May
17
7:00 pm19:00
May
18
9:00 am09:00
Maria Shell Workshop - Making prints out of solids
Using solid-coloured quilters cottons, students will learn how to stitch an assortment of pieced prints including stripes, tracks, dots, and grids. While learning these new techniques students will also be given information about selecting a colour palette, improvisational piecing techniques, and ideas for taking these techniques and creating original quilts.
May
18
to 13 Jul
May
19
9:00 am09:00
Maria Shell Workshop - Riffing on tradition
Using the traditional quilt block as a foundation for our art, we will explore new territory in making contemporary quilts. We will take simple traditional quilt blocks and blow them up, repeat them, distort them, and in the end create fabulous new compositions.
May
19
1:00 pm13:00
May
20
10:00 am10:00
May
21
10:00 am10:00
Sewing Day & Night
Entry Fee: $6.00
Entry to Sewing Day will be from 9.30am.
Entry to Sewing Night will be from 5.30pm.
Sponsor Shops: No shops due to Shop Hop
Hostess Groups:
Day session - TBA
Evening session - TBA
May
22
to 25 May
May
22
10:00 am10:00
May
25
2:00 pm14:00
May
26
10:00 am10:00
May
27
10:00 am10:00
May
30
6:30 pm18:30
Jun
5
6:00 pm18:00
Jun
9
1:00 pm13:00
Jun
10
10:00 am10:00
Jun
14
9:30 am09:30
Jun
16
9:30 am09:30
Workshop – Helen Sugars-Duff, Getting Scrappy
Cost: Members $65, Non-members $90
More information on workshop available
To register email: waqaworkshops@gmail.com
Jun
16
1:00 pm13:00
Jun
17
10:00 am10:00
Jun
18
10:00 am10:00
Sewing Day & Night
Entry Fee: $6.00
Entry to Sewing Day will be from 9.30am.
Entry to Sewing Night will be from 5.30pm.
10:15am General Meeting
Sponsor Shops: Members Bazaar
Hostess Groups:
Day session - TBA
Evening session - TBA
Jun
23
10:00 am10:00
Jun
24
10:00 am10:00
Jun
27
6:30 pm18:30
Jul
1
10:00 am10:00
Jul
3
6:00 pm18:00
Jul
5
to 8 Jul
2/3 Sleep Retreat - Shoalwater
Where? Saint John of God Retreat, Shoalwater
How can I book? Bookings now open - email name, WAQA and mobile numbers to waqaretreats@gmail.com and then we will confirm your place, prior to your paying online
How much? 3 sleeps $TBA or 2 sleeps $TBA But no payment to be made until you have received confirmation of a place.
What is Included? Full access to light, warm well-appointed sewing room by day and night, All meals provided in-house, Single bedrooms with en-suite
Any questions? Please email Madeleine Innes Retreat Convenor at waqaretreats@gmail.com
Jul
8
10:00 am10:00
Jul
12
9:30 am09:30
Jul
14
1:00 pm13:00
Jul
15
10:00 am10:00
Jul
16
10:00 am10:00
Sewing Day & Night
Entry Fee: $6.00
Entry to Sewing Day will be from 9.30am.
Entry to Sewing Night will be from 5.30pm.
Sponsor Shops: TBA
Hostess Groups:
Day session - TBA
Evening session - TBA
Jul
20
9:00 am09:00
Catherine Butterworth Workshop - Making Hexagons Day 1 - FULLY BOOKED
Time and cost $200 for the two days
You will be working with Marti Michell templates.
The workshop will include:
Rotary Cutting with templates
Working with stripes and directional prints
Fussy cutting techniques
Fabric selection
Alternate quilt designs
Jul
21
9:00 am09:00
Catherine Butterworth Workshop - Making Hexagons Day 2 - FULLY BOOKED
Time and cost $200 for the two days
You will be working with Marti Michell templates.
The workshop will include:
Rotary Cutting with templates
Working with stripes and directional prints
Fussy cutting techniques
Fabric selection
Alternate quilt designs
Jul
21
1:00 pm13:00
Jul
22
10:00 am10:00
Jul
25
6:30 pm18:30
Jul
28
10:00 am10:00
Aug
1
to 4 Aug
Aug
1
11:00 am11:00
Aug
5
10:00 am10:00
Aug
7
6:00 pm18:00
Aug
9
9:30 am09:30
Aug
11
1:00 pm13:00
Aug
12
10:00 am10:00
Aug
18
9:30 am09:30
Workshop – Jenny Quinn, Free Machine Applique - TBC
Cost: Members $65, Non-members $90
More information on workshop available
To register email: waqaworkshops@gmail.com
Aug
18
1:00 pm13:00
Aug
19
10:00 am10:00
Aug
20
10:00 am10:00
Sewing Day & Night
Entry Fee: $6.00
Entry to Sewing Day will be from 9.30am.
Entry to Sewing Night will be from 5.30pm.
Sponsor Shops: TBA
Hostess Groups:
Day session - TBA
Evening session - TBA
Aug
25
10:00 am10:00
Aug
26
10:00 am10:00
Aug
29
6:30 pm18:30
Aug
31
9:00 am09:00
1 Day, No Sleep Retreat
Where? Alexander Park Craft House
How can I book? Email name, WAQA number and mobile number to waqaretreats@gmail.com and then we will confirm your place, prior to your paying online
How much? $tbc But no payment to be made until you have received confirmation of a place.
What is Included? Tea & coffee
What to bring? lunch & mug & a plate to share plus usual sewing projects and equipment
Any questions? Please email Madeleine Innes Retreat Convenor at waqaretreats@gmail.com
Sep
2
10:00 am10:00
Sep
4
6:00 pm18:00
Sep
8
9:30 am09:30
Workshop – Janine Judge, Thread Painting Day 1 of 2 -TBC
Cost: Members $TBA, Non-members $TBA
More information on workshop available
To register email: waqaworkshops@gmail.com
Sep
8
1:00 pm13:00
Sep
9
10:00 am10:00
Sep
13
9:30 am09:30
Sep
15
9:30 am09:30
Workshop – Janine Judge, Thread Painting Day 2 of 2 -TBC
More information on workshop available
To register email: waqaworkshops@gmail.com
Sep
15
1:00 pm13:00
Sep
16
10:00 am10:00
Sep
17
10:00 am10:00
Sewing Day & Night
Entry Fee: $6.00
Entry to Sewing Day will be from 9.30am.
Entry to Sewing Night will be from 5.30pm.
Sponsor Shops: TBA
Hostess Groups:
Day session - TBA
Evening session - TBA
Sep
22
10:00 am10:00
Sep
23
10:00 am10:00
Sep
26
6:30 pm18:30
Oct
2
7:00 pm19:00
AGM
Doors open 6:30pm, Meeting starts at 7.00 pm.
This is an opportunity to hear what WAQA has done during the past year, including the highlights of each coordinator’s team. The 2025/2025 Management Committee will also be elected and the General Committee appointed and confirmed.
There is no charge for attending but bring your own mug to enjoy tea or coffee with the light supper that will be provided. Contributions to supper are welcome
Oct
7
10:00 am10:00
Oct
11
9:30 am09:30
Oct
13
9:00 am09:00
1 Day, No Sleep Retreat
Where? Alexander Park Craft House
How can I book? Email name, WAQA number and mobile number to waqaretreats@gmail.com and then we will confirm your place, prior to your paying online
How much? $tbc But no payment to be made until you have received confirmation of a place.
What is Included? Tea & coffee
What to bring? lunch & mug & a plate to share plus usual sewing projects and equipment
Any questions? Please email Madeleine Innes Retreat Convenor at waqaretreats@gmail.com
Oct
13
1:00 pm13:00
Oct
14
10:00 am10:00
Oct
15
10:00 am10:00
Sewing Day & Night
Entry Fee: $6.00
Entry to Sewing Day will be from 9.30am.
Entry to Sewing Night will be from 5.30pm.
10:15am General Meeting
Sponsor Shops: TBA
Hostess Groups:
Day session - TBA
Evening session - TBA
Oct
20
9:30 am09:30
Workshop – Phil Thomas, Portraits - TBC
Cost: Members $65, Non-members $90
More information on workshop available
To register email: waqaworkshops@gmail.com
Oct
20
1:00 pm13:00
Oct
21
10:00 am10:00
Oct
27
10:00 am10:00
Oct
28
10:00 am10:00
Oct
31
6:30 pm18:30
Nov
4
10:00 am10:00
Nov
6
6:30 pm18:30
Nov
8
9:30 am09:30
Nov
10
9:30 am09:30
Workshop – Helen Sugars Duff, Bark Table Runner Day 1 of 2 TBC
Cost: Members $TBA, Non-members $TBA
More information on workshop available
To register email: waqaworkshops@gmail.com
Nov
10
1:00 pm13:00
Nov
11
10:00 am10:00
Nov
17
9:30 am09:30
Workshop – Helen Sugars Duff, Bark Table Runner Day 2 of 2 TBC
More information on workshop available
To register email: waqaworkshops@gmail.com
Nov
17
1:00 pm13:00
Nov
18
10:00 am10:00
Nov
19
10:00 am10:00
Sewing Day & Night
Entry Fee: $6.00
Entry to Sewing Day will be from 9.30am.
Entry to Sewing Night will be from 5.30pm.
Sponsor Shops: TBA
Hostess Groups:
Day session - TBA
Evening session - TBA
Nov
24
10:00 am10:00
Nov
25
10:00 am10:00
Nov
28
6:30 pm18:30
Dec
2
10:00 am10:00
Dec
8
1:00 pm13:00
Dec
9
10:00 am10:00
Dec
13
9:30 am09:30
Mar
13
to 15 Mar
Handcrafters House Showcase of WAQA
Showcasing our Association’s activities.
Hosted by our Diamond Sponsor - Handcrafters House
Come & Experience what WAQA has to offer.
May
13
10:00 am10:00
May
12
1:00 pm13:00
May
11
7:30 am07:30
South West Shop Hop Bus Trip
Country Shop Hop Event
Itinerary -Visiting Quilt Shops
Bus Tickets Cost TBA
Bookings open March Sewing Day
May
10
9:30 am09:30
May
8
to 11 May
May
6
10:00 am10:00
May
1
6:00 pm18:00
Apr
28
10:00 am10:00
Apr
25
6:30 pm18:30
Apr
22
10:00 am10:00
Apr
21
1:00 pm13:00
Apr
21
9:30 am09:30
Workshop – Janine Judge, Mosaic Art Quilt
Cost: Members $65, Non-members $90
More information on workshop available
To register email: waqaworkshops@gmail.com
Apr
16
10:00 am10:00
Sewing Day & Night
Entry Fee: $6.00
Entry to Sewing Day will be from 9.30am.
Entry to Sewing Night will be from 5.30pm.
Sponsor Shops: Handcrafters House
Hostess Groups:
Day session - TBA
Evening session - TBA
Apr
15
10:00 am10:00
Apr
14
1:00 pm13:00
Apr
12
9:30 am09:30
Apr
8
10:00 am10:00
Apr
4
to 7 Apr
2/3 Sleep Retreat - Shoalwater
Where? Saint John of God Retreat, Shoalwater
How can I book? Bookings now open - email name, WAQA and mobile numbers to waqaretreats@gmail.com and then we will confirm your place, prior to paying online
How much? 3 sleeps $450 or 2 sleeps $320 But no payment to be made until you have received confirmation of a place.
What is Included? Full access to light, warm well-appointed sewing room by day and night, All meals provided in-house, Single bedrooms with en-suite
Any questions? Please email Madeleine Innes Retreat Convenor at waqaretreats@gmail.com
Apr
3
6:00 pm18:00
Mar
28
6:30 pm18:30
Mar
25
10:00 am10:00
Mar
24
10:00 am10:00
Mar
19
10:00 am10:00
Sewing Day & Night
Entry Fee: $6.00
Entry to Sewing Day will be from 9.30am.
Entry to Sewing Night will be from 5.30pm.
Sponsor Shops: Ocean Keys Sewing Centre and Fabric Lane
Hostess Groups:
Day session - TBA
Evening session - TBA
Mar
18
10:00 am10:00
Mar
17
1:00 pm13:00
Mar
17
9:30 am09:30
Mar
11
10:00 am10:00
Mar
10
1:00 pm13:00
Mar
8
9:30 am09:30
Mar
6
6:00 pm18:00