The South African Quilts' Guild

Quilt of the Quarter: Rock Face - In the Beginning by P.A Bear, Jacaranda QG

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

PRESIDENT:

Elsa Brits
PO Box 2108, Sasolburg 1947
Tel: 016- 9733205 (H)
083 287 7446 (Mobile)
086 537 7820 (Fax)
Email: elsa.brits@gmail.com

Updated on 09 January, 2012