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Trunk Show by Christina Thomas
We had a full house for Christina Thomas’ presentation on fabric manipulation.
She showed samples of her work in fabric manipulation by various methods
Members and guests thoroughly enjoyed her talk and seeing all the samples of her work.
A very lively morning with many questions and informative answers!
She showed samples of her work in fabric manipulation by various methods
- Layering for value
- Transparent and stuffed for shaping
- Burning and melting
- Distress methods
- Pulled and drawn thread, thread lace and cut work
Members and guests thoroughly enjoyed her talk and seeing all the samples of her work.
A very lively morning with many questions and informative answers!
NICU Donation of Emoji Quilts
Maureen C. and Bev. B. delivered 50 Emoji quilts to Bonnie Wilkie at the Neonative Intensive Care Unit Educator!
Maureen and Bev coordinated the making of Emoji quilts as part of a project that involved Guilds from the Interior Health Area.
Members and guests were asked to bring a block, finished top or a finished quilt to the Gathering of the Guild held In April 2019.
Great work Ladies!
Maureen and Bev coordinated the making of Emoji quilts as part of a project that involved Guilds from the Interior Health Area.
Members and guests were asked to bring a block, finished top or a finished quilt to the Gathering of the Guild held In April 2019.
Great work Ladies!
2019 Lake Country Art WalkMaureen and Yvonne are part of the group Trial by Fire and worked on a fabulous collaborative project presented at the Art Walk this year!
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Welcome Back for a great season of creation and friendship!
Registration for the new year has started!
Thanks to our volunteers!
Thanks to our volunteers!
Outreach: The Guild members volunteer at the local High Schools to bring the joy of Quilting to a new generation! The students make baby quilts for the NICU.
The new year is starting up at Mount Boucherie on October 10, 16, 18, 22 and 24. ( Note the revised schedule) We are looking for volunteers for one or more of these dates.
This link gives you a preview of what to expect !
The MODley Crew has a great project for this year: a Raffle Quilt for our Quilt Show in October 2020
A total of 180 blocks need to be made and donation of 3" x 7" brightly coloured fabrics are needed.
If you want to contribute to this project, please contact Joanne Gaudet
Sharon made a small quilt with the same pattern to show the guild the pattern!
The new year is starting up at Mount Boucherie on October 10, 16, 18, 22 and 24. ( Note the revised schedule) We are looking for volunteers for one or more of these dates.
This link gives you a preview of what to expect !
The MODley Crew has a great project for this year: a Raffle Quilt for our Quilt Show in October 2020
A total of 180 blocks need to be made and donation of 3" x 7" brightly coloured fabrics are needed.
If you want to contribute to this project, please contact Joanne Gaudet
Sharon made a small quilt with the same pattern to show the guild the pattern!
Donation to the Lacey Family
The Lacey family of Wilson’s Landing lost everything in a devastting house fire and received 4 quilts from the guild. Thanks to all our volunteers!
May 28, 2019
A great meeting to end a busy year-- socializing, a make and take project, , a gorgeous gift basket raffle, and a fabulous potluck lunch.
Happy 104th Birthday to Peggy!
April 23 Donation Day
Working hard on donation day to make more quilts and using up all the extra Emoji blocks
GATHERING OF THE GUILDS
APRIL 13, 2019
A GREAT SUCCESS !
Thanks to all the volunteers! We could not have done it without you!
APRIL 13, 2019
A GREAT SUCCESS !
Thanks to all the volunteers! We could not have done it without you!
March 26 Wool Day
An inspiring display of wool projects: quilts, wall hangings, applique projects, bags ....
Thanks to Joanne Tjaden for organizing this great Show and Tell.
Thanks to Bernice Bradford who showed her fabulous wool applique quilts and shared her artistry.
Thanks to all members and guests who showed and displayed their projects!
Enjoy the slide show!
Thanks to Joanne Tjaden for organizing this great Show and Tell.
Thanks to Bernice Bradford who showed her fabulous wool applique quilts and shared her artistry.
Thanks to all members and guests who showed and displayed their projects!
Enjoy the slide show!
September 18
A very full morning with our AGM and Election of Officers (see Contact page for list) , Show and Tell and the reveal of our Summer Challenges.
AGM highlights included the passing of our new Constitution and Bylaws to conform to the new BC Societies Act and the introduction of plans for our Newcomers Club.
A very full morning with our AGM and Election of Officers (see Contact page for list) , Show and Tell and the reveal of our Summer Challenges.
AGM highlights included the passing of our new Constitution and Bylaws to conform to the new BC Societies Act and the introduction of plans for our Newcomers Club.
September 10
Congratulations to our members who exhibited at ArtWalk this past weekend. The fibre art component of this show gets better and better every year. In case you missed the show, here are a few pictures. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
Congratulations to our members who exhibited at ArtWalk this past weekend. The fibre art component of this show gets better and better every year. In case you missed the show, here are a few pictures. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
July 12
Eight of our members enjoyed an "Alcohol Blitz" creating coasters for the goody bags at the Gathering of the Guilds coming up in April. Using alcohol inks, the group completed 61 coasters under the guidance of instructor Cheryl Moxam. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
Eight of our members enjoyed an "Alcohol Blitz" creating coasters for the goody bags at the Gathering of the Guilds coming up in April. Using alcohol inks, the group completed 61 coasters under the guidance of instructor Cheryl Moxam. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
May 8
A special treat this a.m. when one of our visitors brought in her Gypsy Wife quilt -- the quilt that we will have a chance to build at our September workshop. Details available on our Workshops page. Sign up before the end of May for early bird pricing!
Join us at the Okanagan Heritage Museum on Thursday afternoon, May 10, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., for our Trunk Show being held in conjunction with the museum's Needle and Thread: The Art of Quilting exhibit.
Visit our newest page, Hospice, for a summary of the April 24 presentation and pictures from Hospice House.
A special treat this a.m. when one of our visitors brought in her Gypsy Wife quilt -- the quilt that we will have a chance to build at our September workshop. Details available on our Workshops page. Sign up before the end of May for early bird pricing!
Join us at the Okanagan Heritage Museum on Thursday afternoon, May 10, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., for our Trunk Show being held in conjunction with the museum's Needle and Thread: The Art of Quilting exhibit.
Visit our newest page, Hospice, for a summary of the April 24 presentation and pictures from Hospice House.
May 1
Making faces -- and making a mess -- at our Creative Self-Portraits tutorial. The big reveal of finished portraits will take place at the May 29 wind-up. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
Making faces -- and making a mess -- at our Creative Self-Portraits tutorial. The big reveal of finished portraits will take place at the May 29 wind-up. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
April 17
Our final Block of the Month Event for the year. Thanks to Kathryn for introducing us to Flying Squares -- or Rolling 9-Patches, if you prefer. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
Our final Block of the Month Event for the year. Thanks to Kathryn for introducing us to Flying Squares -- or Rolling 9-Patches, if you prefer. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
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April 10 The MODley Crew learned some new tricks for sewing curves, and we collected our postcards for the CQA Challenge -- 16 in all. Aren't they beautiful? These will be sent to CQA for sale at the show in June with proceeds going to the BC Children's Hospital. Thanks to all who particpated. |
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March 28
Former guild president Marguerite Berry comes out of retirement to guide a group of future quilters through the museum's Needle and Thread: The Art of Quilting exhibit. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.) Photo credit: Okanagan Heritage Museum
Former guild president Marguerite Berry comes out of retirement to guide a group of future quilters through the museum's Needle and Thread: The Art of Quilting exhibit. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.) Photo credit: Okanagan Heritage Museum
March 20
A busy time this morning as we toured the tables and learned about couching, stumpwork, fabric flowers, crystals and multimedia fibre art. Thanks to our demonstrators Susan, Joanne, Evelyn, Cindy and Catherine. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
A busy time this morning as we toured the tables and learned about couching, stumpwork, fabric flowers, crystals and multimedia fibre art. Thanks to our demonstrators Susan, Joanne, Evelyn, Cindy and Catherine. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
December 5 -- The Christmas Party
Many thanks to the organizers (the GHI group) who planned such a wonderful morning of socializing, games, activities and, of course, a delicious potluck lunch. In case you missed it, or just want to relive the morning, here are some pictures...
Many thanks to the organizers (the GHI group) who planned such a wonderful morning of socializing, games, activities and, of course, a delicious potluck lunch. In case you missed it, or just want to relive the morning, here are some pictures...
November 28
Our first rotating tutorial -- four instructors travelled from table to table to teach participants All About Bindings. Thanks to Laurie (mitred corners), Bev (bias binding), Cindy (continuous binding) and Mary (two-colour reversible binding). Notes from these sessions have been added to the Patterns and Tutorials page. Here are a few pictures. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
Our first rotating tutorial -- four instructors travelled from table to table to teach participants All About Bindings. Thanks to Laurie (mitred corners), Bev (bias binding), Cindy (continuous binding) and Mary (two-colour reversible binding). Notes from these sessions have been added to the Patterns and Tutorials page. Here are a few pictures. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
