Southern Cross Quilters is an online quilt group for Australians and New Zealanders and expats of those countries.
Currently hosted at YahooGroups, SCQuilters has existed since 1994 and has about 2200 members.

To join the group, go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scquilters and read the instructions. Don't forget to tell us your affiliation with Australia or New Zealand and provide us with your location and postcode.
Showing posts with label Quilt Show. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Quilt Show. Show all posts

23 January 2016

Quilt Display - Jellore Cottage - Australia Day

If you are in the Bowral area you may be interested in the Quilt display to be held in Jellore Cottage, c.1860 in the Berrima village. www.jellorecottage.com.au


Jellore Cottage always has a good showing of quilts with many for sale at very reasonable prices.

You can sit & enjoy Devonshire Tea or a light lunch in the garden at the back of Jellore Cottage on the day.

The parade is always fun & there will be market stalls & live music in the park opposite the Cottage.


To find out more about the Australia Day Celebrations in Berrimah go to http://www.southernhighlandnews.com.au/story/3673275/celebrate-australia-day-in-berrima/


 

23 October 2015

Ballarat Quilters Quilt Show

Saturday 31st Oct - Sunday 1st Nov


Ballarat Quilters Inc exhibition will come alive with a wonderful display of quilts and textile arts made by members of Ballarat Quilters Inc. in all manner of hand made quilts, patchwork and textiles which will adorn St Patricks Hall.


St. Patricks Hall, Dawson St, Ballarat Central


Click the following link to find out more and see map of the venue.
http://www.visitballarat.com.au/event/ballarat-quilters-inc-2015-quilt-exhibition

07 October 2015

Quilt Show, Victoria - Colours of War

Kilmore Quilters Inc Biennial Quilt Show


Colours of War


When:


10th & 11th October 2015
 

10am to 4pm

Where:

Kilmore Soldiers Memorial Hall
Sydney Rd Kilmore
Cost: $5.00
Enquiries: Fay Murphy 0417 517 109

23 September 2015

NSW: Airing of the Quilts, Canowindra

Canowindra is gearing up for its annual transformation with the 'Airing of the Quilts' on the upcoming long weekend.

Quilts will adorn the verandahs of the historic town outdoors on Saturday, October 3, from 10am to 4pm, although  there will be quilts in shop windows from the Wednesday before, Sept 30 til the Wednesday after, 7 October.

For more information, visit their Facebook page

22 September 2015

VIC - North of the Yarra Quilters exhibition

Yes it's time again for the NOTY quilt exhibition. NOTY has been an active guild for many years, meeting weekly on Thursdays in northern Melbourne, including their monthly Guild meeting.

When: Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October
Time: 10.00am to 4.00pm
Where: Eltham Community Centre
801 Main Road, Eltham
Melways Ref: 21 J6

Entry $8, under 14's free
Fabulous raffle quilt - you might just be the lucky one!

You can also see the Gemelli Girls and Gail Pan
For more information, visit the NOTY blog

07 August 2015

Red and white quilts

If you missed out on seeing the fabulous red and white display from the 2015 Sydney Quilt Show, you can see it in the online gallery at
 http://quiltersguildnsw.com/red-white-special-exhibit/

Such a brilliant collection of red and white options - inspiring!

01 August 2015

Woodpatch Quilters Quilt Show - South Australia

Looking for something to do this weekend -

Quilt show by Woodpatch quilters this weekend.


In the Lobethal Centennial hall - 36 Main Street, Lobethal.


10am to 5pm Saturday the 1st August

10am to 4pm Sunday the 2nd August.


Entry $4.00


Raffle Quilt with proceeds to Charlie Teo's cure brain cancer.

25 July 2015

Caloundra Quilt Show

Caloundra Quilters are holding their “Festival of Quilts” (14th Biennial Quilt Show)

When:  Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th July 2015 from 9am to 4pm 

Where: Caloundra Arts Centre, 5 North Street, Caloundra (behind Caloundra Woolworths). 

Caloundra is situated on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, just one hour north of Brisbane.

With over 100 members in the group there will be an impressive display of quilts of all designs and techniques. The theme of this year’s show is “A Celebration of Colour”.

http://caloundraartsandcrafts.org.au/events/festival-of-quilts/

18 July 2015

Palmwoods Craftfest - Sunshine Coast, QLD.

All are invited to the Palmwoods Quiltfest on the Sunshine Coast Qld


WHERE
1 Nicklin Road Palmwoods
Palmwoods Bowls Club - wheelchair access

WHEN
Saturday 18th July 9am to 4pm

Free Admission


Wearable Art fashion show at 11.00am


Devonshire Teas and Lunches by Palmwoods Bowls Club


Quilts, needle work, painting, textile art and more on display.


Craft stalls.

01 July 2015

Leichhardt Qld, Quilt Show

The Leichhardt Community Centre Monday Sewing Group is holding a quilt show

When : Saturday and Sunday 11 and 12 July

Where : At the Leichhardt Community Centre
                         1 Denman St Leichhardt (corner Old Toowoomba Road)
                          IPSWICH QLD

Entry : gold coin
time: 9am to 3pm

(Proceeds from the door go to Leichhardt Community Centre)

Also :
Handmade items for sale, refreshments, raffle and display of woodcraft from the Men's Shed

09 June 2015

Redlands Quilt Extravaganza

Don't forget the Redlands Quilt Extravaganza, this coming weekend!

Friday 12th June - Sunday 14th 2015

Redlands Performing Arts Centre
Cnr. Middle & Waterloo Streets Cleveland, 4163 QLD, Australia 

Opening hours:
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

You can see:
  • Redlands Competition Quilts
  • QQ State of the Arts Quilts 2015
  • Vendors

  • Displays from:
Australian Sewing Guild
Embroiderers' Guild Qld Inc
Queensland Lace
Star Sea Quilters
Matilda’s Quilters
Quilters by the Sea

  • Raffles
  • Demonstrations
  • Coffee Shops
Sounds like a must see!

16 May 2015

Modern Quilt Show Australia!

Wollongong Modern Quilt Guild is proud to present Modern Quilt Show Australia!

When - 30th & 31st May 2015
Saturday 10am – 4pmSunday 10am – 3pm


Where - THE PAVILION – KIAMA
2 Bong Bong Street, Kiama, NSW
Entry - $5 / children under 5 free
Buy a ticket in the raffle while you're there.
First prize: Swoon quilt made by members of the Wollongong Modern Quilt Guild 
Second prize: dozen mixed wines.
Third prize: a $50 Myer voucher
Entry $2 each
Proceeds to Grand Pacific Health's Suicide Prevention. http://www.isml.org.au/our-services/mental-health/suicide-prevention

For  more information about the Modern Quilt Guild, go to http://www.modernquilters.com.au

04 May 2015

Ballaarat Quilters & M.A.D.E. Challenge & Exhibition

As part of celebrations for our 20th birthday, Ballaarat Quilters Inc. (in Victoria) are joining with Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka [M.A.D.E.] in a quilters challenge and subsequent exhibition.
The theme for the challenge is SONGS OF FREEDOM - CELEBRATING DEMOCRACY
Application and Expression of Interest to be received by 28 August 2015.
All details can be found on this link  

30 April 2015

Lang Lang Quilt & Craft Show, Victoria

Its that time of the year again for the annual  Lang Lang Quilt & Craft Show. It is being held on Sat 2nd and Sun  3rd May at the Lang Lang Memorial Hall, McDonalds Track, Lang Lang, Victoria.
There will be a fabulous display of up to 100 beautiful quilts. Also many patchwork and craft stalls, Homemade cakes and plants.
There is also light refreshments available. You might be able to pick up a nice Mothers Day Present.

11 April 2015

Manning Valley Quilt Exhibition

Also this weekend

The Manning Valley Quilt Exhibition is a stunning biennial display of locally made masterpieces. 


Dates: 10th - 18th April, 2015

Venue: Taree Craft Centre, 
Cnr. High & Pulteney Streets, Taree


Times: 10 am - 3 pm daily

Admission: $3 per person

Delicious morning teas and light lunches available

PLEASE NOTE: Closed one day - Sunday 12th April

Show closes 1 pm on final Saturday 18th April.

Dubbo Patchwork & Quilter's Group Inc. Biennial Quilt Show

This Weekend - Don't miss out


Come and see the wonderful quilts on display, created by the group's members, from workshops, challenges, regular weekend get togethers and their own quilting.

This group presents quilts to such organizations as Meals on Wheels and the Woman’s Shelter. Over the years, more than 650 quilts have been presented back to the community.

The biennial exhibitions not only allow us to showcase our quilts, but also provides the opportunity to raise funds which enable us to make more gift quilts.

When: 11 & 12 April from 9am - 5pm

Where: St Brigid's Hall, Brisbane Street, Dubbo


Cost:  $7 with morning or afternoon tea included

07 April 2015

The Springwood Community Quilt Show is looking forward to celebrating its tenth year in 2015.
 
The show aims to display the quilts of the Blue Mountains and to raise money for their designated charity, the Blue Mountains Rural Fire Service.


When?
24-26 April 2015.

Where?
Springwood High School

Grose Rd
Faulconbridge NSW 2776

 
The guest quilter for 2015 will be Rhonda Pearce.

Contact
Ph 33.6853 150.55 or website or email



 

Quilt Show - Eastwood Quilters

Don't miss the 2015 quilt show from the Eastwood Patchwork Quilters Inc!

When?
Friday May 1st until Sunday May 3rd 2015
10am - 4.30pm

Where?
Brush Farm House and Eastwood Corrective Services Academy, Eastwood, NSW.
(Click here for a map)

This is always an interesting show from a bunch of talented ladies and there are lots of goodies for sale in the trading area. In addition, there will be four shops, Cottage Quiltworks, Kim Bradley Creations, Quiltsmith and Wabi-sabi Designs.

The cafe serves yummy morning and afternoon tea and lunch.

The proceeds of the charity raffle quilts will benefit Cord Blood Research (Inner Wheel Australia) and Christian Community Aid. Tickets are now on sale from any EPQ member and representatives of the charities.

For more information, see the Eastwood Quilters website.

Taree - The Biennial Manning Valley Quilt Exhibition

A stunning display of over 60 locally made masterpieces. Taree Craft Centre presents The Biennial Manning Valley Quilt Exhibition at Craft Cottage corner of High and Puteney Sts Taree. 

When:  10th to 18th April 2015 from 10am to 3pm Mon to Sat (Except Sunday 12th closed) show will close at 1pm on Saturday 18th.

Where:  Taree Craft Centre - Craft Cottage, corner High & Puteney Streets, Taree NSW Refreshments will available at The Cottage Cafe. 

Check our website tareecraftcentre.com.au

Dubbo Patchwork & Quilters' Group Inc - Biennial Quilt Show

Come and see the wonderful quilts on display, created by the group's members, from workshops, challenges, regular weekend get togethers and their own quilting.  As a result, the group presents quilts to such organizations as Meals on Wheels and the Woman’s Shelter. Over the years, more than 650 quilts have been presented back to the community.

The biennial exhibitions not only allow us to showcase our quilts, but provide the opportunity to raise funds which enable us to make more gift quilts.

When? Saturday 11 &  Sunday 12 April
 
Where? St Brigid's Hall, Brisbane Street, Dubbo

Time?   9am - 5pm
 
Entry - $7 with morning or afternoon tea included