Palmwoods QCWA specialises in all things sewing & so can you

QCWA Palmwoods Branch President, Georgea Rule and the sewing group meet regularly at the hall.

Club Profile: QCWA Palmwoods Branch

The ladies of the QCWA Palmwoods Branch are a busy group and work tirelessly to contribute to their members and the broader community.

Last month, QCWA Palmwoods Branch President, Georgea Rule was nominated for an Australia Day Award in the Creative category by the Sunshine Coast Council.

“I was nominated by one of the ladies in my sewing group,” Georgea said. 

“I didn’t win but it was very touching to receive that recognition.”

The Palmwoods Branch of the QCWA was also successful with a GCBF Grant recently. 

“As part of the grant, we have taken delivery of 6 brand new Janome sewing machines,” Georgea said. 

“Hall participants are welcome to use these machines whilst onsite in the various activities on offer at the Branch.

“Like many organizations over the last couple of years, COVID 19 did have an impact in shutting down many of the various activities that were in place, as did a building renovation. 

“Since then, we have reinstated a number of activities previously run, added others and we are developing new activities for commencement when finalized,” she said. 

One of the ventures in the pipeline for the members of the QCWA Palmwoods is a ‘new’ program at the Hall entitled “Sewing for the Show” (Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show). 

“We have launched this particular series of workshops and they will be held on a weekly basis,” said Georgea. 

“The idea is to encourage at least six members of the public to participate in an eight-week course to make an item/s of clothing to enter into the Show in June.

“It is not essential to be a member of the QCWA to join the group and should there be more than six participants interested, a second group of workshops is possible, although timing may become an issue. Currently we have some vacancies for this program.

“Another program in its infancy for consideration is an after school session for children aged eight years and older, to learn to sew. 

“This will be really exciting because there have been at least two recent requests from parents to provide something along these lines.”

At present, the next big fundraiser is being planned to take place around Mothers Day. 

• To find out more about the Palmwoods Branch of the QCWA, contact palmwoodscwa@gmail.com