AQ quilts that were on display at Carrefour Quilt show 2025
Cosmic Lichens – Marge HurstInspired by lichens on the rocks at Pukerua Bay Beach. Original design using my technique of subdivided hexagons.
Machine pieced and machine quilted
Creatrix She Who Creates – Wendy WardA Creatrix creates art that is an expression of her inner world and a reflection of what she has sensed in her outer world. Being creative is such a pleasure and privilege. Inspired by Lucy H Pearce’s book ‘The Creatrix: She Who Makes’
Machine pieced, hand and machine applique
Half a Loaf of Bread and a Pint of Milk Please – Liz McKenzieThis was the corner dairy where I grew up in the1950's & 60's in Wellington, New Zealand. It was in the days before ready packed foods. Flour, sugar, rice, biscuits etc were weighed into paper bags. The bicycle represents the owners reluctance to hire school girls to do after school deliveries.
Cotton and batik fabrics, cotton/polyester batting
Home is where the pohutukawa flowers – Juliet FitnessStarted while in transit in a temporary home, while building our new house, I finished it in my lovely new sewing room which looks out to pohutukawa and kowhai trees, flaxes and cabbage trees. The tui sings in the pohutukawa tree, New Zealand's Christmas tree.
Paper pieced, appliqued and quilted by machine
Hopes Miscarried – Daena SchofieldA portrayal of how the hope of a new pregnancy is shattered by miscarriage, and how that grief will impact you throughout the rest of your life. What are the immediate impacts on myself and my family? Will I worry it will happen again? Who would they have been?
Machine pieced and quilted, fused applique
Improv Trio – Helen BeavenImprov Trio takes inspiration from tapa cloth designs and lino prints used throughout the Pacific region. The improv piecing features the petal shape often used in tapa designs. The piecing and layers of stitching give the look of irregular lines created with lino printing.
Improv piecing. 50, 40 and 12 wgt thread quilting
Improv Tulip – Helen BeavenI’ve been exploring improvisational piecing. In previous work I’ve used shapes such as petals to resemble tapa cloth. With ‘Improv Tulip’ the curve piecing interprets the tulip flower. The irregular quilt shape adds interest, with the 12 weight thread providing additional details.
Improv piecing, 50 and 12 weight thread quilting
In Memory of Morroco – Valda SuttonHaving been totally wowed by the mosaics in Morocco, I could not resist the challenge of recreating those moments by making my own mosaic.
Applique, Quilting using Silver Metallic Thread
Keruru in the Light – Charlotte ScottKerurū, or kūkupa, are incredibly important for the health of our forests. They are the only bird big enough to disperse the fruits of karaka, miro and taraire. I am fascinated by the interconnection of life and how important each species is to the web of life, even if we don't understand how yet.
Flora print, hand dye, applique, machine quilted
Kina Cliffs – Heather CraigWe have been camping across the road from this scene for over 20 years on our Christmas holidays. We swim in the sea and at low tide we walk along the beach. In the distance are the pine trees at Rabbit Island, the Richmond Ranges and Nelson area. Our get-away piece of paradise.
Paint Applique Walking foot & free motion quilting
Kowhai Road – Cherie GurneyWhile on holiday I picked up some Kowhai pods when out walking and proceeded to draw them once home. I chose to paper piece this quilt as I had never tried this technique before. The flowers from the Kowhai tree are yellow (kowhai in Māori) and the starting point of my colour palette.
Paper piecing, machine quilting
Kowhai Trio – Lois Parish Evans"Kowhai Trio” is a study of the NZ native Kowhai plant and is inspired by the lines of the Kowhai flowers, leaves, and seeds. Through line, shape, colour and pattern I have sought to portray the beauty and gentleness of the Kowhai.
Hand painting, raw edge applique, free motion stitching
Looking to a Brighter Future – Mary Jane SneydOn 15 March 2019, New Zealand was severely traumatised by shootings at a Mosque. After this horrific event I met a local Muslim refugee family. Their willingness to dress up for me and participate in my civil rights project was humbling. I sincerely hope they have seen better times since that day.
Fusible fabric collage, free-motion quilting
Mexican Stars – Jacqui HaleMotivated by a Miniature Quilt Challenge I decided to scale down a Mexican Star design. This was a great learning curve. I then chose to do free motion quilting, to give it the effect of curved piecing.
Traditional piecing and free motion quilting
Missing Pieces – Shirley SparksInterpreting the traditional hexagon shape, used in early patchwork and quilting, in a contemporary way.
Fabric painting, applique, machine & hand quilting
Moataroa – Cindy DobbinOwn hand dyed silk material and metallic paint depict henaki’s(fishing nets) discarded in the long grass at days ending.
Hand dyed and painted fabrics, machine quilting
Moeraki Boulders – Catherine McDonaldInspired by local landmark, the Moeraki Boulders. I love how the water reveals the boulders and then erodes them back into the sea. One of my favourite places.
Hand dyed fabrics, applique, free motion quilting
My little corner of the world – Chris McDonald"My Little Corner of the World" refers to New Zealand's location in the South Pacific Region. My quilt represents both land and sea. The flora and fauna which feature are all native to NZ and are but a tiny number of the interesting species found here. Inspired by Japanese quilter, Harumi Asada.
Piecing, applique, embroidery, quilt as you go
NZ Bush Walk – Valda SuttonInspired by a mosaic floor in the Roman city of Volubilis in Morocco destroyed in 1744 which depicted the tree of life. I used the idea to make a typical walk through the New Zealand Bush. Under the canopy of the mighty Kauri trees, follow the path and watch out for the birds amongst the bush.
Applique, Fabric painting, Thread Painting
Organised Chaos – Sheryl MadiganOrganised Chaos explores variation and randomness within a repetitive, structured layout. My goal was to create the feeling of an old quilt using modern woven fabrics and stabilised silks. This included washing the quilt after completion.
Paper pieced, hand quilted
Piwakawaka – Sandie SixtusI enjoy going for walks and having the piwakawaka (fantail) flitting around me and then trying to spot them in the trees. This was originally made for a Hoffman challenge.
Thread-painted birds & branch on circular Bargello
Postcard from the Otago Railtrail – Melanie MartinCapturing a moment in time, it's a good life, an alfresco fare of tasty cheeses and fine wines, under the canopy of a shade tree. Good Health and cheers to all.
Raw edge applique, free motion quilting
Regional – Coast to Coast – Waikato Western Bay of Plenty Regional GroupThis diverse region stretches from coast to coast across the North Island of New Zealand. It is home to famous attractions such as Hobbiton and the Waitomo Caves, as well as New Zealand’s longest river, the Waikato. Travel from sunrise on east coast beaches to the rugged west coast for the sunset.
Applique, thread painting, free motion quilting
Regional – Hawkes Bay is a Bountiful Gem – Hawkes Bay Regional GroupThe “Bay” with cliffs leading to Cape Kidnappers. Pōhutukawa and fantails (piwakawaka). Award winning wine and a nod to agricultural and forestry. Art Deco architecture adopted for the rebuild of the city after a devastating earthquake in 1931. Koru designs to celebrate Maori Culture and heritage.
Applique, embroidery, painting, paper piecing
Regional – Mountains to the Sea – Canterbury Regional GroupCanterbury stretches from the Southern Alps to the Pacific Ocean. A network of braided rivers provides an abundance of recreational activities as well as a major source of irrigation for rural communities. Post the 2010/11 earthquakes, Christchurch is being rebuilt into a vibrant modern city.
Machine piecing, machine applique and quilting
Regional – Shades of Marlborough – Marlborough Regional GroupMarlborough with its unique natural landscapes, historical landmarks, the spectacular Marlborough Sounds, cultural experiences, local cuisine and wine. Pou Whenua stands at the Northern entrance to Blenheim depicting the Wairau Valley formation and represents the seven Māori tribes of our region.
Applique, thread painting, decorative stitching
Regional – Tawhio o Taranaki Maunga – Around Taranaki Mountain – Taranaki Regional GroupWhen viewed from the air Taranaki Maunga provides a spectacular set of geographical features. We are able to surf and ski on the same day, and can include hiking, bush walks and swimming, camping, fishing, art events, WOMAD, and world-famous rhododendrons, along with our productive dairy industry.
Applique, embroidery, beading, hand/machine quilting
Regional – To Moana A Toi Threads of Plenty – Taupo Eastern Bay of Plenty Regional GroupCapturing the Bay of Plenty's essence, weaving together vibrant hues and textures, reflecting the region's natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, a multitude of recreational pursuits and laid-back coastal charm.
Thread painting, piecing, applique, painting
Regional – You can’t beat Wellington on a good day – Wellington Regional GroupWe are all proud Wellingtonians who are celebrating our wonderful region in this quilt.
Piecing and appliqué
Step Sisters – Sonya PrchalI loved depicting the peaceful scene of cats resting on the steps. I enjoyed their personalities emerging as I sewed the details on the top layer. Free motion quilting brought it to life. A perfect way to capture the memory of the Greek Islands.
Whole cloth thread painting, free motion quilted
The Green Belt – Julia ArdenBetween forest fires, rising sea levels and desertification there is a narrowing band of green space for all creatures to live and find food.
Fabric free floating under tulle, machine quilted
The joyful fantail – Merrilyn GeorgeDuring the NZ Land Wars at Pirongia in 1881, a truce was made. Guns and numerous birds were laid down as on offering. “The joyful fantail however, Maori chief Tawhiao said, he would keep for himself - a bird of peace for the future days, when war would come again to the world.”
Dyeing, printing, piecing, applique, quilting
The Lamp – Catherine ParkinsonThe innocence and purity of a baby lights the space around them, shining and illuminating upon those who are near. They ignite hope, heal dark spaces of the heart, bring light to the souls of others and act as a lamp guiding the way to help the human race to grow and evolve.
Painted whole cloth quilt
