The exhibition is designed to
- Showcase the talents of Ozquilt Network members
- Introduce members’ quilts to a wider audience
- Demonstrate the scope and variety of art quiltmaking
- Publicise Ozquilt Network Inc.

Entry is only open to paid up members of Ozquilt Network Inc. The Ozquilt Network membership year runs from 1 April -31 March. Accordingly, NOW is a great time to join Ozquilt Network or to renew your membership. See the membership page to download an application form. The annual subscription is $30 and may be paid by cheque or EFT.

Entry is open to all quiltmakers regardless of whether or not they are Guild members. The closing date for entries is 19 March 2010. For further information download The New Quilt 2010 Entry Form (84KB).

The button itself looks like this:

Anyway, for those that were asking about the different finishing techniques that I have used on my Twelve by Twelve and other works, here is a link to my comprehensive listing of online tutorials for alternative finishing techniques.

In addition, I offer a workshop Bound to Please and also have a few copies of my Four Fantastic Quilt Finishing Techniques DVD for sale. This instructional DVD covers four quilt finishing techniques:

• continuous mitred binding;
• facing finish;
• pillow case with "escape hatch";and
• satin stitch/zig zag edging.

And there are detailed instructions and diagrams in the accompanying magazine.

Paul Sugden is the honorary lawyer for TAFTA and he lectures in the Department of Business Law and Taxation at the Berwick Campus of Monash University Melbourne. He writes regular columns for Textile Fibre Forum magazine, “Legally Speaking,” which are posted on the website. I haven’t had time to read all the articles yet but this appears to be a valuable resource. Although it is written from an Australian perspective, much of the commentary may also be relevant to other countries as international treaties dictate a fair degree of uniformity in copyright laws.

The AP&Q AQC challenge is sponsored by Australian Patchwork & Quilting and Expertise Events. Expertise Events is also holding the following competitions in conjunction with the Textile Art Festival in Brisbane, 25-27 June 2010:

• Art U Wear: Alice in Wonderland has inspired the theme for this exciting NEW wearable art competition. Create a costume and entries will be displayed at the Textile Art Festival, June 25 - 27, 2010. Download the entry form.
• Biggan Design Neck Adornment Competition: Calling all knitters and crochet artists! Design a neck adornment and all finalist entries will be displayed at the Textile Art Festival. Download the entry form.
• The Art of Recycling: There are three categories: Wearable Art, Textile Art to Live with and a new category this year: Wearable Accessories. Download the entry form.
• Embellish a Bag Competition:With a theme of Flights of Fancy, you can use any technique to make your fabric: dyeing, printing, felting, foiling, beading, piercing or painting! Download an entry form.

And don’t forget, the Twelve by Twelve exhibition will be on display at both AQC and the Textile Art Festival!

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ATASDA is a national non-profit organisation that was formed to support and showcase Australian Textile Artists and Surface Designers. ATASDA and its members are actively involved in holding events, workshops and exhibitions designed to bring textile enthusiasts, professionals and educators together to share knowledge and creativity. Just look at their fabulous new website which reflects their energy and drive. Even better, you might like to attend one of their meetings to see what the buzz is all about.

The next meeting of the NSW branch is this Saturday, 6 March at Epping Creative Centre. The more structured part of the day starts at 12 noon with Show and Tell, but the doors are open from 10 am. You can read the NSW ATASDA meeting page for more information.