Airing of the Quilts by Sunraysia Patchwork Friends

With the delightful Spring weather this week members of Sunraysia Patchwork Friends, Inc are preparing their quilts for the group’s biennial Spring Airing of the Quilts to be held at Henderson College, Cowra Avenue on Sunday, September 20th.

The tradition of a spring airing harks back to days long past where the quilts used by families for winter warmth were cleaned and aired outdoors ahead of storage over the summer months.  As this tradition became more popular community members would stroll the streets admiring the handiwork of the makers, stopping to chat and building social connections.

Sunraysia Patchwork Friends continues this tradition through their biennial airing event and welcomes the opportunity to bring the community out into the open air, share a Devonshire tea and stroll among the quilts on display.

The display is open to the public from 10 am to 4 pm.