News & Exhibitions

This day last week, we had the opening of our Happiness Exhibition at St. Patrick's Hospital in Dublin.  It was great to get to meet so many people we only know through the web.  About 15 of us turned up from all around the country and there were some funny moments.  At one point Cindy asked if Liz was there and I answered yup, she's standing right behind you!  Lots of smiles and introductions and of course wandering the corridors to view our gorgeous quilts. 

 

Paula and Cindy both gave lovely speeches to open the exhibit and Cindy has posted her speech on her blog Fluffy Sheep Quilting.  It was a really lovely, funny speech talking about how Cindy and Sarah founded our group and the community of quilting.  Please hop over to Cindy's blog and have a read!

I have posted photos to our Flickr page here and also to our Facebook page.  The link between Flickr and Facebook for automatic posting is broken and while Flickr groups is being updated I'm manually posting to Facebook.  Some of the photos shared recently may not have appeared in the facebook feed but next week I'll do a Show and Tell post.   Please go have a look and if you can make it to Dublin to view the exhibition in person you will not be disappointed!

6 of our members also had quilts on display for the Mid Western branch of the IPS exhibit Local Landscapes.  I've posted some more images on my blog here if you want to take a look. 

Also on in Limerick is an EQA (European Quilt Association) exhibit titled "Movement" hosted by the IPS.  It is running until this Saturday 13th June and features mini-quilts from 17 countries.

Lastly this weekend there is a Quilt and Craft Fest on in Newtownmountkennedy with lots going on in Apple Tree Crafts. 

Hope everyone enjoyed our first National Quilting Week!
-Ruth

Our First Exhibition

Mark your diaries and spread the word!  Our first exhibition is being held by St. Patrick's Hospital, Dublin from the 25th May to the 26th June. 

St Patrick's Hospital is a 5 minute walk from Heuston Station.   It is situated on Steeven’s Lane, between Heuston Station and St. James’s Hospital, with bus and Luas services all within a 5-10 minute walk.  There is limited paid parking also available for visitors travelling by car.

The official launch is being held on the 4th June @ 4pm to coincide with National Quilting week.  Hope to see you all there!

Announcing the first MQI Exhibition!

We are so pleased to let you know that the first Modern Quilters Ireland Exhibition will be happening later this year! As you can imagine we are very excited and are so happy to finally share the details with you.

 

The Exhibition will run from May 25^th to June 26^th 2015 in the art space in St Patrick’s Hospital Dublin 8 (a short walk away from Heuston Station).  The official launch will be on Thursday 4th June to coincide with National Quilt Week. More details on this as we get them.  

 

The theme of the exhibition is ‘Happy’ or ‘Happiness’, which is perfect! You can submit up to two quilts and there is an optional extra of an embroidery hoop. The deadline for entries is early May so plenty of time to get creating.

If you expressed an interest in the exhibition following my shout out last year you should have received an email with the application form. We would love as many members as possible to be involved so if you would like further details just pop us an email.  

xxx