It is some three decades now since a very talented local lady by the name Shirley Hibbert held patchwork classes at the local Adult Education Center. One wonders if she knew then, that all these years later, her inspiration is still strong and flourishing in Alexandra. Friendships forged then are still alive today and the group has grown into an incorporated body of fifty people, some travelling many miles to enjoy the creative camaraderie which abounds.
Alexandra Quilters Inc. is a not for profit friendship group that comes together to share the joy of patchwork and quilting. On the first Saturday and third Monday night of every month. For a small joining fee, ladies enjoy membership with Victorian Quilters Inc. the use of an extensive library, organised activities such as retreats and trips and participation in friendship rounds, whereby they help each other to piece together a quilt learning new techniques as they go....
