2010 National Exhibition - Q is for Quilts

The IPS, Southern Branch invites all IPS members to submit quilts for the National Exhibition, Q is for Quilts.

Entries are open to all members of the Irish Patchwork Society and the entry form should be with the Southern Branch by 29th June 2010. The quilt should be delivered by 6th August 2010.

Full details and the entry form are available here and also in the current edition of the newsletter.

The exhibition will be held in Cork Institute of Technology, Bishopstown, Cork from 10am-4pm daily, 4th-11th September 2010,

Galway Exhibition

National Exhibition Details

Traditional Quilt and Natural Foliage Display

As part of the Tinahely Walking Festival, there will be a Traditional Quilt and Natural Foliage display in Kilcommon Church, Tinahely.

Rebecca Hadden a floral artist from Tinahely and Evelyn Shannon a traditional quilter from Carnew have joined forces to present a fresh and innovative display. This exhibition will show case a vast array of natural foliage which have been specially selected and arranged to complement a wide variety of traditional quilts which have taiken years of tender loving care and hard work to complete.

It will be open on Saturday 17th April 10am - 8pm and on Sunday 12.30pm - 5pm.
Donations at the door in aid of the Wicklow Mountain Rescue. All are welcome to come along and enjoy the experience with both exhibitors on hand to discuss and answer any questions. For more information contact Evelyn on 086-8507518.

IPS at An Grianan

Ferret with "Miss Baltimore"

A group of quilters and patchworkers from the IPS enjoyed a fantastic weekend of classes and fun from 12th-14th February. We were treated to an informative and entertaining talk from Ferret on Friday evening with workshops on Saturday and Sunday from teachers such as Ineke Berlyn and Mary Palmer.