EQA Diversity in Europe

European Quilt Association: Diversity in Europe EQA Gallery at FOQ 2015.
 
With Quilters’ Guilds across Europe represented, the Diversity In Europe gallery is an opportunity to see some of the outstanding work of artists from 17 different countries. Each country can only select one piece to represent their country, so it is always an interesting and stunning example of quilt making at its finest. 

The Irish Patchwork Society are currently looking for IPS members to submit photographs of their work for consideration as the Irish entry for this year's gallery.

Rules:
Size of quilt:
Maximum height 2.5m - maximum width 2.5m
Minimum height 1m - minimum width 1m
Maximum perimeter (all the way around the quilt) 9 metres
Minimum perimeter (all the way around the quilt) 4 metres

All quilt must have a 10cm (4inch) hanging sleeve (with extra fullness to accommodate the rod) sewn 1cm below the top of the quilt and stopping 2cm from each side.

All quilts must include the following information at the bottom of the quilt, either on a fabric label securely attached to the back of the quilt or written directly onto the back of the quilt - owner's name and full postal address (including country), Name of the quilt. 

All quilts must have a Quilt makers statement.

Please email a good quality photograph to the International Representative (Loretta O'Brien) by 31st May 2015.

The quilt will be chosen by the Executive Committee.

South-Eastern Branch Exhibition

The South-Eastern Branch will be holding a patchwork exhibition at:

 Central Library, Lady Lane, Waterford City 

from 

30th March - 16th April.

Library Opening hours
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri - 10:00 - 17.30
Wed: 10:00 - 20:00
Sat: 10:00 - 13:00. 14:00 - 17:30


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IPS Newsletter No. 128

IPS Newsletter No. 128 was posted out to members a few weeks ago. 
In a few instances, some members did not receive a copy of the newsletter. If your newsletter did not arrive, can you please inform your local Branch Membership Secretary.

Also, there was a minor typo with an address on page 7. If you're applying for the International Rep or DCoI Rep, the applications/expression of interest should be sent to the IPS Secretary, PO Box 45, Blackrock, Co. Dublin.

The 1913 Lockout Tapestry

 The 1913 Lockout Tapestry an ambitious, large-scale, collaborative visual arts project to commemorate the Dublin Lockout will be on display at Dublin City Library & Archive, Pearse Street, from Tuesday 17th February - Saturday 28th March 2015.  It consists of panels laid out in a ‘comic book’ style illustrating the historical event that saw 100,000 people in Dublin facing starvation as a consequence of a conflict between capital and labour forces.

 
Designed by artists, Cathy Henderson and Robert Ballagh, produced by 200 adult volunteers and over 60 school children, the tapestry tells the story of the clash of forces between labour and capital in the fight for union recognition and the right to collective bargaining resulting in 100,000 people facing starvation at end of 1913.

This remarkable and unique Irish work of Art consisting of 9 panels was produced by a diverse range of groups including the Irish Embroidery Guild, the Irish Patchwork Society, the Irish Countrywomen’s Association, community activists, trade unionists, school students, people with disabilities and prisoners.
It was commissioned by NCAD and trade union, SIPTU.

As part of The Decade of Commemorations, the tapestry will be exhibited from Tuesday 17 February to Saturday 28 March at Dublin City Library & Archive in Pearse Street.  It will then be on view at Ballyfermot Library during April.

Senior cycle students will find this exhibition of particular interest, with Dublin 1913 - Dublin Lockout and Strike forming part of the senior cycle history syllabus.

Admission to the exhibition is free.  (Groups of 12 or more will need to book. Schools groups are particularly welcome).
Opening times at the Dublin City Library & Archive: 
Monday to Thursday:  10.00 am – 8.00 pm
Friday and Saturday:  10.00 am – 5.00 pm
Booking enquiries:   Tel. 01 6744806
Email:   dublinpubliclibraries@dublincity.ie

Southern Branch Details

The Southern Branch of the Irish Patchwork Society have recently set up a new Facebook and website.

Their website is located at: http://ipscork.com

Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/southernbranchips

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/southernbrancho



The Southern Branch of the Irish Patchwork Society meet the 2nd Saturday of every month (except July and August) in the Hall of the Sacred Heart Church, Western Road, Cork from 10:00 till 12:30.

Their next meeting is on Saturday 14th February where Moya from Patchwork Plus will be the guest speaker.
Bring your hand stitching kit if you want to start your project at the meeting.
The Southern Branch will also be debuting their 2015 Block of the Month at this meeting.