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Meetings | Newsletter | Quilt Show |
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2QAQ | Quilt Valuation | Teacher Accreditation
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Queensland Quilters Inc. is a non-profit organisation, which was
incorporated on 16 August 1988 from an organisation Guild that was formed
on 9 February 1984 in Brisbane. We are governed by a set of model rules.
In our activities our objectives are:
- To promote the art and craft of patchwork and quilting.
- To bring together people interested in patchwork and quilting.
- To encourage and maintain high standards of workmanship and
design in both traditional and contemporary work.
- To foster interest in the history of patchwork and quilting.
- To organise and mount major/minor exhibitions each year.
- To welcome members and guests to monthly general meetings.
- To maintain and expand a library of books.
- To present workshops, tutored by Australian and international
quiltmakers and fibre artists.
- To publish an informative quarterly newsletter - "Material
Facts".
We meet on the second Tuesday of every month except January; day gatherings start at 10.00am, evening gatherings start at 7.30pm. (The annual picnic is held in place of the May day gathering and is hosted by one of our affiliated groups.)
The location is Greenslopes Lawn Bowls Club, 131 Ridge Street, Greenslopes (refer to the map below).
We have guest speakers at most meetings, and mini
workshops are occasionally offered.
Bring your handwork with you, some show and tell and
a mug for your coffee or tea.
The library is open for borrowing at both day and evening gatherings.
Stay and join the informal sit and sew group following the day gathering!
Our quarterly newsletter, Material Facts, is published in March, June, September and December each year.
It features news about our meetings, activities, workshops and classes.
It also contains lots of other items of interest, such as retail business advertisements,
exhibitions, Quilt Show conditions of entry and categories, calendar
of events, members discounts, group news, retreat news and feature articles.
Advertising Rates
| Back Cover (full colour) |
$350.00 |
| 1 Page |
$190.00 |
| 1/2 Page |
$110.00 |
| 1/4 Page |
$60.00 |
| 1 Column |
$110.00 |
| Business Card |
$30.00 |
Advertising (same size) which is placed in all four issues will attract a 10% discount.
We are not able to include pre-printed flyers.
The annual Queensland Quilt Show is held in conjunction with the
Craft & Quilt Fair at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre each October.
The dates for the 2008 Queensland Quilt Show are 22-26 October.
All quilts in this show are
made by members of Queensland Quilters.
Queensland Quilters organises mini, one day and two day workshops,
which feature local, national and international tutors. They are
usually held at the Greenslopes premises in the meeting room.
Queensland Quilters has an extensive library of books and magazines
available for borrowing to members at their monthly meetings. Mail
service is available to individual country members and affiliated groups.
We are now able to offer members access to our Library Catalogue, via this website, for the purposes of viewing the catalogue of resources and reserving books.
To access the library catalogue click 'here'.
What is 2QAQ? It stands for Queensland Quilters Art Quilts. In response to members' interest, Queensland
Quilters is organising afternoons throughout 2008 which will inspire and excite. Keep the last
Saturday of the month free to attend these meetings which will include panel discussions, demonstrations,
discussions and the opportunity to socialise with like-minded quilters and artists. Details here.
For further information, please
contact Sue Dennis via email at info@suedennis.com
Why have quilts valued?
Insurance companies require an authorized valuation in the event of a claim for a quilt lost in fire, flood, robbery etc. You may also consider having a quilt valued if it is to be raffled, presented as a gift or as a donation. Groups and individuals, members and non-members of Queensland Quilters Inc. can apply to have quilts valued. All quilts, in good condition, can be valued. At this stage antique quilts are not able to be valued. You will receive a numbered Valuation Certificate showing a brief description of the quilt and the ascertained value.
Each quilt costs $16.50 for members of Queensland Quilters Inc. or $27.50 for non-members. The quilt owner is responsible for all expenses relating to the packing, transportation and insurance of work in transit to and from Queensland Quilters Inc.
Valuations are held approximately bimonthly. To make a booking please phone the Valuation Convenor, Faye Clark, on 3410 7444. Then complete and forward the application form, along with the appropriate fee, at least 14 days prior to the valuation day. The form must be accompanied by 4 colour photos of the full quilt which are retained for reference by Queensland Quilters Inc. Quilts which are posted must be in a strong reusable container and must also include return postage.
It is recommended that valuations of important quilts be regularly updated to maintain full cover for insurance purposes.
To print an application for Quilt Valuation please click here.
Queensland Quilters runs a program of certification which recognises
competency to teach basic patchwork and quilting skills. If you have been a member for at least a year you can apply. For further details, contact the Teacher Accreditation Panel Convenor, Sue Duffy, on 3203 7195.
See the classes currently being offered by our accredited teachers.
The exhibition launch and prize giving for the 2007 biennial challenge took place on 22 May 2007.
See details and photos of the winning quilts.
All quilts entered in the challenge by the deadline date were professionally photographed and appear on a 24 month calendar which is available for purchase for only $7 per calendar (or 3 for $20).
The quilts are now available to tour state-wide, nationally and internationally.
If you would like to see these quilts in your town, please contact Helen Forrest on 3284 9107 or via email - challenge@qldquilters.com.
Day bus tours are run to various destinations with visits to some
patchwork shops included.
If you are interested in becoming a member go to the Memberships
page.
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