Stitching and Beyond Inc.

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2026 Stitching and Beyond Challenge: ‘Marks and Lines’

Please go to the Links below for all  the details you need. 

Registration is now open for our 2026 challenge ‘Marks and Lines’.  Please review all entry requirements and register online before midnight 14 August 2026.  All pieces are due at the Southern Monthly Gathering, 9am-1pm Tuesday 18 August at the Kingborough Women’s Club Room, Kingston Beach.

Touring of our 2025 challenge ‘Hidden Stories’ is underway and available under events. You can enjoy our web gallery of the amazing entries while you wait for the exhibition to reach a library near you.

If you need ideas on preparing textile works for display (for ANY reason, even in your own home!) check out our hanging guide for challenge pieces plus another great idea submitted by a member.

Final deadline for submission of work

Works are due on or before the Southern August Gathering:

  • 9am-1pm Tuesday 18 August 2026 at the Kingborough Women’s Club Room, Kingston Beach
  • Create either a fabric or bubble wrap ‘envelope’ to enclose each work and label with your name.

If you are unable to deliver in person, entries can be posted to arrive no later than Friday 14 August. Please allow time for postage delays!

Package your work and mail it to:

Stitching and Beyond Inc.
PO Box 675
Moonah 7009

Any queries? Please contact us.