Don’t miss the Murray River Quilters’ 2025 President’s Challenge in the Showcase area, featuring creative works inspired by the theme “Reduce, Reuse & Recycle” using upcycled doilies or Kawandi-style techniques.
The Appliqué Guild of Australia is a member group of Victorian Quilters Inc, who present outstanding quilts showcasing exceptional appliqué skill, innovative designs, and vibrant colour.
Waverley Patchworkers showcase a unique collection created during a workshop with New Zealand quilter Charlotte Scott, whose process begins with painted or dyed fabrics, made possible through a grant from Victorian Quilters Inc.
2025 Challenge Theme is Recycle, Reuse, Recreate. Quilts created by recycling and reusing textiles, made exactly 1 metre square, are sure to inspire.
This year the quilt, titled ‘Tumbling Weeds’, was made by Wendy Blyth and quilted by Jenny Gibson, a Chris Serong design.
Valued at $3,300, the raffle winner can take this beautiful quilt home!
Or they can choose the Bernina 335 sewing machine worth $1,599.
Grab your tickets in the Showcase area before the draw at 3pm, Saturday 6th September.
Sessions start at 11:00am Thursday, Friday & Saturday in the Showcase area.
The Victorian Quilters Quilt Appraisal Team will conduct ‘live’ quilt appraisals. These sessions will highlight the detailed process of assessing quilts for authentication for insurance purposes.
See more from Profile Quilter – Sue de Vanny
Balancing tradition with artistic innovation Sue presents a striking collection of quilts.
Take a break and try some stitching! Four Bernina machines are available for a quick and easy machine string piecing activity. Keep your sample or donate it to the Very Snuggly Quilts program. Fabric & threads provided.
The Profile Quilter – Shirley Lodington
A traditionalist who loves hand piecing and quilting, her award-winning quilts are sure to impress.
