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Chris and Ann Seng, from Kingaroy, with one of Ann’s entries in the “Battle Of The Quilts” … this large quilt took “eight or nine” months to complete<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

July 10, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Kingaroy and Wondai art galleries have both turned their walls over to craft activities this month … yes, winter is a good time to stay at home and make things!<\/p>\n

On Friday night, Cr Danita Potter officially opened the second instalment of the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery’s two-month Queensland Winter Craft Festival.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The main and front galleries are filled with the 20 entries in the “Battle Of The Quilts” competition, which has a $500 first prize.<\/p>\n

The winner will be decided by People’s Choice (drop into the gallery to vote!) and will be announced at 10:30am on Sunday, July 19.<\/p>\n

The winner of a raffled quilt, donated by the Voodoo Sistas, will also be announced.<\/p>\n

All proceeds from this raffle – about $700 has been raised so far – are going to the South Burnett Support Alliance which organises the free Wednesday night meals in Kingaroy.<\/p>\n

About an hour later, South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff opened Wondai Regional Art Gallery’s July exhibitions.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The nine members of the Tangled Threads textile art group have taken over the front and main galleries, including wallhangings, mixed media artworks and, yes, quilts.<\/p>\n

Mayor Duff was wearing a pink quilted creation created by Tangled Threads artist Ruth Wagner, who also had pieces the walls.<\/p>\n

The Queensland Winter Craft Festival will continue at the Kingaroy Gallery until July 28.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Wondai exhibitions will be on display until 3:00pm on Saturday, August 1.<\/p>\n

Entry to both galleries is free.<\/p>\n

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Quilt Trail<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Don’t forget about the upcoming Quilt Trail which will be held on July 18-19.<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are nine events happening, from Kingaroy to Wondai (see the full list, below), with both the Kingaroy and Wondai galleries taking part.<\/p>\n

The various venues will be open from 9:00am to 4:00pm, on Saturday, July 18; and from 9:00am to 2:00pm on Sunday, July 19.<\/p>\n

(The popular Wooroolin De Stash Day is on the Saturday only!)<\/p>\n

Refreshments will be available at some venues, including two galleries, however some of the hosts may not have EFTPOS facilities so purchases will have to be made in cash.<\/p>\n

Quilt Trail Hosts:<\/strong><\/p>\n