A quilt exhibition by the Karioi Quilts and Craft group at the Old School Arts Centre pays homage to the late Mavora Hamilton.
A lover of quilting, the former city councillor and Waikato Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive passed away in 2023.
Group coordinator Sue Webber says Mavora was like most quilters and crafters, she had lots of fabric and quilt kits, either waiting to be finished or waiting to be started.
“A quilter’s stash of fabric is a future project in the making,” she says.
The fabric came into the hands of Raglan Community Arts council treasurer Kay Fong who contacted Sue.
“I met Kay at the Old School car park and we did a fabric deal out of the back of our cars,” Sue laughs.
The quilters donated money to the Old School and the group then did what they do best and created the quilts which will feature in the exhibition.
The quilts will be sold and funds raised will go to the Old School.
There will also be other quilts made by members of the group on display.
The group is holding an open studio Thursday 8 August to demonstrate the art of quilt making.
Primarily a patchwork and quilting group, Karioi Quilts and Crafts changed their name in 2023 from the Karioi Quilters to open the group up to other crafters. New members are always welcome to come along to work on their own projects and learn techniques from a group of very creative craftspeople.
Meetings are held at the Raglan Old School Arts Centre from 10am to 1pm on the second Thursday of every month from February to December.
Karioi Quilts and Craft group exhibition 1-15 August, 10am–2pm
For more information contact Sue on 021 489 944.
