MAY MEETING – LINDA SHARPE

Another great meeting! A few notes from Ellen We learned that colour has many variables. Linda suggested that one useful way to think of colours is to group them as having stimulating or calming characteristics. Clear bright colours are happy, festive and stimulating while secondary or tertiary mixes present a calm, peaceful feeling. Linda stressed … Continue reading MAY MEETING – LINDA SHARPE

DIANE STEVENSON and OUR HISTORY

March was the beginning of a history of Canada theme at our meetings. Diane Stevenson presented a mini general history illustrated with maps and artifacts, including, a beaver pelt and hat. For the quilting history part of her talk she showed many quilts which she or members of her family made and others which she … Continue reading DIANE STEVENSON and OUR HISTORY

TOM and SEWING MACHINE MAINTENANCE

Another interesting meeting. Who knew that sewing machine maintenance could be such a funny topic! With Carola last month and, now, Tom saying that the most important thing we can do is change the needle I need to make sure I have a couple of packages of needles handy at all times. Tom's second most … Continue reading TOM and SEWING MACHINE MAINTENANCE