Latest Quilters’ Guild News
August 2021 YQ 100 Club Winners
The winners for August 2021 are: 1st prize - Paula Hulme £150 2nd… (read more)
1 July 2021
The Festival of Quilts 2021 - What you need to know
The organisers of The Festival of Quilts (Immediate Live) have been in touch to give an update about… (read more)
16 June 2021
Quilters' Guild Staff Vacancy: Digital Marketing Manager
Digital Marketing Manager Part Time / Fixed Term Please apply by completing our application form, along… (read more)
24 May 2021
The Quilters' Guild AGM and Virtual Conference 2021
The Quilters' Guild of the British Isles will be holding its online AGM at 09.00 am on Saturday,… (read more)
22 February 2021
Beyond Festival of Quilts Portrait Competition
News of the new competition organised by the team at Beyond Knitting and Stitching Show. For more… (read more)
15 October 2020
National Heritage Lottery Funding
Great News! We are delighted to announce that The Quilters’ Guild of the British Isles has been awarded… (read more)
1 October 2020
AUTUMN 2020 NEWS from Pauline & Charlie at Allanbank Mill Steading
Come and visit the home and studios of Pauline Burbidge & Charlie Poulsen We still have a few… (read more)
29 August 2020
Online tutors and speakers
During lockdown our usual round of Guild events and those with our local sewing groups were put on hold.… (read more)
27 August 2020
Online talks and workshop providers
The list is now live During lockdown our usual round of Guild events and those with our local sewing… (read more)
31 July 2020
UPDATE on dates for Bienniale Internationale d'Art Textile 2020
Please note that organisers of the Bienniale Internationale d'Art Textile 2020 in Beaujolais, France,… (read more)
10 June 2020
A huge thank you to all our volunteers
June 1st to 7th 2020 is Volunteers’ week. As a national charity we are almost entirely reliant on… (read more)
1 June 2020
8th European Quilt Triennial 2020
The entry form of the 8th European Quilt Triennial 2021 is now available. It can be ordered from Textilsammlung… (read more)
24 May 2020
Staying Home - staying safe
A project to connect Quilters’ Guild members whilst in isolation The last few months have seen us… (read more)
13 May 2020
VE Day quilts: Heritage Patchwork and Quilts from the 1940s
Join The Quilters' Guild Museum Collection as we take a look at how people celebrated V.E. day with… (read more)
10 May 2020
Crafting during Coronavirus
2 NEW RESEARCH STUDIES: Calling all stitchers, makers, creatives and crafters. Two pieces of research… (read more)
29 April 2020
a-n Bursaries: Time Space Money
a-n The Artists Information Company would like to share with you the final report from our recent Covid-19… (read more)
26 April 2020
Spotlight @ 40 (part 4 of 6)
This is the fourth in our six part series on the quilts submitted from around the UK for our special… (read more)
13 April 2020
Spotlight @ 40 (part 5 of 6)
This is the fifth in our six part series on the quilts submitted from around the UK for our special… (read more)
13 April 2020
Spotlight @ 40 (part 6 of 6)
This is the final in our six part series on the quilts submitted from around the UK for our special… (read more)
13 April 2020
Spotlight @ 40
Spotlight@40 Festival of Quilts 2019 Part 1 of 6: Regions 1-4 The quilts in this gallery… (read more)
6 April 2020
Spotlight @ 40 (Part 2 of 6)
This is the second in our 6 part series on the quilts submitted from around the UK for our special anniversary… (read more)
6 April 2020
Spotlight @ 40 (part 3 of 6)
This is the third in our six part series on the quilts submitted from around the UK for our special… (read more)
6 April 2020
Time to renew your membership?
The good news is that if you have given us your email address, we'll send your membership renewal notification… (read more)
1 April 2020
Contacting the Guild
Due to Covid-19 restrictions our staff are now involved in remote working so we would be very grateful… (read more)
19 March 2020
2020 Conference & AGM
We are very sorry to inform you that due to Covid-19 restrictions the Guild Conference and AGM in Stirling on… (read more)
19 March 2020
Your Guild needs you – exciting national roles for volunteers
Your Guild needs you – exciting national roles for volunteers The Quilters’ Guild relies on volunteers… (read more)
3 March 2020
FoQ Early Bird booking
Early booking for Festival of Quilts has been postponed until sometime in April. We will update the… (read more)
3 March 2020
Wee Sewing Notions Tombola at AGM and Conference 2020
"Wee Sewing Notions" is the theme for the fundraising Tombola to be held at the Conference and AGM… (read more)
26 January 2020
Update to Conference 2020 Programme
Please note that the Ellie Remijnse: Switch! workshop scheduled for Friday, 17 April 2020 will be… (read more)
26 January 2020
In conversation with the Quilters' Guild
The Guild is taking part in a new initiative Prosper North which is a free business support programme… (read more)
26 December 2019
World Mental Health Day and The Arts Council!
Check out this update from the Arts Council about their research into the links between Art, Culture… (read more)
13 October 2019
Red Manor Block of the Month
FIRST PATTERN DUE OUT 1st OCTOBER 2019!!!! Only a few days to wait until the first block appears in… (read more)
23 September 2019
Founder Members' Bursary
One of the many benefits of being a Quilters Guild member is the opportunity to apply for one of its… (read more)
13 June 2019
Region 12 Members Challenge 2019
The Quilter's Guild celebrates 40 years in 2019. As a region we would like to put out a challenge… (read more)
30 January 2019
Tremain Challenge 2018
Tremain Textile Challenge 2018 St Michael and All Angels Church Tremain (4 miles north of Cardigan on… (read more)
27 September 2018
Swansea Festival of Stitch
Swansea Festival of Stitch is proud to introduce Quilt Expo 2018 @ LC2 (Swansea Leisure Centre) on 18th… (read more)
18 August 2018
AA2A - Artists Access to Art Colleges
The AA2A project (Artists Access to Art Colleges) is offering over 50 placements, giving artists and… (read more)
3 August 2018
Gwent Quilters Summer Lunch
This event takes place on 23rd June 2018 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm and will take place at Trinity Methodist… (read more)
23 June 2018
Is this your year to enter a quilt at FoQ?
If you are thinking about entering a quilt at Festival of Quilts do consider entering one of the Guild… (read more)
10 April 2018
AGM tombola
The tombola at the AGM in 2018 will feature cases for tablets and e-readers. The team are busy making… (read more)
9 November 2017
Friends of the Collection
A new initiative called, Friends of the Collection gives participants more opportunities to view… (read more)
4 October 2017
Quilters Guild Education and Shop Survey
The survey has been completed and prizes have been awarded. Thank you to everyone who took part -… (read more)
8 July 2017
The Gallery Takeover
We thought you might be interested to hear that our wonderful volunteers at The Welsh Quilt Centre (and… (read more)
5 November 2016
Quilt SOS Exhibition at Liberty of London
Dear fellow Quilters, We thought that you may like to know about our Quilt SOS Exhibition that has begun… (read more)
20 October 2016
Celebrating Sew Saturday
On Saturday, 15th October, Black Mountain Fabrics in Abergavenny will be celebrating Sew Saturday… (read more)
15 October 2016
Jen Jones - Welsh Quilts
When Jen Jones arrived in Wales from New England in the 1970s the unique Welsh traditions of quilt and… (read more)
14 October 2016
Hope Quilts for Alberta
Hi All I am based in Llanidloes and a member of WHQ’s and looking for some help support for my “Hope… (read more)
30 August 2016
FoQ Visitors Choice
We're delighted to announce that the winner of the Visitors' Choice, sponsored by the Quilters' Guild… (read more)
18 August 2016
Visit us at Festival of Quilts
This year we have produced a map of where you can find Guild stands at FOQ -because we've a lot going… (read more)
8 August 2016
Tremain Textile Challenge 2016
Tremain Textile Challenge 2016 Any textile, sizeA3 - anyway around, inspired by "THE SEA" ....with… (read more)
31 July 2016
BBC focus on Craft
Look out for our logo in this BBC documentary about craft - it is repeated tonight at 8 pm on BBC4 and… (read more)
14 June 2016
Talking Quilts launches website
Talking Quilts has launched online, the first UK digital Collection of recorded interviews capturing… (read more)
14 June 2016
Travelling Trunks
The Quilters' Guild Collection has two travelling collections of quilts, which can be hired by groups… (read more)
30 May 2016
Exciting things are happening in Llanidloes
At The Minerva Arts Centre, Llanidloes For more information, or to book a workshop place, contact … (read more)
1 March 2016
Making Magic
Making Magic has just opened in Whitland. The shop offers fabric, arts and crafts materials. It has… (read more)
1 November 2015
Closing Down Sale - The Patchwork House
The Patchwork House is having a Closing Down Sale 25% off. The shop will be closed by the end of October.… (read more)
22 October 2015
CONFERENCE VENUES
Those of you who have attended the Quilters’ Guild AGM/Conference will be aware of the varied types… (read more)
19 October 2015
Coach Trip to Malvern Autumn Quilt Show - Saturday 24 October 2015
Glamorgan Quilters are running a coach trip to the Malvern Autumn Quilt Show. The coach will leave… (read more)
10 October 2015
Workshop with Dawn Cameron-Dick
Gwent Quilters has a workshop with Dawn Cameron-Dick on Saturday September 26th at the YMCA in Newport. … (read more)
23 September 2015
Region 12 Annual Members Lunch
The Annual Members lunch is on 14 September 2015 from 11:30 am to 15:00 pm Location: Ystradowen Village… (read more)
14 September 2015
Miniature Quilt Group
I would like to promote the Miniature Quilt Group in your Region. Miniature Quilt Group is part of The… (read more)
6 September 2015
Visit a longarm quilting studio
Hi, As part of your group's summer activities have you considered a trip to a longarm quilting studio?… (read more)
8 August 2015
Getting ready for festival
From start to, almost, finished. Everyone has worked to transform the NEC into a stunning, vibrant,… (read more)
5 August 2015
Stewards wanted!
The Festival of Quilts is nearly here with all those lovely quilts to inspire us and lots of traders… (read more)
21 July 2015
Cae Hir Gardens Chllenge in August 2015
Challenge From the Region 12 Team to all Quilters in Region 12 Enter a quilt at Cae Hir Gardens in August… (read more)
1 July 2015
Tremain Textile Challenge 2015
Tremain Textile Challenge 2015 THEME “All things bright and beautiful” - an A3 (any way) any textile… (read more)
1 July 2015
Horn Table For Sale
SOLD Are you interested in a secondhand Horn table in excellent condition? It is not a current model… (read more)
23 June 2015
Stewarding at FoQ 2015
With half the year nearly over our thoughts turn to August and The Festival of Quilts. Would you like… (read more)
4 June 2015
The Guild at the Olympia Knitting & Stitching Show
The Quilters' Guild will be really busy at the Knitting & Stitching Show at Olympia, 5 - 8 March.… (read more)
29 January 2015
Connection, Cwilt Cymru's current exhibition
Connection, Cwilt Cymru's current exhibition continues its tour and will be showing at Rhyl Arts Centre… (read more)
26 September 2014
Quilters Exhibition and Fabrics January Sale
Sunday 25th January 2015 10:00 am to 16:00 pm Quilters Exhibition and Fabrics January Sale Sandbach… (read more)
16 September 2014
Crafternoon
Would you be interested in a Crafternoon taking place on the 13 September at St Peter's Civic Hall Carmarthen,… (read more)
12 September 2014
The 1718 Coverlet
You have been asking for a book on the 1718 Silk Patchwork Coverlet – well the wait is over as for… (read more)
15 July 2014
How many triangles in this quilt?
How many triangles can you find? Click on the link to find the solution. (read more)
16 June 2014
Salvation Army Patchwork Easyas Ministry
A Message from Sandra Hiles: The Salvation Army Patchwork Easyas Ministry has created a website www.salvationarmypatchworkeasyas.com… (read more)
3 June 2014
Workshop with Paula Nadelstern - Needlestars
Region 15E is delighted to announce the visit of this Internationally renowned, award-winning American… (read more)
3 June 2014
Workshop with Paula Nadelstern - The Puzzle Quilt
Region 15E is delighted to announce the visit of this Internationally renowned, award-winning American… (read more)
3 June 2014
Courses at the Minerva Arts Centre
Due to rewiring at The Minerva Arts Centre, we are able to add additional places to our courses. There… (read more)
2 April 2014
ECT Trip to Alsace 2014
Following on from European Connoisseurs Travel (ECT) visit to our Regional Day they have given us details… (read more)
2 April 2014
Invitation to join Cutting Edge workshops
Cutting Edge has some interesting workshops planned over the coming months Friday 9 May – Hand quilting … (read more)
2 April 2014
A message from Rose Lewis
Hello, My name is Rose Lewis and I am from Australia. I am an award winning quilt / textile artist.… (read more)
2 April 2014
A Challenge to help raise funds
Heard of a Friendless Church? Tremaen Church in Ceredigion is one such Church. It has not been used… (read more)
16 February 2014
Nantwich Quilters Sale
Quilters and Fabrics January Sale - 19th Jan Nantwich Civic Hall, Nantwich Cheshire CW5 5DG With many… (read more)
4 January 2014
Textile Surfaces
Textile Surfaces 11th January - 9th February 2014 Walford Mill Crafts start the year with a colourful… (read more)
4 January 2014
2014-2016 Quilt Judging Course
Now is the time to register your interest in the next judging course. In January, those on our list… (read more)
1 January 2014
TALKING QUILTS PROJECT
The Quilters’ Guild of the British Isles has received £89,100 from the Heritage Lottery Fund for… (read more)
5 December 2013
Region 12 Exhibition
A selection of items from the Region 12 Quilters Members Exhibition held at the Cynon Valley Museum,… (read more)
21 October 2013
New Textile Group establishing
A new textile group is being established in Cilgerran, West Wales on 9 September between 10am – 4pm… (read more)
18 August 2013
Contemporary Art Quilt Group
The Cutting Edge textile group has established a Contemporary Art Quilts Group in the Vale of Glamorgan.… (read more)
18 August 2013
Gillian Travis visits West Wales
On Saturday 29 June Gillian Travis was guest speaker at the Region 12 day in Llawhaden in West Wales.… (read more)
1 July 2013
Hidden Histories
Millie Thomas, from region 12, is organising an annual touring exhibition on behalf of the Guild for… (read more)
1 July 2013
FoQ Stewards Wanted!
Calling all Guild Members who will be attending The Festival of Quilts this year Hilary Kennerley is… (read more)
27 June 2013
Project Linus Block Challenge
Take part in the Project Linus Block Challenge at the Festival of Quilts at the NEC in 2013. This… (read more)
13 June 2013
British - Finish Stash Quilts Challenge
Why not have a go? You need to: Select between 4 and 6 pieces of fabric from your stash (e.g. 4 fat… (read more)
11 June 2013
Mothers of Africa Quilt Project
Last year some members of region 12 were involved in the making of squares for a quilt which was used… (read more)
8 June 2013
A Report from the Quilters Guild AGM
Glamorgan Quilter Helen Morgan attended the AGM this year. Below she gives her view of the event. During… (read more)
30 May 2013
Calling all cat lovers
If you are a cat lover and you have made a quilt depicting cats then you might be interested in an opportunity… (read more)
16 April 2013
Winning Quilts
The exhibition of members work which has been on display at Cynon Valley Museum has now closed.… (read more)
14 April 2013
Regional day in Llangyndir - a snowy affair with an African influence!
Regional day on 23 March at Llangyndir was a memorable event for many. It started with a journey through… (read more)
23 March 2013
Kaffe Fassett Throw on Display in Llantwit Major Shop
An unusual work of art created for the Queen's jubilee has gone on display in a village shop. … (read more)
19 March 2013
Support Needed for Mothers of Africa Charity
Mothers of Africa is a Medical Educational Charity that trains medical staff in Sub-Saharan Africa… (read more)
8 March 2013
Bookwraps for Festival of Quilts Tombola
At Festival of Quilts 8 - 11 August,you will have a chance to win a gorgeous Bookwrap creation. Before… (read more)
3 March 2013
EQA exhibition at Festival of Quilts 2013
The European Quilt Association (EQA) challenge for this year's Festival of Quilts is 'Movement'. Entry… (read more)
3 March 2013
Discount code for The Knitting & Stitching Show at the Harrogate Convention Centre, 28th November… (read more)
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