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Pro Dedicate Award


The SAQG Pro Dedicate Award is presented every second year
to a South African quilter in honour of their outstanding service
to quilting in South Africa.

Presented in 2022 to

Ina Meyer


Ambassador for Promoting SA Quiltmaking regionally, nationally and internationally

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SAQG Quilt Judge National & International

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Inspirational, Innovative Quiltmaking Teacher

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Dedicated Quilt Guild and Group Chairperson and member 

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Award-winning Master Quilter

Ina Meyer

SAQG recognizes Ina’s creative enthusiasm, passion and dedication to promoting textile arts and quilting.



Ina Meyer


  • SAQG Recommended Teacher, teaching many traditional techniques and also creative skills such as innovative embellishments, hand appliqué and beginners’ classes.
  • She has held many leadership positions in guilds and used her insatiable energy and enthusiasm to encourage learning and sharing. 
  • Founding member of Good Hope Quilters’ Guild and has served inter alia as the President of GHQG, and the Jacaranda Quilters’ Guild and is currently Chairlady of Outeniqua Quilters’ Guild.
  • Ina has served on SA National Festival Committees in 1994, 2002, 2011 and part of Festival 2019. 
  • South African Accredited Judge - Ina has adjudicated quilt competitions locally including National Festivals and the IQA Challenge. Has Judged internationally in Zimbabwe, Namibia and Dubai. 
  • Keen participant in Textile Art groups and her work has been exhibited locally and internationally.
  • Ina is always challenging herself and then giving what she learned back to the quilting community with a very open hand and heart.
  • Ina’s involvement, interests and efforts are helping South African quilting to develop and gain exposure in new and exciting ways.



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