The Orchard Valley Quilters Guild meets every Tuesday morning from 9 a.m. to noon from September through May at the Okanagan Mission Hall (corner of Lakeshore and DeHart) in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. Click here for map.
Our meetings provide members with friendship, support, inspiration and encouragement. We welcome quilters and fabric artists of all levels of expertise. Our members practice traditional, modern, hand, machine, and art quilting. Meetings are a great place to learn, socialize and exchange ideas.
Guests and new members are always welcome.
MESSAGE FROM THE INCOMING EXECUTIVE:
Thank you to all who attended the AGM on Sept 21, 2012 where the new Executive was elected. A big thanks to those who volunteered for the vacant positions. We all know that our guild will only run smoothly if we all get involved at the level which fits into our commitment time. Many of us are in the sandwich generation and those grandchildren are certainly requiring more of our attention than ever.
Due to the uncertainty of the future months and the Covid requirements we must remain as flexible as possible in our planning. We will attempt to keep everyone up to date through the website.
Some changes have been made. The Program position has been replaced by a representative from each of the sub-groups. These groups will take on the task of presenting tutorials or workshops for the entire group. We also will be preparing for the Quilt show in May, and the after Holidays meetings will be focused on this event. Marg Frisque is awaiting your ideas.
The NICU quilts are being completed at a rate that should keep the hospital full for the year, but Barb will be letting us know if we start to run short. Batting will be available in Oct and kits are being put together as we speak. Christmas stocking production has already begun.
Thank you to all who attended the AGM on Sept 21, 2012 where the new Executive was elected. A big thanks to those who volunteered for the vacant positions. We all know that our guild will only run smoothly if we all get involved at the level which fits into our commitment time. Many of us are in the sandwich generation and those grandchildren are certainly requiring more of our attention than ever.
Due to the uncertainty of the future months and the Covid requirements we must remain as flexible as possible in our planning. We will attempt to keep everyone up to date through the website.
Some changes have been made. The Program position has been replaced by a representative from each of the sub-groups. These groups will take on the task of presenting tutorials or workshops for the entire group. We also will be preparing for the Quilt show in May, and the after Holidays meetings will be focused on this event. Marg Frisque is awaiting your ideas.
The NICU quilts are being completed at a rate that should keep the hospital full for the year, but Barb will be letting us know if we start to run short. Batting will be available in Oct and kits are being put together as we speak. Christmas stocking production has already begun.
2021-2022 Program has been updated: Follow the link
QUILT SHOW : Notice from Marg Frisque, Chair of the Quilt Show
The Quilt Show has been rescheduled for May 7 and 8th, 2022
This Quilt Show will be a celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Guild!!!
Fundraiser for the Quilt Show
Marg F. made these 2 lovely quilts as a fundraiser for the Quilt Show 2022
The first one is 70" x 84"
The second one is 52" x 72"
Please contact Marg using the Contact page.
The first one is 70" x 84"
The second one is 52" x 72"
Please contact Marg using the Contact page.
Thank you to Blair Sportswear
Blair Sportswear has kindly printed all the labels for our Donation Quilts!
Celebration of Life for Joanne Tjaden
Thank you Josh for a wonderful Celebration of Life
We really appreciated the beautiful words, videos and display of your Mom's Art.
To view more of Joanne's beautiful art, see the In Memory Page
We really appreciated the beautiful words, videos and display of your Mom's Art.
To view more of Joanne's beautiful art, see the In Memory Page
NICU Donation
New Message from Barb Segal, our donation coordinator, April 5, 2021
OVQG Donations Update, April 5, 2021
Hi, I’m back again, with a quick update and a chance for you to win a thank you gift from OVQG. More than 125 quilts have been delivered to me in 2021.
Our liaison at the NICU is doing very well. She is a hard person to replace but two women are sharing the position and doing a good job.
My bins are out of quarantine and refilled for the next delivery which should happen in May. 60 quilts are delivered every 2 months. The last delivery included quilts for Easter. Currently, I have 180 quilts in storage for the NICU. Before we draw for the basket at the right, I would like to receive any quilts that you may be storing. Every quilt delivered from January 1st till the end of the day on April 21st will get you an entry. On April 23rd, the draw will be made live on the OVQG Facebook group page. Be sure to check the instructions below to deliver quilts and pick up supplies.
Spring Plan for Donations (revised)
I am currently offering the following services. Please contact me before visiting.
(Contact for Barb S. is available on the Members message in your email or through the Contact on the website
Fabric pickup: I have some fabrics available. Backings are available but I will need to know what colours you prefer. A photo of your quilt helps. Fabric bundles and projects for pickup are shown at the google site listed below. Pictures were added recently from a donation. Some of the offerings might be better used for the Quilt Show Boutique.
Batting pickup: 40*40” pieces of batting are available. NICU quilts should measure a minimum 35 to a maximum 40 inches.
Fabric donations drop off: If you have fabrics suited to children’s quilts, I would be pleased to receive them. It’s a way to declutter, if the fabrics no longer bring you joy.
Quilt donation drop off: Donation quilts can be delivered until April 21st, to participate in the draw. After that date, please hold your donation quilts until the outdoor Pop-up Donation Day in May. After the 21st, if you are coming by for supplies, I will take your quilts too.
Hi, I’m back again, with a quick update and a chance for you to win a thank you gift from OVQG. More than 125 quilts have been delivered to me in 2021.
Our liaison at the NICU is doing very well. She is a hard person to replace but two women are sharing the position and doing a good job.
My bins are out of quarantine and refilled for the next delivery which should happen in May. 60 quilts are delivered every 2 months. The last delivery included quilts for Easter. Currently, I have 180 quilts in storage for the NICU. Before we draw for the basket at the right, I would like to receive any quilts that you may be storing. Every quilt delivered from January 1st till the end of the day on April 21st will get you an entry. On April 23rd, the draw will be made live on the OVQG Facebook group page. Be sure to check the instructions below to deliver quilts and pick up supplies.
Spring Plan for Donations (revised)
I am currently offering the following services. Please contact me before visiting.
(Contact for Barb S. is available on the Members message in your email or through the Contact on the website
Fabric pickup: I have some fabrics available. Backings are available but I will need to know what colours you prefer. A photo of your quilt helps. Fabric bundles and projects for pickup are shown at the google site listed below. Pictures were added recently from a donation. Some of the offerings might be better used for the Quilt Show Boutique.
Batting pickup: 40*40” pieces of batting are available. NICU quilts should measure a minimum 35 to a maximum 40 inches.
Fabric donations drop off: If you have fabrics suited to children’s quilts, I would be pleased to receive them. It’s a way to declutter, if the fabrics no longer bring you joy.
Quilt donation drop off: Donation quilts can be delivered until April 21st, to participate in the draw. After that date, please hold your donation quilts until the outdoor Pop-up Donation Day in May. After the 21st, if you are coming by for supplies, I will take your quilts too.