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stitched and bound. stitched and bound is a biennial exhibition showcasing the innovative range of current work being produced by Western Australian artists who challenge the usual concept of the ‘quilt’ medium. Midland Junction Arts Centre (MJAC) will host the 2026/27 stitched and bound exhibition from 1 May 2026 - 28 June 2026 News from The West Australian Quilters Association Inc - 03rd December 2025
stitched and bound. stitched and bound is a biennial exhibition showcasing the innovative range of current work being produced by Western Australian artists who challenge the usual concept of the ‘quilt’ medium. Midland Junction Arts Centre (MJAC) will host the 2026/27 stitched and bound exhibition from 1 May 2026 - 28 June 2026
A reminder that the 2025 AGM is on this Saturday 4 October at Guild House. Come along at 11am to hear Margaret Ford talk about "Travel and Textiles". The AGM commences at 1pm. AGM and talk - Saturday 4 October - 03rd October 2025
A reminder that the 2025 AGM is on this Saturday 4 October at Guild House. Come along at 11am to hear Margaret Ford talk about "Travel and Textiles". The AGM commences at 1pm.
Website: 2025 AGM info
The Guild's annual Christmas Market is coming - Saturday 29th November 2025. Christmas Market Day - Saturday 29th November 2025 - 30th September 2025
The Guild's annual Christmas Market is coming - Saturday 29th November 2025.
Website: Events
A gorgeous Flipbook has been produced by Gail Hawes to record all of the bags entered into this year's Founder's Challenge - The Bag Reimagined. To view the Flipbook click on the link below. All entries are now also on display in the cabinets at Guild House. Founder's Challenge 2025 - The Flipbook - 01st September 2025
A gorgeous Flipbook has been produced by Gail Hawes to record all of the bags entered into this year's Founder's Challenge - The Bag Reimagined. To view the Flipbook click on the link below. All entries are now also on display in the cabinets at Guild House.
Website: Founder's Challenge 2025 - The Flipbook
Don't forget our next Market Day is on Saturday 7 June. As well as all of the usual favourites (fabric, threads, kits, pre-loved books...) there will be homemade jams too. Also, delicious morning and afternoon teas to revive you after your shopping (or for a break while you debate your next purchase.) Help support the Guild fundraising effort and boost your stash at the same time. Market Day reminder 7 June - bargains!! - 17th May 2025
Don't forget our next Market Day is on Saturday 7 June. As well as all of the usual favourites (fabric, threads, kits, pre-loved books...) there will be homemade jams too. Also, delicious morning and afternoon teas to revive you after your shopping (or for a break while you debate your next purchase.) Help support the Guild fundraising effort and boost your stash at the same time.
A new event has been added to our 2025 talk series - Wednesday 30 July 10am. Ross Ellis (experienced quilter and embroiderer) shares his stories to inspire and entertain. For further details and to book select the link below or visit our Events page. "My thoughts while wandering through textiles" - Ross Ellis - 10th May 2025
A new event has been added to our 2025 talk series - Wednesday 30 July 10am. Ross Ellis (experienced quilter and embroiderer) shares his stories to inspire and entertain. For further details and to book select the link below or visit our Events page.
Website: Presentation by Ross Ellis - Event link
It is nearly time for our next Market Day - Saturday 7 June from 10am to 3pm. Don't forget to mark it in your calendar! Come and browse all the usual treasures - fabrics, threads, haberdashery, beads, kits and more. A large selection of pre-loved books, delicious morning and afternoon teas, plus home-made chutneys and jams for sale. Market Day Saturday 7 June - 21st April 2025
It is nearly time for our next Market Day - Saturday 7 June from 10am to 3pm. Don't forget to mark it in your calendar! Come and browse all the usual treasures - fabrics, threads, haberdashery, beads, kits and more. A large selection of pre-loved books, delicious morning and afternoon teas, plus home-made chutneys and jams for sale.
For more information Market Day 7 June - information poster
Melville Open Studios 3-4 May - Map and Artist Directory now available - 12th April 2025
Details for the Melville Open Studios 2025 event on the weekend of 3 - 4 May are now available. Locations are open from 10am to 4pm. This year the Guild will be exhibiting at Atwell House (586 Canning Highway - just near Guild House). The Melville Open Studios page has an Artist Directory Booklet and an Event and Activity Map both available for download. You could also join a bus tour with four different routes available (bus bookings required and they sell out fast, so book your ticket early!
Website: Melville Open Studios Home Page
Calling all members...the entry form for the 2025 Founder's Challenge is now available from the attached link or under the 'Membership' tab above. Entries close 5pm 25 June. 2025 Founder's Challenge - "The Bag Reimagined" : Entry form now available - 01st April 2025
Calling all members...the entry form for the 2025 Founder's Challenge is now available from the attached link or under the 'Membership' tab above. Entries close 5pm 25 June.
Website: 2025 Founder's Challenge Entry Form
For the next talk in our 2025 series - Gaynor Ashford will be sharing stories of WA's contribution to the Parliament House Embroidery - which is nearly 40! Join us to hear about this fascinating process (and possibly a few titbits of gossip discovered during the archiving of the Guild's records). For further information and to book tickets visit the Event page - link below. Talk for May: The Parliament House Embroidery - WA's Stories - 30th March 2025
For the next talk in our 2025 series - Gaynor Ashford will be sharing stories of WA's contribution to the Parliament House Embroidery - which is nearly 40! Join us to hear about this fascinating process (and possibly a few titbits of gossip discovered during the archiving of the Guild's records). For further information and to book tickets visit the Event page - link below.
Website: Book tickets - The Parliament House Embroidery - WA's stories


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