Kiama Quilters presented founding member Margret Carmichael with a Quilt to mark her 90th birthday at the Kiama Quilters meeting at the Joyce Wheatley Centre in Hindmarsh Park.

The Kiama Quilters put on a lovely High Tea to celebrate Margaret Carmicheal’s 90th birthday.

For 38 years, Margaret Carmichael has been an essential member of the Kiama Quilters. Unfortunately, the group could not celebrate her contributions due to recent health issues.

Kiama and Jamberoo Uniting Church Minister, the Reverend Katherine Merrifield described Margaret as a pillar of her church community and has been a stalwart of many community organisations for years.

“Margaret would be the first to say her faith was at the heart of her desire to get involved and make a difference in so many ways,” Rev Kath said.

Margaret was presented with a special quilt made by members. She made a short speech, talking about how the Kiama Quilters started 38 years ago and paying tribute to her husband John Carmichael with whom she has shared a marriage of over 70 years.

“John has been and always is my rock. When I married him, I knew nothing, and together we taught each other over 70 years of marriage.”

Kiama Quilters also had a small fundraiser for R.S.P.C.A during the lunch.

The Kiama Quilters met every Wednesday from 10 am to 1 pm at the Joyce Wheatley Centre in Hindmarsh Park in Kiama.