Sewing Day & Night
Entry Fee: $6.00
Sewing Day runs from 9.30am.to 3pm
Sewing Night runs from 5.30pm to 9:45pm
Sponsor Shops: TBA
Hostess Groups:
Day session - TBA
Evening session - TBA
Workshop – Janine Judge, Secrets to Scrappy Applique
Cost: Members $65, Non-members $90
More information on workshop available
To register email: waqaworkshops@gmail.com
Sewing Day & Night
Entry Fee: $6.00
Sewing Day runs from 9.30am.to 3pm
Sewing Night runs from 5.30pm to 9:45pm
Sponsor Shops: TBA
Hostess Groups:
Day session - TBA
Evening session - TBA
Workshop – Jenny Quin, Feathers, Flowers and More – Free motion Quilting
Cost: Members $65, Non-members $90
More information on workshop available
To register email: waqaworkshops@gmail.com
Sewing Day & Night
Entry Fee: $6.00
Sewing Day runs from 9.30am.to 3pm
Sewing Night runs from 5.30pm to 9:45pm
Sponsor Shops: TBA
Hostess Groups:
Day session - TBA
Evening session - TBA
Progressive Quilt Project
A Progressive Quilt project open to members and the general public . Participants will be able to complete a quilt by going to each of the sponsor stores to collect a ‘Block Pattern’’.
More details to follow.
Long Day Retreat
Where? Alexander Park Craft House
How can I book? When bookings open - Email name, WAQA number and mobile number to waqaretreats@gmail.com and then we will confirm your place
How much? Cost TBD Please pay cash or by card on the day
What is Included? Tea & coffee
What to bring? lunch & mug plus usual sewing projects and equipment
If staying for the long day, a dinner plate to share
If leaving by 4pm, a morning tea plate to share
Any questions? Please email Retreat Convenor at waqaretreats@gmail.com
Sewing Day & Night
Entry Fee: $6.00
Sewing Day runs from 9.30am.to 3pm
Sewing Night runs from 5.30pm to 9:45pm
Sponsor Shops: TBA
Hostess Groups:
Day session - TBA
Evening session - TBA
Workshop – TBA
Cost: Members $65, Non-members $90
More information on workshop available
To register email: waqaworkshops@gmail.com
Sewing Day & Night
Entry Fee: $6.00
Sewing Day runs from 9.30am.to 3pm
Sewing Night runs from 5.30pm to 9:45pm
Sponsor Shops: TBA
Hostess Groups:
Day session - TBA
Evening session - TBA
Best of the Best Quilt Display
Showcasing our Association’s activities.
Hosted by our Diamond Sponsor - Handcrafters House
Come & Experience what WAQA has to offer.
Workshop – TBA
Cost: Members $65, Non-members $90
More information on workshop available
To register email: waqaworkshops@gmail.com
Sewing Day & Night
Entry Fee: $6.00
Sewing Day runs from 9.30am.to 3pm
Sewing Night runs from 5.30pm to 9:45pm
Sponsor Shops: TBA
Hostess Groups:
Day session - TBA
Evening session - TBA
Long Day Retreat
Where? Alexander Park Craft House
How can I book? When bookings open - Email name, WAQA number and mobile number to waqaretreats@gmail.com and then we will confirm your place
How much? Cost TBD Please pay cash or by card on the day
What is Included? Tea & coffee
What to bring? lunch & mug plus usual sewing projects and equipment
If staying for the long day, a dinner plate to share
If leaving by 4pm, a morning tea plate to share
Any questions? Please email Retreat Convenor at waqaretreats@gmail.com
Sewing Day & Night
Entry Fee: $6.00
Entry to Sewing Day will be from 9.30am.
Entry to Sewing Night will be from 5.30pm.
Sponsor Shops: TBA
Hostess Groups:
Day session - TBA
Evening session - TBA
QuiltWest 2025 - Quilt Dropoff
Only open to QW Commiittee, authorised helpers and members dropping off their quilts.
2/3 Sleep Retreat - Shoalwater
How can I book? Bookings currently closed. When bookings open - email name, WAQA number and mobile number to waqaretreats@gmail.com and then once your place is confirmed you will be asked to pay online
How much? 3 sleeps $TBA or 2 sleeps $TBA - But no payment to be made until you have received confirmation of a place.
What is Included? Full access to light, warm well-appointed sewing room by day and night, All meals provided in-house, Single bedrooms with en-suite
Any questions? Please email Retreat Convenor at waqaretreats@gmail.com
Workshop – TBA
Cost: Members $65, Non-members $90
More information on workshop available
To register email: waqaworkshops@gmail.com
Workshop – TBA
Cost: Members $65, Non-members $90
More information on workshop available
To register email: waqaworkshops@gmail.com
Sewing Day & Night
Entry Fee: $6.00
Sewing Day runs from 9.30am.to 3pm
Sewing Night runs from 5.30pm to 9:45pm
Sponsor Shops: TBA
Hostess Groups:
Day session - TBA
Evening session - TBA
2/3 Sleep Retreat - Redgum
How can I book? Bookings currently closed. When bookings open, email name, WAQA number and mobile number to waqaretreats@gmail.com and then once your place is confirmed you will be asked to pay online
How much? 3 sleeps $TBA or 2 sleeps $TBA - But no payment to be made until you have received confirmation of a place.
What is Included? Full access to light, warm well-appointed sewing room by day and night, All meals provided by Wild Thyme Catering, Twin or Triplet shared rooms
What to bring? Usual sewing projects and equipment
Any questions? Please email Retreat Convenor at waqaretreats@gmail.com
Sewing Day & Night
Entry Fee: $6.00
Sewing Day runs from 9.30am.to 3pm
Sewing Night runs from 5.30pm to 9:45pm
Sponsor Shops: TBA
Hostess Groups:
Day session - TBA
Evening session - TBA
Workshop – TBA
Cost: Members $65, Non-members $90
More information on workshop available
To register email: waqaworkshops@gmail.com
AGM
Doors open 6:30pm, Meeting starts at 7.00 pm.
This is an opportunity to hear what WAQA has done during the past year, including the highlights of each coordinator’s team. The 2025/2026 Management Committee will also be elected and the General Committee appointed and confirmed.
There is no charge for attending but bring your own mug to enjoy tea or coffee with the light supper that will be provided. Contributions to supper are welcome
2/3 Sleep Retreat - Shoalwater
How can I book? Bookings currently closed. When bookings open - email name, WAQA number and mobile number to waqaretreats@gmail.com and then once your place is confirmed you will be asked to pay online
How much? 3 sleeps $TBA or 2 sleeps $TBA - But no payment to be made until you have received confirmation of a place.
What is Included? Full access to light, warm well-appointed sewing room by day and night, All meals provided in-house, Single bedrooms with en-suite
Any questions? Please email Retreat Convenor at waqaretreats@gmail.com
Workshop – TBA
Cost: Members $65, Non-members $90
More information on workshop available
To register email: waqaworkshops@gmail.com
Sewing Day & Night
Entry Fee: $6.00
Sewing Day runs from 9.30am.to 3pm
Sewing Night runs from 5.30pm to 9:45pm
Sponsor Shops: TBA
Hostess Groups:
Day session - TBA
Evening session - TBA
Committee Induction/Training/Handover Evening
Entry Free
Coffee, tea and a light supper provided.
Doors will open at 5:30pm for setup.
Long Day Retreat
Where? Alexander Park Craft House
How can I book? When bookings open - Email name, WAQA number and mobile number to waqaretreats@gmail.com and then we will confirm your place
How much? Cost TBD Please pay cash or by card on the day
What is Included? Tea & coffee
What to bring? lunch & mug plus usual sewing projects and equipment
If staying for the long day, a dinner plate to share
If leaving by 4pm, a morning tea plate to share
Any questions? Please email Retreat Convenor at waqaretreats@gmail.com
Workshop – TBA
Cost: Members $65, Non-members $90
More information on workshop available
To register email: waqaworkshops@gmail.com
Sewing Day & Night
Entry Fee: $6.00
Sewing Day runs from 9.30am.to 3pm
Sewing Night runs from 5.30pm to 9:45pm
Sponsor Shops: TBA
Hostess Groups:
Day session - TBA
Evening session - TBA
Community Quilts Sewing Bee
Free Entry.
Machine sewing or hand sewing only (no fabric sorting, etc)
No need to stay until the end.
XMAS dinner around 5:30pm (bring a plate to share)
Please RSVP to waqacommunityquilts@gmail.com for setup and catering purposes.
Sewing Day & Night
2025 Christmas Celebration - Free Entry for all members
Sewing Day will be from 9.30am. to 2:30pm
Sewing Night will be from 5.30pm to 9:30pm
Sponsor Shops: Handcrafters House/Kennedys Sewing Centre
Please bring a plate of finger food to share at your table, your own mug and reusable crockery and cutlery if possible. Tea and coffee will be provided.
There will be prizes – best dressed; silliest outfit; best decorated table; miscellaneous other prizes
Workshop – Helen Sugars Duff, Bark Table Runner Day 2 of 2
More information on workshop available
To register email: waqaworkshops@gmail.com
Workshop – Helen Sugars Duff, Bark Table Runner Day 1 of 2
Cost: Members $TBA, Non-members $TBA
More information on workshop available
To register email: waqaworkshops@gmail.com
Committee Induction/Training/Handover Evening
Entry Free
Coffee, tea and a light supper provided.
Doors will open at 5:30pm for setup.
Workshop – Janine Judge, Intro to Thread Painting Day 2 of 2
More information on workshop available
To register email: waqaworkshops@gmail.com
Workshop – Janine Judge, Intro to Thread Painting Day 1 of 2
Cost: Members $130, Non-members $200
More information on workshop available
To register email: waqaworkshops@gmail.com
Sewing Day & Night
Entry Fee: $6.00
Entry to Sewing Day will be from 9.30am.
Entry to Sewing Night will be from 5.30pm.
10:15am General Meeting
Sponsor Shops: Bladeology Australia/Patchwork at Homespun/Classic Stitches
Hostess Groups:
Day session - TBA
Evening session - TBA
Long Day Retreat
Where? Alexander Park Craft House
How can I book? Email name, WAQA number and mobile number to waqaretreats@gmail.com and then we will confirm your place
How much? $20 (or $15 if leaving a 4pm) Please pay cash or by card on the day
What is Included? Tea & coffee
What to bring? lunch & mug plus usual sewing projects and equipment
If staying for the long day, a dinner plate to share
If leaving by 4pm, a morning tea plate to share
Any questions? Please email Madeleine Innes Retreat Convenor at waqaretreats@gmail.com