2026 Programme

23 January – Workshop – “Ribbon Mosaic” an in-house workshop showing how to make attractive mosaics using ribbon.
28 January – A talk by Sara Sullivan about her love of “hexies” with quilts to demonstrate her work.
25 February- A Talk by Katy Rundle about her stunning appliqué collages. www.katyrundleart.com
13 March – Charity day – Theme will be cushions for Age Concern
18 March – Coach trip to the American Museum and Kith & Kin exhibition, Bath and Midsomer Quilting
25 March – Liz Ashurst will talk about her sewing and embroidery www.lizahurst.co.uk
22 April – AGM and Hayling Island Piecemakers’ Silver Jubilee Celebrations – Members & invited guests only
9 May – De-stash Sale at URC Main Hall – 9 May 10am to 12.30pm [table hire £10 Contact Us]
27 May – A talk by Karen Brooking – “A colourful journey in textiles”.
28 May – Workshop – Karen Brooking – textile house box
12 June – Workshop – Wire Bag workshop
24 June – A talk by Jackie Dimmock – “Amusing tales from 30 years as a police officer, illustrated with mini quilts”.
3 July – half day Zip workshop
22 July – A talk by Suzanne Boulter “Atarashi and one block wonders”.
3 August – workshop with Lin Onions – Notebook covers
26 August – A talk by Glenis Lee about her quilting journey
23 September – tbc
28 October -tbc
25 November – Christmas Sewing project and mulled wine.

Other Events in 2026

3-19 April Five contemporary textile artists showing new, innovative and unique works at Exbury Gardens, SO45 1AF 10-5, garden entry charge apply. www.exbury.co.uk

18 April – The Quilters Guild Day at Chichester College 9.30am to 4.00pm,
Speaker Carolyn Forster (am), Bourne Quilters Trunk Show (pm) plus other activities
Members £22, Non-members £27
Early bird tickets available before 28th Feb – Contact: treasurer_reg2@quiltersguild.org.uk

25 & 26 April Brockenhurst Needlework Fiesta, Brockehurst Village Hall, SO42 7RY
www.thebrockehurstneedleworkfiesta.com

Sew Happy Quilt Show, Brighton Racecourse, 5th & 6th September

Alexandra Palace Knit & Stitch Show – 8-11 October