JULY

JULY 4-6
Maitland Patchwork Quilters Inc is holding its exhibition, Quilting’s Great in 2008, at the Therry Centre, New England Hwy, East Maitland NSW. Open: 10am-4pm. Entry: $5. Enquiries: Robin Edwards (02) 4930 1141.

JULY 4-5
The South Coast Fibre Muster will be held at the Berry School of Arts, Alexandra St, Berry NSW, featuring a beautiful display of work by members of spinning, knitting and weaving groups from the NSW south-coast region, as well as workshops with Anne Field, competitions, demonstrations and traders. Open: 9am-4pm. Entry: $2. Enquiries: Christine Sloan (02) 4234 0422 or email Christine@Glenoraweaving.com.au

JULY 4-13
The Wangaratta Rural City Quilters are holding Strictly Quilts II at Ovens College Hall, Wangaratta High School, Greta Rd, Wangaratta Vic, featuring a stunning display of quilts from various quilting groups in Wangaratta. This fabulous event coincides with the annual Stitched Up Textile Festival. Open: 10am-5pm. Entry: $3. Enquiries: Betty Leroy (03) 5721 5930 or Margaret Howard (03) 5722 2971. 

JULY 4-AUGUST 3
The WA Quilters’ Association’s biennial exhibition of contemporary quilts will be held at the Mundaring Arts Centre, 7190 Great Eastern Hwy, Mundaring WA. Open: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm. Enquiries: Cherry Johnson cherry@cherryjohnson.com or visit www.waquilters.org.au

JULY 6
The Heritage Craft Fair will be held at St Ives Showground, Mona Vale Rd, St Ives NSW, featuring a variety of handmade crafts for sale, with demonstrations and classes as well as musicians, dancers, children’s craft activities and a petting zoo. Open: 9am-3pm. Enquiries: Elizabeth Pratt (02) 4576 4160, email heritagecraftfair@telstra.com or visit www.heritagecraftfair.com.au

JULY 8-AUGUST 17
The Warwick Quilters and Fibre Artists are holding their exhibition, And There’s More, at the Warwick Art Gallery, 49 Albion St, Warwick Qld, featuring a stunning showcase of members’ work including quilts, embroidery, bags, bowls, felting and wall-hangings. Open: Tues-Sat 10am-4pm. Entry: Free. Enquiries: Art Gallery (07) 4661 0434, Lesley Ellevsen (07) 4661 3111 or Mavis Simpson (07) 4661 4280.

JULY 11-12
The Inaugural Homespun and Vintage Day on Tamborine Mountain is to be held at the North Tamborine Community Centre, North Tamborine, Qld, and visitors have the chance to complete a project from a choice of 10, including a vintage doll, chenille bear and Advent calendar. Proceeds raised go to support the Wesley Hospital Think Pink program. Enquiries: Dorothy (07) 5545 2822.

JULY 12
The Willows Quilting Group quilt-in will be held at the Senior Citizens Hall, McKenzie St, Melton Vic and features special guest speaker Valerie Robinson. Bring your own lunch and cup along. Open: 10am-4pm. Entry: $7. Enquiries: Maureen Mohr, 03) 9743 3962 or mamohr@primus.com.au

JULY 12-13
The Bays Patchwork Group is holding its show, Quilts by the Sea, at the Pine Hill School Hall, cnr Hugh Green Dr & Spencer Rd, Browns Bay, Auckland NZ. Open: Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Enquiries: Amanda Greenwood amandajg@inspire.net.nz

JULY 17-20
The Enchanted Doll Artists Conference 2008, The Other Side of the Mirror, will be held at the Embassy Suites, Albuquerque, New Mexico, featuring international instructors such as Pearl Red Moon, Pattu Culea, Barbara Schoenoff and Diane Keeler. The registration fee includes a private suite, breakfast daily, evening workshops, swaps, sales room and closing banquet. Entry: US$495 conference fee. Enquiries: www.enchanteddollartistsconference.org

JULY 24-27
Come along and enjoy the Craft & Quilt Fair at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, Southbank Vic! As well as the usual opportunities to see, try and buy the latest craft supplies and products from Australia and around the world, visitors will also have access to the 2008 Melbourne Bead Fair. Other highlights include the Best of Australia Quilts, the Victorian Quilters Inc Quilt Showcase and – exclusive to the Craft & Quilt Fair – Japanese Textile Art, a unique exhibition of traditional Japanese fabric art pieces including quilts, embroidery and knitting. Enquiries: Events (02) 9452 7575 or visit www.craftfair.com.au