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
Sew Our Stash at Home 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 Sew Our Stash at Home Day – July 13, 2022
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
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