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Sydney Quilt Show Special Exhibits

Welcome to QuiltNSW’s Special Exhibitors overview.

It promises to be a vibrant showcase of artistry and craftsmanship, celebrating the timeless quilting tradition. Immerse yourself in a world where fabric and thread come alive, telling stories of heritage, innovation, and community through stunning quilts.

This exhibition features works from talented quilters across  Australia, New Zealand, the US, and the UK. Each piece reflects unique creativity and meticulous attention to detail. Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or a newcomer, the QuiltNSW Special Exhibitors promises to inspire and captivate, highlighting the beauty and diversity of this beloved art form. Join us and experience the magic of quilting!

Luke Haynes -International Tutor

Luke Haynes is QuiltNSW’s guest international tutor for 2024. As part of the QuiltNSW Exhibition there will be on display a selection of Luke’s quilts. In Lukes own words; I am a 40 year old architect turned quilter with a love for creating tactile objects that have a history of utility and a future of self-preservation. I research comfort by creating comfort objects. I create environments through a filter of support, efficiency, and accessibility. I make fine art with a process that historically has only been identified with Grandmas and crafts, and I want to have a conversation about it.

Colours of Australia
Directions in Quiltmaking

On display will be the QuiltNSW collection of quilts titled Colours of Australia. 2024 is the 30th anniversary of the first time the collection was exhibited.

The collection came to be when quiltmakers were invited by QuiltNSW to interpret the theme Colours of Australia using either traditional or contemporary techniques. A total of 170 quiltmakers from around Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom submitted quilts of which 40 were chosen for the collection.

The resultant quilts are as relevant today as they were 30 years ago, a testament to the skill of their makers.

NWWA by Annettte Claxton
Spring Morning by Eileen Campbell
Up Down All Around by Dianne Jones
ANZAC by Margaret Rolfe
Urban Landscape by Judy Hooworth

2023 Suitcase Challenge – Song Title

QuiltNSW members are challenged each year to make a small quilt based on a theme.  The theme for 2023 was “A Song Title”.

The quilts must consist of 3 layers and be 40cm X 40 cm, any construction method and materials can be used.

The Suitcase Challenge quilts are retained by QuiltNSW for 2 years and form a travelling exhibition which is available for groups and organizations to borrow for events and exhibitions.

 

The Long and Winding Road by Mary Campbell
Ring of Fire by Sheila Alexander
Blowing in the Wind by Roslyn Moules
Fire and Rain by Ruth Buchanan
Windmills of Your Mind by Sheila Beer

Coastal Threads Art Prize 2024 by Caroline Sharkey

Coastal Threads Art Prize 2024 ‘Tropical Colours’

Open to all fibre, thread & textile Artists. The Art prize accepted entries representing any use of fibre, threads & textiles and encouraged the artist to explore art quilting and textile art practices.

The inspiration for each quilt can be found in a many places; a tropical reef, tropical colours loved by the maker, a tropical food or place. 

Junior and Youth Block Challenge

The purpose of this challenge was to encourage participation in the art of patchwork and quilting. The challenge was free to enter and open to both QuiltNSW members and non-members.

There was no limit to the colours, materials, construction methods or designs that could be used. Entrants could use any technique or mediumof their choosing. All quilt blocks contain a stitched component either by hand, machine, or both. The block may consist of smaller blocks stitched together to create a single block as long as the block was between 25 and 30cm on each side.

There are 2 categories, Junior (up to year 6) and Youth (years 7 to 12).