NIPG Events Programme 2026 – 27

We meet for refreshments from 10:00

Meeting Start 10:30

[Any questions contact patchworkguild@yahoo.co.uk]

The 2026 – 27 Charity  is 

[Ballot tickets are available at each Monthly Meeting.] 

NB Each year the Guild’s Chair can choose a charity. A ballot (£1 per strip) is held each month to raise money for the named charity. There is no obligation to join the ballot. If you wish you may donate without taking part in the ballot.

There is a £5.00 charge for visitors, who are most welcome. If the visitor decides to join, this charge is deducted from the membership fee.

Workshops are booked at the Meetings.

Sat 5th Sept ’26

Introduction to Committee &
Hints on How To Create a Piece for
“Hands Across The Border “
Scout Hall, Crawfordsburn
Sat 3rd Oct ’26Catherine Hamilton &
Margaret Lee 		Shirt TalesParochial Hall, Cultra
Friday 9th –
Sun 11th ’26		NIPG Residential Weekend @ DrumalisSew Your Own Project(s)
Drumalis Retreat & Residential Centre
47 Glenarm Road
Larne BT40 1DT
Sat 7th Nov ’26Valerie Wilson,
Curator of Textiles,
Ulster Folk Museum		Quilts in Context:
patchwork and quilting in
everyday life in Ulster		Ulster Folk & Transport Museum
Thurs 12th Nov
– Fri 15th Nov 		Knit & Stitch ShowVolunteers Needed for
NIPG Booth		Eikon Exhibition Centre
Balmoral Park
Halftown Road
Lisburn VT27 5RF
Sat 5th Dec 2026Show & Tell
Christmas Challenge
Updates on our progress for
“Hands Across The Border ”
EveryoneScout Hall, Crawfordsburn
Sat 9th Jan ’27Guest SpeakerOnlinevia Zoom
Sat 6th Feb ’27Members15 Minute Demonstrations
on Techniques Close to Members’ Hearts
Sun 7th Mar ’27Gail LawtherTalk
Sun 8th Mar ’27Gail LawtherAll Day Workshop 10:00 – 16:00
Sat 3rd Apr ’27International
TBA
Sat 8th May ’27Invite to IPS &
Bring a Friend		TBA
Sat 5th Jun ’27AGMWith lots of fun activities