The Australasian Quilt Convention is the premier event in the Australian quilting calendar. There is always a great selection of quilts on display; the opportunity to take classes with leading Australian and international tutors; and the buzz of catching up with old friends and new. Bookings for classes at AQC 2015 open today, 28 October at 10am:
In 2015, there are two challenges that you can participate in:
- Lest We Forget: Create a small (25x25cm) work interpreting what Anzac means to you. 100 works will be chosen and hung together as a mosaic, premiering at AQC and then going on tour. The closing date for entries is 6 March 2015.
- True Blue AQC Challenge: “True Blue” is the AQC challenge theme for 2015. Quilts must be 90cm square (note the new, smaller size) and there is $5500 prize money on offer. Read more in the AQC Challenge Rules. The closing date for entries, via the online entry form, is 27 February 2015.