We are an open, friendly group of quilters and textile artists based in Edinburgh, Scotland and we welcome new and experienced quilters alike.
Our meetings feature talks and lectures on a variety of textile related topics from local and national speakers, as well as workshops, challenges, group quilts and social events. Preparation for exhibitions and supporting charitable projects also feature in our programme.
Venue: Craigsbank Parish Church Hall, 17 Craigs Bank, Corstorphine, EH12 8HD. We meet monthly in term time, on the third Saturday of the month from 10.00am – 3.00pm. Please see our Programme page for dates and details.
We meet monthly on the third Saturday of the month from 9.30am – 12.30pm. Please see our Programme page for dates and details.
Our members’ patchwork and quilting interests encompass the full spectrum of Traditional, Contemporary, Art and Modern Quilting (and every variation in between) in sizes from miniature to large bed quilts!
We are affiliated to the Quilters Guild of the British Isles and several of our members have served on the Guild’s national committee and spoken at regional events.
There is an annual membership fee £35 which includes all standard meetings, Thistle Quilters discounted rate for workshops and opportunities to participate in challenges and exhibitions.
A guest visit (non-member) is £5.00 per meeting.
We are open to new members, and would love to hear from you. Visit our contact page, or email us on thistle.quilters.edinburgh@gmail.com
