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Sydney Quilt Show 2022

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VIEW PRIZE WINNERS' GALLERY

QuiltNSW Exhibition

including the Sydney Quilt Show

THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for QuiltNSW Exhibition 2022 . See you next year at the Grand Pavilion, Rosehill Gardens Racecourse, Sydney from Friday 15 September to Sunday 17 September 2023. Save the date!

Sydney Quilt Show 2022

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Special Awards

over-arching awards

Blue & White

2022 special theme category

Amateur Categories

pieced, appliqué, combined, other techniques and quilted by another

Professional Categories

pieced, appliqué, combined, other techniques and quilted by another

Open Categories

miniature, coverlets, pictorial, art, modern, collaborative

Junior Categories

Up to Year 6 and Years 7-12

40th Anniversary Book

To celebrate our 40th anniversary, QuiltNSW will be publishing a full colour, catalogue-style softcover book featuring images of ALL of the quilts in the main members’ exhibition of the Sydney Quilt Show 2022. Register your interest and we will send you an update with more information.

Sydney Quilt Show 2022 Sponsors

Thank you to the sponsors who provide prizes for the QuiltNSW Exhibition 2022 Sydney Quilt Show including the Principal and Major Sponsors listed below. Please support them in return.

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Major Sponsors

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Here’s another wonderful class from our Internat

Here’s another wonderful class from our International Tutor, Luke Haynes!

Sat 21 Sept 9am - 12pm
Duration 3 hours
Cost $150 - Class ticket includes kit. Sewing machines provided.

Things are about to get weird! This will be a super fun and playful class where we will play around with using non-traditional and historically taboo materials and fabrics in our quilts!

Over my career, I have had a lot of fun experimenting with new and unusual materials in my quilts! From velvet and corduroy to construction reflective gear and old billboards — I have tried a lot (and had so much fun trying to make these wacky things fit into quilts!) Come with an open mind and bring any materials you have been secretly wanting to work with but have been too scared! Or bring something weird and wacky that you LOVE to use and tell us about it, too!

Materials needed: -bring any materials / textiles / random substrates you are drawn to or feel challenged by! We mean anything (leather, plastic vinyl, sheer fabric, sparkly things, embellished things, old clothing, weird fabrics, pieces of paper or magazines, bags, etc, etc, etc) — if you’re wondering, “can I put that in a quilt somehow?”, bring it! And we will play around and find out! :) -sewing machine -scissors / rotary cutter -pins -cutting mat -long ruler -iron (if your material is wrinkly and can be ironed) -interfacing (if you are bringing stretchy material)

Bookings at @craftalive website

@quiltnsw @sydneyquiltshow @lukehaynes #quiltnsw #sydneyquiltshow #lukehaynes

Take a class with our International Tutor, Luke Ha

Take a class with our International Tutor, Luke Haynes!

Fri 20 Sept 9am - 4pm Classroom 3 Duration 8 hours Cost $300 - Class ticket includes kit. Sewing machines provided.

We will start with clothing and end with a quilt. This class focuses on all the steps from garment through a finished top. The goal here is to learn how to use a material that is a bit unusual and create something fun and dynamic and build a skill set that can include fabrics from family members or rad found garments or just save a buck by getting it at the thrift store. LUKE will show you some efficient ways of getting fabric from garments and then we will go through some prompts to create an abstract top that uses the qualities of the fabric to create a small quilt.

Materials needed: -two garments that match in color and a contrasting garment. so like two dark blue shirts and an orange pair of pants or a red skirt and two light yellow shirts. [ if you don’t have clothing, 2 yards of matching fabric and a contrasting color of fabric that is 1/2 yard or bigger]. I suggest shirts from goodwill if you don’t have anything at home. I would shy away from stretchy, thick, or too slippery, as those are more difficult to work with.

-a sewing machine -a rotary cutter -a cutting mat -a ruler no less than 24” -black thread or thread to match the main color of the project -access to an iron with an ironing board, preferably one per 2-3 students or more.

Bookings through @craftalive

@quiltnsw @sydneyquiltshow @entropies #quiltnsw #sydneyquiltshow #lukehaynes

Take a drafting class with Therese Rankmore Sun

Take a drafting class with Therese Rankmore

Sun 22 Sept 1pm - 4pm
Duration 3 hours
Cost $97.50 - Class ticket includes kit

Join me in this hands-on class designed to take you through the basics of Drafting blocks to the size and shape you desire for your quilt.I will show you how to break down the block, draw it out on graph paper, make pattern pieces, and then transfer them to your fabric.

In this course you will learn:
· About quilt blocks
· How to draft them in different sizes and shapes
· Learn about grainlines
· Making and labelling templates
· Talk about fabrics
· Cutting and marking your fabric

Bookings at @craftalive website

@quiltnsw @sydneyquiltshow @gumnutgear #sydneyquiltshow #quiltnsw

Make a wool glasses case with Wendy Williams Sat

Make a wool glasses case with Wendy Williams

Sat 21 Sept 1pm - 4pm
Duration 3 hours
Cost $97.50 - Class ticket includes kit

Learn some simple applique and embroidery techniques while making a handy little glasses case for your handbag.
We will use a variety of simple embroidery stitches and a variety of threads.

Choose from a range of colours.

Kit cost: $25 includes wool felt for the case and applique, embroidery needles, pattern and threads.

Bookings at @craftalive website

@quiltnsw @sydneyquiltshow @wendywilliamsflyingfishkits #quiltnsw #sydneyquiltshow

Make a beaded button with Lisa Walton Sat 21 Sep

Make a beaded button with Lisa Walton

Sat 21 Sept 1pm - 4pm
Duration 3 hours
Cost $92 - Class ticket includes kit

Just what you need – another obsession!
This 3 hour workshop will teach the basics of bead embroidery and variations.

The sampler made in class will be the starting point for many wonderful future projects as well as a piece of art in itself.
As an added bonus you will also make a beaded button using your new found beading skills.

Bookings through @craftalive

@quiltnsw @sydneyquiltshow @lisawaltonartist #quiltnsw #sydneyquiltshow

Learn Clamshells with Karen Styles! Fri 20 Sept

Learn Clamshells with Karen Styles!

Fri 20 Sept 1pm - 4pm
Duration 3 hours
Cost $103 - Class ticket includes kit

Enjoy an afternoon of fun with Karen while learning a simple EPP/appliqué technique to create this small clamshell pouch.
Clamshells are easier than they look and can be applied to many other projects.

Class kit $30 - Includes pattern and fabric to create your own clamshell pouch.

Please bring - Glue Pen, Needles, neutral thread, scissors, basic sewing kit, glasses etc.

Bookings through @craftalive

#sydneyquiltshow #quiltnsw @sydneyquiltshow @quiltnsw @karenatsomerset

Take a Kawandi class with Lorena Uriate Thurs 19

Take a Kawandi class with Lorena Uriate

Thurs 19 Sept 1pm - 4pm
Duration 3 hours
Cost $108.50 - Class ticket includes kit

Kawandi are traditional utility quilts made by the Siddi diaspora in India, who originated from East Africa. Each quilt has a beautiful texture. Traditionally, they are made from clothing and textile scraps, patched and stitched onto a foundation fabric from the outside in.This is a technique class where students will learn the art of Kawandi hand-stitching and the quilt-as-you-go method.

This means that you will piece and quilt your sampler at the same time. Once the last piece is stitched down, your quilt is finished! No additional quilting or binding is required! The Kawandi process of piecing and hand stitching is mindful and relaxing. Choosing each new fabric addition, whether a solid or print, then stitching it in place, is meditative and creative.

The expected outcome of the class is that students will complete a small Kawandi that can be enjoyed as is or sewn into a pouch. A complete kit is provided but participants are encouraged to bring their own small scissors and a thimble if they use one

Bookings through @craftalive

@quiltnsw @sydneyquiltshow @lorena_in_syd #sydneyquiltshow #quiltnsw

Take a Christmas class with Maru! Thurs 19 Sept

Take a Christmas class with Maru!

Thurs 19 Sept 1pm - 4pm
Duration 3 hours
Cost $136 - Class ticket includes kit

Make this lovely Christmas Cardinal fabric collage with Maru from Material Girls Down Under.

You will learn the technique that can be applied to any collage pattern. The cardinal is perfect to be made as a cushion cover or small decorative wall hanging.

The kit includes pattern and all materials $60.00 pp (does not include backing or binding fabric)

Bookings through @craftalive

@quiltnsw @materialgirlsdownunder @sydneyquiltshow #sydneyquiltshow #quiltnsw

Learn curved EPP and micron pen embellishment with

Learn curved EPP and micron pen embellishment with Sarah Fielke

Fri 20 Sept 9am - 12pm
Duration 3 hours
Cost $191 - Class ticket includes kit

Sakura is the Japanese word for cherry blossom.
In this workshop, Sarah will guide you through using a Micron pen to draw and embellish the blossom branch, and stitching the English Paper Pieced cherry blossoms. This beautiful small quilt finishes at 15” x 22”.

KIT - $110 includes tools, thread, EPP papers, pattern and fabric to make the quilt top, including a pre-traced cherry blossom branch.

The kit does not include backing, batting or binding. Fabrics in the kit will differ slightly from the original quilt.

Bookings through @craftalive

@quiltnsw @sydneyquiltshow @sfielke #quiltnsw #sydneyquiltshow

What a beautiful class with Karen Cunningham! Sun

What a beautiful class with Karen Cunningham!

Sun 22 Sept 9am - 12pm
Duration 3 hours
Cost $108.50 - Class ticket includes kit

This vintage sewing bag is designed to hold all your bits and pieces for any project you’re working on. We will stitch the sample style front of the bag in the workshop and finish the bag at home.

The linen will be pre marked ready to start stitching.

Techniques include: Various ways to cover hexagons, Applique stitch and easy embroidery. A detailed demonstration of bag construction will be included in the workshop.

Includes
All materials: Exactly the same as photo
Glue stick
Threads: embroidery and cotton
Needles
Hexagons
Iron on Pelon
Pattern
Bring along scissors and Roxanne’s glue if you prefer to glue baste.

Bookings through @craftalive

@quiltnsw @sydneyquiltshow @karencunninghamdesigns #sydneyquiltshow #quiltnsw

A wagga class with Grace Widders Sun 22 Sept 9am

A wagga class with Grace Widders

Sun 22 Sept 9am - 12pm
Duration 3 hours
Cost $119.50 - Class ticket includes kit

The kit includes;
9 precut 7inch woollen squares
5 x 5 inch squares of wool or felt fabric for embellishment
50cm square backing
50cm square wadding
Embroidery needle
Perle 8 thread

You may like to bring your own of the above.
Also bring basic sewing supplies of pins, piecing thread, scissors.

Bookings through @craftalive

@quiltnsw @sydneyquiltshow @gracewidders #quiltnsw #sydneyquiltshow

Take a class with Karen John! Sat 21 Sept 9am -

Take a class with Karen John!

Sat 21 Sept 9am - 12pm
Duration 3 hours
Cost $136 - Class ticket includes kit

Come along and join me at the Show to make ‘Blossom’. The bag is 7.5” x 10” (plus casing) and features some fun textural stitching in perle 5 and 8 threads.

Full notes for both the stitching and straight forward construction will be provided.

Kit price $60 (includes pattern, all fabric, interfacing, needles, threads & cord. Motif will be pre marked on the fabric).

What to bring - small scissors, hoop, few pins, 2B pencil or disappearing mark up pen of choice.

Bookings through @craftalive

@karenjohn.31 @quiltnsw @sydneyquiltshow #quiltnsw #sydneyquiltshow #karenjohn

A wonderful class with WabiSabi Designs Sat 21 S

A wonderful class with WabiSabi Designs

Sat 21 Sept 9am - 12pm
Duration 3 hours
Cost $125 - Class ticket includes kit

You will learn the history, art and possibilities of Japanese hand stitching including semamori - stitched talismans traditionally used to protect children and stitched on their clothing. Learn how to use these ‘stitched blessings’ to add a touch of Japanese love to your work.

Using a kit of beautiful antique and vintage Japanese fabrics, we will combine your choice of semammori motifs with some freestyle sashiko (chiku-chiku) to make a treasure pouch, perhaps to use as a gift for a precious someone, or to keep your treasured sewing tools in. Inspired by the beauty of a display of genuine Japanese textiles, we will use traditional stitching, patching and layering techniques as a springboard for our creative work.

This workshop is suitable if you’ve never done any sashiko, or if you have been stitching for years.

Bookings through @craftalive

@quiltnsw @sydneyquiltshow @wabisabidesignsaustralia #sydneyquiltshow #wabisabidesignsaustralia #quiltnsw

Take a wonderful class with Caroline Sharkey! Fri

Take a wonderful class with Caroline Sharkey!

Fri 20 Sept 9am - 12pm
Duration 3 hours
Cost $108.50 - Class ticket includes kit

I designed this little bird project with some of my favourite fabrics, drawings and designs, the panel is a delicate image of the original picture so that it leaves lots of uninterrupted areas for you to decorate your own way.

I hope you enjoy stitching and even adding small extra decorations as well if that’s your style. I will supply some extra embellishments and some of the basic thread to start off the project.

I have intentionally hand stitched the design all in sewing threads that are readily available to enable everyone to achieve results doing the project.

If you are a more seasoned stitcher and have a full array of threads you can definitely add your different decorative threads for more embellishments.

Birdsong pack includes beautiful printed cotton Birdsong panel ready to stitch with stabilizer and simple to follow instructions included.

Bookings through @craftalive

@quiltnsw @sydneyquiltshow @carolinesharkeytextiles #quiltnsw #sydneyquiltshow

🧵 Calling All Quilt Lovers! 🧵 Are you passio

🧵 Calling All Quilt Lovers! 🧵
Are you passionate about quilting and want to be part of something big? We’re gearing up for the Sydney Quilt Show and need volunteers to help make this event a success!

✨ Why Volunteer?

Be part of an amazing community of quilters.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the show.
Help us create a memorable experience for all attendees.

Whether you can spare a few hours or a few days, every bit of help counts!

🗓️ Event Dates: Thursday to Sunday 19-22 September 📍 Location: Rosehill Gardens Racecourse, Rosehill

Interested? Sign up today and lend a hand at one of Sydney’s most anticipated quilt events!

👉 sign up at the link on the QuiltNSW Facebook page, or at

https://signup.com/mobileweb/2.0/vspot.html?activitykey=1091122872017#choose_event_page

Let’s stitch together an unforgettable event! 💖
#QuiltNSW #SydneyQuiltShow #VolunteersNeeded #QuiltingCommunity

Anni Downs workshop! Fri 20 Sept 1pm - 4pm Durat

Anni Downs workshop!

Fri 20 Sept 1pm - 4pm
Duration 3 hours
Cost $105.20 - Class ticket includes kit

In this three hour workshop with Anni Downs, you will work on the pouch applique image and the zipper pull. Complete the pouch at home (using a sewing machine) using detailed instructions provided in class as to how to sew it together.

The kit will include the following:
Pattern, linen, lining, 2 applique fabrics, applique wool pieces, lightweight iron-on interfacing, zipper, ric rac, embroidery floss & fusible web.
Students will also need paper scissors, embroidery scissors, size 8 crewel (embroidery) needle, applique glue stick, pencil....and if they have one (Anni will have some in class) - pigma pen, ceramic lead pencil in black & white.

Bookings through @craftalive

@hatchedandpatched @quiltnsw @sydneyquiltshow @craftalive #sydneyquiltshow #quiltnsw

The Sydney Quilt Show is coming! Dont miss out on

The Sydney Quilt Show is coming! Dont miss out on booking workshops with all our incredible tutors. Classes are open for booking now at craftalive.com.au @sydneyquiltshow @craftalive #sydneyquiltshow #quiltnsw #craftalive September 19-22 at Rosehill Racecourse

We are excited to tell you about the International

We are excited to tell you about the International Tutor for the Sydney Quilt Show 2024, Luke Haynes. Luke will be teaching four different classes for us over four full days, plus a trunk show. Luke’s classes will have you thinking about materials and textures in new ways, and encourage you to try new and unusual things in your quilts! You can read more information about and book his classes now-

Log Cabin- Thurs 19 Sept 1pm - 4pm
Clothes to Quilts - Fri 20 Sept 9am - 4pm
Weird Quilts - Sat 21 Sept 9am - 12pm
What to do with THAT Fabric?! - Sun 22 Sept 9am - 4pm

@entropies #quiltnsw @sydneyquiltshow #quiltclass #sydneyquiltshow

With the @sydneyquiltshow fast approaching, it’s

With the @sydneyquiltshow fast approaching, it’s time to talk about the next in our line up of incredible sponsors. Without the support of these generous and supportive businesses, the quilt show could not run, and more importantly- you wonderful quilters wouldn’t have any prizes to win for your hard work! 🙂

Continuing with our Major level sponsors for 2024. Mini Jumbuck donate one of their beautiful battings to the winner of every category in the Show, every year. We so appreciate their ongoing support of our quilters!

Stitch 2340 is a lovely patchwork shop in Tamworth, NSW! Under new management, Stitch 2340 remains one of the largest speciality patchwork fabric stores in regional New South Wales, offering an extensive collection of sewing quilting and embroidery fabrics. Their specialty lies in crafting unique sashiko kits, perfect for creating stunning cushions, handbags, runners and more. Visit their store in Tamworth or online today find out why creatives throughout Dubbo, Inverell and surrounds have made Stitch 2340 their go-to destination for textile supplies.

And last but not least, Patchwork on Pittwater - our social media manager’s lovely local store! - is owned and operated by Northern Beaches local, Robyn Evans. Patchwork on Pittwater stocks traditional and modern fabrics including Judy Rothermel’s Civil War and 1930’s ranges, Kaffe Fassett’s colourful creations as well as selected fabrics from Riley Blake Designs, Amy Butler, Michael Miller, A Day in The Country, Joel Dewberry, Anna Maria Horner and Liberty. Robyn also stocks a large variety of original feed sacks.

Thank you so much to @minijumbuk , @stitch_2340 and @patchworkonpittwater. Come on quilters- show your support to the second half of our Major sponsors- HIP, HIP, HOORAY! 👏👏🥇🏆🪇🎺🎉 #quiltnsw #quiltshow #bernina #craftalive #sydneyquiltshow #minijumbuck #stitch2340 #patchworkonpittwater

QuiltNSW Exhibition 2024 including Sydney Quilt Show Thursday 19 September to Sunday 22 September at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse, Sydney.

Friday Showcase returns! Don’t forget that the

Friday Showcase returns!

Don’t forget that the wonderful  Sarah Fielke  @sfielke is our presenter, THIS COMING FRIDAY, 16 August!

The Quilt NSW Guild office will open at  10am.
 
LEVEL 5, 276 PITT STREET, SYDNEY 
 
There is a small charge of $5 members and $10 for visitors . You can register and pay on the Quilt NSW website or alternately, you can pay at the door - please bring the exact amount in cash.
 
Unfortunately, we are unable to cater refreshments, but there is a very nice café on the ground floor. #quiltnsw #sarahfielke

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