Welcome to the Darwin Patchworkers and Quilters Inc.
Darwin Patchworkers and Quilters Inc. (DPAQ) is a vibrant, not-for-profit quilting group based in Darwin Northern Territory. Founded in 1984 by Jenny Armour, Gill Webb and fellow quilting enthusiasts, the club has grown to include members from across the region.
DPAQ hosts Monday Meets on the first Monday of the month from February to November, providing members with an opportunity to connect, enjoy refreshments and stay up to date with club news and events.
DPAQ events include weekly Sit & Sew days, Saturday Stitchers, Christmas Club, Charity Quilt Days and the annual Tropical Quilt Retreat. DPAQ hosts local and interstate instructors for Pop- Up Workshops, Trunk Shows and yearly 1 or 2 day Workshops.
Events
TERRITORY QUILTS 2026
Hosted by Alice Springs Quilting Club
Meetings
Monday Meets
Formerly known as the Darwin Patchworkers and Quilters (DPAQ) monthly General Meeting.
First Monday of the month, excluding Public Holidays (deferred to the following Monday). No meetings held in January and December.
DPAQ ClubRooms 96A Winnellie Rd, Winnellie
6:45 PM for a 7:00 PM start.
Christmas Club
Cost $5 per session
Every 2nd Saturday of each month January to December
DPAQ ClubRooms 96A Winnellie Rd, Winnellie
10am – 3pm
Christmas Club members work on a different themed project each month.
Saturday Stitchers
Cost $5 per session
3rd Saturday of each month February to November
DPAQ ClubRooms 96A Winnellie Rd, Winnellie
Different projects are taught each month by DPAQ’s Saturday Stitchers coordinators or by a DPAQ member/volunteer. The projects are announced during Monday Meets and instructions/requirements are provided in SNIPPETS.
Charity Quilt Days
Occurs on the 5th Saturday of the month whenever a month includes five Saturdays.
DPAQ ClubRooms 96A Winnellie Rd, Winnellie
Charity Quilt Days in 2026 will be held on:
30th May 2026
29th August 2026
31st October 2026
General Sewing Days
General sewing days are for members or guests to come to the ClubRooms and work on their own projects.
DPAQ ClubRooms 96A Winnellie Rd, Winnellie.
Cost $5.00 per session for DPAQ members; $10.00 for non-members.
Monday Sit & Sew
Every Monday
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursday Threads Sit & Sew Day and Evening
Every Thursday
9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday Stitchers
Every Friday
From 10:00 AM
Saturday Sit & Sew
Every 1st Saturday of the month
From 10:00 AM