Sew Awareness 2026 - 23rd South African National Quilt Festival
Date: Tuesday, 7th July 2026 to Saturday, 11th July 2026
A celebration of quilting and textile art as a medium
for promoting environmental awareness.
The 23rd South African National Quilt Festival will be held at Collegiate High School in Port Elizabeth, now known as Gqeberha Eastern Cape, South Africa. Collegiate Girls High School is steeped in history, founded in 1873. This year marks their Jubilee celebrations.
Dias Quilters’ Guild are delighted and privileged to host our Quilt Festival once again at this beautiful school, situated in the heart of the city, close to all amenities.
The school facilities are top class and so suited to our needs, including adequate and safe parking as well as 24hour security.
Waterfield House, the school hostel, is a spacious, modern facility attached to the main buildings of the school, with adequate parking as well as security.