Members Teaching Members

From Marilyn ... November is our month to have Members Teaching Members as our program for the general meeting. Each year a few members demo a technique, a tool, or an item of interest to the membership. This year we had three speakers. Cheryl showed us her Folded Log Cabin quilt in which the blocks … Continue reading Members Teaching Members

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

Quilt Canada Vancouver 2022 – Under the Sails

A report from Marilyn C ... Another Quilt Canada in Vancouver is over. Quilt Canada is an annual national show organized by the Canadian Quilters' Association and held in various cities across the country. The theme for the 2022 show was "Reconnected," and we reconnected “in person” with members of our own guild, with shop … Continue reading Quilt Canada Vancouver 2022 – Under the Sails

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

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