NEW SOUTH WALES 2008

SEPTEMBER 19-21
The Mid Mountains Community Quilt, Textile Art and Craft Show will be held at the Mid Mountains Community Centre, New St, Lawson. All money raised goes to the Lawson Public School. Open: 10am-4pm. Entry: $6 (seniors $3). Enquiries: Cheryl Adams (02) 4759 1823.

SEPTEMBER 19-21
The South Coast and Country Quilters’ Guild is holding its quilt show at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club, Batemans Bay, with a wide range of quilts made by members as well as demonstrations of quilting by hand and machine, trading table, stalls and quilt raffle. Proceeds go to local charities. Open: Fri-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Entry: $5. Enquiries: Dorothy Hanbridge coldot@shoal.net.au

SEPTEMBER 21
The Heavenly Stitches Fair will take place at the Parramatta Workers’ Club, cnr George and Purchase Sts, Parramatta, featuring quality handmade crafts, vintage wares and supplies. Open: 10am-4pm. Entry: Adults $8, concession $6, children under 18 free. Enquiries: Melissa 0404 946 959 or email happylittlesouls@y7mail.com

SEPTEMBER 26-28
The Maclean Patchwork & Quilters are holding their patchwork and needlework exhibition at the Jim Thompson Pavilion, Maclean Showground, Maclean, featuring a beautiful display of quilts and needlework as well as a quilt raffle and trading table. Open: 10am-4pm. Entry: $3. Enquiries: Marcia (02) 6645 2753

SEPTEMBER 27
The Springwood Salvation Army’s patchwork group, Together by Stitches, is holding its annual Quilt Show and Bush Dance in the barn at the Salvation Army, 15-23 Francis Rd, Faulconbridge, featuring over 120 quilts on display as well as a craft-book stall, hubbies’ waiting area and free homemade cake with coffee and tea. Open: Quilt show, 10am-4pm; bush dance from 6.30pm. Enquiries: Tracey Greenway (02) 4754 4757 or email patchforfun@aapt.net.au

OCTOBER 4-5
The Caroline Bay Quilters are holding their inaugural quilt show at the Lions Hall, Russell Drysdale St, East Gosford, featuring a display of members’ work, quilt raffle, craft table and traders’ stalls. Open: 10am-4pm. Entry: $5. Enquiries: Viv (02) 4388 9527 or Glen (02) 4365 6651.

OCTOBER 4-6
The Seaside Heritage Quilters and the Manning Valley Woodworkers are holding their annual quilt and wood expo at the Holy Name School, Lake St, Forster, featuring quilts and woodwork items on display and for sale, as well as demonstrations and raffles. Open: Sat-Sun 9.30am-4pm, Mon 9.30am-2pm. Enquiries: Lyn Beaver (02) 6557 5538 or Robyn McGrath (02) 6557 5842.

OCTOBER 4-6
The Novocastrian Quilters are holding their exhibition, My Country, at the New Lambton Community Centre, 14 Alma Rd, New Lambton, featuring a beautiful display of members’ work and the 2008 challenge entries, as well as a goods stall and quilt raffle. Open: Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 9am-5pm, Mon 9am-2pm. Entry: $5. Enquiries: Elizabeth (02) 4967 4363 or Joyce (02) 4929 3386.

OCTOBER 4-6
The CWA, Adaminaby Branch, welcomes visitors to its beautiful area for the inaugural Adaminaby Quilt Show held in Adaminaby, featuring a superb display of work by local women, along with the results of the quilt challenge – which is open to all quilters – and various workshops, as well as activities for the rest of the family including the trout fishing and (weather permitting) enjoying the snow at Mt Selwyn. Open: 10am. Enquiries: (02) 6454 2470 or email quiltshow@hotkey.net.au

OCTOBER 4-6
The Orange School House Quilters’ quilt show will be held at Orange Public School, Kite St, Orange. Open: 10am-5pm. Entry: $5 (includes morning and afternoon tea). Enquiries: Mary (02) 6362 1239, Maria (02) 6261 7677 or Lucy (02) 6360 0452.

OCTOBER 4-6
The Bodalla Embroiderers Inc presents Needles on Parade, an exhibition of exquisite embroidery at the Bodalla Memorial Hall, Princes Hwy, Bodalla. Open: 10am-4pm. Entry: Gold coin donation. Enquiries: Rosemary (02) 4476 4442.

OCTOBER 4-6
The LUSC Friendship Quilters’ exhibition, Fun with Fabrics, will be held at the Laurieton United Services Club, Seymour St, Laurieton, featuring a beautiful display of quilts, wall-hangings, handbags and toys, as well as trading tables and quilt raffles. Open: Sat-Sun 10am-8pm, Mon 10am-3pm. Entry: $2 (proceeds go to Hasting Home Hospice & Palliative Care). Enquiries: Sally (02) 6559 8391 or Barbara (02) 6559 7397.

OCTOBER 5
The Heritage Craft Fair will be held at St Ives Showground, Mona Vale Rd, St Ives, featuring a variety of handmade crafts for sale, with demonstrations and classes as well as musicians, dancers, children’s craft activities and a petting zoo. Open: 9am-3pm. Enquiries: Elizabeth Pratt (02) 4576 4160, email heritagecraftfair@telstra.com or visit www.heritagecraftfair.com.au

OCTOBER 11-12
The Wollongong Quilt Show will be held at the Ribbonwood Centre, Princes Hwy, Dapto, featuring a variety of quilts on display, craft stalls, traders and quilt raffles. Open: 9.30am-4.30pm. Entry: $5. Enquiries: Glenda Wise (02) 4285 6454 or email glendawise14@hotmail.com  

OCTOBER 10-12
The Castle Pines Annual Art & Craft Sale will be held at Castle Pines Village, Spurway Dr, Baulkham Hills, featuring a wonderful selection of hand-crafted items on display and for sale, including paintings by well-known artists. Open: Fri: 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Enquiries: Marie Whittaker (02) 9659 7351 or ndudgeon@bigpond.net.au

OCTOBER 12
The Walgett Quilters’ biennial quilt show will be held at Coleen's Garden, cnr Peel & Montkiela Sts, Walgett. Open: 10am-4pm. Entry: $5 (includes morning or afternoon tea). Enquiries: Kate (02) 6828 1454 or email johnnykate1988@yahoo.com.au

OCTOBER 14
St Saviour’s Patchwork Group is holding its Show & Tell at St Saviour’s Hall, Sloane St, Goulburn, featuring special guest speakers Patty McCormick and Pauline Rogers, as well as continuous raffle, luncheon, traders and lucky door prize. Open: 10am-2.30pm. Enquiries: Ann Dangerfield (02) 4822 7221.

OCTOBER 19
The Upper Lansdowne Social Craft Group is holding its exhibition, Craft in the Country, at the Memorial Hall, 1413 Upper Lansdowne Rd, Upper Lansdowne featuring a gorgeous display of members’ work, trading table, demonstrations and a husbands’ corner. Open: 10am-2pm. Entry: Gold Coin. Enquiries: Margaret (02) 6556 9140. 

OCTOBER 21-26
The Newcastle Branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild NSW Inc is holding its exhibition, Enchanted Forest, at the Newcastle City Hall, King St, Newcastle, featuring embroidery items for sale, demonstrations and a raffle. Open: Tues-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 10am-3.30pm. Entry: $5, children under 12 free.

OCTOBER 22-26
Come along to the Brisbane Craft & Quilt Fair at Brisbane Exhibition Centre, Crn Glenelg & Merivale Sts, South Bank Qld. Be inspired to try scrapbooking, beading, crochet, embroidery, paint a decorative artwork for your home, or any of the other creative experiences you can have at the fair. You can also stock up on craft supplies from Australian and international craft retailers in Australia's biggest craft shop, learn with experts in daily workshops and see displays of superb craftwork. Whatever your craft passion is, indulge yourself at the fair! Enquiries: Enquiries: Expertise Events (02) 9452 7575 or visit www.craftfair.com.au

QUEENSLAND 2008

SEPTEMBER 20-26
Toowoomba Quilters present their annual exhibition of ‘Quilts and Other Fine Arts’ at Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE, Futures Restaurant, cnr Bridge and Lindsay Sts, Toowoomba 4350. Open: 9am-5pm. Entry: $5. Enquiries: (07) 4634 0893.

SEPTEMBER 27
The Nundah Cottage Group is holding its 2008 Quilt & Craft Show at All Saints Anglican Church Hall, Chermside, featuring a craft sales table, queen-size charity raffle quilt and mini-handcraft raffle. Open: 9am-5pm. Entry: $5. Enquiries: Lee Chan 0419 729 991.

SEPTEMBER 27-OCTOBER 1
The Patchwork, Quilting & Needlecraft Inc is holding its annual Quilters’ CQ Retreat at the Rockhampton Grammar School, Rockhampton, featuring classes with well-known tutors such as Tita Leach, Jan Phillips, Barbara Bilyard and Marlene Lambert covering a range of patchwork and embroidery styles including traditional, country and contemporary. Enquiries: Dawn (07) 4978 2797 or email rockyretreat@yahoo.com.au

OCTOBER 4-5
The Gympie Rotary Cutters Club will have their third Quilt and Craft Spectacular, featuring quilt exhibitions, workshops and craft markets at the Gympie Showgrounds, Exhibition Rd, Southside, Gympie. Open: Sat 9:30am-4pm, Sun 9:30am-3pm. Entry: Adult $5, children free. Enquiries: Letisha (07) 5482 3996.

OCTOBER 9-11
Maryborough Craft Fest will be held at Maryborough City Hall, Maryborough, to celebrate the hall’s centenary. This wonderful event features over 50 stalls run by local artisans showcasing craft reminiscent of 1908 and demonstrating production methods. Open: Thurs & Fri 8.30am-4pm, Sat 8.30am-3pm. Entry: Gold coin. Enquiries: Narelle Thomsen (07) 4123 2911.

 

VICTORIA 2008

SEPTEMBER 13-FEBRUARY 1
The Expressions 2008 Wool Quilt Prize Exhibition will take place at the National Wool Museum, 26 Moorabool St, Geelong Vic. Featuring 24 finalists from around Australia, it promotes the use of wool in contemporary art quiltmaking. Open: Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm, Sat-Sun 1pm-5pm. Entry: Adults $7.30, concession $5.90, child $3.65, family (2 adults and up to 4 children) $20. Enquiries: (03) 5227 0701 or email www.nwm.vic.gov.au

OCTOBER 4-5
The Bacchus Marsh Friendship Quilters are holding their quilt show, Our Garden Though My Eyes, at the Bacchus Marsh Public Hall, Main St, Bacchus Marsh, featuring sales table, specialist stalls, quilt raffle and morning/afternoon tea. Open: Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4.30pm. Entry: $5. Enquiries: Lyn Hendry (03) 5367 2663.

OCTOBER 4-5
Bacchus Marsh Embroiderers present their biennial exhibition, Embroidery Is Our Passion, at Laurel’s, Glenmore Buildings, 229 Main St, Bacchus Marsh. Open: Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4.30pm. Entry: $3. Enquiries: Lyn Hendry (03) 5367 2663.

OCTOBER 4-5
Blacksmith’s Cottage and Forge Book Barn Committee present Here Comes the Bride, an exhibition of wedding dresses and accessories from the 1800s, at the Blacksmith’s Cottage, Main St, Bacchus Marsh. Entry: Gold coin. Enquiries: Majorie Bell (03) 5367 7773.

OCTOBER 10-12
The Geelong Branch of The Embroiderers’ Guild of Victoria will hold its 40th Anniversary Quilt Exhibition at the Masonic Hall, Regent St, Belmont. Open: 10am-4pm. Entry: $5. Enquiries: Trish Bodman (03) 5263 1249.

OCTOBER 11-19
The Mt Evelyn & Yarra Valley Art Society is having an art exhibition at Warratina Lavender Farm, Wandin Yallock, featuring paintings by local artists – for viewing and to buy – plus Devonshire teas and delectable gourmet platters. Open: Every day except Mon and Tues. Enquiries: Annemarie (03) 5964 4650 or email enquiries@warratinalavender.com.au

OCTOBER 17-19
The Goldfields Quilters Inc is holding its exhibition at St Mary’s Hall, cnr Hargraves & Lyttleton Sts, Castlemaine, featuring a beautiful display of quilts and other craft items as well as trading table and quilt shop. Open: Fri-Sat 10am-4pm. Sun 10am-3.30pm. Entry: $6. Enquiries: Heather Shill (03) 5472 3335.

OCTOBER 18-19
The Kaniva Windmill Stitches are having a quilt show at the Kaniva Sporting Complex, Baker St, Kaniva, with trading tables, a light luncheon and delicious afternoon tea. Open: Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Enquiries: Lyn (03) 5392 2365.

OCTOBER 24-26
The Quilt in the Barn open garden and quilt exhibition will be held at 23 Hartley Rd, Wonga Park with all funds raised going towards Breast Cancer Research. Open: 10am-4pm. Entry $5. Enquiries: Linda Collins lindacollins@mail2world.com

SOUTH AUSTRALIA 2008

 OCTOBER 3-5
The Clare Quilters are having an exhibition at Clare Town Hall, 229 Main North Rd, Clare. Open: Fri-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Entry: $3. Enquiries: Sue (08) 8849 2563.

OCTOBER 11-12
The first South Australian rag rug exhibition will be held at Glenbarr, Paris Creek Road, Strathalbyn, including local music groups, wine tasting and demonstrations. Open: 10am-5pm. Entry: Free. Enquiries: Judy (08) 8536 3451, email rugcraftersaustralia@yahoo.com

WESTERN AUSTRALIA 2008

OCTOBER 5
Geraldton Patchwork and Craft Fair will be held at the ‘Tip Top Stadium’, Eighth Street, Wonthella, Geraldton. Featuring a variety of stalls, along with quilt displays, and morning and afternoon tea. Open: 10am-4pm. Enquiries: Kaye Street (08) 9938 1626.

AUSTRALIAN CAPTIOL TERRITORY

SEPTEMBER 13- OCTOBER 12
Floriade, Australia’s premier spring festival, is celebrating its 21st birthday with a stunning display, Floriade 21: Films that Stopped Our Nation, at Commonwealth Park, Canberra ACT, featuring floral depictions of Australian films such as Muriel’s Wedding, Happy Feet and The Adventures of Priscilla: Queen of the Desert. There will also be roving entertainers, onsite cinema and special activities for the kids. Enquiries: Visit www.floriadeaustralia.com

TASMANIA 2008

JUNE 27-29
The Tasmanian Quilting Guild’s annual exhibition, Island Quilts, will be held in association with the Craft & Quilt Fair at The Derwent Entertainment Centre, Glenorchy, featuring a special display of members’ Christmas quilts, a Junior section and demonstrations. Open: 10am-4pm. Enquiries: Judi (03) 6428 1100 or email aberdell@dodo.com.au

JUNE 27-29

Come along and enjoy the Craft & Quilt Fair at the Derwent Entertainment Centre, Brooker Hwy, Glenorchy! Be inspired to try scrapbooking, beading, crochet, embroidery, paint a decorative artwork for your home, or any of the other creative experiences you can have at the fair. You can also stock up on craft supplies from Australian and international craft retailers. Learn with experts in daily workshops and see displays of superb craftwork. Whatever your craft passion is, indulge yourself at the fair! Enquiries: Expertise Events (02) 9452 7575 or visit www.craftfair.com.au

INTERNATIONAL 2008

SEPTEMBER 18- 21
Come along to the New Zealand Craft & Quilt Fair at Claudelands Events Centre
Cnr Heaphy Terrace & Brooklyn Rd, Claudelands Hamilton NZ. Be inspired to try scrapbooking, beading, crochet, embroidery, paint a decorative artwork for your home, or any of the other creative experiences you can have at the fair. You can also stock up on craft supplies from local and international craft retailers – it's New Zealand's biggest craft shop! Learn with experts in daily workshops and see displays of superb craftwork. Whatever your craft passion is, indulge yourself at the fair! Enquiries: Expertise Events (02) 9452 7575 or visit www.craftfair.com.au

OCTOBER 10-11
The Brandon Piecemakers Quilt Guild is holding it show, A Harvest of Quilts, at the International Independent Showmen’s Association, 6915 Riverview Dr, Riverview, Florida USA, featuring a Pink Ribbon Opportunity Quilt with proceeds to benefit Susan G Komen for the Cure as well as a small quilt auction, certified quilt appraisers, boutique and vendors. Open: Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm. Entry: US$5 or 2-day pass, US$8. Enquiries: Andrea Wolper phone 813 653 2968 or awnyfl@verizon.net

OCTOBER 10-JANUARY 11
The International Quilt Study Centre exhibition ‘Quilts in Common’, will take place at the Quilt Museum and Gallery, St Anthony’s Hall, Peasholme Green, York UK. Enquiries: info@quiltmuseum.org.uk

OCTOBER 16-19
The Pacific International Quilt Festival will take place at the Santa Clara Convention Centre, Santa Clara, California USA, and will feature over 800 quilts and workshops by renowned quilters like Rami Kim. Enquiries: mancuso@quiltfest.com or visit http://quiltfest.com/activities.asp?id=7

OCTOBER 17-JANUARY 4
The Visions Art Gallery will hold the Playing with a Full Deck exhibition at 2825 Dewey Rd, Suite 100, San Diego CA USA, featuring art quilts from the Warren and Nancy Brakensiek Contemporary Quilt Collection: Open: Tues-Sun 10am-4pm. Enquiries: www.quiltvisions.org, email visions@quiltvisions.org