Jul
30
5:00 pm17:00
Jul
31
9:30 am09:30
Jul
31
6:30 pm18:30
Aug
1
9:30 am09:30
Aug
1
6:00 pm18:00
Aug
2
9:30 am09:30
Aug
3
9:30 am09:30
Aug
4
10:00 am10:00
Aug
6
5:00 pm17:00
Aug
6
6:00 pm18:00
Aug
8
9:30 am09:30
Aug
10
9:30 am09:30
Workshop – Portrait Quilts 1st day of 2 day workshop): with Jocelyne Leath
Cost: Members $130, Non-members $200
More information on workshop available
To register email: waqaworkshops@gmail.com
Aug
10
1:00 pm13:00
Aug
11
9:30 am09:30
Aug
11
10:00 am10:00
Aug
13
10:00 am10:00
Aug
13
5:00 pm17:00
Aug
17
9:30 am09:30
Workshop – Portrait Quilts 2nd day of 2 day workshop): with Jocelyne Leath
More information on workshop available
To register email: waqaworkshops@gmail.com
Aug
17
1:00 pm13:00
Aug
18
10:00 am10:00
Aug
19
9:30 am09:30
Sewing Day & Night
Theme: Celebrating our Nation of Multiculturalism
Entry Fee: $6.00
Sewing Day runs from 9.30am.to 3pm
Sewing Night runs from 5.30pm to 9:45pm
Sponsor Shops: Layered Creations and Perth Sewing Centre
Hostess Groups:
Day session - TBA
Evening session - Fabric All Sorts
Aug
20
5:00 pm17:00
Aug
22
11:00 am11:00
Aug
24
10:00 am10:00
Aug
25
9:30 am09:30
Aug
25
10:00 am10:00
Aug
27
5:00 pm17:00
Aug
28
6:30 pm18:30
Sept
1
10:00 am10:00
Sept
3
5:00 pm17:00
Sept
3
6:00 pm18:00
Sept
5
to 8 Sept
2/3 Sleep Retreat - Redgum
How can I book? Bookings now open, email name, WAQA number and mobile number to waqaretreats@gmail.com and then once your place is confirmed you will be asked to pay 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 by Wild Thyme Catering, Twin or Triplet shared rooms
What to bring? Usual sewing projects and equipment
What sponsor will be present? Calico & Ivy
Any questions? Please email Retreat Convenor at waqaretreats@gmail.com
Sept
5
6:00 pm18:00
Sept
8
9:30 am09:30
Sept
8
10:00 am10:00
Sept
10
10:00 am10:00
Sept
10
5:00 pm17:00
Sept
12
9:30 am09:30
Sept
14
1:00 pm13:00
Sept
15
10:00 am10:00
Sept
16
9:30 am09:30
Sewing Day & Night
Theme: Spring
Special Event: Community Quilts Bazaar
Entry Fee: $6.00
Sewing Day runs from 9.30am.to 3pm
Sewing Night runs from 5.30pm to 9:45pm
Hostess Groups:
Day session - TBA
Evening session - Sewcials
Sept
17
5:00 pm17:00
Sept
21
9:30 am09:30
Workshop – TBA
Cost: Members $65, Non-members $90
More information on workshop available
To register email: waqaworkshops@gmail.com
Sept
21
1:00 pm13:00
Sept
22
9:30 am09:30
Sept
22
10:00 am10:00
Sept
24
5:00 pm17:00
Sept
25
6:30 pm18:30
Sept
26
11:00 am11:00
Sept
28
10:00 am10:00
Oct
1
5:00 pm17:00
Oct
1
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 2025/2026 Management Committee will also be elected and the General Committee appointed and confirmed.
The Guest Speaker for the evening is Stephen Scourfield the Travel Editor of The West Australian, Sunday Times, Seven West Media’s travel digital publishing, and the author of more than 10 books.
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
2
to 5 Oct
2/3 Sleep Retreat - Shoalwater
How can I book? Bookings now open - email name, WAQA number and mobile number to waqaretreats@gmail.com and then once your place is confirmed you will be asked to pay 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
What to bring? Usual sewing projects and equipment
What sponsor will be present? Bestway Sewing & Embroidery
Any questions? Please email Retreat Convenor at waqaretreats@gmail.com
Oct
3
6:00 pm18:00
Oct
6
10:00 am10:00
Oct
8
10:00 am10:00
Oct
8
5:00 pm17:00
Oct
10
9:30 am09:30
Oct
12
1:00 pm13:00
Oct
13
9:30 am09:30
Oct
13
10:00 am10:00
Oct
15
5:00 pm17:00
Oct
19
9:30 am09:30
Progressive Quilt Showing of the Quilts
This display of all the quilts from the participants of the Shopping Trail is open to the general public to view and cast a vote
For more details available at Showing of the Quilts page
Oct
19
9:30 am09:30
Workshop – TBA
Cost: Members $65, Non-members $90
More information on workshop available
To register email: waqaworkshops@gmail.com
Oct
19
1:00 pm13:00
Oct
20
10:00 am10:00
Oct
21
9:30 am09:30
Sewing Day & Night
Theme: National Homemade Cookies Day
Special Event: Members Bazaar
Entry Fee: $6.00
Sewing Day runs from 9.30am.to 3pm
Sewing Night runs from 5.30pm to 9:45pm
Hostess Groups:
Day session - TBA
Evening session - Loose Threads
Oct
22
5:00 pm17:00
Oct
24
11:00 am11:00
Oct
26
10:00 am10:00
Oct
27
9:30 am09:30
Oct
27
10:00 am10:00
Oct
29
5:00 pm17:00
Oct
30
6:30 pm18:30
Nov
3
10:00 am10:00
Nov
5
5:00 pm17:00
Nov
5
6:00 pm18:00
Committee Induction/Training/Handover Evening
Entry Free
Coffee, tea and a light supper provided.
Doors will open at 5:30pm for setup.
Nov
7
6:00 pm18:00
Nov
9
9:00 am09:00
Long Day Retreat
Where? Alexander Park Craft House
How can I book? Bookings now open - Email name, WAQA number and mobile number to waqaretreats@gmail.com and then we will confirm your place
How much? Cost TBD Please pay cash or by card on the day
What is Included? Tea & coffee
What to bring? lunch & mug plus usual sewing projects and equipment
If staying for the long day, a dinner plate to share
If leaving by 4pm, a morning tea plate to share
What sponsor will be present? Bernina WA
Any questions? Please email Retreat Convenor at waqaretreats@gmail.com
Nov
9
1:00 pm13:00
Nov
10
9:30 am09:30
Nov
10
10:00 am10:00
Nov
12
10:00 am10:00
Nov
12
5:00 pm17:00
Nov
14
9:30 am09:30
Nov
16
9:30 am09:30
Workshop – TBA
Cost: Members $65, Non-members $90
More information on workshop available
To register email: waqaworkshops@gmail.com
Nov
16
1:00 pm13:00
Nov
17
10:00 am10:00
Nov
18
9:30 am09:30
Sewing Day & Night
Theme: Christmas
Entry Fee: $6.00
Sewing Day runs from 9.30am.to 3pm
Sewing Night runs from 5.30pm to 9:45pm
Sponsor Shops: Handcrafters House and Fabric Lane
Hostess Groups:
Day session - TBA
Evening session - Which craft
Nov
19
5:00 pm17:00
Nov
23
10:00 am10:00
Nov
24
9:30 am09:30
Nov
24
10:00 am10:00
Nov
26
5:00 pm17:00
Nov
27
6:30 pm18:30
Nov
28
11:00 am11:00
Dec
1
10:00 am10:00
Dec
3
5:00 pm17:00
Dec
3
6:00 pm18:00
Dec
5
6:00 pm18:00
Dec
8
9:30 am09:30
Dec
8
10:00 am10:00
Dec
10
10:00 am10:00
Dec
10
5:00 pm17:00
Dec
12
9:30 am09:30
Dec
15
10:00 am10:00
Dec
17
5:00 pm17:00
Dec
21
1:00 pm13:00
Jul
28
10:00 am10:00
Jul
28
9:30 am09:30
Jul
27
10:00 am10:00
Jul
26
to 27 Jul
Woollen Landscapes Workshop
Presented by our interstate QuiltWest judge, Stephanie Knudsen
Cost $200 for the two days.
You will need to bring your own lunch and a mug, but tea and coffee will be available all day.
Jul
25
11:00 am11:00
Jul
23
5:00 pm17:00
Jul
21
10:00 am10:00
Jul
20
1:00 pm13:00
Jul
18
9:00 am09:00
Jul
17
to 20 Jul
2/3 Sleep Retreat - Shoalwater
How can I book? Bookings now open - email name, WAQA number and mobile number to waqaretreats@gmail.com and then once your place is confirmed you will be asked to pay 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
What to bring? Usual sewing projects and equipment
What sponsor will be present? Fabric Lane
Any questions? Please email Retreat Convenor at waqaretreats@gmail.com
Jul
17
1:00 pm13:00
QuiltWest 2025 - Quilt Dropoff
Only open to QW Commiittee, authorised helpers and members dropping off their quilts.
Jul
16
5:00 pm17:00
Jul
16
1:00 pm13:00
Jul
15
9:30 am09:30
Sewing Day & Night
Theme: Christmas in July
Entry Fee: $6.00
Entry to Sewing Day will be from 9.30am.
Entry to Sewing Night will be from 5.30pm.
Sponsor Shops: Perth Sewing Centre and Ocean Keys Sewing Centre
Hostess Groups:
Day session - TBA
Evening session - Loose Threads
Jul
14
10:00 am10:00
Jul
14
9:30 am09:30
Jul
13
1:00 pm13:00
Jul
11
9:30 am09:30
Jul
9
5:00 pm17:00
Jul
9
10:00 am10:00
Jul
7
10:00 am10:00
Jul
4
6:00 pm18:00
Jul
2
6:00 pm18:00
Jul
2
5:00 pm17:00
Jun
29
9:00 am09:00
Long Day Retreat
Where? Alexander Park Craft House
How can I book? Bookings now open - Email name, WAQA number and mobile number to waqaretreats@gmail.com and then we will confirm your place
How much? Cost TBD Please pay cash or by card on the day
What is Included? Tea & coffee
What to bring? lunch & mug plus usual sewing projects and equipment
If staying for the long day, a dinner plate to share
If leaving by 4pm, a morning tea plate to share
What sponsor will be present? Calico & Ivy
Any questions? Please email Retreat Convenor at waqaretreats@gmail.com
Jun
27
11:00 am11:00
Jun
26
6:30 pm18:30
Jun
25
5:00 pm17:00
Jun
23
10:00 am10:00
Jun
23
9:30 am09:30