Quilt Show - an overview

Sydney Craft & Quilt Fair

ICC Sydney Darling Harbour
July 3 – 6, 2024 | 10.00am to 4.00pm

Rainy Days and Sun Rays by Sarah Fielke, Australian Quilt Show

More than 240 hand picked quilts of amazing quality- a must-see display!

Our Quilt Show includes the best quilts from every state in Australia, international exhibitions and a number of challenge entries – the quality is superb so come and be inspired. Here’s a snapshot of just some of the fantastic pieces.

Australian Quilt Show

Enjoy this incredible display of 100 of Australia’s best quilts from every state. 

Birdwatch by Monika Boldogh
Stabilimenta by Tanya Hadfield

Danny Amazonas from Taiwan

Abyss

For the first time, Danny will show an exhibition of his work in Sydney – these are breathtaking artworks, which have captivated audiences around the world, so allow plenty of time to take in their grandeur – you must see them in real life!  …read more

Farewell Blaze (detail) by Stephanye Schuyler, USA
Red Queen by Irene Roderick, USA

Colour in Context: Red

Textile artworks at their finest: Red is an international exhibition of 39 textile works exploring the colour red.

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Oh My Stars!

30 finalist quilts comprise the exhibition of the 2024 AQC Challenge: themed Oh My Stars!read more

Oh My Stars ... Cosmic Illusion by Sheree Mackintosh, Victoria
Magical Brisbane by Tanya Morris, Queensland
Red Bird by Anne Kelly, UK
Red Hill Cottages by Ro Bruhn, Victoria

I See Red

One Red Thread with the 2024 theme of I See Red is curated by Elizabeth Dubbelde.

Works from around the world are included – see it for the first time at Sydney Craft & Quilt Fair.

 

Kate Ceberano Quilts

Music legend Kate Ceberano has designed and embroidered large scale vibrant quilts – see them at the fair!

During the quiet hours of pandemic lockdown, Kate turned to painting and embroidery to story-tell while live performances were curtailed.

Kate’s designs are hand-stitched by a team of four women in the Philippines, with lyrics and personalised stories lovingly hand-stitched by Kate herself.

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Bungles by Kerrie Head
Gum Blossom by Jenny Bates

A Moment in Time

From South Australia, this art group comprising Jenny Bates, Maxine Fry, Suzanne Gummow and Kerrie Head, challenged themselves to explore new techniques, media and ways of working.

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