QUILTERS GUILD OF IRELAND CONFERENCE

23 – 25 March 2012

JACKSON’S HOTEL, BALLYBOFEY, Co DONEGAL

Join us for a weekend of fun, laughter and companionship at our 2012 Conference/Retreat Friday 23 March 2012 through to Monday 26^th March 2012 with teachers; Maike Bakker, Cathy Little,Pauline Openneer and Gaye Grant.

The basic weekend includes 2 nights accommodation (Friday & Saturday including breakfast), Saturday workshop, lunch and dinner, and Sunday lunch.

€245 / £220

Quilt by Member Martina Curtis

Entered in our 2011 conference exhibition

(Accommodation will be in twin bedded rooms, with a single supplement available)

Workshops will take place on Friday 23^rd and Saturday 24^th March 2012.

We will hold our Annual General Meeting on Friday night.

Sunday morning will be set aside for Show and Tell, followed by Sunday lunch, and departure for those not staying on.

There will also be a Mystery Quilt class and space for free sewing available on Sunday afternoon and evening

and for the real die-hards a free sewing day on the Monday to work on your unfinished projects!

Interested in attending?

Contact our education officer here at

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The Quilters’ Guild of Ireland provides education about patchwork, appliqué and quilting to members in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland as well as Internationally.  This non-profit association welcomes all those interested in learning about the art/craft of quilting regardless of nationality, background, creed, gender, or age, hair colour, weight, or shoe size.

The Mariners’ Compass logo was selected by the guild to represent its members, who come from all points of the compass.  The full-colour logo uses blue to symbolise the sea and green to symbolise the earth.  The circle surrounding the compass is a reminder of the friendship, support and camaraderie that are traditional among those who enjoy making patchwork.

~Goals~
The guild offers education to all members through the following:
• Promotion of friendship, understanding and generosity of sharing among all members, looking towards patchwork and quilting as a metaphor for the craft’s communal aspects.
• Access to regional groups
• A newsletter on a regular basis throughout the year
• Workshops and clinics taught by recognised  teachers
• A web site providing updates about activities

~Member Benefits~
• Liability insurance
• Opportunities for all levels of quilters to enhance skills
• Involvement in the steering committee
• Possibility to link personal web site with QGI web site
• Flexible membership renewal date