The annual AQC Challenge attracts entries of an exceptional standard each year. 2023 entrants are from around Australia, New Zealand and Spain. First prize will be awarded $3,500, runner up will receive $1,500 and winners will be announced at the Cocktail Party on April 12. There is also a Viewers’ Choice of $500 which will be announced on April 17 so come along and have your say – vote for your selected winner. … MORE

The challenge is sponsored by 

The Australian Quilt Show gives quilters from around the country a chance to have their work displayed at AQC and Craft & Quilt Fairs. As well as being an amazing exhibition opportunity, you could win prizes, cash or one of three Janome machines; total prize pool is worth $32,000 including $20,000 in cash. There are seven Categories to enter and nine Special Awards. … MORE

The challenge is sponsored by   and 

JUST ANNOUNCED! Direct from the recent QuiltCon at Atlanta, this selection of modern quilts includes work from the USA, Spain, Canada, UAE, UK and Australia. These are fantastic examples of the modern style with hallmarks of negative space, use of solids, minimalist design, improv and also the Log Cabin Challenge quilts. Thank you to the Modern Quilt Guild for sending this exclusive exhibition for display at AQC! 

For the first time, AQC will host a display of quilts from the 2022 Challenge of the European Patchwork & Textile Art Meeting, held in France. The theme was Once Upon a Thread. We’ll also welcome Marion Keller and Adeline Perrin, who will be here to meet Australian quilters and to share details of their event and challenge. … MORE

Miniature Art, Grand Designs by Kumiko Frydl is a display of replica quilts in miniature. Kumiko lives between Japan and the US and is here as one of our tutors.

Measuring approximately 30cm square, enjoy these exquisite works. …MORE

Evolve exhibition by Magic Carpet Artists: The group consists of Gillian Travis, Christine Seager and Stephanie Crawford all from the United Kingdom, Isabelle Wiessler from Germany, Shoshi Reimer from Israel and Brenda Wood and Alison Charlton who are both from Australia are the creators behind the Evolve exhibition by Magic Carpet Artists.

The group comes together online so this is an exciting opportunity to see their collaboration in real life. …MORE

Pam Holland, Rajah Award winner 2022 presents a collection of her work. Pam has been in the quilting industry for over 35 years. Pam’s talent as an illustrator, artist, photographer, ardent traveller and designer shines through in her work. ….MORE

The Rajah award acknowledges her contribution to quilting in Australia, and is presented by

Teach Me is a collection of quilts by our tutors, many award winning innovators and artists.

Our 2023 tutors are Sara Cook UK, Joe Cunningham USA, Rachelle Denneny SA, Jemima Flendt WA, Kumiko Frydl Japan/USA, Pam Holland SA, Gloria LoughmanVictoria, Deborah Louie NSW, Megan Manwaring UK/Aus, Rowan Sivyer NSW, Phil Thomas W and Meri Henriques Vahl USA. …MORE

Pictured is Life Unanswered by Phil Taylor, WA

The Queensland Quilt Show – highlights from the annual show of the Queensland Quilters Inc.

Quilt Showcase highlights – highlights from the annual show of the Victorian Quilters Inc.

Guest Artist Karen McGregor – machine embroidery artist and quilter Karen McGregor will have a display of her work. …MORE