Canberra Quilters Inc.

Canberra Quilters Inc is the oldest patchwork group in Australia. Founded in 1976 by Margaret Rolfe, it began life as ‘The Patchwork Group’. This fledgling group, which met in members’ homes, has grown steadily and now enjoys a membership of several hundred and its own premises at Cook Community Hub.

Canberra Quilters Inc. Events

Canberra Quilters Inc. offers a wide range of services for it’s members, these include but are not limited to; Monthly Guild Meetings Workshops and training opportunities Special interest groups Annual Members quilt retreat If you would like to know more

Canberra Quilters Inc. Meetings

Canberra Quilters conduct several meetings throughout the month. These are generally held on a regular schedule but do check the calendar for any variations which may occur from time to time due to Exhibition demands, public holidays and maintenance. Evening

Canberra Quilters Inc. Membership

Canberra Quilters has a wide and varied membership body and encourages new members of all generations, interest areas and levels of experience. Membership offers many benefits, including access to our extensive library, use of the room and equipment at our

Library Day – 17 October

Our next Library day will be from 10.00 to 12.30 on Saturday 17th October, no booking required. Our librarian Beth has some new books which will be available for loan. Our Membership Secretary, Helen, will be present at the library

QFO Working Bee – 13 October

Quilts for Others group is having a working bee on Tuesday October 13th from 10am-1pm. There will be hand sewing and pinning of quilts, no machine use. Bookings are essential – info is below the calendar on the website. COVID 19 social

Library Day on Saturday 19 September

There’s is another library session on Saturday 19th Sept. 10.00-12.30 in the CQ room. Membership Secretary, Helen Druett, will also be there so that folks can renew their membership for 2021 There are new books available and the titles are

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Canberra Quilters Inc background – Lyn Keogh’s Utsukushi Omoidi. This quilt won 1st Large Quilt (Professional), Best Use of Colour and Best of Show in the Canberra Quilters Member’s Exhibition for 2019.

Events – Katharine Pierce’s Oriental Butterfly Wheels. This quilt was exhibited in the Canberra Quilters Member’s Exhibition for 2019 and is a group quilt made with Lex Beardsell, Lenore Kennedy, Karen Owens, Kathy Schipp, Judy Robinson, Reith Toppler, Sandra Wheeldon and Sarah O’Callaghan.

Meetings – Robyn Dehm’s Batik Party. This quilt was exhibited in the Canberra Quilters Member’s Exhibition for 2019.

Membership – Margaret Davies’s Elke. This quilt was exhibited in the Canberra Quilters Member’s Exhibition for 2019.

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