The Islay Quilters charity and other quilt work, plus information about our shop and history.
Now is the time to start thinking about next year’s exhibition.! It is only 7 months away . 13th to the 22nd of July2020
Challenges are as follows: –
Quilt. Minimum size 40″ x 40″ Theme Seasons
A4 quilt Open challenge
Fat quarter Challenge . the Chosen fat quarter is available from the Quilt Shop for £1. 90% of the chosen FQ must be used and the remainder attache3d to the finished quilt
Cushion 18 x 18in
The quilters shop will close on Friday 20th December and re-open on Tuesday 21st January on Tuesdays only until Tuesday 31st March , Then we will open as usual, 2pm – 4.30pm Monday to Friday. 11am to 4.30pm on Sauturdays and closed Sunday
Apologies again! Workshops are Thursday7th at 7pm and Wednesday 13th at 1pm. Changes are unavoidable due to illness. Hope to see you at one of the above!
Apologies everyone! Due to unforeseen circumstances our workshop today is cancelled and re-scheduled for next week, Wednesday 13th at 1pm and Thursday 14th at 7pm. hope to see you all there
Saturday 23rd November 11am – 4pm.
Lots of lovely gifts for sale. Tea, coffee and homebaking. might even have mince pies! Come and join us for a relaxing break and some Christmas shopping!
Come and make your own unique Christmas cards. This is a card stitching workshop Sew your design on card. Friday 8th November 2.30 -4.30pm. Price usually £5 but may be extra with decoration options for cards
October’s dates had to be cancelled but are rescheduled for Wednesday 6th November at 1pm and Thursday 7th November at7pm. £5 for non-members and free to IQ members. Light refreshments and the biscuit box available
If you are interested in joining the 100 club please email – enquiries@islayquilters.org.uk or telephone 01496810476
We will be holding our AGM at 12 noon, in the Workshop, Bridgend Square.
Starting off with finger buffet at 12:00 and meeting will commence shortly after.
We have lots of opportunities. Share ideas for the future of the Quilters. Find out what our plans are, suggestions always welcome. Learn of membership privileges. What we do. Shop duty. Craft Fair duty. what we have managed in the last year. Workshops. Haberdashery ideas. Fabric ranges. Committee – Treasurer’s post to fill.
If you are interested, have a little spare time and would like to find out if you’d like to join or help us, we look forward to welcoming you next Friday.
This month, the block is Bargello and classes will be sooner than ususal.
Wednesday 11th at 1pm and Thursday 12th at 7pm.
Rae asks you to bring 7 sewn strips of 2.5″ x 22 inches in varying depth of colours. throw in a contrasting colour to one of your strips for fun.
Please, if possible bring: your iron, iron pad, rotary cutter/scissors and cutting board.
£5 to non-members. Light refreshments always available and the biscuit tin.