Beatrix Potter, eye care advice, shops, tea, coffee and baking will all be added attractions at a 30th anniversary quilting day next month.
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Murray River Quilters, which began in 1989, will hold its biennial Quilt-In at Mirambeena Community Centre on July 6 from 10am to 4pm.
President Maureen Jones said about 100 women usually attended the event, travelling from places like Corowa, Wangaratta and Beechworth as well as Albury-Wodonga.
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People are encouraged to bring their craft to do, or just come to see what others are working on.
The guest speakers are Lynne Moriaty, who will talk about her interest in English writer Beatrix Potter, and Wodonga optometrist Kelly Gibbons.
"We do such close work and fine work, it's of interest to manage your eye health," Mrs Jones said.
Patchwork had developed from its historic roots and often attracted people keen on fashion and materials.
"They never used to use bright fabric because originally people were just making it up out of sacks and old clothes and that sort of thing," she said.
"Now they're incorporating wool and embellishments, embroidery, so it is quite diverse."
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