Author Archives: Betsy

The ABC of knitting

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Betsy

A few weeks ago, our wonderful members Jenny Woodrow and Joan Apthorp knitted on the radio! Here is Joan’s article on the experience:

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Tricia Smout’s Artist-in-Residency update

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Betsy

Each month I am working at the Brisbane Botanic Gardens at Mt Coot-tha on the first Tuesday and third Monday… handing out QSWFA bookmarks (and Open Day leaflets) and promoting the group to the passers-by. Most days I’m working in … Continue reading →

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QSW&FA Mapleton Weekend 2012

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Betsy

20th – 22nd July, 2012 Mapleton Centre – QCCC It’s time to start planning for QSW&FA’s annual camp at Mapleton. This is a beautiful area especially in the winter when we can rug up and wear our hand crafted winter … Continue reading →

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Tricia Smout’s Artist-in-Residency at the Brisbane Botanic Gardens at Mt Coot-tha

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Betsy

I am planning to work collaboratively with my many friends from various craft groups, including QSWFA. I want to promote these groups to visitors to the gardens, and I have permission to have bookmarks and business cards on display. Because … Continue reading →

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2012 Workshops

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Betsy

The workshop calendar for next year is now available! We are offering workshops on many interesting techniques in a variety of crafts including spinning, felting, dyeing, knitting, and crochet. Check it out on our workshops page or on Facebook or … Continue reading →

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