Region 13
Cheshire, Isle of Man, Lancashire, Merseyside, North Wales, Greater Manchester

About Region 13

Region 13 occupies a large geographical area from Anglesey and the Lleyn peninsular of Wales in the West to the Cheshire Peak District and Pennine Lancashire in the East and the shores of Morecambe Bay in the North. It includes the Isle of Man and the large cities of Manchester and Liverpool. Our membership numbers around 700 enthusiastic patchworkers and quilters who belong to thriving local groups (not part of the Quilters Guild). Details of these groups appear in our thrice-yearly newsletter and are also available from this website. We have some excellent patchwork teachers, and talented local members, including some who are internationally known.

The Quilters Guild in Region 13, through its 6 regional representatives who hold meetings in their own areas at least twice a year, ensures that all members have interesting events to attend. Twice a year regional days bring together up to 250 members to hear big name speakers, see some wonderful quilts, enjoy retail therapy and meet one another.

Sue Warburton and Patricia Bridgestock have taken on the job of area rep. for East Lancashire.  Welcome to these two quilters - we are looking forward to an exciting programme for that area.

At the moment, we have no area representative for Wirral and West Cheshire.  If you are interested in taking on this position, possibly along with another Guild member from the area, please contact any committee member or area representative (see the regional contacts on this website) and they will be delighted to help in any way they can. 

Patchwork and quilting has undergone a revival in the past 30 years, but we recognise that our craft can only continue and thrive by attracting and helping new needlewomen (and men) of all ages. Classes and workshops at various levels are held throughout the region and the regional co-ordinator can supply details of those near you .  Our Young Quilters representative, Pamela Orr, is keen to increase the number of under 16s and has a special programme for them at events.