IPS Newsletter

IPS Newsletter no. 121 has now been posted out to all IPS members.

The newsletter should be arriving in member's post-boxes over the next few days.

IPS now on Twitter

The Irish Patchwork Society is now on Twitter. 

To follow the IPS on Twitter, and find out what's happening just click on IpsPatchwork.

Username: IpsPatchwork

Festival of Quilts Entry Form

The entry form for the Festival of Quilts is now available. 

Click here for the link to download the entry form.

British Quilt and Stitch Village 2013 Quilt Exhibition

The British Quilt and Stitch Village 2013 exhibition will be taking place at Uttoxeter Racecourse, Staffordshire ST14 8Bd on the 26, 27 and 28th April 2013. 

The competition is open to all UK and international quilters and embroiderers, including two-person and group entries, so some IPS members might consider entering a piece for this exhibition.

The maximum size for an entry into any of the categories is 90" square. Larger pieces may be accepted by prior arrangement.

Click here to see the Competition Entry Form and Details.


There are six quilt competition categories: 
1. Bed Quilt Category. Cot, single, double or larger, up to the maximum size.
2. Innovative Quilt Category. To include non-traditional quilt designs, patterns, techniques and/or materials. At least 24" in one direction, up to the maximum size.
3. Wall Hanging Category. At least 24" in one direction, up to the maximum size.
4. Three-Dimensional Category. To include bags, soft sculpture, clothing etc., and which can be displayed on a hangar or free-standing on a table.
5. Special Theme Category: New Beginnings. At least 24" in one direction, up to the maximum size.
6. Children's Category. Open to an individual child, or group of children, up to the age of 16 at the time of entry. No minimum size, up to the maximum size. 
 

South Midlands Branch Meetings: New Date and Venue

The South Midlands Branch have a change of day and venue for their monthly meetings

Their branch meetings will now be held on the 1st Wednesday of each month (Sept - June) at 7.30pm

Venue: St. Mary's Day-care Centre (large blue door) which is located behind the cinema in Walkin Street, Kilkenny.