Civic will come alive this Sunday as members of Canberra Quilters transform City Walk into a moving celebration of colour, craft and community.

The event marks 50 years of Canberra Quilters, a group founded in 1976 after Margaret Rolfe and Judy Thompson invited fellow enthusiasts to meet in Rolfe’s Curtin home. At a time when quilting resources in Australia were scarce, the group grew through shared skills, materials and friendships. Today, Canberra Quilters has around 350 members, its own premises, and a strong national reputation for excellence. Over the decades, members have achieved recognition both in Australia and internationally, with their quilts held in private and major public collections.

Wrapped in their own handmade quilts, the quilters plan to create a living exhibition in motion, inviting onlookers to experience textile art in a new way.

The Quilt Walk begins at Garema Place shortly after 1pm, winding its way through Ainslie Place and Civic Square before finishing at the Canberra Museum and Gallery.

Along the route, participants will wear their creations, blending fashion, storytelling and tradition. Spectators are welcome to join anywhere along the way.

The Quilt Walk concludes at the Canberra Museum and Gallery, where visitors can explore the exhibition Stitching Stories: 50 Years of Canberra Quilters.

This free, family-friendly event is open to everybody and offers a chance to see quilting not just displayed, but brought to life on the streets of Canberra.

Quilt Walk with the Canberra Quilters starts at Garema Place, April 19. Stitching Stories: 50 Years of Canberra Quilters, CMAG, until May 24.