Sydney Quilt Show 22-26 June 2011

The Sydney Quilt Show is an annual members exhibition presented in conjunction with the Craft & Quilt Fair with the support of Expertise Events.

The Sydney Quilt Show runs from Wednesday, 22 June to Sunday 26 June 2011 at the Exhibition Centre at Darling Harbour. See www.craftfair.com.au for general information for visitors.

2011 Prize Winner's Gallery

Bernina Best of Show for 2011 was awarded to Merelyn Pearce for Preston Dreaming. View the 2011 Sydney Quilt Show Prize Winner's Gallery.

Preston Dreaming by Merelyn Pearce

 

Exhibits & Events

The 2011 Sydney Quilt Show will showcase:

  • an exhibition of more than 350 member quilts;
  • 2010 Spot the Spots! Guild challenge quilts;
  • Art to Wear -Twitchers all of a twitter -- Aussie Bird" which features a designated palette of lorikeet colours - Greens 70%, Blues 15% Yellow 5% Red 5% artist's choice5%”
  • Art to Wear Guest Exhibitor - Wendy Wright;
  • Best of Australia quilts (Best of Show quilts from across Australia for 2010) sponsored by Bernina;
  • a selection of contemporary quilts by guest exhibitor Lisa Walton with daily floortalks at 1pm; and
  • Kids Skills on Saturday and Sunday.

In addition, this year we are introducing a number of 30-minute floor talks on a variety of topics, using the quilts on display to illustrate the variety that's possible in quilt construction and design. Tours commence at the Best of Show quilt and are FREE of charge. See floor talk timetable below.


Floor Talk Timetable

30 minute floor talks commence at the Best of Show quilt and are FREE of charge.

Time Wed 22 June Thurs 23June Fri 24 June Sat 25 June Sun 26 June
11 am Nil Art Quilts:
Brenda Gael Smith

Quilting:
Maree Gebhardt
Kids talk:
Amanda Daly
Patchwork for Beginners:
Lynn Hewitt
2pm Patchwork for Beginners:
Lynn Hewitt
A Twist on Tradition:
Kathy Doughty
Mixed Techniques:
Amanda Daly
Traditional:
Jane Gibson
Art Quilts:
Brenda Gael Smith