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Events, Tutors, Groups, Suppliers
Welcome to
The Sew Happy Quilters' Association
The UK's Largest Quilting Association
It's great to have you here with us!
The SHQA is all about being Happy, Sewing for Wellbeing and supporting each other in our Art of Quilting.
Membership is completely FREE, click JOIN and be part of the UK's largest Quilting Association.
Check out our Directories and explore our Tutors, Groups and Suppliers
Welcome to The Sew Happy Quilters' Association
Shine ~ Embrace ~ Wellbeing
SHQA is a vibrant, diverse community where every quilter shines. Quilt your way with no judgment, no perfection police. We embrace everyone, all genders, ages, backgrounds, styles, because creativity has no borders. Quilting is art and self care; it helps us heal, grow, and find joy. You are enough. The quilting world is changing, and we're celebrating it. Join us.
Events
SHQA Quilt Show Brighton Racecourse
Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th September 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm
SHQA Sewing Retreat 2026
30th, 31st October - 1st November
SHQA Sewing Retreat
at The Felbridge Hotel, East Grinstead.
News
Hello July
July 2026 Newsletter
Can you believe we are halfway through the year already? It has been such an exciting, whirlwind of a year so far. The best is still to come, of course, as we are now just 2 months away from our Brighton Racecourse Quilt Show on September 5th and 6th!
Happy 1st Birthday www.SHQA.co.uk
June 2026 Newsletter
We would like to start by wishing the SHQA website a huge happy first birthday. We launched it last year on National Sewing Machine Day, and what an exciting day that was.
Connected Charities & Corporate Sponsorships
