The Illawarra region is located on the South Coast of NSW where the escarpment meets the sea. Wollongong is the major city for the area with natural beauty, vibrant culture, seriously good sports, exciting events and must-see attractions.

Our group has had several locations over the years in which we have met and are currently located at Keiraview Uniting Church, Fisher Street, West Wollongong.

Illawarra Quilters Inc (IQI) originally formed in 1987 with our first Exhibition held in 1988 showcasing members work and raising funds to support local community organisaitons.

Since then, we have had many exhibitions and more recently two-day Expos to highlight our member’s talents, whilst being supported generously by many businesses, from near and far.

Our Community Assistance Program is well established and prolific. Our members make and donate quilts, beanies, scarves, bead bags and much more to the local community including many charities, local  hospitals, NSW Ambulance, local fire brigades and the Children’s Hospitals in Sydney.  Donations or sponsorship for materials, especially wadding, is most welcome. Please contact us via email: illawarraquiltersinc@gmail.com

IQI run several Workshops through the year, promoting new techniques and breaking new boundaries. Tutors come from our membership and we also invite in local and international tutors.  Workshops we have run include:

•      Alternative disappearing Ninepatch,

•      Bag making – various shapes, sizes and techniques

•      Paper piecing making Christmas decorations

•      Quilt pattern techniques that skill build

•      Free motion quilting

Become an Illawarra Quilters member to participate in workshops, an annual retreat, regular sewing days, bus trips and more.

Contact us 

Illawarra Quilters Inc.

Po Box 161

FIGTREE NSW 2525

 illawarraquiltersinc@gmail.com (if the link doesn't work for you, copy it into a new message in your email)