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Long Format Quilt Shows
The Quilt Show
Mission Hall Link
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Please support our local quilt stores...
Kelowna Quilting Stores
Cottage Quilting
Linda's Quilt Shoppe
Tyjo's Fabrics
Local Quilting Stores
Cherry Tree Quilts
Batik Corner Oyama shop.oyamaquiltshop.com/home
Black Rabbit Fabric in Penticton
Local Online Stores
Kingfisher Craft Company - Online Store in Peachland
Stichintheditch Online Store with Curb Side Pick-up for Kelowna Residents
Fabric by the Yard. Kendra Skowronnek
A little further: recommended by a member:
https://www.threadcountfabrics.ca/
Cottage Quilting
Linda's Quilt Shoppe
Tyjo's Fabrics
Local Quilting Stores
Cherry Tree Quilts
Batik Corner Oyama shop.oyamaquiltshop.com/home
Black Rabbit Fabric in Penticton
Local Online Stores
Kingfisher Craft Company - Online Store in Peachland
Stichintheditch Online Store with Curb Side Pick-up for Kelowna Residents
Fabric by the Yard. Kendra Skowronnek
A little further: recommended by a member:
https://www.threadcountfabrics.ca/
Some links linked to Jason Bieber's Trunk Show
Katja's Quilt Shoppe, Kamloops
Carl Hentsch Curved Foundation Piecing
Sewkind of wonderful (Curved rulers)
Alison Glass, the Oriana Quilt
Guicy Guice and Andover Fabrics
The Day of the Dead Fabric Andover Fabrics
Corinne Wells for Riley Blake
Infernal Vortex from Needle in a Haystack
Violet Cross Pattern; The Cheetah
and local sewing machine service |
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Local printer for our labelsBlair Sportswear has been a great sponsor of our Guild.
He has been donating his time to print all the labels for our donation Quilts! Thank you! |
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and our local longarm quilters...
Michaela Byrne (Quilter's Lane:quilterslane.ca), 778-484-5099, [email protected]
Longarm services including edge-to-edge, custom and heirloom quilting. Longarm training and machine rental.
Sharon Clark (Creative Quilting Company)
250-766-9241 or email to [email protected]
Specializing in edge to edge quilting, thousands of patterns to chose from.
Offering pick up and drop off service at all local quilt stores. Prompt turn around time.
Kingfisher Craft Company Longarm Quilting in Peachland
www.kingfishercraftcompany.com/
Ginny Graham (Unlimited Quilt Blocks), 250-707-3493
Meandering, custom freehand & pantograph styles.
Gail Otke (Bedbugs Quilt Studio), 250-868-0353, [email protected]
Cindy Schellenberg, Seashell Quilts, 250-768-4763/250-862-7819, [email protected]
Computerized longarm quilting services, pick up at local quilt stores, custom quilts, classes.
Eileen Zornes (Eileen’s Longarm Quilting) http://eileenslongarm.blogspot.ca, [email protected]
Longarm quilting services including digital edge to edge, blocks, motifs and borders, freehand and digitizing of original designs.
Shelley Winwood (Creative Quarters)
www.creativequarters.ca
Located in Vernon. Computerized longarm quilting services with a quick turn-around time. Free return shipping.
Note to local merchants and longarm quilters: if we have missed you from our listings, please use the Contact page to send us the necessary information.
Some of our favourite links...
Quilt Organizations
The Canadian Quilters' Association (CQA)
Information about quilting across Canada, annual show, events across Canada.
cqacanadianquilting.blogspot.ca
Informal up-to-the-minute insider news from the CQA.
Bags https://www.byannie.com/free_patternswww.byannie.com/free_patterns
Quiltguilds.com
For a listing of other quilt guilds in British Columbia and more.
Pacific Northwest Quilt and Fibre Art Museum (formerly the The La Conner Quilt and Textile Museum)
News about classes, events at the Historic Gaches Mansion in La Conner Washington.
Quilters Connection Magazine
Information about events and shows, free patterns, techniques, blog.
http://www.quilts.com/home/index.php
News and information about the International Quilt Market Shows.
http://www.quilts.org/home.html
Home of the International Quilt Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of the art of quilting, the attainment of public recognition for quilting as an art form, and the advancement of the state of the art throughout the world. Lots of gorgeous and inspiring pictures, archive of past journals.
Good evening my fellow Quilters.
Today my eyes were opened upon hearing from an individual who let me know that
there are over 1,000 children in our Kelowna community that are without beds and
bedding to sleep in. We can help with this. Children need beds to sleep well and face
their day-to-day challenges. "Sleep in Heavenly Peace" is an international organization
that is responding to this very real problem of child bed-lessness. Kelowna has
chapter of this organization. That just says it all..
We quilters can do our part in helping to solve bed-lessness by participating in the
following ways:
1) Donate a pieced quilt top of your making 60" x 80"
2) Donate some of your fabric
3) Help us to cut and bag simple kits from donated fabric.
4) Join with us to assemble these quilts.
Bring your energy and friendship toassemble them together on the following days at Linda's Quilt Shop. Jim & Linda
our goal.
Please let me know, either myself Kim Laloge at 250-317-2262 or email me at:
[email protected]
Ethna Tutt at 250-718-0803 or email her
at [email protected] if you should email us, please put "Quilt Project" in the subject
line. Please let us know which day or weekend or cutting session you might be able to
help with. We need your help, children ages to 3 - 17 need these bed covers, made
with love. We would love you to be a part of this worthwhile project. Thank you, we
"sew" "sew appreciate this and your efforts to help us achieve our goal.
Another request is for knitters &/or crocheters to knit or crochet 12" squares, any color,
any pattern. These can be put together to make blankets for the beds. Anyone who can
donate supplies towards this project, please get in touch with either of us.
A storage site, a trailer, a heated building for actual bed building is needed.
If you know of the possibility of a site which could be donated for use by this group, or
can assist Michelle Cooper, please call her at 250-215-6601. A storage site for bedding,
mattresses, pillows, and our beloved quilts & afghans is also needed.
Thank you. Kim Laloge.
Today my eyes were opened upon hearing from an individual who let me know that
there are over 1,000 children in our Kelowna community that are without beds and
bedding to sleep in. We can help with this. Children need beds to sleep well and face
their day-to-day challenges. "Sleep in Heavenly Peace" is an international organization
that is responding to this very real problem of child bed-lessness. Kelowna has
chapter of this organization. That just says it all..
We quilters can do our part in helping to solve bed-lessness by participating in the
following ways:
1) Donate a pieced quilt top of your making 60" x 80"
2) Donate some of your fabric
3) Help us to cut and bag simple kits from donated fabric.
4) Join with us to assemble these quilts.
Bring your energy and friendship toassemble them together on the following days at Linda's Quilt Shop. Jim & Linda
our goal.
Please let me know, either myself Kim Laloge at 250-317-2262 or email me at:
[email protected]
Ethna Tutt at 250-718-0803 or email her
at [email protected] if you should email us, please put "Quilt Project" in the subject
line. Please let us know which day or weekend or cutting session you might be able to
help with. We need your help, children ages to 3 - 17 need these bed covers, made
with love. We would love you to be a part of this worthwhile project. Thank you, we
"sew" "sew appreciate this and your efforts to help us achieve our goal.
Another request is for knitters &/or crocheters to knit or crochet 12" squares, any color,
any pattern. These can be put together to make blankets for the beds. Anyone who can
donate supplies towards this project, please get in touch with either of us.
A storage site, a trailer, a heated building for actual bed building is needed.
If you know of the possibility of a site which could be donated for use by this group, or
can assist Michelle Cooper, please call her at 250-215-6601. A storage site for bedding,
mattresses, pillows, and our beloved quilts & afghans is also needed.
Thank you. Kim Laloge.
Resources for Quilters
Recommended by Yvonne Easy way to a perfect 1/4 in seam
Here are the Bonnie Hunter links from Yvonne:
Tips and Techniques page
https://quiltville.blogspot.com/p/tips-techniques.html
Accurate Cutting
https://quiltville.blogspot.com/2012/02/making-cut.html
1/4" seam allowance
https://quiltville.blogspot.com/2005/06/that-quarter-inch.html
Quilter's Last Will and Testament : A link below to prepare you family and friends to deal with your Quilt stuff!!
Great advice and Tips!
bbquiltmaker.blogspot.com/2021/05/quilters-last-will-and-testament.html?fbclid=IwAR3cZLVNzmXx-gEo0r11u0UHNnS-cpM3e7OxYpra3_0hnAduawr5urHUhKQ
Information about needles for piecing and quiltitng recommended by Laurie Turik
www.schmetzneedles.com/pages/sewing-machine-needle-chart
The link below was provided by Michelle, who is working on "The Textile Artist Badge" with the Girl Guides! This nice young lady used some of the links displayed and found a link to share! THANKS MICHELLE! Good luck on your project!
https://www.lulus.com/blog/lifestyle/a-guide-to-removing-stains-from-clothing-and-fabric/
https://www.winecellarinnovations.com/custom-wine-cellars/guide-removing-wine-stains
Another link for stain removal : This link was found by Megan who volunteers to find resources for her school library! Thanks Megan!
www.quiltishcorner.com
Sharon Galna presents her new quilt blog designed and launched during physical distancing.
https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/video/tips-for-preventing-quilting-injuries-005497/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=A6198&vsoid=A6198
Tips for Preventing Quilting Injuries -- A free video from the National Quilters Circle.
http://quiltingtutorials.com
Tutorials on all aspects of quilting from the Missouri Star Quilt Co.
http://www.quiltingdaily.com
Blogs, forums, free resources, newsletter on all aspects of quilting, especially fabric and fibre arts.
http://www.quilterscache.com/QuiltBlocksGalore.html
Patterns for more quilt blocks than you knew existed, appliqué, paper piecing, quilt labels and more.
http://blog.modafabrics.com
The Moda Cutting Table offers information about Moda fabrics and products, lots of great ideas and free patterns.
http://www.cindysthreadworks.com
Learn about and shop for threads and essential supplies for quilters and fibre artists.
http://www.superiorthreads.com
Source of information about thread and techniques.
Here are the Bonnie Hunter links from Yvonne:
Tips and Techniques page
https://quiltville.blogspot.com/p/tips-techniques.html
Accurate Cutting
https://quiltville.blogspot.com/2012/02/making-cut.html
1/4" seam allowance
https://quiltville.blogspot.com/2005/06/that-quarter-inch.html
Quilter's Last Will and Testament : A link below to prepare you family and friends to deal with your Quilt stuff!!
Great advice and Tips!
bbquiltmaker.blogspot.com/2021/05/quilters-last-will-and-testament.html?fbclid=IwAR3cZLVNzmXx-gEo0r11u0UHNnS-cpM3e7OxYpra3_0hnAduawr5urHUhKQ
Information about needles for piecing and quiltitng recommended by Laurie Turik
www.schmetzneedles.com/pages/sewing-machine-needle-chart
The link below was provided by Michelle, who is working on "The Textile Artist Badge" with the Girl Guides! This nice young lady used some of the links displayed and found a link to share! THANKS MICHELLE! Good luck on your project!
https://www.lulus.com/blog/lifestyle/a-guide-to-removing-stains-from-clothing-and-fabric/
https://www.winecellarinnovations.com/custom-wine-cellars/guide-removing-wine-stains
Another link for stain removal : This link was found by Megan who volunteers to find resources for her school library! Thanks Megan!
www.quiltishcorner.com
Sharon Galna presents her new quilt blog designed and launched during physical distancing.
https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/video/tips-for-preventing-quilting-injuries-005497/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=A6198&vsoid=A6198
Tips for Preventing Quilting Injuries -- A free video from the National Quilters Circle.
http://quiltingtutorials.com
Tutorials on all aspects of quilting from the Missouri Star Quilt Co.
http://www.quiltingdaily.com
Blogs, forums, free resources, newsletter on all aspects of quilting, especially fabric and fibre arts.
http://www.quilterscache.com/QuiltBlocksGalore.html
Patterns for more quilt blocks than you knew existed, appliqué, paper piecing, quilt labels and more.
http://blog.modafabrics.com
The Moda Cutting Table offers information about Moda fabrics and products, lots of great ideas and free patterns.
http://www.cindysthreadworks.com
Learn about and shop for threads and essential supplies for quilters and fibre artists.
http://www.superiorthreads.com
Source of information about thread and techniques.
Machine Quilting
https://www.leahday.com
Hundreds of patterns for freehand machine quilting with video demonstrations of each one, and much more from this young quilting prodigy.
http://www.quiltingismytherapy.com
Angela Walters on machine quilting: blog, forums, free patterns, videos.
http://www.superiorthreads.com/media/docs/MASTERING-MACHINE-TENSION-2012.pdf
A clear explanation of setting the top and bottom tension on your machine. Downloadable pdf.
http://theinboxjaunt.com
Patterns and many tutorials for free motion quilting.
https://www.leahday.com
Hundreds of patterns for freehand machine quilting with video demonstrations of each one, and much more from this young quilting prodigy.
http://www.quiltingismytherapy.com
Angela Walters on machine quilting: blog, forums, free patterns, videos.
http://www.superiorthreads.com/media/docs/MASTERING-MACHINE-TENSION-2012.pdf
A clear explanation of setting the top and bottom tension on your machine. Downloadable pdf.
http://theinboxjaunt.com
Patterns and many tutorials for free motion quilting.
Modern Quilting
Woven Fabric Gallery
https://wovenfabricgallery.ca
New Canadian, almost local, source (Pender Island) of modern fabrics, notions, threads and patterns.
Making Traditional Blocks Modern
https://www.quiltcon.com/charity-quilt-challenge/
Vancouver Modern Quilt Guild
BC's largest modern quilt guild. Lots of information and links to many modern sites and blogs.
http://www.quiltingismytherapy.com
Angela Walters on machine quilting: blog, forums, free patterns, videos.
shecanquilt.ca
Inspiration, patterns, tutorials
http://naptimequilter.blogspot.ca
Lots of information on modern quilting, including making slabs.
http://www.themodernquiltguild.com
THE Modern Quilt Guild, an international and online community of modern quilters. See also their very useful blog:
https://themodernquiltguild.wordpress.com/
http://www.fvmodernquilt.com
The Fraser Valley Modern Quilt Guild. See what's happening right here in BC.
http://www.cherylarkison.com/
Inspiration and advice from a modern quilter.
And lots more:
For a video presentation see “Let’s Talk Modern Quilting” on Youtube.com: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHelJ63EjBM&feature=em-subs_digest Flickr groups: Modern Quilting Stitches and MQG http://www.flickr.com/groups/891714@N20/; http://www.flickr.com/groups/themodernquiltguild/ Books, sites and blogs: Sunday Morning Quilts or A Month of Sundays Denyse Schmidt quilts: http://dsquilts.com/quilts.asp Tallgrass prairie studio: http://tallgrassprairiestudio.blogspot.ca/ and Rethink Quilting https://jacquietps.wordpress.com/ by Jacquie Gering Sew Katie did: https://sewkatiedid.wordpress.com/ and Katie Pedersen’s book: Quilting Modern with Jacquie Gering Diary of a quilter: http://www.diaryofaquilter.com/ Fresh lemons: http://www.freshlemonsquilts.com/ Blueberry patch: http://cathy-blueberrypatch.blogspot.ca/ Moda bakeshop: http://www.modabakeshop.com/ Vintage modern quilts: http://www.vintagemodernquilts.com/ Quilter in the closet: http://quilterinthecloset.blogspot.ca/ The Q and the U: http://quispamsisquilter.blogspot.ca/ Quilty habit: http://www.quiltyhabit.com/ Live a colorful life: http://www.liveacolorfullife.net/ Film in the fridge: http://filminthefridge.com/ A few scraps: http://www.afewscraps.com/ About quilts: https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/ Happy quilting: http://www.happyquiltingmelissa.com/ Amy’s creative side: http://amyscreativeside.com/blog/ and Amy Ellis: - book: Modern Neutrals
Woven Fabric Gallery
https://wovenfabricgallery.ca
New Canadian, almost local, source (Pender Island) of modern fabrics, notions, threads and patterns.
Making Traditional Blocks Modern
https://www.quiltcon.com/charity-quilt-challenge/
Vancouver Modern Quilt Guild
BC's largest modern quilt guild. Lots of information and links to many modern sites and blogs.
http://www.quiltingismytherapy.com
Angela Walters on machine quilting: blog, forums, free patterns, videos.
shecanquilt.ca
Inspiration, patterns, tutorials
http://naptimequilter.blogspot.ca
Lots of information on modern quilting, including making slabs.
http://www.themodernquiltguild.com
THE Modern Quilt Guild, an international and online community of modern quilters. See also their very useful blog:
https://themodernquiltguild.wordpress.com/
http://www.fvmodernquilt.com
The Fraser Valley Modern Quilt Guild. See what's happening right here in BC.
http://www.cherylarkison.com/
Inspiration and advice from a modern quilter.
And lots more:
For a video presentation see “Let’s Talk Modern Quilting” on Youtube.com: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHelJ63EjBM&feature=em-subs_digest Flickr groups: Modern Quilting Stitches and MQG http://www.flickr.com/groups/891714@N20/; http://www.flickr.com/groups/themodernquiltguild/ Books, sites and blogs: Sunday Morning Quilts or A Month of Sundays Denyse Schmidt quilts: http://dsquilts.com/quilts.asp Tallgrass prairie studio: http://tallgrassprairiestudio.blogspot.ca/ and Rethink Quilting https://jacquietps.wordpress.com/ by Jacquie Gering Sew Katie did: https://sewkatiedid.wordpress.com/ and Katie Pedersen’s book: Quilting Modern with Jacquie Gering Diary of a quilter: http://www.diaryofaquilter.com/ Fresh lemons: http://www.freshlemonsquilts.com/ Blueberry patch: http://cathy-blueberrypatch.blogspot.ca/ Moda bakeshop: http://www.modabakeshop.com/ Vintage modern quilts: http://www.vintagemodernquilts.com/ Quilter in the closet: http://quilterinthecloset.blogspot.ca/ The Q and the U: http://quispamsisquilter.blogspot.ca/ Quilty habit: http://www.quiltyhabit.com/ Live a colorful life: http://www.liveacolorfullife.net/ Film in the fridge: http://filminthefridge.com/ A few scraps: http://www.afewscraps.com/ About quilts: https://aboutquilts.wordpress.com/ Happy quilting: http://www.happyquiltingmelissa.com/ Amy’s creative side: http://amyscreativeside.com/blog/ and Amy Ellis: - book: Modern Neutrals
Machine Embroidery
http://www.isewfree.com
Free patterns for hand and machine embroidery, links to free quilt and sewing patterns, newsletter.
http://www.isewfree.com
Free patterns for hand and machine embroidery, links to free quilt and sewing patterns, newsletter.
Fabric and Fibre Art
http://mysweetprairie.blogspot.ca/
Fibre art, embroidery and photography by Monika Kinner-Whalen, Saskatoon
http://cedarcanyontextiles.com
Shelley Stokes offers advice, slideshows, project ideas, newsletter.
http://www.clothpaperscissors.com
Blogs, forums, free resources, newsletter for mixed media and fibre artists.
https://www.ravelry.com
A free site for knitters and crocheters -- tips, patterns, and more.
http://mysweetprairie.blogspot.ca/
Fibre art, embroidery and photography by Monika Kinner-Whalen, Saskatoon
http://cedarcanyontextiles.com
Shelley Stokes offers advice, slideshows, project ideas, newsletter.
http://www.clothpaperscissors.com
Blogs, forums, free resources, newsletter for mixed media and fibre artists.
https://www.ravelry.com
A free site for knitters and crocheters -- tips, patterns, and more.