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A very warm welcome to Region 13

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Region 13 occupies a large geographical area and not surprisingly there is a lot going on for you to enjoy!

A dedicated committee of volunteers organise not to be missed events, talks, workshops and classes throughout the year.

Members and non-members of all ages are invited to join in. You can attend any event across our region regardless of where you live.

Details of our Region 13 Events are listed here

We look forward to welcoming you to an event soon.

More about Region 13

Region 13 is divided up into the Areas which are Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, North Wales and Isle of Man.

Each area has a representative who is a member of the Committee. There is also a Regional Co-ordinator, Treasurer, Newsletter Editor, Website Editor, Young Quilters' Representative, Quiltfest Chairperson and a number of Team Members.

Together with additional volunteers and talented groups, they create a vibrant and active region for you to enjoy.

What does Region 13 offer you?

  • 2 Regional Days per year including speakers and workshops
  • Area Days including speakers and workshops
  • Virtual events
  • Young Quilters events / meetings*
  • Quiltfest annual event
  • x3 yearly Newsletter 'Quilt North West' for Guild Members
  • Digital newsletters for Guild Members
  • Active Facebook Group for Guild Members
  • List of Groups across the Region (affiliated and non-affiliated)
  • List of Events happening across the Region**
  • Quilt stand hire to support group events / exhibitions
  • Opportunities to meet others, learn and share skills/knowledge
  • and much more!

* Our Young Quilters representative, Carole Pinnington is keen to increase the number of under 16s. Contact her for more details at [email protected]

** Send details of any event you are organising within Region 13 to the Website Editor at [email protected] and Newsletter Editor at [email protected]

This is your website and it's only as good or as up to date as the information you provide.

How do you find out about Groups in Region 13?

Details of groups appear here on the website and in the first Region 13 Newsletter of the year.

Please email the Region 13 Newsletter Editor with the details of your group at [email protected]

Please ensure you include the following information.

  • Group Name 
  • Group Meeting Day / Time
  • Group Website
  • Affiliated: Yes / No
  • Venue Address
  • Venue Town
  • Venue County
  • Venue Postcode
  • Group Contact Name*
  • Group Contact Address*
  • Group Contact Telephone Number (home/mobile)*
  • Group Email address*
  • Additional Information you would like included eg disabled access   

(*As the website is public, only name and email addresses are displayed. Details of the group will also go into the regional newsletter, where only the group leader's name and telephone number will be shown. Any other details are just for our records - we are very careful with quilters' personal details.)