stitched and bound is a biennial exhibition showcasing the innovative range of current work being produced by Western Australian artists who challenge the usual concept of the ‘quilt’ medium. Artists are encouraged to work outside the quilt format and push the boundaries of the medium focusing on making personal statements through the use of unconventional materials, ideas and techniques. Pieces to be exhibited are selected on artistic merit, innovation within the quilt medium and standard of design and execution. Typically, 30 – 50 works are chosen by three independent jurors for showing.
stitched and bound 2026/27 will open at Midland Junction Arts Centre (MJAC), Perth on 1 May 2026 and close on 28 June 2026 and will hopefully tour galleries in country WA. Conditions of Entry for the exhibition are now available to view and download. Online Entries for the exhibition are now open.
stitched and bound 2024/25 opened at Midland Junction Arts Centre (MJAC), Perth on 18 May 2024, closed on 14 July 2024 and visited galleries in northern and southern WA until September 2025.
For the 2024/25 exhibition, 48 pieces were selected from a total of 44
WA textile artists. Julie Haddrick, Susie Vickery and Maria Shell were the jurors.
stitched and bound 