Category: Meetings

November 2011 Meeting

Many thanks to Maureen, Uschi, and Carol for their presentations. Maureen's Leaves Galore Template looks complicated to use but it does make excellent leaves and vines and other curved items or lines.  What a boon for applique!  See another demo on You Tube Uschi's felted wool designs are as beautiful as ever.  If you want … Continue reading November 2011 Meeting

October Meeting – Susan Jensen

Susan Jensen - quilter, pattern designer and teacher Susan’s delightful visual presentation took us along on her journey from beginning quilter to accomplished pattern designer. Her love of beautiful threads and embroidery stitches are incorporated into many of her original designs. We enjoyed the opportunity to see her sample wall hangings and quilts and then … Continue reading October Meeting – Susan Jensen

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

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.

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

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