December 2017 Block of the Month

The eleven Tree blocks were won by Linda. She already has plans for them. Congratulations Linda. The December Block of the Month is a star. I have seen it called a Sawtooth Star and a Variable Star. It is now on our website where it can be found through a link on the Block of … Continue reading December 2017 Block of the Month

Finding inspiration everywhere

Susan Jensen was the speaker at our November meeting, with a presentation of fabric art entitled "Nature's Threadwork Landscapes". Susan finds her inspiration in nature, everywhere... in the smallest details - such as the tiny veins in yellow maple leaves - and in the largest vistas, such as the beautiful mountains that surround us. The thing, … Continue reading Finding inspiration everywhere

November Block of the Month

Congratulations to Irene T who went home with about 16 Migrating Geese blocks. Have fun putting them together Irene. The November Block is on the Block of the Month page. Have fun with it and please let us know if you make any extra ones for yourself or anyone else.

Beautiful Bargello – A Fall Workshop

Thanks to Moira for these super photos from the Bargello Workshop in October presented by our talented member Pat. Inspiring! "The Bargello Workshop was a lot of fun and the day just flew by." - Moira

Hints, tips and ideas galore!

October's meeting was truly packed with good stuff. Right off the bat, as we signed in at the door, we each filled out a small form for December's Secret Santa Mug Rug exchange, just names, favourite and least favourite colours were divulged. At the November meeting, those who have not yet drawn a recipient's name … Continue reading Hints, tips and ideas galore!

Tips for injury-free quilting from a Physiotherapist

Our September speaker certainly came at the right moment: with our sweltering summer finally giving way to Fall, we're all keen to get back to our sewing rooms! For hours, no doubt, which could mean injuries if we don't pay attention to how we're sitting, standing, ironing and so on. Deanna McMullen, registered Clinical Physiotherapist and … Continue reading Tips for injury-free quilting from a Physiotherapist

Quilt Canada 2017

Report from Marilyn: In June I went to Quilt Canada 2017 in Toronto. It was a four day conference put on by the Canadian Quilter's Association and I decided to go because I had a quilt accepted into the National Juried Show (NJS). There were about 350 entries for the National Juried Show and 127 … Continue reading Quilt Canada 2017

Quilts in Our Community – A Quilt Show by the Sunshine Coast Quilters’ Guild

The Sunshine Coast Quilters' Guild presented a quilt show called "Quilts in Our Community" on June 17-18 in Sechelt, B.C. From Moira ... "It was a great show. The planning and execution went very smoothly. We had lots of volunteers and the members were very pleased with the results of their hard work. We had a judge … Continue reading Quilts in Our Community – A Quilt Show by the Sunshine Coast Quilters’ Guild

Quilts in the Chapel – A Big Show by a Small Guild

Some photos from Quilts in the Chapel, a quilt show presented on June 10 at St. Martin's Anglican Church in North Vancouver, B.C. by the Grouse Mountain Day Quilters Guild. A wide variety of quilts and a showcase of talent and creativity.

FibreWorks Studio & Gallery – Art in Yurts

FibreWorks Studio & Gallery is located on B.C.'s beautiful Sunshine Coast just north of Madeira Park. Studios and galleries are housed in a cluster of yurts, with wooden decking providing space for open air activities when weather permits. Workshops and exhibitions are presented from April through October. This year marks the tenth anniversary of FibreWorks, the retirement … Continue reading FibreWorks Studio & Gallery – Art in Yurts

Paul Krampitz – Working with Wedges

Paul Krampitz's Working with Wedges Workshop was well attended, with members enthusiastic about learning something new and sharing the process with quilting friends. Armed with our wedge templates, we learned how to cut our fabric into angled pieces and sew them together to create interesting effects. We started with the basics, creating our own block. Later, Paul showed us some variations such as … Continue reading Paul Krampitz – Working with Wedges

Carola Russell – Choosing the Right Needles, Thread & Feet for Quiltmaking

Carola Russell, owner of Carola's Quilt Shop on B.C.'s Sunshine Coast, gave a presentation at our May meeting. It was all about machine needles, quilting threads, and presser feet, and how choosing them wisely can lead to more successful projects and more enjoyable quilting. She discussed needle sizes and threads for piecing and machine quilting, and provided … Continue reading Carola Russell – Choosing the Right Needles, Thread & Feet for Quiltmaking

Spring Quilting Retreat

Diane's Spring Quilting Retreat in April was a lot of fun. It was held at Over the Rainbow Lodge on Camano Island in Washington State. The Lodge is spacious and comfortable and well equipped for quilting, preparing food, and hanging out with friends. We shared a lot of ideas, tips and laughs during our stay. You could … Continue reading Spring Quilting Retreat

Paul Krampitz – From Traditional to Modern Quilter

Our April meeting featured a presentation by Paul Krampitz, who has made the creative journey from traditional to modern quilter. Paul's quilts illustrate how new and exciting designs can happen when quilters change up conventional blocks and layouts. This was a lively presentation, with a great trunk show, and lots of ideas for modern quiltmaking. More information: Paul's Blog Vancouver Modern Quilt … Continue reading Paul Krampitz – From Traditional to Modern Quilter

Quilt Shops in the Mountain States

music: Santa Fe by Ottmar Liebert From Moira ... Santa Fe Quilting, Santa Fe, New Mexico The Santa Fe Quilting shop was very large. It took a bit of time to explore all the shop as it had three rooms. An employee wearing a quilted garment. The shop's Block of the Month quilt, done in … Continue reading Quilt Shops in the Mountain States

Julie Plotniko – Popcorn Can Quilts

Julie Plotniko, Vancouver Island quilting instructor, gave her presentation called "Popcorn Can Quilts" at our March meeting. As someone who makes their popcorn on the stove top in an old pressure cooker with a tin pie plate for a lid, I was unfamiliar with popcorn cans. Julie, however, had amassed a collection of popcorn cans over the … Continue reading Julie Plotniko – Popcorn Can Quilts

Community Quilts Day – Slab Quilts & More

Members met at the church hall on March 8 to make community quilts. We cut, pieced, sandwiched and quilted, while swapping stories and sewing tips, truly testing our multi-tasking skills. Several of the projects were slab block quilts for Canada's Big Quilt Bee initiated by the Canadian Quilters' Association to mark Canada's 150th birthday this year. The … Continue reading Community Quilts Day – Slab Quilts & More

Botanical Reflections – A Quilt Show at VanDusen Garden

Images from the “Botanical Reflections” mixed fibre art exhibit at VanDusen Botanical Garden. Presented by the Fibre Art Network in a gallery adjacent to the public admission area. Until March 15, 2017. more photos and information here

Fabric Art by Daniella Amit

Daniella Amit gave a presentation at our February meeting. She began her career in landscape design, and now works in fibre art, jewelry, and interior design in her business La Penna Design. She has been featured on the North Shore Art Crawl, and her art has been shown at the annual Harmony Arts Festival in West Vancouver. Daniella teaches techniques for working … Continue reading Fabric Art by Daniella Amit