A Textile Tour at the Museum of Anthropology

This week a group of members gathered at the Museum of Anthropology at UBC to see some of the items in the Museum's textile collection. There was a special emphasis on First Nations textiles. The artifacts in the Museum are beautifully displayed and and leave you inspired by the skills and artistry of the people … Continue reading A Textile Tour at the Museum of Anthropology

SOSAH Day – September 7, 2022

Today was a Sew Our Stash At Home Day on Zoom. I popped by for a short visit, but long enough to disrupt the others who seemed to be busy working on projects! One member was working on a jelly roll quilt. She was also wondering if she should buy several metres of a fabric … Continue reading SOSAH Day – September 7, 2022

SOSAH Day – August 3, 2022

Today was the last SOSAH Day of the summer. It was a smallish group that met online, but it was fun to see each other and hear about what some of us are doing these days. After several very hot days in Vancouver, we were glad the temperature has dropped to bearable. There are even … Continue reading SOSAH Day – August 3, 2022

SOSAH Day – July 13, 2022

Some of us gathered on Zoom today for a mid-summer visit. Quilting, chatting, cleaning up the sewing room - it was all part of the event. One member had recently attended the big annual quilt show in Sisters, Oregon. It was so interesting to hear all about it. A highlight was seeing well-known quilter, Freddie … Continue reading SOSAH Day – July 13, 2022

Members Teaching Members

The programme for the November 2021 meeting was our traditional "Members Teaching Members," but this year it happened online. It was excellent. We are old hands on Zoom now! Linda's Banners Linda F gave a trunk show of the wonderful banners that adorn her front door and change through the seasons. She spoke about giving … Continue reading Members Teaching Members

Staying Connected #65

Our online show and tell ... From Lorna ... Here is a bargello quilt that I have made for my sister’s bed at her cottage which is in the Gulf Islands. I wanted to highlight the water/wave theme so used these fabrics, of which there are 24. Many of the fabrics are batiks on which … Continue reading Staying Connected #65

Staying Connected #64

Creating with our fabric ... From Linda R ... I had a friend request a drawstring bag. Here is the 1st one. ... and another new scrappy quilt made with fabrics shared by a special friend and letter fabric. I think it is fun and I love it. And also sent in by Linda R … Continue reading Staying Connected #64

Staying Connected #63

Quilting into the summer ... From Genevieve ... A quilt for our minister and his wife. From Linda R ... Finally starting a new project, a scrappy quilt project called Dots and Dashes. It is on pinterest. The original block is by Lois Olsen, a quilter in Australia. From Diane ... Grow-a-Quilt ... finally got … Continue reading Staying Connected #63

Staying Connected #62

Welcome to summer. As a sign in a quilt shop said, "Summer quilters are the best!" From Marilyn ... This is a baby quilt for a future baby so I have one ready. It is one of my UFOs. I have had the fabric set aside for a very long time. From Linda R ... … Continue reading Staying Connected #62

Staying Connected #61

Another chocolate box of quilts to enjoy. From Eleanor ... This is the "flights" pattern from Cristina De Miranda. My first modern Quilt. Nowhere to hang it - so pictured on the floor. From Darla ... Decided to use up some of my brown batiks - only made a small dent. The pattern is called … Continue reading Staying Connected #61