Islay Quilters

The Islay Quilters

Welcome to the Islay Quilters website!

if you would like to see our shop please feel free to contact us either by email or facebook.

we are happy to open during the winter for anyone that would like to see the shop

please observe COVID rules when entering the shop

hand sanitiser is provided for your use when entering and leaving the shop

ALL WELCOME

all welcome – many items for sale

Who Are We?

The Islay Quilters are a charitable organisation run by volunteers. The group makes a quilt to raffle every year and donates the money to local charities in Islay and Jura. This year the local causes we are supporting are the Islay and Jura Nurseries.

We have also been involved in making quilts and other projects with local Primary schools and have made the magnificent wall hanging that hangs in the Columba Centre. We are also planning several pieces in conjunction with the island’s WW100 commemorations in 2018.

We have a workshop in Islay House Square where we also have a shop which sells haberdashery, materials, craft equipment and, of course, quilts and hand-made, items made by our team of quilters. All this is run by volunteer members and the profits are channelled back into the “Islay Quilters”.

Activities now include card making, knitting club and beginners’ patchwork. Our charity quilt keeps us busy – look out for the latest! Among our recent projects is a hanging for the “Finlaggan Visitor Centre” which is well worth a visit.

For any queries, please use our Contact page.

due to COVID we are Closed at present

should you need anything please email us and we are happy to open up and help

Islay Quilters charity number- SC031720

WW100

“In chosen ground on Islay’s shore those gallant men are laid, and by the kindly Highland folk their lonely graves were made. When tales are told of other days and sorrows that have been, May we then tell theirs and keep their memory green” (Anon)

It has been a privilege as quilters to help in the remembrance of the this event – we were asked to make flags representing each of the states that lost a soldier from the troops ships SS Tuscania and HMS Otranto, these ships went down off the coast of Islay 1918.

thanks to the people of Islay and many others both in the UK and else where in the world, our flags arrive and were ready for the 4th May where they were seen at an exhibition in Port Ellen and later in the year carried for the service at Kilchoman cemetery in October 2018.

History was repeated when the Islay Quilters were invited to Islay House and make a replica of the original AMERICAN flag

The Shop

Centrally located in Islay House Square, our shop showcases our wide range of quilts. We also stock a wide range of other products, including cushions, fabrics, gifts, knitted products and accessories to help with your own sewing and quilting!

Our fabrics

Wool and knitting accessories

A range of quilts for sale

Islay Quilters is focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction – we will do everything we can to meet your expectations. We also hold reqular workshops in our shop – keep checking social media and our Blog pages for up to date information.

Fabric

We stock a wide range of fabric for all occasions, take a look below at our ranges – we regularly update our stock and can find something for every taste and project.

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We also welcome all commissions, large or small. Please get in touch to discuss your requirements – you can get in touch using our Contact form.

Opening Hours and Location – we are CLOSED at present

Our team of volunteers open our shop at the following times:

please observe COVID rules when visiting – masks must be worn and hand sanitiser is available for your use when entering and leaving the shop.

Find us at Islay House Square, Bridgend, Islay, PA44 7NZ

Charity Quilts

Every year, the Quilters create a quilt for charity to be raffled at the Islay Show in August. To date we have raised over £14,000 for local causes!

In the run up to the show each year, tickets are available for just £1 from The Shop in Islay House Square, from members, or on Show Day itself. It’s a fantastic opportunity to own a piece of Islay history, as well as raise money for local causes!

The Idea

When the Islay Quilters were formed, one of the ideas that seemed to be in everyone’s mind, apart from learning new techniques and having fun, was to make a quilt each year to raffle for a local charity. This is now something that we have done every year (except 1997), raising very welcome and useful sums of money to help local Islay and Jura charities.

The pattern for the charity quilt is chosen by all the members of the group and is always a majority decision. Group members bring along a pattern they like and they are laid on the table for discussion. Over the years we have tried many different types of patterns, ranging from hand-pieced tradition to machine-pieced contemporary. We all have our own personal favourites!