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Gallery
THE COMMUNITY GALLERY
Take a look through the amazing patchwork and quilts from our community, we are proud to showcase them in our gallery. If you would like to see your art displayed on our website, please get in touch.
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Sewing with the Children at The Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital
Click on the album to see the wonderful sewing sessions we have been having with the children in the Hospital school.
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The Bradford Industrial Museum
Click on the album to enjoy seeing the mill machinery and Quilt display at The Bradford Industrial Museum
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Join us for our SHQA Quilt Show At Brighton Racecourse 5th & 6th September 2026 10am - 4pm
Click on the album to find out more information and book tickets for our Quilt Show
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SHQA Comfort Coasters for the Lewis Foundation
Click on the Album to learn all about the SHQA Comfort Coasters for the Lewis Foundation and get involved
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Heffle Quilters Quilt Show
Click on the Album to enjoy the Heffle Quilters' Quilt Show
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Our Quilts for Cats initiative 'Operation Warm Beans'
Click on the album to enjoy seeing our Quilts for Cats initiative 'Operation Warm Beans'
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Kith and Kin Gees Bend Quilt Exhibition at the American Museum and Gardens Bath
Check out this wonderful exhibition
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Quilts Uk Malvern - Around the Show & The Awards
Click on the Album to enjoy looking at Quilts UK and see the award winners
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Quilts UK Malvern - The Quilt Display
Click on the album to enjoy the beautiful quilts on display at Quilts Uk Malvern.
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Guildford Quilters 40th Anniversary Exhibition
Click on the Album to enjoy the inspiring quilt exhibition of the Guildford Quilters at the Cranleigh Village Hall
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Quilt Fayre - The Everglades Hotel -Londonderry- Around the Show
Click on the album to enjoy seeing the exhibitors and around Quilt Fayre!
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Quilt Fayre - The Everglades Hotel - Londonderry - The Quilts
Click on the album to enjoy the quilts on display at the show
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Belfast Quilt Fayre at The Stormont Hotel
Click on the Album to see this fabulous Quilt Fayre with inspiring quilt displays
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Supporting the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital through Quilting
Click on the album to see how the SHQA team have been supporting the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital in Brighton by teaching the teachers and play team quilting and visiting the children to sew with them. Helping to bring this wonderful craft to the children in the hospital.
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Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital - NHS Patchwork Wellbeing Workshop
The SHQA team enjoyed a wonderful day with NHS staff at the Children's Hospital, completing the last of the 4 inch squares that will be included in the NHS quilt.
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Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton - NHS Patchwork Wellbeing Workshop
It was a joy for the SHQA team to spend the day with the NHS staff, showing how just a touch of patchwork each day can brighten spirits and boost wellbeing. If you would like the SHQA team to come and do a wellbeing sewing session with your community group or staff please email - hello@SHQA.co.uk
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Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath & Lewes Victoria Hospital - NHS Patchwork Wellbeing Workshop
The SHQA team spent an inspiring day with NHS staff, showing how just a little patchwork each day can have a big impact on wellbeing
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Worthing District General Hospital - NHS Patchwork Wellbeing Workshop
The SHQA team spent a fabulous day with the Worthing District General NHS Staff. Showing them how to sew the 4inch squares which will go into the Quilts to be displayed as art - Check out our YouTube Channel for the Video of this day.
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Southlands Hospital - NHS Patchwork Wellbeing Workshop
The SHQA team spent a fabulous day with the NHS Staff at Southlands. Showing them how to sew the 4inch squares which will go into the Quilts to be displayed as art
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St Richard's Hospital Chichester - NHS Patchwork Wellbeing Workshop
The SHQA team spent a wonderful day with the NHS Staff showing them how even sewing a little bit of patchwork everyday is great for their wellbeing.
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Visit to Lucy Boston's house at Hemingford Grey
Click on the album to enjoy a visit to Lucy Boston's house in Hemingford Grey to see the inspiring Patchwork of Crosses Quilts that Lucy created
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Purrfessionals of the SHQA
Possession is 9/10ths of the Paw
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Junior Quilters of the SHQA
The Junior Quilters of the SHQA proudly show us their amazing work
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Pawfessionals of the SHQA
Paws off my patchwork
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Covid19 Quilts Display At Royal Courts of Justice
The SHQA team visited the Royal Courts of Justice London to see these amazing inspirational quilts.
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Visit to Vectis Quilters' on the Isle of Wight
Click on the album to enjoy seeing our visit to the Isle of Wight to see Vectis Quilters, doing a talk and workshop with the group.
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The Proud Lounge at Sewing for Pleasure
The SHQA were delighted to sponsor this inclusive space at the show, click on the album to see what a beautiful place it was to be!
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Ardingly Quilting and Sewing Show by Grosvenor Events
Click on the album to see some of the inspiring quilts and fabulous suppliers at the show
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Scottish Quilting Show hosted by ICHF
Click on the Album to see the beautiful quilts on display at the show
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A Wonderful display of our Members' Quilts
Here is an amazing selection of the stunning work from our members
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A delightful display of our member's Patchwork Bags
Here is a beautiful selection of members' patchwork bags
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An interesting collection of our Member's Patchwork Blocks
A beautiful selection of our members' patchwork blocks
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Sewing & Patchwork Workshops
A selection of some of the SHQA workshops
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Interesting other Patchwork makes by our Members
A selection of other beautiful patchwork and quilted items
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Liberty London 150th Patchwork Collection Display July 2025
The SHQA Team visited the 150th Patchwork Collective Display At Liberty London
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Puddleducks Visit to Polegate Stitchups
Jo from Puddleducks visited Polegate Stitchups Quilting Group to talk about her quilting journey, the Puddleducks range and show off her very stunning quilts
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RSPB Pagham Harbour Mini Quilt Exhibition
RSPB Pagham Harbour Mini Quilt Exhibition - 23rd - 31st August 2025 a wonderful display diverse in styles, techniques and creativity.
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The Crafty Stitchers - Quilting Group Album
The Crafty Stitchers - Quilting Group Album
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For The Joy of Sharing Category at The Festival of Quilts (1 of 3)
Click on the album to enjoy the Quilts entered into our sponsored category at The Festival of Quilts in 2025 (JOY-01 To JOY-24)
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For The Joy of Sharing Category at The Festival of Quilts (2 of 3)
Click on the album to enjoy the Quilts entered into our sponsored category at The Festival of Quilts in 2025 (JOY-25 To JOY-48)
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For The Joy of Sharing Category at The Festival of Quilts (3 of 3)
Click on the album to enjoy the Quilts entered into our sponsored category at The Festival of Quilts in 2025 (JOY-49 To JOY-71)
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CEO's Visit to Polegate Stitchups talk on Sewing for Wellbeing and SHQA Popup Shop
Click on the album to see all about this fabulous Quilt Group visit
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Festival of Quilts - A Textile Showcase
Click on the album to enjoy other quilts and quilted textiles showcased at The Festival of Quilts
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The Quilt Displays at The Festival of Quilts 2025
Click on the Album to see some of the beautiful Quilts on display at The Festival of Quilts 2025
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Vectis Quilters' Presents Patchwork and Beyond Exhibition
Click on the album to enjoy the beautiful quilt exhibition put on by The Vectis Quilters' on the Isle of Wight
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Visiting Hellerslea Fabric Shop on the Isle of Wight
Click on the link to watch The CEO's visit to a beautiful Fabric Shop on the Isle of Wight called Hellerlsea
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The Great Yorkshire Quilt Show at Doncaster 2025
Click on the Album to see some beautiful quilts on display and some of the suppliers at The Great Yorkshire Quilt Show in Doncaster 2025. Together with the winner of our sponsored Beginners Category
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HOW TO Video - The CEO - Sewing Waistcoat Patchwork Pieces in Hexiform
Click on the album and the Youtube link to watch the CEO sewing with Hexiform for her Patchwork Waist Coat
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Quilts for Care Leavers Charity Sewing Days
Across the UK, many quilters come together for charity sewing days to enjoy a day sewing in person and on zoom. Creating beautiful Quilts for this amazing charity.
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The Quilts at the American Museum Bath
Click on the Album to enjoy seeing the quilts on display
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The Autumn Quilting and Sewing Show at Malvern
Click on the Album to see our SHQA stand at this fabulous Grosvenor Events show
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The Quilts on Display at The Autumn Quilting and Sewing Show Malvern
Click here to see the very beautiful Quilts on Display at The Autumn Quilting and Sewing Show Malvern
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The Autumn Quilting and Sewing Show at Newmarket
Click on the Album to see The Autumn Quilting and Sewing Show at Newmarket and the fabulous suppliers who exhibited
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Lothians Speak Their Name
Click on the Album link to learn more about this truly inspiring Suicide Memorial Quilt which was exhibited in our Joy of Sharing Category at The Festival of Quilts
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Autumn 2025 SHQA Sewing Retreat at The Felbridge Hotel, East Grinstead
Autumn 2025 SHQA Sewing Retreat at The Felbridge Hotel, East Grinstead
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Sewing with Differences
Sewing its particularly wonderful for people with differences as it promotes relaxation and emotion well-being, whilst encouraging creativity and self-expression.
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Comfort Coaster Charity Sewing Day by The Crafty Stitchers
One of our groups enjoyed a charity sewing day making 'Comfort Coasters' to be put in Care Packages given to people undergoing Cancer treatment in Hospital
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Visit to Romsey Quilters
Our CEO visits Romsey Quilters for a Talk on Sewing for Wellbeing and doing a japanese sashiko block workshop
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A Tour of Hand & Lock London
Click on the album to see some of the intricate embroidery that is commissioned by Hand & Lock London
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Our visit to Southampton Quilters
Click on the album to see our fabulous visit to this great Quilt group
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Downland Quilters' Quilt Show and Sashiko Workshop
Click on the album to enjoy all of the stunning quilts on display at the Downland Quilt Group's annual display and a Sashiko workshop
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Interview with Stuart Hillard at The Festival of Quilts
Click on the Album and then the YouTube link to watch the CEO interviewing Stuart Hillard at The Festival of Quilts
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Interview with John Cole-Morgan from iQuilt Studio and Vicki George from The Strawberry Studio at The Festival of Quilts
Click on the album and then the Youtube link to watch the video of the CEO interviewing John and Vicki about their amazing quilt entries
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Interview with Maggie Lloyd-Jones from Quilts for Care Leavers Q4CL
Rachel D'Ambrosio the CEO Interviews Maggie Lloyd-Jones from Quilts for Care Leavers Q4CL at The Festival of Quilts
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Interview with Jennie Rayment and Netty Made at The Festival of Quilts
Click on the album and then the YouTube link to watch the video of the CEO interviewing Jennie Rayment and Netty Made.
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Interview with Pat Seals & Hermine Mann at Festival of Quilts
Click on the album to see the stunning quilts made by Pat and Hermine on display at The Festival of Quilts
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Interview with Lynne Hanson & Molly Brown at The Festival of Quilts
Click on the Album and then the YouTube link to watch the Interview with Lynne Hanson & Molly Brown at The Festival of Quilts
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Interview with Lisa Leverton & Mairi Ann Macleod Burns
Click on the album to see the beautiful quilts made by Lisa and Mairi, displayed in our category For the Joy of Sharing at The Festival of Quilts
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Interview with Handi Quilter & Ashmead Designs at The Festival of Quilts
Click on the Album to see the photos of Handi Quilter and Ashmead Designs stands at The Festival of Quilts and click through to the interviews with them.
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Interview with Kristen Hubert & Clare Wilkes at The Festival of Quilts
Click on the album and then the YouTube link to watch the video of the CEO Interviewing with Kristen Hubert & Clare Wilkes
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Interview with Alice Caroline at The Festival of Quilts
Click on the Album and then the YouTube link to watch the CEO Interviewing Alice Caroline at The Festival of Quilts
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The CEO's Live Stream from The Festival of Quilts Day 1 - 31st July 2025
The CEO's Live Stream from The Festival of Quilts Day 1 - 31st July 2025 - Walking Through our 'For The Joy of Sharing Category'
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The CEO's Live Stream from The Festival of Quilts Day 2 - 1st August 2025
The CEO's Live Stream from The Festival of Quilts Day 2 - 1st August 2025 - Walk around the Suppliers.
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Quilt Show - Downland Quilters/Doughtys Roadshow - January 2025
Some photos of the recent Downland Roadshow