2026 – Brisbane Queensland Quilters – Craft & Quilt Fair Australia

Queensland Quilters Inc.

Queensland Quilt Show


Quilts hanging in the Queensland Quilt Show showcase the talents of individual members, affiliated groups and special interest groups. Featured exhibits include the Fabric Challenge, Modern Challenge and State of the Art (SOTA) quilts, alongside a range of special displays.

This is one of Australia’s largest quilt shows, with over 220 quilts entered for judging and over 600 in total on display, with a prize pool of over $20,000. On the first day of the Fair, October 14 at 10:15am, the Queensland Quilt Show competition winners will be announced. This year’s theme, Curves, inspired quilters to showcase their creativity, craftsmanship and innovative design.

Fabric Challenge on Display

Held for more than 30 years, the Fabric Challenge exhibition showcases the creativity and craftsmanship of quilters working across traditional, modern and art quilting styles.

State of the Art Quilts (SOTA) on Display

This exhibition features a curated collection of contemporary art quilts created by Queensland Quilters Inc. members.

Spring Sunset in Stanley Tasmania quilt by Kay Halit
Spring Sunset in Stanley Tasmania by Kay Halit
Summer Storms quilt by Christine Jones
Summer Storms by Christine Jones

Showcase a Member

Charmaine Ludlow

My name is Charmaine Ludlow and I have sewn from a young age. I was introduced to quilting in 1983 when living in Blackwater. Access to fabric & supplies was limited compared to what is available today. We mainly learnt from each other and available magazines.

My skills improved by attending workshops, retreats, quilting and craft shows, quilting groups and women sharing their knowledge of quilting techniques.

I have been a member of Qld Quilters Inc since 2014 when I entered my first judged quilt and obtained a Highly Commended award. Over the last 12 years I have been excited to receive many more awards including best machine quilting.

Wherever I have lived, I have been a member of wonderful quilting groups and supported charity organisations with my quilts.

Quilt by Charmaine Ludlow
Quilt by Charmaine Ludlow
Quilt by Charmaine Ludlow

2026 Art Union Raffle

Support Queensland Quilters Inc. and go into the draw to win one of six prizes, including two stunning handmade quilts made and quilted by our members.

1st prize quilt, A Paradise of Birds
1st Prize – “A Paradise of Birds”
2nd prize quilt, Fab Farm
2nd Prize – “Fab Farm”
  • 1st Prize Quilt “A Paradise of Birds” pattern by Irene Blanck, made by Queensland Quilters Applique Group and quilted by Leanne Valiukas Value $4,850
  • 2nd Prize Quilt “Fab Farm” pattern by Elizabeth Hartman, made by Queensland Quilters Night Group and quilted by Linda Graham Value $3,600
  • 3rd Prize Bernette Sewing Machine 05 Series Academy RRP $599
  • 4th Prize Wonderful Quilting Thread Pack donated by Sew Masters RRP $120
  • 5th Prize Cutting Mat Carry Bag donated by YAZZI RRP $89.95
  • 6th Prize Book “The Quilting Experience” by Victoria Findlay Wolfe, donated by Make It Sew RRP $70
Tickets $2.00 each

Raffle tickets can be purchased at the Queensland Quilt Show.

See the Modern Group Mystery Quilt

On display with Queensland Quilters Inc. at the Brisbane Craft & Quilt Fair

Get your tickets today and join us for four days of creativity, colour and inspiration!

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