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  • 13 joyful scrap‑busting ideas for vibrant, colour‑pop quilts

    12/03/2026

    Discover 13 vibrant scrap-busting quilt ideas like string blocks, crumb quilting, and improv patchwork. Join SHQA for free resources, community, UK events, and expert connections.

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  • How to Plan a Brilliant Quilting Retreat: A Step-by-Step Guide

    10/03/2026

    This guide outlines planning a quilting retreat by defining goals, budgeting, selecting tutors, creating a balanced schedule, choosing an ideal venue, and promoting the event for a smooth, inspiring experience.

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  • Hosting Quilting Events with Ease: Bring Your Community Together

    27/02/2026

    Host quilting events effortlessly with SHQA’s tips: plan sew socials, block swaps, workshops; promote via SHQA Calendar and social media; use tutor and supplier directories; join free membership for community support.

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  • Stitching Us Together: How to Organise Quilting Events That Bring Your Community Together

    15/02/2026

    This guide offers practical tips for organising inclusive quilting events and retreats in the UK, highlighting SHQA’s tutor and supplier directories to foster community, creativity, and connection.

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  • Plan Your First Quilting Retreat: A Step-by-Step Guide

    11/02/2026

    This guide outlines steps for planning a successful quilting retreat, covering goal setting, budgeting, venue selection, scheduling, tutor booking, supply sourcing, promotion, and smooth event management.

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