Qgbi Region 8 Essex Regional Day 2026

Join us for a friendly and inspiring day with fellow quilters at the QGBI Region 8 Regional Day on Saturday 24 October, from 10am to 4pm, at Stock Village Hall, Common Road, Stock, Essex, CM4 9NF.We are delighted to welcome Sheena Aitken of Green Man Quilts as our guest speaker.In her talk, From Confused to Confident - Colour Magic for Quilters, Sheena explores one of the most important aspects of quilting-colour.While colour is a vast subject, she will share key principles and practical tips to help you make more confident colour choices for your quilts, giving you inspiration and ideas to take home. With a B.Ed in Creative Arts and City & Guilds qualifications in Patchwork and Quilting, Sheena brings a wealth of teaching experience and a real passion for helping quilters develop their skills. A member of The Quilters' Guild, the Modern Quilt Guild and SAQA, she is also currently working towards becoming an Accredited Quilt Judge. Most importantly, Sheena loves teaching and encouraging quilters to try new things, build their confidence and create the quilt of their dreams!In the afternoon, Laura Brown from Thread Above The Rest will lead a relaxed Miniature Mouse or Gonk Pin Cushion Workshop. Laura is the founder of A Thread Above The Rest and an award-winning textile designer, maker and experienced tutor based in Essex. With a degree in Textile Design, 13 years of teaching experience and a wealth of knowledge covering weaving, tailoring, restoration, dressmaking and decorative textiles, Laura is passionate about sharing her skills. Her workshops welcome all abilities - from complete beginners to experienced crafters - with no such thing as a silly question!
Workshop kits can be ordered with your entry ticket by 17th October and cost 4 (cash payable on the day) and will include all materials. Please bring a small sewing kit. The day will also include:Traders - The Fabric Townhouse, Oakwood Embroidery, Green Man Quilts and A Thread Above The RestSales Table - a great opportunity to buy and sell quilting-related itemsRegion 8 Regional Day Competition - theme REPURPOSERaffle with fantastic prizesShow & Tell - Bring along your favourite quilt, piece of work or your current WIP (work in progress)
with an optional Autumn/Halloween/Festive ThemeRefreshments and plenty of time to meet and chat with fellow quilters from across the regionWhether you are an experienced quilter or just starting your quilting journey, everyone is welcome. Come along for a day of inspiration, friendship and creativity-we look forward to seeing you there.A Day for Everyone :We welcome QGBI members and non-members, from our region and beyond. Our Regional Days are a lovely way to:Meet quilters from across Essex and SuffolkCatch up with old friendsMake new quilting connectionsCost of the Regional Day (Advance Booking Recommended)Quilters Guild Members: 12Non-Members: 18Members on the door: 14Non-Members on the door: 21Young Quilters: FreeYoung Quilters (Non-Members): 2Sales Table - sell your unwanted quilting supplies (details below)Secondhand Sales Table:Please bring goods in good condition that may be of use to other quilters.Please attach a removable numbered label with the price and your name/initials, together with an A4 list with the corresponding numbering in duplicate.Items cannot be accepted unless this has been done.Label fabric with size and price.Please note that our volunteers are unable to cut fabric on the day.N.B. the Guild takes a 20% commission.