2008

February

NSW

9 to 10 February
Southern Highlands Quilters Guild Quilt and Craft Exhibition
Mittagong RSL Club, Corner Bessemer Street and Hume Highway, Mittagong
10am-4.30pm
Enquiries: Ann Robinson, phone 02 4885 2970

15 to 17 February
Creative Living Expo
Rosehill Gardens, Unwin Street, Rosehill
Enquiries: Creative Living Media, phone 02 9555 9322, email events@creativelivingmedia.com.au or website www.creativelivingmedia.com.au

QLD

27 February to 15 March
Many Voices – Common Thread
Pine Rivers Regional Art Gallery, 7/199 Gympie Road, Strathpine
Wed–Sat 11am–4pm
Enquiries: info@suedennis.com

VIC

3 February
Annual Quilt Hanging at Loch
10am-4pm
Enquiries: The Quilters Barn, phone 03 5659 4449, email quiltersbarn@dcsi.net.au or visit the webpage www.quilters-barn.com

March

NSW

1 to 2 March
Lioness Club of Shoalhaven Quilt and Craft Show
St Michael's School Hall, North Street, Nowra
Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm
Enquiries: Lesley Bell, phone 02 4421 4274 or Delma Elliott, phone 02 4441 5946

7 to 18 March
Nowra Quilters Quilt Exhibition
Shoalhaven City Arts Centre, Berry Street, Nowra
Closed Mondays
Enquiries: Robyn Almond, phone 02 4422 1624 or Dorothy Hanbridge email coldot@shoal.net.au

7 to 30 March
Moree Quilters Sixth Exhibition
Moree Plains Gallery, Frome Street, Moree
Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 10am–2pm
Enquiries: Helen, phone 02 6752 2127 or Marie, phone 02 6752 2008

14 to 15 March
Avalon Quilt Show
Uniting Church, Bellevue Avenue, Avalon Beach
Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-5pm
Enquiries: Anne Perry, phone 02 9918 7196

21 to 24 March
Verandah Post Patchworkers Quilt Show
Macksville Council Chambers, Princess Street, Macksville
10am-4pm
Enquiries: Diane Banks, phone 02 6568 1829 or Jan Owens, phone 02 6569 4391

22 March to 20 April
Monaro Textile and Needlecraft Guild Inc Exhibition
10am-4pm
Raglan Gallery, Lambie Street, Cooma
Enquiries: Vivienne Chelin, phone 02 6452 6417 or email bv.chelin@bigpond.com.au

29 to 30 March
St Thomas Aquinas Primary School Fete, Quilt and Train Exhibition
168 Hawkesbury Road, Springwood
Sat 9am–5pm, Sun 9.30am–4pm
Enquiries: St Thomas Aquinas Primary School, phone 02 4754 2554 or Moya Dyer, email mdyer1@parra.catholic.edu.au

QLD

14 to 16 March
Boonah Guides Quilt Art and Craft Show
Boonah Cultural Centre, High Street, Boonah
Enquiries: Paula, phone 07 5463 5633 or email lpdewar@bigpond.com or Beth, phone 07 5463 1427

SA

15 to 16 March
Quilting with the Angels
Victor Harbor Winery, corner Adelaide and Mont Rosa Roads, Victor Harbour
10am–5pm
Enquiries: Elvira Richardson, phone 08 8555 3781

TAS

22 to 26 March
Break O'Day Stitchers Quilt and Embroidery Exhibition
Portland Memorial Hall, St Helen
10am-4pm
Enquiries: Elsie, phone 03 6376 1663 or Marj, phone 03 6372 5752

VIC

7 to 10 March
A Festival of Quilts
Diocesan Centre, 49 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat
10am-5pm
Enquiries: Heather Caddy, phone 03 5334 3216 or 0438 343 216

8 to 10 March
Rochie Patchers Pieces ‘n’ Patches Exhibition
Rochester Shire Hall, Mackay Street, Rochester
Sat, Sun 10am–5pm, Mon 10am–4pm
Enquiries: Kaye Clarke, phone 03 5484 3470

12 to 16 March
The Australian Quilt Show
Caulfield Racecourse, Station Street, Caulfield
Enquiries: Stitches and Craft Show hotline, phone 1800 770 222 or website www.stitchesandcraft.com.au

14 to 16 March
Goulburn Valley Quilters Inc Exhibition
Shepparton RSL Function Room, Corner Wyndham and Knight Streets, Shepparton
Fri, Sat 10am–9pm, Sun 11am–4pm
Enquiries: Gael Thompson, phone 03 5821 5797 (after hours)

15 to 16 March
Ballan Quilt and Craft Show
Ballan Primary School Gymnasium, Steglitz Street (entry via Duncan Street), Ballan
Sat 10am–4pm, Sun 10am–3.30pm
Enquiries: Carolyn Darke, phone 03 5368 2130 or Karen Blizzard, phone 03 5368 2294

16 March
Gippsland Grammar Quilt Show
Gippsland Grammar Garnsey Campus, Princes Highway, Sale
11am–3pm
Enquiries: Lorraine Knight, phone 03 5152 3303 or Heather Knowles, phone 0427 441 769 or email knowlesy@bigpond.net.au

22 March
Lorne Patchwork Group Quilt Show
St Cuthbert’s Uniting Church Hall, Smith Street, Lorne
10am–5pm
Enquiries: Pam Tank, 03 5289 2238

22 to 23 March
Colours of Kerang 'A Touch of Tuscany'
Kerang Memorial Hall, Nolan Street, Kerang
10am-5pm
Enquiries: Di Parker, email rdparker1@bigpond.com

21 to 24 March
Stawell Quilters Quilt Show
University of Ballarat, Stawell Campus
10am–5pm
Enquiries: Pauline Holden, phone 03 5358 2130 or 0407 340 042

22 to 24 March
Lake Mulwala Quilters Quilt Exhibition
Old Convent, Murphy Street, Yarrawonga
Enquiries: Elsie Roberts, phone 03 5744 1300

28 to 29 March
Bay Quilters Inc Inaugural Exhibition
Beaumaris Library Complex Community Hall, Reserve Road, Beaumaris
Enquiries: Carole, phone 03 9503 9667 (during business hours) or Cris, phone 03 9598 0611 (during business hours)

15 to 21 March
Harvey Creative Arts Centre Autumn Craft and Quilt Exhibition
The Old Church, corner Young and Gibbs Streets, Harvey
10am-4pm
Enquiries: harveyquiltexhibition@yahoo.com.au or phone 0419 914 815

NZ

14 to 16 March
Western Quilters Circle Annual Exhibition
Kelston Community Centre
Corner Great North and Awaroa Roads, Glendene, West Auckland
10am–4pm
Enquiries: Email vassu@xtra.co.nz or PO Box 69-099, Glendene, Auckland, New Zealand

April

NSW

4 to 6 April
Fairholme Quilters Inc Biennial Quilt Exhibition
Thornleigh Community Centre, Phyllis Avenue, Thornleigh
10am–4pm
Enquiries: Lynette Harvey, phone 0412 099 813 or email fairhomequilters@optusnet.com.au

25 to 27 April
Springwood High School Community Quilt Show
Grose Road, Faulconbridge
Fri 11am–5pm, Sat 9am–5pm, Sun 9am–4pm
Enquiries: Robyn Stuart, phone 02 4758 8869

QLD

30 April to 4 May
The Australian Quilt Show
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Glenelg Street, South Bank
Enquiries: Stitches and Craft Show hotline, phone 1800 770 222 or website www.stitchesandcraft.com.au

VIC

4 to 6 April
Essendon Quilters Inc Treasure Trove of Quilts
Incinerator Arts Complex, 180 Holmes Road, Moonee Ponds
Fri, Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 10am–4pm
Enquiries: Kerry, phone 03 9386 4133 or Robyn, phone 03 9331 0043

4 to 6 April
Horsham Patchwork Quilters Biennial Exhibition
Town Hall, Wilson Street, Horsham
Fri, Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 10am–4pm
Enquiries: Faye Smith, phone 0427 821 510

12 April
Ballaarat Quilters Quilt In 2008
Bray Raceway, Pleasant Street South, Redan, Ballarat
10am–4pm
Enquiries: Ellen, phone 03 5334 3894 or Anne, phone 03 5349 2019

12 to 13 April
Lang Lang Quilt Exhibition and Craft Fair
Lang Lang Memorial Hall, McDonald’s Track, Lang Lang
Enquiries: Anne Kent, phone 03 5997 8254

May

NSW

2 to 3 May
Craigieburn Quilters and Crafts Quilt Show
Glen Innes Masonic Hall, Church Street, Glen Innes
9am–4pm
Enquiries: Mel Anderson, phone 02 6732 6667

3 May
The Crowle Foundation Needlecraft Emporium
76 Belmore Street, Ryde
7.30am-5pm
Enquiries: The Crwle Foundation, phone 02 8878 3300 or email tcfadmin@crowlefoundation.org

4 to 5 May
Dapto Annual Art and Craft Show
Dapto Ribbonwood Centre, 93–105 Princes Highway, Dapto
9am–3.30pm
Enquiries: Illawarra Community Services Inc, phone 02 4262 1918 or email CommunitySupport@icsinc.ngo.org.au

9 to 11 May
Arcadian Quilters’ Quilt Show
Swane’s Nursery Glasshouse, 490 Galston Road, Dural
9.30am–4pm
Enquiries: Maxine O’Toole, phone 02 9653 1380

17 to 18 May
9.30am-4pm
Central Coast 11th Annual Doll and Bear Fair and Craft and Quilt Expo
Wyong Race Club, 71-75 Howarth Street, Wyong
Enquiries: Janette Jones, phone 02 4393 1576 or 0439 387 267 or email jansdolls@dodo.com.au

QLD

11 to 18 May
Gold Coast Hinterland Heritage Museum Inc Heritage Festival and Quilt Show
Merna and John Franklin Heritage Centre, 239 Mudgeeraba Road, Mudgeeraba
Sun 11 May–Sat 17 May 10am–2pm, Sun 18 May 9am–3pm
Enquiries: Sue Kurz, phone 07 5530 5703 or email skurz@bigpond.net.au

24 to 25 May
Mountain Quilters Club Inc Quilt Show
Peachester Hall, Peachester Road, Peachester
9am-4pm
Enquiries: Glenda Matheson, phone 07 5494 6527 or email mathoclan@optusnet.com.au

VIC

2 to 4 May
Dookie Quilting Weekend
Dookie College Campus, midway between Benalla and Shepparton
9am–4pm
Enquiries: Helen James, phone 03 5721 6747 or Joy Budd, phone 03 5762 4202

16 to 29 May
‘Under Flynn’s Wings’ Quilt Exhibition
NAB Docklands, 1/800 Bourke Street, Docklands
10am–4pm
Enquiries: Annette Allison, phone 03 9521 2633 or Denise Reynolds, phone 03 9879 9810 or visit www.victorianquilters.org

31 May to 1 June
Waverley Patchworkers Quilt Show
Mt Waverley Community Centre, Miller Crescent, Mt Waverley
9am–5pm
Enquiries: Linda, phone 03 9879 9338

21 to 25 May
West Australian Quilters Association QuiltWest Exhibition
Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth
Enquiries: West Australian Quilters Association, PO Box 188, Subiaco WA 6904 or www.waquilters.org.au

June

NSW

11 to 15 June
Sydney Quilt Show
Sydney Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour
Enquiries: The Quilters' Guild of NSW Inc, phone 02 9283 3737 or www.quiltersguildnsw.com

QLD

2 June to 12 July
Kenniff Country Quilters Annual Quilt Show
Maronoa Art Gallery, Cambridge Street, Mitchell
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 9am–12 noon
Enquiries: Pat Small, phone 07 4623 1614

27 to 28 June
The Sew Crazy Quilters Exhibition
Helensvale Community Centre, Discovery Drive, Helensvale
10.30am–5pm
Enquiries: Carleen, phone 07 5573 6020 or email petercondon@icunet.com.au

TAS

27 to 29 June
Tasmanian Quilting Guild Island Threads Exhibition
Derwent Entertainment Centre, Brooker Avenue, Hobart
Enquiries: Judi, phone 03 6428 1100 or email aberdell@dodo.com.au

VIC

7 to 8 June
Spa Quilters Guild Inc Quilt Show
Daylesford Town Hall, Vincent Street, Daylesford
10am–5pm
Enquiries: 03 5348 1941

7 to 9 June
Sunraysia Patchwork Friends Inc Quilt Exhibition
Benetook Room, Alfred Deakin Centre, Mildura
Sat and Sun 10am–5pm
Mon 10am–4pm
Enquiries: Maree, phone 03 5023 6291

7 to 16 June
Contemporary Textile Award Exhibition
Buda Historic Home and Garden, 42 Hunter Street, Castlemaine
Enquiries: Phone 03 5472 1032, email admin@budacastlemaine.org or website www.budacastlemaine.org

July

QLD

8 July to 17 August
Warwick Quilters and Fibre Artists Show
Warwick Art Gallery, 49 Albion Street, Warwick
Tues-Sat 10am-4pm
Enquiries: Lesley Ellevsen, phone 07 4661 3111 or Mavis Simpson, phone 07 4661 4280

VIC

4 to 13 July
Wangaratta Rural City Quilters Exhibition
Ovens College Hall, Wangaratta High School, Greta Road, Wangaratta
10am–5pm
Enquiries: Betty Leroy, phone 03 5721 5930 or Margaret Howard, phone 03 5722 2971

12 July
Willows Quilting Group Quilt-in
Senior Citizens’ Hall, McKenzie Street, Melton
10am–4pm
Enquiries: Maureen Mohr, phone 03 9743 3962

24 to 27 July
Victorian Quilters Inc Quilt Showcase
Melbourne Exhibition Centre, 2 Clarendon Street, Southbank
Enquiries: phone 1300 738 827 or www.victorianquilters.org

August

ACT

7 to 10 August
Canberra Quilters' Annual Exhibition
Exhibition Park (EPIC), Flemington Road, Mitchell
Enquiries: Canberra Quilters, website www.canberraquilters.org.au

NSW

2 to 3 August
Camden Country Quilters Guild Annual Exhibition
AH and I Hall, Argyle Street, Camden
9.30am–4.30pm
Enquiries: Michael Pratt, phone 0411 202 006

20 to 24 August
The Australian Quilt Show
Rosehill Gardens Event Centre, Unwin Street, Rosehill
Enquiries: Stitches and Craft Show hotline, phone 1800 770 222 or website www.stitchesandcraft.com.au

21 to 23 August
Goonellabah Quilters Quilt and Fibre Arts Exhibition
Lismore City Hall, Lismore
Thurs and Fri 9.30am–4pm, Sat 9.30am–3pm
Enquiries: Cecily Mowle, email mowlec@optusnet.com.au

30 to 31 August
Quota International of Alstonville/Wollongbar Annual Arts and Craft Fair
Alstonville Leisure and Entertainment Centre, Commercial Road, Alstonville
9am–4pm
Enquiries: Susan French, phone 02 6628 5302 or Denise Morrow, phone 02 6628 0266

QLD

1 to 3 August
Bundaberg Quilters Exhibition
Civic Centre, Bourbong Street, Bundaberg
9am-4pm
Enquiries: Margaret Brady, phone 07 4159 3559 or email sol21.brady@bigpond.com (include Bundaberg Quilters in the subject line)

VIC

30 to 31 August
Churchill Neighbourhood Centre Quilters Quilt and Craft Expo
Yinnar Memorial Hall, Main Street, Yinnar
Say 10am–5pm, Sun 10am–4pm
Enquiries: Henry, phone 03 5122 2955 or email churchillnc@bigpond.com

September

NSW

12 to 14 September
Quilt Indulgence Festival
Mittagong RSL Club, corner Hume Highway and Bessemer Street, Mittagong
Enquiries: Creative Living Media, phone 02 9555 9322 or email events@creativelivingmedia.com.au

19 to 21 September
Mid Mountains Community Quilt, Textile Art and Craft Show
Mid Mountains Community Centre, New Street, Lawson
10am–4pm
Enquiries: Cheryl Adams, phone 02 4759 1823

QLD

8 September to 19 October
‘Progressions’ Juried Art Quilt Exhibition
Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery, 531 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba
Enquiries: Pat Sloss, email pats@yourisp.com.au

SA

7 to 28 September
Dare to Differ 2008 Contemporary Quilt Exhibition
Prospect Gallery, Thomas Street, Nailsworth
Enquiries: Suzanne Gummow, phone 08 8268 7005 or email gummow@ace.net.au

VIC

12 to 14 September
Creative Living Expo
Caulfield Racecourse, Station Street, Caulfield
Enquiries: Creative Living Media, phone 02 9555 9322, email events@creativelivingmedia.com.au or website www.creativelivingmedia.com.au

WA
11 to 14 September
Esperance Patchwork Club Exhibition
Cannery Arts and Crafts Centre, Norseman Road, Esperance
10am–4pm
Enquiries: Jean Reemans, phone 08 9071 1898 or Billie Stewart, phone 08 9071 1447

October

NSW
4 to 6 October
Adaminaby Quilt Show
Enquiries: Lyn Heidtmann, phone 02 6454 2470 or email quiltshow@hotkey.net.au

4 to 6 October
Orange Schoolhouse Quilters Quilt Show
Orange Public school, Kite Street, Orange
10am–5pm
Enquiries: Mary, phone 02 6362 1239, Maria, phone 02 6361 7677 or Lucy, phone 02 6360 0452

11 to 12 October
Wollongong Quilt Show
Ribbonwood Centre, Princes Highway, Dapto
9.30am–4.30pm
Enquiries: Glenda Wise, phone 02 4285 6454 or email glendawise14@hotmail.com

QLD

22 to 26 October
Queensland Quilters Inc Quilt Show
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Bank
Enquiries: Queensland Quilters Inc, website www.qldquilters.com

November

NSW

7 to 8 November
Terrey Hills Leisure Time Quilt and Craft Show
Community Centre, Yulong Avenue, Terrey Hills
Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 10am–4pm
Enquiries: Margaret, phone 02 9450 2328 or Adrienne, phone 02 9972 7429

1 to 9 November
Territory Quilts Exhibition
Araluen Cultural Precinct, Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs
Mon–Fri 10am–4pm, Sat and Sun 11am–4pm
Enquiries: Barb Mcilvain, phone 08 8952 3250 or Wendy Collits, phone 08 8953 2862

6 to 9 November
Quilters’ Guild of South Australia Quilt Show
Royal Adelaide Showground, Wayville
Enquiries: Quilters’ Guild of South Australia, website www.saquilters.org.au