2026 South African National Quilt Festival Sew Awareness


2026 - 2026 South African National Quilt Festival Sew Awareness

A celebration of quilting and textile art as a mediumfor promoting environmental awareness.

Welcome to the home of the 23rd South African National Quilt Festival 2026.As planning proceeds all the necessary information you will require will be shared with you here.

Exciting quilt competition, exhibitions and more…

Workshops and Shopping galore!

7-11 July 2026

Collegiate Girls High School, Kestell Street, Parsons Hill, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape

Sonja Gouveia

+27 83 400 3705

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Visit website http://www.sewawareness2026.co.za/













Previous Events

Also view Gallery section for pictures of the events.


  • 2026

    2026 South African National Quilt Festival Sew Awareness


    Hosted by
    Dias Quilters’ Guild

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  • 2024

    2024 International Quilt Festival Voices in Cloth


    Hosted by
    KZN Quilters’ Guild

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  • 2022

    2022 Diversity


    Hosted by
    Good Hope Quilters Guild

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  • 2019

    INTERCHANGE - threads connect


    Hosted by
    Golden Rand & Jacaranda

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  • 2018

    Fynbos in the Boland 2018


    Hosted by
    GHQG and Fynbos/Festival 2021 Committee

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  • 2017

    Siyadala - We Create


    Hosted by
    Dias Quilters Guild

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  • 2015

    Creative Energy


    Hosted by
    Kwa Zulu-Natal Quilters Guild

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  • 2013

    Kaleidoscope


    Hosted by
    Oranje Quilters Guild

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  • 2011

    Alive with Colour


    Hosted by
    Good Hope Quilters Guild

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  • 2008

    Shosholoza


    Hosted by
    GRG for Quilters

    Best on Show
    Reminiscence by Tilly de Harde (Trad) Etui by Irene v Tonder (Inno) Winter: Burnt Trees by Paul Schutte (Art)

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  • 2006

    Sands of Time


    Hosted by
    Dias Quilters Guild

    Best on Show
    Celtic Wedding Ring by Sue Prins (Trad) Bongwefela by Sally Scott (Art) Bawa`s Door by Lin Simpson (Inno)

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  • 2004

    Celebrations


    Hosted by
    Natal Quilters Guild

    Best on Show
    Himeville Dreams by Lyn Matcher (Trad) Merry Pebblesll by Paul Schutte (Inno) Mental Landscape by Annette McMaster (Art)

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  • 2002

    Down to Earth


    Hosted by
    Good Hope Quilters Guild

    Best on Show
    Blood & Fire by Jeanette Gilks (Freestyle) Timeless Impressions by Lin Simpson (Inno)

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  • 2000

    Golden Times


    Hosted by
    GRG for Quilters

    Best on Show
    Fulfilment by Jess v Niekerk (Trad) Africa Adieu by Elaine Barnard( Freestyle)

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  • 1998

    Friendship


    Hosted by
    Dias Quilters Guild

    Best on Show
    Flowers of the Taj by Sabera Cassim (Trad) Icarus by Rosalie Dace (Fibre/ Textile Art)

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  • 1996

    Seasons


    Hosted by
    Natal Quilters Guild

    Best on Show
    Hunting Season by Jeanette Gilks

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  • 1994

    Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow


    Hosted by
    Good Hope Quilters Guild

    Best on Show
    Landscapes by the Kloof Village Quilters

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  • 1992

    Windows on our World


    Hosted by
    Dias Quilters Guild

    Best on Show
    Bong Invula by Jutta Faulds

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  • 1991

    Quilt Safari


    Hosted by
    GRG for Quilters

    Best on Show
    Safari into freedom of Expression by Roy Starke

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  • 1990

    Stars for Africa


    Hosted by
    Grass Roots Quilters Guild

    Best on Show
    Rotating stars for Africa by Paul Schutte

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  • 1989

    SA National Patchwork and Quilting Championship


    Hosted by
    Bloemfontein Quilters

    Best on Show
    The Great Divide by Roy Starke

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