Guild Activities

Meetings

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Friday Showcase

Held at the city office, Suite 4, Level 5, 276 Pitt Street, Sydney 10 -11 am On the first Friday of the month a quilter is invited to speak about his or her quilting experiences and show their quilts. Some of the quilts are on display during the next month at the Guild office. The cost is $5.50 per person. This covers a contribution to the presenter's out-of-pocket expenses (as most presenters have to catch a cab into the city laden with all their quilts!) and morning tea. Forthcoming Showcases for 2010 June - NO FRIDAY SHOWCASE 2 July - Maree Gebhardt Click here  to see a selection of quilts from previous showcases.

the new quilt: contemporary quilt textiles

The New Quilt is a biennial juried exhibition of contemporary quilt textiles presented by the Guild in partnership with the Manly Art Gallery & Museum in which many of our country’s finest quiltmakers have shown their work since 1991. 

The New Quilt 2010 will took place at the Manly Art Gallery and Museum from 18 June until 25 July 2010. A colour catalogue generously sponsored by Brother International Australia.

Featured textile artists: Geri Barr, Mog Bremner, Anna Brown, Beryl Brooks, Marion Curry, Sue Dennis , Pamela Fitzsimons, Margery Goodall, Helen Gray, Camille Lord, Nichole Lubcke, Valentina Maximova, Thelma McGough, Deborah McArdle, Gloria Muddle, Alison Muir, Judi Nikoleski , John Parkes , Cath Phillips, Brenda Gael Smith, Greg Somerville , Carolyn Sullivan and Ruth de Vos

Quilt Image: Anna Brown, Bushwalk, Flora, Cotton, silk accents Machine appliqued, pieced and hand quilted. Image courtesy the artist.

Community Quilts

Quilt Challenges

Enjoy this slideshow of What Tickles Your Fancy - the 2009 challenge quilts:

The 2010 challenge (which closes on 27 August 2010) is fabric rather than theme-based and each entry must incorporate the mystery challenge fabric. This fabric is available from the Guild office for $2.20. If you would like the fabric to be posted to you, please send your details to the Guild office along with 5x55 cent stamps.

The challenge is open to Guild members only and entry is free. Quilts may be made using any technique or material.  However, they should conform to the definition of a quilt, i.e. three layers.   You can obtain a copy of the entry form from the guild office or download 2010 Challenge Entry Form (75KB).

Click on the following links for challenge quilt galleries:

• Going to Pieces! - 2006 Theme Challenge
• Looking Forward, Looking Back - 25th Anniversary Theme, 2007
• 2008 Calendar Quilts - 25th Anniversary Challenge
• Coast & Country - 2008 Theme Challenge

Quilt Away Weekend 11-13 September @ Jamberoo

Indulge yourself with almost three days of nothing but quilting, eating, drinking, laughing
and shopping with other Guild members.  The Weekend Away is very casual and presents an opportunity to visit local quilt and craft shops. The weekend affords opportunities to make new friends, see others' quilts and techniques and join in withchatting and laughter amongst those who have a common interest in patchwork and quilting.

Put this date in your diary now! More details to follow. 

If you would like any further information about the Quilters' Guild activities, you are welcome to contact us.