ICC Sydney Darling Harbour
Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm | June 26 to 29, 2025
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Wharf
Wednesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm | September 3 to 6, 2025
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Bank
Wednesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm | October 15 to 18, 2025
This is a fabulous opportunity to challenge your quilting skills. There are cash rewards on offer plus if your work is selected as a finalist, it will be showcased at our events in 2025, and be viewed by thousands of visitors.
The annual AQC Challenge is an exciting opportunity and is open to all quilters.
Create a 90cm square quilt, using your own unique interpretation of the theme.
Enter online before Thursday 6th February 2025.
Judging will be based on interpretation of theme, excellence in design and craftsmanship.
First Prize: $3,500
Runner-Up Prize: $1,500
Viewers Choice: $500
Vote for your favourite at AQC!
The winner will be announced at the AQC Cocktail Party.
Come see these fantastic works of art for yourself and read the stories behind them at the Craft & Quilt Fairs. Entry to the Quilt Show is included in your Craft & Quilt Fair ticket.
Helen Duncan
The Unofficial Mascot
“My quirky interpretation is of the Bin Chicken (Australian White Ibis) often described as the unofficial mascot of the 2032 Olympic Games which are being held in Brisbane QLD and will put our beautiful city “On the Map”.
“Binny”, proudly placed on a green Brisbane City Council Wheely Bin, and using Jacaranda flowers up close and a distant city skyline to give depth and perspective.
Adding an arial view of the Brisbane river to create movement, the Story Bridge, the Magenta Bougainvillea Arch walkway through Southbank, a 2032 flag and fireworks to celebrate this Olympic event.“
Alison Withers
Trek – Day 1
“Edie had explored these southern peaks with her dad and granddad since she could walk. Now she moved with purpose towards the adventure she had been waiting for. This was the day one on the 165 km trail. Her focus was reaching the camp at Mud-DadJug 14km away. She was well prepared with camp gear, supplies and an old map that her granddad had insisted she carry. ‘Can’t always rely on a phone out there’ he’d said.“
Lyn Keogh
Keep Me on the Map
“In a world where climate change is impacting our environment on a daily basis, many of our iconic creatures are facing a challenging time. Such is the case of the Gang Gang Cockatoo, a favourite of many of us, but now on the endangered list. They nest in old tree hollows in eucalypt woodland forests. This habitat has been severely impacted by bushfires and with climate change, their young are dying in the nest from heat stress due to increased temperatures. I am sure many of you share my sentiment to protect their habitat and Keep them ‘On the Map’.“
Come see these these fantastic works of art and the stories behind them at the Craft & Quilt Fairs. Entry to the Quilt Show is included in your Craft & Quilt Fair ticket.
