Apply the applique, the satin stitch, the bargello!
The quilters at Wallace House are preparing for their Quilts 2025 exhibition with a dazzling selection of quilts, cushions and wall hangings.
Twenty-eight members of Noosa Arts and Crafts Association are contributing some 50 works of art, some small, some large and, according to show coordinator, Lyn Midgley, have taken up to 12 months to create.
“Visitors can expect a kaleidoscope of colours, patterns and fabrics. The quilts, cushion covers and wall hangings are each a unique arrangement of colourful, comforting fabric pieces expertly chosen to present the artistic originality and needlework skills of the creator,” Lyn said.
“Our exhibition aims to spread the intrinsic love and warmth associated with cuddly fabrics.”
The “quilties” started as a group in1984, calling themselves Noosa Patchwork. They met in each other’s homes until 1993 when Noosa Council helped establish Noosa Arts and Crafts Association at Wallace House.
They joined and became known as Wallace House Quilters where their examples of their art proudly hangs all year round on the walls.
With the exception of Wallace House open days, a regional art gallery exhibition in Tewantin five years ago and a Bendigo Bank showing last year, they don’t often display their work to the public.
The exhibition will also feature items from the members of the Wallace House fibre arts and ceramics groups.
Quilts 2025: Official opening Friday 19 September at 6pm by Noosa Arts president Jan Bentley then Saturday and Sunday, 20-21 September from 9am to 3pm, Wallace House, Wallace House Drive, Noosaville.
