Quilt Retreat 2026

Oranje Quilters Guild is excited to announce our annual quilt retreat which will take place from 11 to 13 March 2026 at Pramberg Quilting in Philipstown.

Teacher:  Mari Strydom 

2 day class 12 and 13 March to start 09h00 sharp  -  choose between Hexagon candy

  or Hexagon Logs which carry an additional R50 fee for photocopies

The event start the Wednesday at 11h00 when attendees are welcome to browse through the quilt shop and acquire some fabric for the classes.

During the late afternoon/early evening a small bag will be stitched for which a donation of R50 will go towards the Youth Academy

R1 200 fee include refreshments, lunch and hexagon class fee

Travel costs, dinner and accommodation is additional.

Contact Lynette on 072 246 6268 for more info and to book your place.

See you there!

Important Dates

Do have a frequent look at the Important Dates tab to keep informed of all the goings on in the Oranje Quilters Guild.

 21 February 2026 - General Meeting 

(Hosted by Sterre)

11 - 13 March 2026 - Quilt Retreat 

(Mari Strydom @ Pramberg Quilting, Philipstown)

21 March 2026 - National Quilt Day

23 April to 2 May 2026 - Bloemshow

29 April to 2 May 2026 - Quilt in Clarens

Quilt in Clarens

quiltinclarens@gmail.com

 (Alaë Gräbe, 082 577 2232)

1 to 31 May 2026 - Sew Conscious

Travelling Exhibition at Anglo Boer Museum 

30 May 2026 - General Meeting 

(Hosted by Goue Drade)

7 to 11 July 2026 - 23rd South African National Quilt Festival 2026

Sew awareness

Collegiate Girls' High School,
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

22 August 2026 - General Meeting 

(Hosted by Needles and Pins)

September 2026 - Patchjol 

Smithfield Golf Club

(Carina Lubbe 072 199 1162)

31 October 2026 - General Meeting

(Hosted by Stukkies)

Last General Meeting of 2025

The last meeting of the Oranje Quilters Guild took place on the 25th of October in a new venue which will also be used for 2026's meetings.  Being close to yearend, a Christmas theme was used.

Attendees were welcomed with a friendly smile

and received a heart ornament.

Chairperson Esta Knoetze welcomed all

after which the meeting was opened with scripture.

Christa Gouws enlightened the attendees about the SAQG's activities.

Vendors for the day included Pramberg quilting

Pfaff/Husqvarna

and Clover and stitch.

There were beautiful quilts on display.

During the break, fruit salad and truffles were served. 

After the break, Esta showed some YouTube clips with handy tips.

And that concluded 2025.  Until next year!