FESTIVAL OF QUILTS
Tactile Braille Quilt by Michael Barton
For Ruth, Michael’s sister, a strong independent woman who is now blind from cancer. This special quilt, measuring 225cm x 90cm, has been designed to be gently touched by sighted and visually impaired. The soft fabrics guide you to suede patches and braille words of inspiration. It is a testament to the bond between brother and sister.
CraftAlive Special Guest Artist – Akiko Ike
Renowned Japanese handstitching artist Akiko Ike is coming exclusively to Adelaide! Famous for her distinctive personal style known as Boro Chiku Chiku, be mesmerised by the beauty of over 30 exhibits including 11 Koi Carp measuring up to 7 metres in length. Akiko will be teaching and conducting daily floor talks.
ENTRIES CLOSED FRIDAY, 6th June 2025
Click HERE to download the Festival of Quilts 2025 Handbook
Ann Ewer gives some valuable tips on preparing your quilt for entry into Festival of Quilts.
Festival of Quilts: Important Dates
| Entries Close | Friday, 6th June 2025 |
| Posted Quilts | To be received by Friday, 27th June 2025 |
| Quilt Drop off | Tuesday, 8th July 2025 at Showgrounds. 10:00am-2:00pm |
| Awards Presentation | Thursday, 10th July at SA Quilters meeting. 8:00pm |
| Quilt Pickup | Sunday, 13th July 2025 at Adelaide Showgrounds. 5:30pm-6:00pm |
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FESTIVAL OF QUILTS – 2025 RAFFLE
Supporting Puddle Jumpers
First Prize: Quilt entitled “Jacob Reinvented”, 215 cm square
Made by SA Quilters Appraisal Team and beautifully quilted by Kathleen Rossini
Second Prize: Bernette 05 Series Academy sewing machine
Get your raffle books now!
The quilt will be on display at the March and April SA Quilters Members meetings
Raffle books available at all Members Meetings, or from Margaret Hurrell, telephone 0419 860 757
See quilt photo and detail in slideshow
FESTIVAL OF QUILTS PROJECT FOR 2025
Christmas Place Mats
An opportunity to use those Christmas scraps!
Size: 45cm x 35cm (approx 18” x 14”)
- Make fairly flat – no embellishments or trapunto
- Use Christmas fabric on front
- Use non Christmas fabric on the back, so they can be used at other times besides Christmas
- Binding not essential – can be turned and quilted afterwards
- Deliver to: the Festival of Quilts desk at SA Quilters meetings
- Last collection: June meeting
These will be displayed at the Festival and then donated to the Salisbury Branch of Meals on Wheels after the event.
See samples in slideshow for inspiration.
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GALLERIES AND HIGHLIGHTS
Click here to see highlights and slideshow presentations of winners in previous Festivals of Quilts.
SPONSORS
Thanks to our Sponsors. Winners are encouraged to write and thank their category sponsor. Please utilise their services whenever you can.
You can link to the full list of 2024 Festival of Quilts Sponsors here.
Your Festival of Quilts Team:
| CONVENOR | Ann Ewer |
| SECRETARY | Rosanne Fuller |
| ENTRIES | Ann Shuttleworth, Di Bessell |
| HOSPITALITY | Rhoda Ryan |
| PROMOTION | Jennifer Kempson |
| RAFFLE/WHITE GLOVERS | Margaret Hurrell |
| SPONSORSHIP | Wendy Hunt, Jill Iveson |
| DEMONSTRATIONS | Di Bessell |
| THEMING/SPECIAL EXHIBITS | Carmel Loughry |
GALLERIES AND HIGHLIGHTS
Click here to see highlights and slideshow presentations of winners in previous Festivals of Quilts.