Fraser Valley Quilters' Guild has curated a very beautiful exhibition of quilts called "Botany Inspired Stitches" at VanDusen Botanical Garden. Flowers, gardens, and landscapes have been created in fabric by quilt artists using stunning colour palettes and intricate techniques. The quilts are on display in the Discovery Room gallery in the Visitor Centre and can be viewed at no charge. … Continue reading Botany Inspired Stitches – A Quilt Show
Stacey Day, Quilt Designer
Stacey Day came to our March meeting. She talked about how her life today as a quilter, pattern writer and quilt designer began with her love of fabric as a very young girl. She sewed her own clothes and did crafts, and remembers her grandmother at her side encouraging her to have confidence in her own ideas and talents. A book … Continue reading Stacey Day, Quilt Designer
Community Quilt Day March 2016
It was a good day making community quilts. Linda's soup was heating on the stove for our lunch. Les was busy keeping all of us busy. Tea, coffee and treats were nearby. Some of us won raffle prizes. Sewing machines were humming, and many quilts were sandwiched. We shared ideas about layering quilts, choosing colours, and other … Continue reading Community Quilt Day March 2016
Desert Guilds Quilt Show, California
Moira S. recently attended the Desert Guilds Quilt Show in Palm Springs, California. The show is a biennial fundraising event for three local guilds — the Coachella Valley Desert Guild, the Cactus Sew-ables from Yucca Valley and the Pass Patchers from the Banning/Beaumont area. "There were many beautiful quilts and I took a few pictures … Continue reading Desert Guilds Quilt Show, California
Quilt Rescue with Carol Piercy
What is a quilter to do when a project just isn’t working out? Carol Piercy, a local quilt teacher and enthusiast who has designed many patterns, came to our February meeting with some ideas about how to rescue quilts. Carol told us that the following design elements contribute to the success of a quilt: pattern of the … Continue reading Quilt Rescue with Carol Piercy
All Things Indigo with Anita Jamieson
At our January meeting, Anita Jamieson took us into the world of Japanese textiles with her presentation “All Things Indigo and a Japanese Angle on Quilting.” Anita is a member of the Greater Vancouver Weavers and Spinners Guild. In 2014 she attended a workshop in Japan given by Bryan Whitehead, a transplanted Canadian who lives in an … Continue reading All Things Indigo with Anita Jamieson
Our Christmas Quilt
Diane sent this photo along for members to see. Blocks designed with paper by competing teams at the Christmas Luncheon. Layout by Diane. Possibilities? Schedule training for next year?
Christmas with the Guild
‘Twas the week before Christmas and all through the room Friendship and feasting banished all gloom Tables were sparkling in colourful hues The membership ladies were collecting the dues! We gathered around and a photo was taken Then Show and Tell of the things we’d been makin’ We broke into teams for a challenging game … Continue reading Christmas with the Guild
Cancelled November Meeting
For the first time ever, one of our meetings was cancelled! Last Wednesday the power was out in the Capilano area. There was no power at the church and many of our member had no power for about 24 hours as our local substation was down. The executive divided up the membership list and phoned everyone … Continue reading Cancelled November Meeting
Community Quilt Day November 2015
Nineteen smiling members participated in Community Quilt Day. A good number of quilts were finished, and quite a few unfinished ones got taken home by our members to be finished in their homes. Lots of goodies as well. All in all quite a successful day! ANNE W.
Sewing Advice – Try Not to Laugh
Thanks to Elaine D. for sending this along for the website. And thanks to Pam C. for sending this response to the above!
The Power of Quilts, with Yoskyl
At our October meeting, we were treated to an engaging presentation called "The Power of Quilts," given by one of our members. Yoskyl is a retired North Vancouver teacher librarian with a love of quilting and with a family tradition of handwork. A version of this presentation is part of our "Have Quilts Will Travel" program. Yoskyl … Continue reading The Power of Quilts, with Yoskyl
Krista Hennebury Workshop – A Recipe for Modern
Choose your colour ingredients. Use a few traditional techniques. Add lots of innovative cutting and improvised piecing. Spice it up with your own creativity, and you have a recipe for a modern quilt. Krista’s workshop, “Improv Under the Influence,” was a lot of fun. We learned how to make a quilt that Krista designed and called … Continue reading Krista Hennebury Workshop – A Recipe for Modern
Judy Farrow, Textile Artist
Judy Farrow is a textile artist who lives in Parksville, B.C. She lived for many years in the Northwest Territories (now called Nunavut), in Iqaluit on Baffin Island and in Yellowknife. She worked as a teacher and researcher and travelled extensively in the Canadian North with her husband. Her fabric art captures beautiful images of … Continue reading Judy Farrow, Textile Artist
Krista Hennebury Presentation
We were fortunate to have Krista Hennebury at our September meeting. In an entertaining and informative presentation, she spoke to us about modern quilting and showed some of her quilts. After a career as a geologist, Krista pursued her interest in quilting. She gives presentations and trunk shows, leads workshops, hosts retreats and quilt cruises, … Continue reading Krista Hennebury Presentation
NQC September 2015
Marilyn C. Last Saturday Isabelle J. and I attended the Northwest Quilt Connection meeting in Mount Vernon, Washington. The speaker was Susan Mayer, a prolific quilt maker and pattern designer. Her topic was "Tips for a Perfect Quilt" along with a trunk show. She had patterns available for all the quilts. It was excellent presentation. … Continue reading NQC September 2015
Posture & Quilting
It can be so easy to get caught up in the pleasures of hand quilting, applique, and machine quilting. Or perhaps deadlines and the desire to finish drive you on. Time flies by, and then you wonder why your neck hurts. Linda S. sent along a link about taking care of your hard-working neck when you … Continue reading Posture & Quilting
June Luncheon
With summer just around the corner, members gathered for food and fun at our June meeting, bringing pot luck dishes and quilts to show. Diane and her committee put together an entertaining program of games and prizes. Many hands were busy setting up the room and running the kitchen. Competition in the games was intense as there were chances … Continue reading June Luncheon
Married to a Quilter
Pam C. found a funny speech online which was written by the husband of a quilter and delivered at Quilt Canada 2010. It was posted recently on the blog of The Sewing Lawyer. As Kay the blogger says, "It's long but amusing, and so worth a read." Many of Allan's stories about Gloria, her passion for quilting, and the … Continue reading Married to a Quilter
A Tip on Clutterbusting
Clutter - that haphazard assortment of things that somehow take over your space. This internet tip gave me a new spin on quilting and sewing clutter. Buy a rotating desk organizer at a stationery store and fill it with some of your most often used tools. You can stuff a bit of batting into the … Continue reading A Tip on Clutterbusting
Seymour Quilters Guild 