Sydney Quilt Show: 12-16 June 2013

The Sydney Quilt Show is an annual members exhibition presented in conjunction with the Craft & Quilt Fair with the support of Expertise Events.

The next Sydney Quilt Show runs from Wednesday, 12 June to Sunday 16 June 2013 (9am - 5pm daily) at the Exhibition Centre at Darling Harbour. See www.craftfair.com.au for general information for visitors.

Exhibits & Events

• an exhibition of more than 415 member quilts in 19 categories;
• retrospective displays by quilts by the late Narelle Grieve. Free floor talks at 11am, Thursday – Sunday;
• SAlt (South Australian living artists) , a display of 40 quilts from 5 contemporary quilters. Free floor talks at 1.00 pm on Friday- Sunday .
• the Benjamin Franklin's Blessing Raffle Quilt;
• the 2012 30th Anniversary Guild Challenge "Pearl";
• Best of State and Best of Australia Quilts (Best of Show quilts from across Australia for 2012 sponsored by Bernina);
• Quilts from the Guild archives Colours of Australia will be display for the first time since 1995;
• hand sewing and machine quilting demonstrations;
• each day Guild members will participate in a fun machine sewing activity, participants will be challenged and timed to make a quilt top using a jelly roll; and
• Kids Skills on Saturday and Sunday at 10am and 1pm, a free activity aimed at introducing children to the delights of colour, fabric and block designs.

Key Dates for Members for 2013 Exhibition

• 5 June: Quilts must be delivered to "Drop Off Person" by this date
• 9 June: Judging Day (Sunday)
• 11 June: Set Up Day (Tuesday)
• 12 June: Opening Day and Awards Ceremony at 11am (Wednesday)
• 16 June: Final Day and Take Down (Sunday)

Exhibition Dinner, 14 June 2013: Book now!

Darling Harbour Room, Rockford Novotel Darling Harbour. Guest speaker: Sue Dennis

• 6:00pm Pre-Dinner drinks Pumphouse Bar (drinks at own expense)
• 6.30pm Dinner – Darling Harbour Room (drinks at own expense)
• Cost: $70.00

Seafood Buffet includes a roast carvery, fish, salads, vegetables, cakes, French pastries, fruit and cheese platters, tea, coffee and after dinner mints.

Download Exhibition Dinner Booking Form ( 175KB PDF)