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
SOSAH Day – September 7, 2022
Today was a Sew Our Stash At Home Day on Zoom. I popped by for a short visit, but long enough to disrupt the others who seemed to be busy working on projects! One member was working on a jelly roll quilt. She was also wondering if she should buy several metres of a fabric … Continue reading SOSAH Day – September 7, 2022
SOSAH Day – August 3, 2022
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
SOSAH 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 SOSAH 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
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
Staying Connected #59
What we're making ... From Eleanor ... This is the first installment in Cristina De Miranda's Mystery Quilt series. It is worth a try. Her instructions are very well done. (I bought some of her patterns as well.) First try at Modern Quilting. This is the CQA " row by row" final row. This is … Continue reading Staying Connected #59
Staying Connected #58
Another post full of inspiration ... From Darla ... Just finished the flimsy for another Toni Whitney. The colours in this Wood Duck are really beautiful. Now to appliqué it. From Linda R ... Two quilts back from my long arm quilter, Wendy Margerm. A Christmas quilt made for my Granddaughter ... ... and a … Continue reading Staying Connected #58
Staying Connected #57
Welcome to this week's show and tell. From Marilyn ... Threadplay Pouch Aurifilosophy Workshop is a bag workshop with Krista Hennebury. It comes with a kit of Aurifil thread and it allows the participant to try out the different weights of thread. There are hints for threads, needles, appliqué, and bag construction. This is the … Continue reading Staying Connected #57
Staying Connected #56
Still stitching ... From Darla ... I am working on Wonky Houses machine appliqué. 19 out of 24 fused, and about 10 stitched. Also, doing another Toni Whitney appliqué - the Racoons. All fused and stitching started. From Eleanor ... Here is my first block of "Grow-a-Quilt." I ran out of fabric on the rail … Continue reading Staying Connected #56