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2019 From These Curtains

The 2019 Suitcase Challenge theme was From These Curtains. The finished size of each quilt is 40cm x 40cm.  

Bernina AustraliaCongratulations to all entrants for participating in the challenge this year – more entries than ever – with a collection of 81!

  • FIRST PRIZE: Beauty Above: Louise Stuart – First place sponsored by BERNINA Australia
  • SECOND PRIZE: For Governor and Mrs Hurley: Linda Butcher
  • THIRD PRIZE: The Strawberry Thieves of Government House: Jessica Wheelahan
  • JUDGES’ COMMENDATION + VIEWERS CHOICE: Love is in the Air: Kay Haerland
  • JUDGES’ COMMENDATION: Seven Little Australians: Jennifer Kirkby
  • JUDGES’ COMMENDATION: New View for the Birdy: Denise Fagan 

 

FIRST PRIZE: Beauty Above: Louise Stuart
SECOND PRIZE: For Governor and Mrs Hurley: Linda Butcher
THIRD PRIZE: The Strawberry Thieves of Government House: Jessica Wheelahan
JUDGES' COMMENDATION: & VIEWERS CHOICE Love is in the Air: Kay Haerland
JUDGES' COMMENDATION: Seven Little Australians: Jennifer Kirkby
JUDGES' COMMENDATION: New View for the Birdy: Denise Fagan
Basket of Flowers: Margaret Stephenson
Bird on a Tree: Keiko Arita
Government House in the Rain: Sharon Thomson
From Behind These Curtains: Elizabeth Newton
Birdcage Shabby Chic: Rebecca Hastings
Solving problems like Maria: Megan Manwaring
Gazing: Rhonda Langhorne
Celebration Events: Beryl Colley
Voice. Treaty. Truth.: Julie Kennedy
Doe Ray Me Far Sew: Lorena Uriarte
Time for Tea: Sandra Lyons
The Vanilla Orchid Star: Ann Archer
Curtain to Window: Carmen Dettino
Its Curtains for Chintz: Sheila Beer
Vice Regal Arrangement: Kathy Lester
Let the Sun Shine In: Margy Syrett
The Intruder: Robyn Eves
Let's Dance: Carolyn Collins
Bordering on Vibrant: Roslyn Henley
Beyond these curtains I can see: Trudy Brodie
A time to remember: Denise Sargo
A Rose By Any Other Name: Deborah Laurie
Moreton Bay Fig Trees??: Catherine Ann Woodward
Curtain Geese: Anita Brown
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ENTRY FORM NOW OPEN! QuiltNSW recognises the quil ENTRY FORM NOW OPEN!

QuiltNSW recognises the quilt medium as an art form and is committed to providing opportunities for textile artists to share their artwork in a gallery setting. The New Quilt online entry form is now open and closes at 5pm on Thursday 1 February 2024 (Sydney time).
 
The New Quilt, a juried survey exhibition showcasing the art of quilting, will be on exhibition at Hawkesbury Regional Gallery in Windsor, NSW from 3 May – 23 June 2024. The selectors are textile artists Ruth de Vos and Fiona Gavens together with a representative of Hawkesbury Regional Gallery.
 
Please share this announcement with others. The New Quilt is open to all artists resident in Australia. (Current QuiltNSW members get a discount on entry fees.) All selected entries are eligible for consideration for two new prizes:
* The New Quilt Prize $1500
* The New Quilt Prize Runner Up $500
 
Note:
* artists may enter 1 or 2 quilts. Only 1 work per artist may be selected;
* there is no prescribed theme – submit your best work reflecting your creative practice;
* a quilt means stitched and layered materials using any technique; and
* 2–D, 3–D, installation work, ceiling hung work, work on stretcher bars and framed work are eligible subject to certain size restrictions.

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Congratulations to @Dragonfly.studio on winning th Congratulations to @Dragonfly.studio on winning the Best Traditional Quilt - Amature
This award was proudly sponsored by Patchwork Plus, Https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054488737829 
and Grafton Textiles https://www.graftontextiles.com.au/ 

Please support our sponsors. 

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Congratulations to Noelene McGuren on winning the Congratulations to Noelene McGuren on winning the Best Traditional Quilt - Professional

This award was proudly sponsored by Cozy Corner Quilts, support our sponsor https://www.cozycornerquilts.com.au/ 

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Congratulations to @bernicekrige on winning the Be Congratulations to @bernicekrige on winning the Best Contemporary Quilt - Amature

This award was proudly sponsored by Robert James

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QuiltNSW Exhibition 2023

Plan your entry to the Sydney Quilt Show. Entries open on 1 May 2023.
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