Tony’s speech at the Opening of The Wright Quilt Shop - 25 January, 2013 Today I am pleased to assist Deborah in the opening of the Wright Quilt Shop. Thank you for the opportunity to come and assist you on what I am sure must be a proud day. It also gives me great pleasure to see a small business owner, owning and operating a business in their local area, in a field that obviously gives Deborah so much enjoyment. The Wright Quilt shop, Deborah assures me is Gawler’s one stop shop for all your quilting needs and accessories. And you only need to look or have brief walk around to see the range materials, fabrics, cottons, wools, and other assorted quilting accessories available to see that, that claim cannot be refuted. The journey of this Quilt shop could not be told without the recognition of Anne Matthews, the previous owner of Anne’s Quilt Shop. The Wright Quilt Shop started life on Adelaide Road in 2010 under that guise, before moving 18 months ago to Willaston, at today’s location. Deborah has since bought the business and combined her passion and love for quilting over a number of years with that of Anne’s to ensure that the Wright Quilt shop is a friendly and informative place to come, purchase, learn and discuss everything that’s quilting. My older sister is a keen quilter and she and Deborah assure me that there is nothing better than taking a good piece of fabric, cutting it, up and putting it back together, with I must say, impressive results. Deborah’s passion and love for quilting is evident, and she informs me that she is looking forward to growing and developing the Wright Quilt Shop, to introduce people to quilting and to grow the craft. This development could not be better started than with the erection of the new signage, which today gives The Wright Quilt shop a new lease of life. Currently, in train are plans for further classes, which I may be tempted to try my hand at when time permits, although I might surprise a few with my sowing skills, a single parent and with boys, I skill I had to learn and quietly. I am certain that Deborah will be more than happy to share her expertise and assist anyone seeking information, tips, tricks or any other information with relation to quilting. I would also encourage all of you here today, to spread the word and “Like” The Wright Quilt Shop on Facebook as I have done. I think that only leaves me to officially open the Wright Quilt Shop and to Congratulate Deborah. I am sure that all of us here wish you all the best in the future for The Wright Quilt shop and that many are able to share in your love and enthusiasm for Quilting.