What’s in a quilt convention?

The Australasian Quilt Convention offers a platform for showcasing the best quilters from around the world and encourages learning and exchange.
‘Tutti Fruiti’ by AQC tutor Chris Jurd, part of the AQC Teach Me display. Photo: Supplied. An intricate quilt with a pink dotted background and floral motif, nine squares lined up in the centre, each with a round patterned floral motif.

The Australasian Quilt Convention is set to return to Melbourne at the Royal Exhibition Building from 11-14 April.

The event features finalists’ work from the 2024 national Australian Quilt Show Challenge, a travelling exhibition of new works from the North Carolina QuiltCon 2024, plus 39 works from makers around the world focusing on the colour red in Red by SAQA, and the 20 Perspectives exhibition showcasing international textile artists.

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