betty O’Brien, Di Pettigrew, Therese Read, Sherry Robertson, Lee Rowland, Irene Saddler, Nanette Templeton, Glenys Tindall, Liz Wallis, Ruth Walter, Marion Warburton. Alison Waterman, Pat Wilmot, Nola Malcolm, Ann Nicholls, Margaret Rowe, Jill Hillier.celebration, flowers, hamilton quilters, quilt, native flowers -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Rhyll Craft Group Bicentennial Exhibition, 1988
... displays of patchwork quilts, cushions, knitted bears.... of exhibition displays of patchwork quilts, cushions, knitted bears ...A selection of 2 of 5 coloured photos of exhibition displays of patchwork quilts, cushions, knitted bears.Rhyll Craft Group Bicentennial Exhibition. 12-13th March, 1988rhyll craft group, rhyll, bicentennial celebrations 1988, crafts -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Quilt, 1860s
... Multi coloured multi material patchwork quilt with star... material patchwork quilt with star pattern, incomplete, original ...Multi coloured multi material patchwork quilt with star pattern, incomplete, original owner (not known) died in 1843.manchester, bedding -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Textile - Hamilton-Smith Collection Victorian-era Crazy Quilt Sampler
... A colourful patchwork quilt sampler using mixed fabric... A colourful patchwork quilt sampler using mixed fabric types including ...The Hamilton-Smith collection was donated by the children of Grace Mary Hamilton-Smith nee Ellwood (1911-2004) and John Hamilton-Smith (1909-1984) who settled in Wodonga in the 1940s. The Ellwood family had lived in north-east Victoria since the late 1800s. Grace’s mother, Rosina Ellwood nee Smale, was the first teacher at Baranduda in 1888, and a foundation member of the C.W.A. Rosina and her husband Mark retired to Wodonga in 1934. Grace and John married at St. David’s Church, Albury in 1941. John was a grazier, and actively involved in Agricultural Societies. The collection contains significant items which reflect the local history of Wodonga, including handmade needlework, books, photographs, a wedding dress, maps, and material relating to the world wars. This quilt sampler was made before 1900 by Rosina Ellwood. Crazy quilts were fashionable in the late Victorian era. The rise of the trend is attributed to the display of Japanese art and ceramics at the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition (U.S.A.) that featured asymmetrical designs. Inspired, quilters began sewing pieces of fabric of different sizes and textures together into abstract, asymmetrical patterns. The craze spread from America around the world. Embroidery, ribbon and silk embellishments, and hand stitched applique birds and flowers were popular additions. One magazine estimated that a detailed crazy quilt could take over 1,500 hours to complete. Crazy quilts remained in fashion in metropolitan cities until about 1910, though the style endured for longer in rural areas. This item is unique, handmade and has a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of domestic and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history, social history and women’s history.A colourful patchwork quilt sampler using mixed fabric types including velvet, cotton, brocade and satin, backed on cardboard.hamilton-smith collection, hamilton-smith, stiching, needlework, sewing, handmade, domestic, quilt, quilts, crazy quilt, crazy quilts, women's history -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Schwerkolt Cottage, 1965
... A family heirloom patchwork quilt was donated by former... heirloom patchwork quilt was donated by former Ringwood residents ...A family heirloom patchwork quilt was donated by former Ringwood residents Mr and Mrs Ewan French for display in Schwerkolt Cottage.A family heirloom patchwork quilt was donated by former Ringwood residents Mr and Mrs Ewan French for display in Schwerkolt Cottage.A family heirloom patchwork quilt was donated by former Ringwood residents Mr and Mrs Ewan French for display in Schwerkolt Cottage.schwerkolt cottage, french, ewan, french (mrs) -
National Wool Museum
Textile - Soroptimist Project Quilt, Soroptimist International, 2000
... Cream patchwork quilt with 31 squares depicting various...Soroptimist Project Quilt Textile Cream patchwork quilt ...The quilt was made by members of seventeen Soroptimist International clubs across Victoria to celebrate the Year 2000. The quilt squares illustrate some of the projects initiated, funded and supported by Victorian Soroptimists as well as illustrations of broader affiliations and responsibilities, including to the UN. Examples include the S.I.A.M. (Soroptimist International Aids Mediation) project by SI Berwick in Northern Thai villages which established industries and health programs for women and girls as viable alternatives to the sex industry. Revegetation of woodlands, wetlands and cleared land by SI Deakin. Donation of toiletries to women's shelters, police lock ups and church emergency centres in the western suburbs of Melbourne by SI Cut Paw Paw. Founded in 1921, Soroptimist International is a global volunteer movement with a network of around 72,000 club members in 121 countries. Advocating for human rights and gender equality, at the heart of Soroptimist International’s advocacy is its work across seven UN Centres, where UN representatives ensure that the voices of women and girls are heard. Memberships work on grassroots projects that help women and girls achieve their individual and collective potential, realise aspirations and have an equal voice in communities worldwide. It has a flourishing Club in Geelong. The quilt was displayed from 2001 until 2023 in Soroptimist Headquarters Victoria at 383 Toorak Road, South Yarra (Soroptimist House) since touring the State of Victoria in 2000. Soroptimist House has been sold with the funds raised to go to furthering the objectives of Soroptimism.Cream patchwork quilt with 31 squares depicting various scenes and motifs. The Soroptimist logo features in the bottom right corner.quilt, women, soroptimist, victoria, community, clubs, human rights, gender equality, united nations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Bucket list of rollouts, 2010
... hobby of patchwork quilting as the background for her Australian... of patchwork quilting as the background for her Australian Challenge ...Article on Nunawading resident Margaret Rowe, using her hobby of patchwork quilting as the background for her Australian Challenge series of novels.Article on Nunawading resident Margaret Rowe, using her hobby of patchwork quilting as the background for her Australian Challenge series of novels.Article on Nunawading resident Margaret Rowe, using her hobby of patchwork quilting as the background for her Australian Challenge series of novels.patchwork, quilts, rowe, margaret -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Quilt, C1880s
... Patchwork quilt consisting of small hexagons, printed...handcrafts needlework manchester bedding Patchwork quilt ...Patchwork quilt consisting of small hexagons, printed and woven cottons with red cotton border. Embroidered with feather stitch. Backed with cottonhandcrafts, needlework, manchester, bedding -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, Daren Howe, Bright quilts, 13/08/2004
... Article advertising an exhibition of patchwork quilts... advertising an exhibition of patchwork quilts in shop fronts along ...Article advertising an exhibition of patchwork quilts in shop fronts along Watsonia Road, Watsonia 13/08/2004Newspaper clipping, text with colour illustrationquilting, debra layt, patchwork gallery, watsonia road watsonia -
National Wool Museum
Quilt
... Patchwork quilt of pastel coloured damask squares with dark...-and-the-bellarine-peninsula Quilt Quilt Patchwork quilt of pastel coloured ...Part of the "Wagga" collection. Made by Gwen Giles c.1930 and given by her to Running Stitch. Her husband was an upholsterer and and one of the sources of her cloth.Patchwork quilt of pastel coloured damask squares with dark grey central satin square edged in black. Contains felting fabric. Back is covered in upholstery fabric. Mrs Giles husband, an upholsterer, was one source for her fabrics.quilting history, running stitch group, running stitch collection, giles, mrs gwen, quilting - history -
National Wool Museum
Quilt, Medallion Quilt
... Patchwork quilt, made with small rectangular pieces...-and-the-bellarine-peninsula Quilt Medallion Quilt Patchwork quilt, made ...Part of the Running Stitch Collection. Possibly made at Ballarat.Patchwork quilt, made with small rectangular pieces of printed cotton dress fabrics in predominant shades of blue. Machine quilted and filled with woollen handknitted garment pieces. Backing is a cream cotton fabric printed with blue and green and brown floral pattern.quilting quilting - history, running stitch group, running stitch collection, quilting, quilting - history -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Book, Your Memories Association Inc, Armchair Memories, 2011
... in a chair (which has a brightly coloured patchwork quilt over... patchwork quilt over it) looking towards the camera. On the inside ...This is a auto biography of Mary's life from birth 1920 till her 90th. birthday in 2000.A soft covered book dark blue book, dark blue pages with white writing on each page. Also on the cover is a photo of Mary Henshelwood Davenport ( in her latter years) sitting in a chair (which has a brightly coloured patchwork quilt over it) looking towards the camera.non-fictionThis is a auto biography of Mary's life from birth 1920 till her 90th. birthday in 2000.history, memories, stories, auto biography, tasmania, caulfield, elwood, bentleigh, school days, myers, clothes, birthday party. -
National Wool Museum
Quilt, Suitings quilt
... Patchwork quilt made from large pieces of wool suitings...-and-the-bellarine-peninsula Quilt Suitings quilt Patchwork quilt made from ...The apparently haphazard arrangement of fabric pieces in a quilt made of scraps doesn't always preclude a conscious sense of design. The pieces in this quilt have been carefully arranged according to size and colour, possibly indicating that it was intended to go on a bed as a spread without a cover. Placed in a room that may not have been adorned with many other decorative items, this quilt would have been a colourful and inexpensive home furnishing solution.Patchwork quilt made from large pieces of wool suitings, colourful clothing off cuts and woollen blankets. The quilt has been hand stitched together with stitches that hold the front and back sides together. Either a large single bed size or small double bed size.quilting history, patchwork history, running stitch group, running stitch collection, quilting - history, patchwork - history -
National Wool Museum
Quilt, Dressage Quilt, 1985
... sewn together to create a patchwork quilt separated.... quilting history patchwork history running stitch group running ...‘Dressage Quilt’ was made by Jan Ross-Manley for the Running Stitch exhibition Wool Quilts Old and New in 1985. The quilt is made from the sashes of winning female participates of Equestrian Sports in Victoria. The central diamond is divided into quarters, one for each woman who won the ribbons. The piece is about dedication, strength, exertion and achievement. The artist's statement reads: "I have been collecting pennants and sashes for some time now, intending to collate a series of pieces on Australian country life and people. This is a woman's quilt, made entirely from 'horse' sashes won at competition. The central diamond is divided into quarters, one for each lady who won the ribbons. 'Hurdles' are set into the inner borders. The piece is about dedication, strength, exertion and achievement. The all pervading yellow letters cast a tawdriness over the otherwise clean colour scheme." This quilt was later part of an identically titled exhibition held at the National Wool Museum in 1989.Large quilt consisting of numerous winning horse sashes sewn together to create a patchwork quilt separated into quarters, bordered by a royal blue trim. The centre of the quilt is a diamond shape made from various pink cotton strips and bordered by multi coloured horses heads. The quilt is backed with blue cotton and has a polyester fill.quilting history, patchwork history, running stitch group, running stitch collection, highlights of the national wool museum: from waggas to the wool quilt prize - exhibition (22/09/2001 - 02/12/2001), ross-manley, ms jan, quilting - history, patchwork - history -
Brighton Historical Society
Dressing gown, circa 1880s-1910s
... This dressing gown was made from a patchwork quilt begun... a patchwork quilt begun around the 1880s or 1890s by the daughters ...This dressing gown was made from a patchwork quilt begun around the 1880s or 1890s by the daughters of William and Polly Hodgens, owners of the Adelphi Hotel near Montague Station, South Melbourne. The quilt became a communal project, added to over many years by the Hodgens children, relatives, friends and guests. Together, they filled the colourful patchwork with images and figures from their everyday lives, giving us a unique glimpse into the world of early Melbourne.Crazy patchwork dressing gown made from a patchwork bedspread. Made from irregular pieces of silk, satin, velvet and brocades and embellished with embroidered and painted motifs. Fully lined with maroon silk. Neckline trimmed with thick silk cord. Right over left fastening with two large metal press studs. One of the pieces on the back has an inscription dated 11/7/94 (1894).dressing gown, patchwork, embroidery, hand painted -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Flyer - Embroiders Guild South West District
... public piece of embroidery, a patchwork quilt for the Lighthouse... their first public piece of embroidery, a patchwork quilt ...This leaflet lists five pieces of embroidery made by the South Western Branch of the Embroiderers Guild of Victoria and presented to the City of Warrnambool, one piece made for Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, one piece containing the names of 170 members of the branch and one piece made for the Jones Foundation. The South Western Group of the Embroiderers Guild of Victoria was formed in Warrnambool in 1974. In 1976 they presented their first public piece of embroidery, a patchwork quilt for the Lighthouse Keepers’ Cottage to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village .This leaflet is useful for its summary of the embroideries completed by the local embroidery branch involving many of its members. This is a four page leaflet depicting eight works of embroidery made by the Embroiderers Guild of Victoria, South Western Branch. The eight embroidery pieces are displayed in colour with written material attachedFront cover: Embroidery in Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia, The Embroiderers Guild (logo), A guide to the embroideries completed by The Embroiderers Guild, Victoria, South Western Branch, P.O. Box 433 Warrnambool 3280, W.C.C. Logo and a 50 year logo embroiderers guild, south western branch, warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Badge, Rita Williams (designer), South Western Branch Embroiders Guild, late 20th century
... of a patchwork quilt for the Lighthouse Keepers cottage at Flagstaff... was the making of a patchwork quilt for the Lighthouse Keepers cottage ...This name badge belonged to Rosemary Isaac, a member of the South Western Branch of the Embroiderers Guild of Victoria. The badge, designed by long-time member Rita Williams, shows a Norfolk Island pine tree and a fence line. The South Western Branch of the Embroiderers Guild of Victoria was formed in Warrnambool in November 1974. Its first major project was the making of a patchwork quilt for the Lighthouse Keepers cottage at Flagstaff Hill. This was presented to the Warrnambool and District Historical Society at a meeting of the Embroiderers Guild attended by Historical Society members and representatives of Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village in October 1976. This badge is kept as a memento of the work of the local Embroiderers Guild, a prominent community organization in Warrnambool and district.This is a rectangular-shaped cloth badge with blue and green stitching on a white cloth surface. ‘Rosemary Isaac’south western group of the embroiderers guild of victoria -
National Wool Museum
Textile - Quilt, Harry Walter Hewitt Wilton, 1885 - 1915
... Patchwork style quilt with coloured pieces of dyed woolen... Patchwork style quilt with coloured pieces of dyed woolen singlets ...The quilt, alternatively known as a wagga due to its improvised nature of creation, was made by Harry Walter Hewitt Wilton (great grandfather of donor), b.1872, d.1950. Harry joined the Essex Regiment and served in the British Military in India, as well as seeing action in the Boer War. Married wife Mary Elizabeth in India in 1895, she was a seamstress. Harry was injured during a battle and made this quilt as part of his rehabilitation. Quilt was made using woolen army singlets. Harry and Mary moved to Victoria, near Orbost, in 1914. Patchwork style quilt with coloured pieces of dyed woolen singlets stitched together over a backing. Features feather stitching between pieces and around border edges. Size of a double bed.wagga, harry walter hewitt wilton