Cessnock Toyota Stadium will be awash with bright colours and patterns for the Cessnock Quilters and Embroiderers exhibition.
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The exhibition runs from April 20-23 and is raising money for Jodie’s Place women’s refuge.
Previous exhibitions have supported other local charities such as the Rural Fire Service and Strive for Autism.
The display, which is only held every two to three years, is a chance for the 50-odd group members to showcase their talent and expertise in a wide range or crafts.
Pieces include patchwork, quilting,hand and machine embroidery, knitting, crocheting and beading.
Some of the pieces to be displayed took years to create and would be worth thousands of dollars in labour and materials.
“Quite a lot of work goes into it,” Cessnock Quilters and Embroiderers president Susan Day said.
“It’s very rewarding to see their hard work pay off.”
Quite a lot of work goes into it. It’s very rewarding to see their hard work pay off.
- Cessnock Quilters and Embroiderers president Susan Day
The exhibition also involves a raffle, with three quilts to be raffled off along with a $100 Bunnings voucher.
Entry to the event is $5.
Sage Swinton
Sage Swinton is a news reporter who was born and bred in the Hunter. She has been with the Newcastle Herald since June 2020, and covers Newcastle council as well as other general news.
Sage Swinton is a news reporter who was born and bred in the Hunter. She has been with the Newcastle Herald since June 2020, and covers Newcastle council as well as other general news.
