September 28th Workshops

Workshop notes from Ellen F. - Leaf Printing - Hatti Hunter taught us how to print fabric using craft paint and leaves collected from our gardens. We were inspired by Hatti's beautiful samples including: a queen-sized quilt, a vest, wall hangings, placemats, coasters, trivets, and stationery. How Should I Quilt This? - Kirsten Yee inspired … Continue reading September 28th Workshops

September Meeting

Welcome back everyone! The September meeting was very good. Kirsten Chursinoff's detailed art pieces showed us that the tiniest pieces o fabric have merit. She stressed that she uses trimmings that most of us would sweep off the floor and throw in the trash. Much of Kirsten's inspiration comes from nature - flowers, the trees, … Continue reading September Meeting

August Changes

Welcome to our new website. Have a look around and you will find everything from the last website and some new looks. Remember to change your Bookmark or to Add the Home page to your Favourites. Our new URL is https://seymourqg.wordpress.com

JUNE MEETING

Thank you Sylvia, for hosting another successful June meeting. More UFO Challenge quilts came in and more quilts tops ready to be sandwiched and quilted. A good time was had by all. Note: The EVENTS page has been updated with new events and more info for some of the already listed events.

MAY MEETING – LINDA SHARPE

Another great meeting! A few notes from Ellen We learned that colour has many variables. Linda suggested that one useful way to think of colours is to group them as having stimulating or calming characteristics. Clear bright colours are happy, festive and stimulating while secondary or tertiary mixes present a calm, peaceful feeling. Linda stressed … Continue reading MAY MEETING – LINDA SHARPE

FAVOURITE QUILT SHOP

LF, our president, is asking about favourite quilt shops. Yesterday L and M found their current favourite in Moab, Utah! We managed to have an hour in the shop - met a fellow quilter from Powell River, BC and explored the excellent selection of fabrics. We especially liked the blenders and Southwest prints and we … Continue reading FAVOURITE QUILT SHOP

UNDERGROUND RAILROAD with ANNE S.

What an interesting meeting! Anne's excellent talk on Quilts in the Underground Railroad did not dispell the myth but it did give us a better understanding of the possible code. Anne's references: Burns, Eleanor, & Bouchard, Sue. Underground Railroad Sampler. Quilt in a Day, California, 2003 Rubin, Stella. How to Compare and Value American Quilts. Opus … Continue reading UNDERGROUND RAILROAD with ANNE S.

"I SPY a GARDEN" WORKSHOP

How does your garden grow? Carefully with colour and in hexagons. Susan Purney Mark shared her system for creating scenes. We had great fun choosing fabrics, cutting hexagons, and cutting more hexagons Then arranging them to create our own scenes. Everyone's was different - amazing! Visit Susan's website at … Continue reading "I SPY a GARDEN" WORKSHOP

DIANE STEVENSON and OUR HISTORY

March was the beginning of a history of Canada theme at our meetings. Diane Stevenson presented a mini general history illustrated with maps and artifacts, including, a beaver pelt and hat. For the quilting history part of her talk she showed many quilts which she or members of her family made and others which she … Continue reading DIANE STEVENSON and OUR HISTORY

SEMINOLE with CAROL

Our workshop is over and I think we may have a few quilts to show at the upcoming meeting. Carol is such a patient teacher and always had constructive comments to help with the colour and design questions that came up as we made our quilts.

BOOK DISPLAY

I was surprised to hear that a few people had heard of the authors in the book display at the meeting. If you missed it - there were examples of novels with quilts or quilting as part of the theme and some books on the Underground Railway. The books were from the North Van District … Continue reading BOOK DISPLAY

TOM and SEWING MACHINE MAINTENANCE

Another interesting meeting. Who knew that sewing machine maintenance could be such a funny topic! With Carola last month and, now, Tom saying that the most important thing we can do is change the needle I need to make sure I have a couple of packages of needles handy at all times. Tom's second most … Continue reading TOM and SEWING MACHINE MAINTENANCE

CAROLA and MACHINE QUILTING

We had great fun at the quilting workshop. Carola had some useful tips and was ready and willing to help get the best results from everyone's machine. We learned about needles and threads and free motion quilting. She opened her portable "shop". Many people found threads to complete the projects. Carola's website is Carola's Quilt … Continue reading CAROLA and MACHINE QUILTING

SEYMOUR QUILTERS’ GUILD BLOG

Welcome to the Seymour Quilter's Guild Blog. This is the beginning of our presence on the Internet. Gradually we will discover what information is useful to have on our blog.