2021 – A Look Back

Zooming allowed us to have a full slate of speakers, a few workshops, and other activities to help members connect in 2021. We met quilters from other provinces and the interior of BC and we learned from our own members. Programme was varied and reflected the interests of our guild. Quilter on Fire, Brandy Maslowski … Continue reading 2021 – A Look Back

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

CQA Virtual Quilt Canada 2021

Quilt Canada 2021 Pin This year the Canadian Quilters' Association's Quilt Canada 2021 conference went virtual. The cost was quite reasonable, and before the event, registrants had access to a tutorial to prepare them for using the portal. Lorna L – There was a “clear introduction days before on how to use the left-hand bar … Continue reading CQA Virtual Quilt Canada 2021

Spring Luncheon

From Marilyn and Barb … Our Spring Luncheon … fun on a beautiful day! We started with the meeting. Thirty-six members attended. Membership’s door prizes - half yards of solids - were won by Catherine B, Chris G, and Elaine A. After the meeting, as we prepared for lunch, we learned that many people have always … Continue reading Spring Luncheon

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

Staying Connected #60

Welcome to our online show and tell. From Linda R ... Pictures of my favorite picnic quilt. Using today (May 29),1st time this year. From Sharon R ... Put this Butterfly fabric together that’s been in my “Stash” and backed it with a tropical floral fabric. From Chris ... My Grow-a-Quilt. I only put the … Continue reading Staying Connected #60