Quiltfest

12/06/2026

Great article in the Lancashire Post on our fabulous exhibition. Come along and see for yourself!

Tomorrow we have free workshops for Young Quilters.

Sunday - meet the artist, Nikki Parmenter.

Quiltfest North 2026 returns to Chorley's Astley Hall with free exhibition showcasing textile art

10/06/2026

Two Fishes by Nikki Parmenter. If you want to meet the artist, she'll be in the gallery on Sunday afternoon.

It should be quieter on Sunday as Saturday 13th is our day for Young Quilters' workshops - come along for a free taste of patchwork and quilting for those 16 and under.

07/06/2026

38 small quilts for the Summertime challenge. Come along and vote for your favourite.

06/06/2026

Quiltfest North 2026 is ready to open - 10am to 3pm from today to 28th June inclusive except for Mondays and Tuesdays.

04/06/2026

We're busy setting up the Quiltfest North 2026 exhibition. It's all going together very well and looks so good!

Here's one of Charlotte Wood's pieces, "Im Standing Up For Myself", to whet your appetite.

Hope to see you here from Saturday 6th to Sunday 28th June 10am to 3pm. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

01/01/2026

So pleased to be able to announce that Quiltfest North is returning for 2026!

From 6th to 28th June (closed Mondays and Tuesdays), at Astley Hall Coach House Gallery.

More details to follow but we're pleased to announce this year's challenge is on the theme Summertime. The challenge is open to all The Quilters' Guild of The British Isles members. Please DM with your email address to be sent the pdf of the entry form.

21/10/2024

Here's the winner of the visitors' votes for their favourite Predominantly Blue entry. Congratulations to Lesley Smith with her Himalayan Poppy.

19/10/2024

Hot Town, Summer In The City by Kathy Unwin. There's still time to view this fabulous quilt before we close tomorrow.

18/10/2024

Did you know that as well as a colony you could have an impossibility of puffins? This pair is a British entry in EQA's Imagine A Bird challange.

17/10/2024

Kathy Inwin's triptych "A Sad Tale's Best For Winter" has been stunning visitors. You still have time to visit before Sunday afternoon.