Open to January 23 Lace in Fashion, National Gallery Victoria International, St Kilda Road, Melbourne Vic. Showcase of a stunning selection of lace from the 16 th through to the 20th century. Open 10am-5pm, closed Tuesdays. Entry is free. For more information, visit www.ngv.vic.gov.au September 2–3 Stitch and Bound Exhibition of Contemporary Quilts, Heathcote Museum and Gallery, Applecross WA . Open Tuesday–Friday 10am–3pm, and Saturday-Sunday 11am–3pm. For more information, phone Jan on (08) 9524 8564 or email bobandjan@e-wire.net.au September 4-5 Schoolhouse Quilters Kenmore Show at the historical Brookfield Hall, Brookfield Showgrounds, Brookfield Road , Brookfield Qld. Open 10am–5pm, entry $5. Refreshments and craft stalls available. For more information, phone Alison Campbell on (07) 3368 2746. September 9–12 North Island Craft & Quilt Fair, Claudelands Events Centre, Hamilton , North Island NZ. For more information, phone (02) 9452 7575 or visit www.craftfair.com.au September 10-12 Redlands Quilt Extravaganza, Redlands Community Cultural Centre, Middle Street, Cleveland Qld. Open Friday and Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-3pm. Quilts, home decor items, garments and embroidery items will be on display, along with a fabulous colour-themed quilting challenge. Trading vendors plus regular demonstrations. For more information, phone Kate Oszko on 0402 699 476, email: koszko@iinet.net.au or visit the blog at http://rqeinc.wordpress.com September 10–12 Coffs Quilters & Needlecraft Annual Quilt Exhibition and Craft Fair, Coffs Harbour Racing Club and Function Centre, Howard Street , Coffs Harbour NSW. Open Friday-Saturday 9am–4pm and Sunday 9am–2pm, entry $5. Trading tables, workshops, demonstrations, raffles and refreshments available. For more information, contact Suzan on (02) 6568 5944 or email quilts@virginbroadband.com.au September 10–11 Epping Quilters Epping On Show exhibition, Thornleigh Community Centre, Cnr Phyllis and Central Avenues, Thornleigh NSW. Open 9am–5pm, entry $6. Café, quilts, shops and raffle quilts available. For more information, contact Roslyn at rozmiller49@yahoo.com.au September 11 Wyndham Patchworkers Annual Quilt-In, Baptist Church, Cnr Heaths and Derrimut Roads, Hoppers Crossing Vic. Open 10am-4pm, entry $7, including morning and afternoon tea. Guest speaker, display of members' quilts and members' challenge with the theme of "Denim and Lace". For more information, phone Noella on (03) 9974 2283 or email noella.verrijckt@three.com.au September 11–14 Cooma Quilt and Craft Interlude 2010, Cooma Ex-Services Club, 106 Vale Street , Cooma NSW. Day workshops 8.30am-5pm, evening stash buster workshops 6pm-10.30pm. Daily workshops approximately $60, evening workshops (September 11-13) $40. Tutors include Yan Pring, Jennifer Gimbert, Hazel Gimbert, Margaret Shingles, Lesley Dopson, Lois Dibeler, Nora Buckley, Julie Woods and Brenda Burgess. For more information, phone Marney Stewart (during business hours) on (02) 6452 3480, Margaret Shingles on (02) 6452 3154, Brenda Burgess on (02) 6456 8895 or email Brenda at bburgess.biggam@bigpond.com September 17–19 South Island Craft & Quilt Fair, Westpac Arena, Christchurch , South Island NZ. For more information, phone (02) 9452 7575 or visit www.craftfair.com.au September 18–24 Toowoomba Quilters Club annual quilt and other fine crafts exhibition, Salo Centre, St Ursula's College, Rome Street, Toowoomba Qld. Open 9am-5pm, entry $5. Craft items for sale and refreshments available. For more information, phone Angela on (07) 4635 7918 or visit www.toowoombaquiltersclub.org September 25-26 The Cherrybrook Quilters' Quilt Show, Cherrybrook Uniting Church Hall, New Line Road, Cherrybrook NSW. Open 10am-4pm, entry $6. For more information, phone Anne Curry on 0407 407 561. September 25–26 Maleny Quilters Inaugural Quilt Show, Show Pavilion, Stanley Road, Maleny Qld. Open 9am - 4pm, entry $5. For more information, phone Helen on (07) 5499 9000 or email helen.johnstone4@bigpond.com.au September 25-29 Patchwork Quilting & Needlecraft Annual Quilter's CQ Retreat, Rockhampton Grammar School, Rockhampton Qld. Classes in traditional, country and contemporary patchwork and embroidery. For more information, phone Larney on (07) 4978 4079 or email larneyirvine@bigpond.com or rockyretreat@yahoo.com.au |
