Krista Hennebury Presentation

We were fortunate to have Krista Hennebury at our September meeting. In an entertaining and informative presentation, she spoke to us about modern quilting and showed some of her quilts. After a career as a geologist, Krista pursued her interest in quilting. She gives presentations and trunk shows, leads workshops, hosts retreats and quilt cruises, … Continue reading Krista Hennebury Presentation

Posture & Quilting

It can be so easy to get caught up in the pleasures of hand quilting, applique, and machine quilting. Or perhaps deadlines and the desire to finish drive you on. Time flies by, and then you wonder why your neck hurts. Linda S. sent along a link about taking care of your hard-working neck when you … Continue reading Posture & Quilting

June Luncheon

With summer just around the corner, members gathered for food and fun at our June meeting, bringing pot luck dishes and quilts to show. Diane and her committee put together an entertaining program of games and prizes. Many hands were busy setting up the room and running the kitchen. Competition in the games was intense as there were chances … Continue reading June Luncheon

Married to a Quilter

Pam C. found a funny speech online which was written by the husband of a quilter and delivered at Quilt Canada 2010. It was posted recently on the blog of The Sewing Lawyer. As Kay the blogger says, "It's long but amusing, and so worth a read." Many of Allan's stories about Gloria, her passion for quilting, and the … Continue reading Married to a Quilter

A Tip on Clutterbusting

Clutter - that haphazard assortment of things that somehow take over your space. This internet tip gave me a new spin on quilting and sewing clutter. Buy a rotating desk organizer at a stationery store and fill it with some of your most often used tools. You can stuff a bit of batting into the … Continue reading A Tip on Clutterbusting

Barb Mortell – Breaking the Rules

Barb Mortell came to our May meeting from Denman Island, where she follows her passion for innovative and improvisational quilting, and other creative pursuits. The theme of her presentation was "Log Cabins - Traditions & Innovations." As we admired and studied her quilts, Barb talked about how the traditional log cabin block can be reinvented with such techniques as stretching … Continue reading Barb Mortell – Breaking the Rules

Quilting in Alaska

Moira S. visited a quilt shop and attended a quilt show in Sitka, Alaska recently, when she was returning from Japan on a cruise ship. Sitka is a city of about 9,000 people located on Baranof Island on the outer coast of Alaska's panhandle. With some time ashore, Moira discovered the Ocean Waves Quilt Guild Annual Show in … Continue reading Quilting in Alaska

Hearst Castle, California – A Quilting Connection

Who knew I would be talking quilting during a visit to Hearst Castle! This opulent mansion, high in the hills overlooking the Central California Coast, was built by William Randolph Hearst (1863-1951), an American newspaper magnate. He was one of the wealthiest men of his time, and actress Marion Davies (1897-1961) was his long-time partner. … Continue reading Hearst Castle, California – A Quilting Connection

Sharon Pederson Trunk Show

Sharon Pederson presented her trunk show “Stories from the Road” at our April meeting. Sharon described herself as a traditional quilter, not an art quilter. She was hooked by quilting from the start and went on to pursue special interests in reversible quilts, sashiko stitching, machine appliqué, colour, and machine embroidery. Friends and other quilters … Continue reading Sharon Pederson Trunk Show

A Quilt Museum in a Heritage Mansion

What a perfect pairing - a quilt museum in a beautifully restored Victorian home. The La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum has been located in the Gaches Mansion in La Conner, Washington, since 1997. La Conner is a small, picturesque town in northern Washington, with its main street bordering a natural canal and the broad farmlands … Continue reading A Quilt Museum in a Heritage Mansion

Community Quilt Day March 2015

With the rain teeming outside, guild members gathered in our meeting hall to work on quilts for the community. Sharing some time with fellow quilters was an enjoyable way to spend time, and cutting, stitching, designing, and other tasks kept everyone busy. Many thanks to Yoskyl for producing custom-designed labels for our community quilts. Thanks also to Les for … Continue reading Community Quilt Day March 2015

Terry Aske Trunk Show – March 2015

At our March meeting, members enjoyed a trunk show presented by Terry Aske, a Vancouver art quilter. Terry started her quilting journey in 1998, when she took her first course and discovered she really liked it. As an accountant in her other life, Terry told us that quilting gives her opportunities to explore her creativity. She uses … Continue reading Terry Aske Trunk Show – March 2015

Roxanne’s, A Wish and a Dream – California Quilt Shop Dazzles

In the small coastal town of Carpinteria, California, south of Santa Barbara, is a quilt shop you won't want to miss if you are in the area. Step through the periwinkle-coloured doors into Roxanne's world of colour and imaginative displays and you won't want to leave. Visit this inspiring quilt shop online at http://www.roxannequilts.com/.