CQ Exhibition 2009: 6-9 August

From traditional patchwork blocks to modern pictorial appliqué – more than 200 quilts will be on display at this year’s exhibition, showcasing the talent of Canberra Quilters Inc members. Many quilts will compete for awards across several categories, and there are two categories for the junior members to show their work, with the guild keen… Continue reading CQ Exhibition 2009: 6-9 August

Exhibition CD available now

The Canberra Quilters Exhibition this year was so good, the selection of prize-winning quilts on our website doesn’t do justice to the great standard of work. So this year, Canberra Quilters made a CD of all the quilts and other items in the Members’ Exhibition. The CDs are available for $15 each. This price includes… Continue reading Exhibition CD available now

Viewers’ Choice & Prize Listing Update

The voting slips have been counted. Here are the results of the Viewers’ Choice: Quilt Category: Kairo Kaleidoscopes by Helen & Pat Godden; and Creative Clothing: Anyone seen those old jeans? by Wendy Saclier In addition, the following prizes were announced at the opening of the exhibition: Margaret Armistead [First Time Exhibitor] Award: In the… Continue reading Viewers’ Choice & Prize Listing Update

2008 Exhibition Winners Gallery

The CQ Webmaster has been very busy and images of the prize winning quilts from the 2008 Canberra Quilters Exhibition are now available for viewing in the website gallery. Thanks Carol!

2008 Exhibition Prize Listing

The following awards and prizes were announced at the official opening of the Canberra Quilters’ Exhibition this morning. Congratulations to all concerned. Images can now be viewed in the website gallery. Remember, you can purchase a CD featuring ALL of the quilts on display for $12. SPECIAL AWARDS Best of Show: Jenny Bowker, Hashim (pictured)… Continue reading 2008 Exhibition Prize Listing

Canberra Quilters Exhibition: 7-10 August 2008

The 2008 Canberra Quilters Exhibition opens tomorrow Thursday, 7 August and continues until Sunday 10 August at:Exhibition Park In CanberraBudawang BuildingFlemington RoadMitchell ACT 2911Open 10am – 4.30pm daily Don’t miss out! This year, Canberra Quilters is selling a CD catalogue with photos of all entries for $12. While you are at it, buy a raffle… Continue reading Canberra Quilters Exhibition: 7-10 August 2008

CQ Exhibition 2008 Timetable

August is a BIG month for Canberra Quilters as we stage our annual members’ exhibition from 7 to 10 August 2008. Don’t forget to mark these key dates in your calendar: 2 August: quilt and creative clothing delivery (9am – 6pm) 5 August: judging day 5 August: exhibition setup from 3pm 6 August: exhibition hanging… Continue reading CQ Exhibition 2008 Timetable

Hanging Around

The Canberra Quilters Exhibition is less than a month away. Have you attached a sleeve and a label to your quilt(s) yet? ALL quilts, including tiny treasures and challenge quilts must have a sleeve on the back to accommodate a security wire. Quilts have been stolen from CQ exhibitions in the past and, to prevent… Continue reading Hanging Around