Programme 

The 2024-25  programme will operate September to August.

 If you are thinking of joining us, our normal arrangements are as follows.

Evening meetings are 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Meet over a cup of tea or coffee from 6.45pm.

Day Workshops are 10am to 4pm. There is priority booking for members. 

A non-refundable deposit of £10 is required to secure a place.

The workshop fee does not include lunch, but tea and coffee will be provided.

Workshop requirements will be here on the website and e-mailed out to members.

Visitors who might be interested in a workshop if a vacancy arises should  make contact at  glasgowgatheringofquilters@gmail.com   

The Glasgow Gathering of Quilters - Programme 2024-25

2024

September 17

Fiona Johnstone -  Ruby Curvelets (Talk)

We’re excited to welcome Fiona for the first time at the Gathering. In her talk, she will be covering her background as well as the concept and design of her award winning Ruby Curvelets quilt. She will also share tips on how to utilise the quarter circle block! So join us and be inspired.

October 15 

Lizzie Walls - (Talk)

Discover Lizzie's whimsical work inspired by the creatures she comes across on her dog walks and travels in the English and Welsh border countryside. Lizzie uses applique and quilting to achieve highly patterned and decorative illustrative work. Her work has focused on quilt art inspired by encounters with animals and creatures from stories and poems. By using an appliqué technique, many patterns and colours are combined to create colourful character interpretations .

October 16

Lizzie Walls - Spring Tree (Workshop)

This is a raw edge applique workshop with optional free machine quilting. The majority of the day is spent constructing the collage image. Lizzie will do a demonstration of her free motion stitching technique in the afternoon. This workshop may be completed by hand or machine. Check out her portfolio.

November 19

Kaleidoscope - (Talk)

Situated in Mains of Boquhan near Falkirk, Kaleidoscope is a quilting institution, and one of the Gathering favourite shops. Founded over 20 years ago. Kaleidoscope stocks a fabulous range of patchwork and quilting supplies and books, and continues to attend numerous quilt shows. Come and find out their quilting journey.

December 17

Christmas Party - Get into the Christmas spirit and join us for a fun festive-sewing evening...

2025

January 21

Stay toasty and join us from the comfort of your own home for a zoom session. Members will receive the link by email. Visitors can contact the committee to get the link.

Susan Briscoe - (Talk)

Susan is a renowned designer and textile artist, specialising in sashiko, kogin, boro inspired textiles, and quilts inspired by Japanese design and traditions, She is the author of a number of books and teaches textile and sashiko workshops. Her quilts have been shown at textile shows around the UK and internationally. Visit her shop for modern and vintage Japanese fabrics and more.

February 8, 10.00-16.00

GGQ Sewcial Day - Members-Only free event

Let's sew together! Bring your sewing project, your sewing Kit or machine, and a packed lunch to the Heart of Scotstoun for the GGQ sewing day. Please fill in the RSVP form or email us.

February 18

Four Corners Night

Our members are talented and are generous with their skills. All material is provided on the night. Join us for this Four Corners workshop and have fun learning something new. 

March 10 - Please note the workshop and talk will be on Monday instead of usual Tuesday

Jennie Rayment - Machinations of a Frenetic Fiddler and Twiddler!  (Talk)

Explore the fascinating and diverse world of surface texture and fabric manipulation with Jennie Rayment. Much of her work is created in simple calico, and her elegant ideas and natty notions may be adapted for any type of fabric and used to make quilts, wall-hangings, baskets, cushions, and many more accessories..  

Jennie Rayment - Scrappy Zappy Do Workshop

Scrabble in your fabric stash and fish out oddments of material! A most excellent way to combine a series of coloured scraps or memorable materials into an attractive hanging/table runner/small quilt. Design from Jennie’s book ‘Foldy Rolly Patchwork Pzzazz’.

£40 for members - £50 for non-members  

April 15

Cupar Quilters - Suitcase Collection 'The 4 seasons' (Talk)

We're delighted to welcome the Cupar Quilters and hear about their creative process. Get a wee preview on their facebook group.

May 20

Consuelo Rosa Servan - (Talk)

This talk will explore the intersection between textile art and anatomical awareness.

June 17

Annual General Meeting and Pop-up trader.

Have your say on the activities developed for you within the gathering, then enjoy a little retail therapy...

August 9

Group Sewing Day at the Heart of Scotstoun. Bring your own lunch.

£10 members only (includes tea and coffee).