This biennial exhibition, established in the early 1990’s, is organised alternatively by the Northern Ireland Patchwork Guild and the Irish Patchwork Society. Each Guild take turns to set the theme and the exhibition is held in venues north and south of the border.

The 2027 exhibition will be organised by the Northern Ireland Patchwork Guild.

Theme: ‘Through the Looking Glass’

Size of quilt: the perimeter of the exhibit should not exceed 250cm, that is just under 100 ins. Approximately 25ins square if you want to do a square)

Deadline for submission: To Be Announced. Not before January 2027.

Click to access hands-across-the-border-rules-2027_omega-1.pdf