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Keep the date free in your diaries to attend the SA Quilters Biggest Morning tea which is being held to raise funds to support Cancer Research.  Saturday, 29th April 2023 at the Vermont Uniting Church Hall, 576 Cross Road, South Plympton.  Craft trading table, garden trading table, demonstrations, raffles and much more.  See you there.


See full details on the Festival of Quilts page at Festival of Quilts


Quilters' Guild of South Australia Inc, a not for profit organisation, (now SA Quilters) was formed in 1984 and has grown to encompass over 450 individual members, as well as more than 100 affiliated city and country groups.  Wishing to update our image in 2022 the business name SA Quilters was registered and will in future be used for all publicity involving SA Quilters. Read more


SA Quilters Patrons:
Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia and Mr Rod Bunten


Evening Meetings
Are held at Burnside Community Centre on the first Thursday of each month from February to December at 7.15pm for 8pm start. Parking onsite with no time restrictions.
Cost: $3 for members, $10 for visitors, affiliate members and non-members.
*details of each meeting below.

Daytime Meetings
Are held quarterly on the 3rd Wednesday of February, May, August and November.
Doors open at 12:45pm for 1:30pm start.
Cost: $3 for members, $10 for visitors, affiliate members and non-members.
Parking is available onsite, however with time restrictions. To avoid moving your car during the meeting we suggest checking the streets behind Burnside Community Centre.

Did You Know
Your Quilt group can showcase your raffle quilts at SA Quilters monthly meetings. This gives you the opportunity to sell more raffle tickets and advertise your upcoming exhibition. To book in your quilt please contact Denise Johnston by email on Community Quilts.

Facebook
SA Quilters runs a very active Facebook page which posts information of interest to quilters. It is a public page which means that it is accessible to everyone interested in SA Quilters and in quilting. If you or your Group has information that you would like to have on the Facebook page please let us know by email at SA Quilters. Click on the Facebook logo to safely link you to the SA Quilters Facebook page.


SA Quilters Meetings

Thursday, 6th April 2023. Doors open 7:15pm for 8:00pm start
in the main Burnside Community Centre Hall

Welcome address: President, Heather Ford
Guest Speakers: Quilt Encounter 2022 Projects
Shop: Jenny's Sewing Centre, Angaston - Web Site: Jenny's Sewing Centre
Community Raffle Quilt: Biggest Morning Tea Quilt
Fat Quarter Raffle: Anything Goes
Show and Tell: Previous Quilt Encounter Projects
Library: Available for borrows and returns

Kitchen open for tea and coffee. Please bring a clean cup.

Thursday, 4th May 2023. Doors open 7:15pm for 8:00pm start
in the main Burnside Community Centre Hall

Welcome address: President, Heather Ford
Special Event: SA Quilters Annual General Meeting
Special Event: Quilt Encounter Launch
Shop: The Patchy Affair - Web Site: The Patchy Affair
Community Raffle Quilt: Port Elliot Patchworkers

Community Raffle Quilt: Festival of Quilts
Fat Quarter Raffle: Floral
Show and Tell: Floral quilts
Library: Available for borrows and returns

Kitchen open for tea and coffee. Please bring a clean cup.

Thursday, 17th May 2023. Doors open 1:45pm for 1:30pm start
in the main Burnside Community Centre Hall
DAYTIME MEETING

Welcome address: President, Heather Ford
Guest Speakers: Unplugged Stitchers Group
Shop: Rustic Charms Facebook Page: Rustic Charms

Community Raffle Quilt: Festival of Quilts
Fat Quarter Raffle: Red
Show and Tell: Group quilts

Library: Available for borrows and returns
Kitchen open for tea and coffee. Please bring a clean cup.

Thursday, 1st June 2023. Doors open 7:15pm for 8:00pm start
in the main Burnside Community Centre Hall

Welcome address: President, Heather Ford
Guest speaker: Modern Mix - Pip Porter talk on Quilt Con
Special Event: Biggest Morning Tea raffle draw
Shop: Cornerstone Creations - Web Site: Cornerstone Creations
Community Raffle Quilt: Festival of Quilts
Fat Quarter Raffle: Solids
Show and Tell: Modern
Library: Available for borrows and returns

Kitchen open for tea and coffee. Please bring a clean cup.


SA Quilters Group Meetings

Sit and Sew - SA Quilters Sew it's Wednesday Group

Where: Vermont Uniting Church, 576 Cross Road, South Plympton
Date: Second and Fourth Wednesday of every month
Time: 10am to 3pm
Cost: $10 for SA Quilters members, $20 for affiliate members and $30 for non-members.
BYO lunch and morning tea to share.  Tea, coffee and milk will be provided.


Sit and Sew - SA Quilters Saturday Stars Group

Where: Vermont Uniting Church, 576 Cross Road, South Plympton
Date: Fourth Saturday of every month
Time: 10am to 3pm
Cost: $10 for SA Quilters members, $20 for affiliate members and $30 for non-members.
BYO lunch and morning tea to share.  Tea, coffee and milk will be provided.


Unplugged Stitchers (Hand Sewing) - SA Quilters Group

Where: Glandore Room, Vermont Uniting Church, 576 Cross Road, South Plympton
Date: First Wednesday of every month
Time: 10am to 3pm
Cost: $10 for SA Quilters members, $20 for affiliate and $30 for non-members. Please pay in cash.
BYO lunch and morning tea to share.  Tea, coffee and milk will be provided.
Please park in the car park but enter through the glass doors between the two buildings. Once inside please turn right as another group is using the main hall.


Sewing Day - SA Quilters: Comfort Quilts

Where: Uniting Church, 266 Main Road, Blackwood
Date: First Saturday of every month
Time: 10am to 3pm
Cost: No cost
BYO lunch and morning tea to share.  Tea, coffee and milk will be provided.
The location is at the roundabout.  Entrance to the car park from Coromandel Parade


Modern Mix SA Quilters - SA Quilters Group

The Modern Mix SA Quilters is a gathering for quilters who are interested in finding out more about modern quilting. The group has been formed in 2021 to provide opportunities for exploring and learning new techniques. Members share ideas, information and their love of textiles. The sessions are a combination of members working on their own projects and trying out new techniques. Each month a challenge is offered up for those keen to be involved in that aspect of the group.

EVERYONE WELCOME
Where: See calendar on Modern Mix Page at Modern Mix SA Quilters
Date: See calendar for details
Time: 10am to 3pm
Cost: $10 for members, $20 for affiliate members and $30 for non-SA Quilters members

BYO lunch and morning tea to share. Tea, coffee and milk will be provided.

Please contact Monique Reed on [email protected] or 0421 506 776


POLICY: Catastrophic Days
If a Government Department declares a Catastrophic Day, all SA Quilters organised activities will be cancelled.
It is recommended that all SA Quilters affiliated groups adopt this policy.

Website update 30/3/2023 - Machine Quilters.  Please let us know by email at SA Quilters if you spot any web site errors.

SA Quilters Phone Number 0432 483 263

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