The South African Quilters` Guild

The South African Quilters` Guild was founded in 1989 at the 3rd National Quilt Festival held in Bloemfontein and has been the governing body of quilting in South Africa since then. The SAQG is a non-profit making association with 12 affiliated Regional Guilds.
MISSION STATEMENT: To foster an environment where South Africans can reach their full potential in quilt making and related textile art
DUTIES: The SAQG is responsible for
*Establishing Rules for National Quilt Festivals;
*Training of Quilt Judges to officiate at National Quilt Festivals;
*Marketing of quilting in South Africa and abroad;
* Documenting of Heritage Quilts and
*Involvement in Outreach Work in previously disadvantaged communities.
NATIONAL FESTIVALS: The first National Quilt Festival was held in Cape Town in 1988. The National Festivals are now held biennially on a rotational basis by five of the bigger Guilds - Dias, Golden Rand, Good Hope, Oranje and Natal

Stitches around the World: South African quilters paticipated in this exhibition in Texas by making 5 8" blocks. Three quilts were completed and displayed in Ellis County, Texas on 17 & 18 July 2010

WORLD QUILT COMPETITION: Odette Tolksdorf is pleased to announce the quilts selected to represent South Africa in the World Quilt Cometition. See a selection of the quilts on the Show & Tell page . Contact Odette on odettet@iafrica.com

Quilt the Beloved Country by Jenny Williams & Pat Parker Drawing inspiration from the colours, rhythms and fabrics of the continent, Jenny Williamson and Pat Parker show you how to create truly African quilts.
About the authors: Sisters Jenny and Pat were born, grew up and live in Johannesburg, South Africa. They started teaching quilting in 1978 and have taught courses at National Quilt Festivals in South Africa since 1989. They have won numerous prizes, individually and together ,for their quilts. Their work has been exhibited in Britain, Canada, the USA, France and Japan. Contact: Jenny on +27114694604 or Pat on +27118860666 pat.parker@vip.co.za

Read about ODETTE TOLKSDORF 2008 Pro Dedicate honouree on the Quilt Gallery page

Tri-Nations: All entries into the MY PLACE challenge are due to travel to Australia, New Zealand and France and can be viewed at http://www.myplacequilts.com
Visit fibre artist and prize winning quilter Sally Scott`s website http://www.SallyScott.co.za

Refer to the CALENDAR PAGE for national and international dates

For quilt related shops please see respective Regional Guild pages

President:
Jeanette Botha
2 Topaz Road,
ALBEMARLE
GERMISTON
1401
Tel: 011 902 6997
083 964 4335

Email: simstitc@mweb.co.za