The Scottish Quilting Show is a fabulous showcase of the finest patchwork and quilting, and highlights the wonderful work of Scottish quilters. This year celebrates our 10th anniversary!
Enjoy exciting exhibitions that encourage all aspects of this delightful and wonderfully creative art form. There’s talks, competitions, demonstrations and workshops – a true patchwork paradise!
PLUS: entry to The Scottish Quilting Show allows access to sister show, The Creative Craft Show. What are you waiting for? Book now!
The Quilting Competition 2025
The Scottish Quilting Show will host the annual Quilting Competition. To celebrate its 10th anniversary there are now 8 different categories to choose from, including a brand new “Professional Maker” and “Under 16’s”, plus an award for Best in Show. Entries are welcomed from all corners of the quilting community within the UK…
Carolina Oneto
Those visiting The Scottish Quilting Show will have the chance to meet and see the stunning work of world-renowned Chilean quilter, Carolina Oneto, who fuses modern quilting methods with contemporary arts. Her vibrant quilts reflect unique stories and very diverse concepts…
Voices in Cloth
‘Voices in Cloth’ is a stunning collection of over 240 miniature quilts created by South African quilters, which is exhibiting in the UK for the first time at The Scottish Quilting Show…
The Quilting Competition 2025
The Scottish Quilting Show will host the annual Quilting Competition. To celebrate its 10th anniversary there are now 8 different categories to choose from, including a brand new “Professional Maker” and “Under 16’s”, plus an award for Best in Show. Entries are welcomed from all corners of the quilting community within the UK…
Carolina Oneto
Those visiting The Scottish Quilting Show will have the chance to meet and see the stunning work of world-renowned Chilean quilter, Carolina Oneto, who fuses modern quilting methods with contemporary arts. Her vibrant quilts reflect unique stories and very diverse concepts…
Voices in Cloth
‘Voices in Cloth’ is a stunning collection of over 240 miniature quilts created by South African quilters, which is exhibiting in the UK for the first time at The Scottish Quilting Show…
Diversity – Contemporary Quilt
Contemporary Quilt is a special interest group within the Quilters’ Guild. Members are a diverse collection of quilters and textile artists, working at the cutting edge of their practice, creating innovative and dynamic art. CQ’s mission is to continue to push the boundaries and…
Stitching Workshops
A selection of quilting and stitching workshops are available to pre-book online. To make sure that you secure yourself a place on one of these popular sessions visit www.creativecraftshow.co.uk
The Textile Stage
Join some of the UK’s leading textile tutors and experts for a selection of FREE talks and demonstrations showcasing their knowledge and creative journey’s, with lots of hints and tips… click for programme details!
Treat yourself to VIP
Upgrade your ticket to VIP and experience the following benefits:
• Fast Track entry to the show
• Exclusive use of the Shop and Drop area (why carry round heavy bags around when you don’t need to!)…
Demonstrators
Sarah Payne
Sarah Payne is an award winning author, fabric designer and TV demonstrator. She represents large brands including Brother, Vlieseline and Oliso Irons. Sarah teaches on-line, designs her own kits and patterns as well as offering subscriptions online.
Jennie Rayment
Internationally acclaimed tutor, author, lecturer and TV demonstrator. Mainly working in fabric manipulation and surface texture but also covers a wide range of quilting topics. Jennie is renown for her informative and amusing approach to her subject!
Jo Avery
With an eclectic style that mixes both traditional and modern aesthetics along with her renowned use of colour, Jo Avery shares recent quilts and projects that mix freehand organic applique, improv piecing and embroidery embellishment.
Pat Archibald
Textile artist and teacher, working internationally leading workshops and retreats as well as teaching on Zoom. Selling a range of kits, patterns and her own work on her Etsy Shop. Visit Pat’s YouTube channel for teaching tutorials and Facebook for upcoming events.
Kerrie Padmore – Living in Loveliness
Kerrie has been teaching sewing workshops – everything from mini zippers to patchwork and quilting – for more than 10 years. She has taken her love of teaching and passion for selecting beautiful fabrics and accessories along with her experience and knowledge from teaching classes to write and launch her own fabulous patterns. Kerrie’s passion lies in bringing people together in workshops through their shared joy of sewing and she looks forward to welcoming you to her wonderful world of ‘Living in Loveliness’ at the shows.
Gillian Cooper
Gillian is a textile artist who loves to share her passion and skills with others. In-person and online courses in textiles and sketchbooks. C&G courses in patchwork and quilting and creative sketchbooks.
Leah Higgins
Visit Leah’s stand to see her demonstrate various screen printing techniques and learn about her online workshops. Treat yourself to one of her books or a fabulous pack of hand printed fabric.
Sheena J Norquay
Sheena was a Primary School Teacher for 30 years before becoming a freelance quilting-teacher, teaching at venues all over the UK and abroad. She has won many awards for her work and enjoys developing and sharing her skills.
Elisabeth Viguie Culshaw
Elisabeth is a textile artist working sustainably in Glasgow with a love for blue. Dyes and prints with Indigo and botanical printing. Educator teaching online and in person, grower of dye plants. One to one studio bookings and mentoring.
Guilds and Groups
The Quilters Guild of British Isles – Region 16 Scotland
The Quilters Guild of British Isles – Region 16 Scotland
The Scottish region of the Quilters Guild welcomes all quilters. They have an enthusiastic membership, committed to sharing and learning skills throughout Scotland.
Tin for Ten – QGBI Modern Special Interest Group
In 2024 the Modern Special Interest Group of the British Isles celebrated their 10th Anniversary. All members were asked to make a 10in square quilt using some of the provided fabric including a metallic one to represent tin.
Glasgow Modern Quilt Guild
A friendly group of twenty members with varied quilting and sewing abilities, meeting in Elderslie Kirk Hall on the third Saturday of the month from 10am –4pm. They do not teach quilting, but learn from each other, with members leading mini-workshops/demos to share skills. If you are interested in finding out more, follow up via their Instagram.
Boutis Ecosse
Boutis (boo-tee) is an historical hand-stitched whitework originating from the Languedoc region in France. Led by Patricia Macindoe, the association meets monthly in Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute and is the only group of its kind in the UK.
Connected By Thread
Connected by Thread is an art quilt group based in west Cumbria. Each year the group makes a piece of work inspired by a set title. The title for 2022/23 was “What A Wonderful World – or is it?” This was broadly interpreted in three ways:
1) What a wonderful world
2) The song
3) Focusing on the “or is it” part of the title
Each piece is 24” wide x 40” long.
Gillian Cooper Studio 10th Anniversary
Celebrating 10 years of City & Guilds Patchwork and Quilting classes in Balfron and online, this gallery has some of the original coursework made by former students of Gillian Cooper Studio alongside the work they are making now.
Highland Quilters
Highland Quilters meet on the third Tuesday of the month (not December, January or July) at Smithton Free Church, Inverness where they have talks and practical activities. Membership is open to anyone and visitors are most welcome.
STAG – Scottish Textile Art Group
STAG is a group of nine textile artists who create textile art to a common theme and exhibit together. For this show we will be creating three new collections.
Thistle Quilters
Thistle Quilters are a long-established group that meets monthly on a Saturday morning for a mixture of speakers and practical sessions. They welcome anyone with an interest in textile art in its many forms and they undertake varied challenges each year.
Glasgow Gathering of Quilters
The Glasgow Gathering of Quilters meets on the third Tuesday of each month from September to June at Heart of Scotstoun Community, Balmoral Street, Glasgow. We have a stimulating programme of speakers covering the many aspects of quilting and visitors are most welcome.
Voyage Art Textiles
Voyage is an international textile group that exhibits internationally. Members work to a specific theme and size yearly, and meet on Zoom regularly. Members include: Pat Archibald, Gillian Travis, Jean Marshall, Ildikoó Polyák Paula Rafferty Shoshi Rimer and Morven Roche.
Search individual artists names for websites and social media.
Uist Strands
Uist Strands is a crafting group in Uist, Outer Hebrides. With a love to experiment using different textiles and inclusive of all abilities, they give everyone the same opportunity… Think it, create it, make it together and play.
Bishopbriggs Patchers Club
A celebration of 40 years of Bishopbriggs Patchers Club – 40 Years of Fabric Friendship and Fun! A fabulous display of Leaders’ Challenge wall hangings created for the event, along with some on-stand hand worked demonstrations.
Edinburgh Modern Quilt Guild
The Edinburgh Modern Quilt Guild meet monthly in Edinburgh to promote and celebrate modern quilting. The Guild arranges talks and events throughout the year for members and visitors. Look them up on Instagram and Facebook to see some beautiful quilts!
Region 16 QGBI Modern Special Interest Group
The Scottish Region of the national Modern Special Interest Group, are part of the Quilters Guild. The quilts on display were made for their ‘In the Style of a Master’ Challenge – inspired by some great artists, see if you can recognise the artist!
Lothians Speak Their Name
The Lothians Speak Their Name quilt was created by 49 people who lost loved ones to suicide, each making a square in their memory. This quilt not only honours lives lost it also brought together a community in support and friendship.
Ricky Tims’ UK Mad Adders Round Robin Quilt Challenge
During the course of 2023/2024 three groups of six participants within the UK took part in Ricky Tims’ global quilt challenge called ‘Mad Adders’. Each participant made a starter block and then passed it onto the next person who added their bit according to Ricky’s challenge. The result is 18 unique art quilts.
The Miniature Sunset Collection
The Miniature Sunset collection curated by John Cole-Morgan is a collection of quilts to tell the stories of the maker’s experiences with cancer. Starting from a young mum’s loss of her son to cancer, this series was inspired by a collective loss to this disease. Cancer affects millions of people around the world and these miniature quilts are a representation of the joy and hope each person got from their experiences.