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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!
The Gathering of the Guild is coming on April 13! Thanks to Marg F. who organized lovely gift bags full of great goodies!
Thanks to all who sewed, stitched, made cards and collected treasures for the gift bags!
Thanks to all who sewed, stitched, made cards and collected treasures for the gift bags!
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!
Tutorial February 26, 2019 Beyond Stitch in the Ditch
A very informative morning with Cindy S. and Susan M. who presented great ideas, tools, tips and reference books.
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A very informative morning with Cindy S. and Susan M. who presented great ideas, tools, tips and reference books.
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Handfuls Group February 19, 2019
English Paper Piecing was demonstrated with hexagons.
Mini wool pin cushion were gathered for the Gathering of the Guilds gifts bags.
English Paper Piecing was demonstrated with hexagons.
Mini wool pin cushion were gathered for the Gathering of the Guilds gifts bags.
Block of the Month February 5, 2019
The Block of the Month is being organized by Susan M. So far we have made 14 blocks. Each block is 6.5 inches in size.
The blocks can be made with black and white fabrics with a small block of colour! it is fun and quick to make!
The Block of the Month is being organized by Susan M. So far we have made 14 blocks. Each block is 6.5 inches in size.
The blocks can be made with black and white fabrics with a small block of colour! it is fun and quick to make!
Christmas Pot Luck December 4, 2018
A wonderful morning for socializing, a make and take project, a gorgeous gift basket raffle, and a delicious potluck lunch.
The table decorations followed the Twelve Days of Christmas song.
Happy Holidays to all our members and their family!
Hope everyone is thinking about making an Emoji Block or a Quilt!
A wonderful morning for socializing, a make and take project, a gorgeous gift basket raffle, and a delicious potluck lunch.
The table decorations followed the Twelve Days of Christmas song.
Happy Holidays to all our members and their family!
Hope everyone is thinking about making an Emoji Block or a Quilt!
Newcomers Trunk Show November 27, 2018
The Newcomers Group presented a wonderful and inspiring Trunk Show! Welcome to the Guild!
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The Newcomers Group presented a wonderful and inspiring Trunk Show! Welcome to the Guild!
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SMARTies Meeting November 20, 2018
The members presented the results of the circle challenge. Felting techniques were demonstrated. Wonderful felting projects were shared. The photos have been moved to the Art Quilting Group
The members presented the results of the circle challenge. Felting techniques were demonstrated. Wonderful felting projects were shared. The photos have been moved to the Art Quilting Group
HANDfuls Meeting November 13, 2018
The members of the HANDfuls group shared their current projects and explained their favorite Applique techniques:
Needleturn Applique, Using applique paper, using Starch and Special tools! The photos have been moved to the Hand Sewing Group
The members of the HANDfuls group shared their current projects and explained their favorite Applique techniques:
Needleturn Applique, Using applique paper, using Starch and Special tools! The photos have been moved to the Hand Sewing Group
Donation Sewing Day (Christmas Stockings) November 6
A busy morning sewing Christmas Stockings. Thank you to all who participated with planning, cutting, ironing and sewing ! Many stockings were finished today and many more brought home to complete! The pattern for the Christmas Stockings is available on the Donation Page.
Modern Quilting Group October 30
The MODley Crew met to plan our 2019 program on October 30th. 10-12 members attended at least part of the meeting. We invite anyone that is interested to join us for what appears to be a fun active program.
Members have already volunteered to plan 3 of the 4 meetings in 2019. We may even have a guest presenter for one meeting in the spring. Each meeting will focus on trying “new” ideas, either at a working meeting or at home by doing a small challenge piece. Please head to our section of the site for more on the challenge you can try between now and January 8th, when we next meet.
Great display of library books! Thanks to Helen and Heather for their hard work.
The MODley Crew met to plan our 2019 program on October 30th. 10-12 members attended at least part of the meeting. We invite anyone that is interested to join us for what appears to be a fun active program.
Members have already volunteered to plan 3 of the 4 meetings in 2019. We may even have a guest presenter for one meeting in the spring. Each meeting will focus on trying “new” ideas, either at a working meeting or at home by doing a small challenge piece. Please head to our section of the site for more on the challenge you can try between now and January 8th, when we next meet.
Great display of library books! Thanks to Helen and Heather for their hard work.
October 7
Plans for the Gathering of the Guilds in April of 2019 are in full swing. Check the Gathering of the Guilds page for the latest information. Start now on your Emoji challenge block-- make more than one!.
Plans for the Gathering of the Guilds in April of 2019 are in full swing. Check the Gathering of the Guilds page for the latest information. Start now on your Emoji challenge block-- make more than one!.
October 2
The first meeting of the HANDfuls attracted much interest as participants shared their summer projects. The Gypsy Wife workshop this past weekend was a great success. See the Workshops page for pictures, and watch for some stunning Show and Tell in the months to come.
The first meeting of the HANDfuls attracted much interest as participants shared their summer projects. The Gypsy Wife workshop this past weekend was a great success. See the Workshops page for pictures, and watch for some stunning Show and Tell in the months to come.
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September 25 Sewing and snacking at our first Donation Sewing Day of the year, and the first ever meeting of our Newcomers Club. Watch the Newcomers Club page for news about plans for the coming year. |
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September 22
This beautiful message arrived in the guild email box -- further proof that our donation efforts are important and appreciated. Congratulations and thank you to our members who are so generous with their time, talents and fabric. Visit our Donation page to learn more.
"On January 26th 2017 I gave birth to a beautiful little boy at the hospital in Cranbrook. Unfortunately he had trouble breathing on his own and as a result we were air lifted to the Kelowna hospital where we stayed for over two weeks. While there we received a beautiful quilt donated by your guild. It was full of bright colours and has blue and red flowers on the back. Although our little boy is now happy and healthy, I wanted to reach out to say how thoughtful your donation was and how much it touched me during the darkest time of my life. The quilt was used in the hospital to darken his incubator while he slept and is now used to keep him warm in his crib when he sleeps at night. Thanks again for your kindness."
This beautiful message arrived in the guild email box -- further proof that our donation efforts are important and appreciated. Congratulations and thank you to our members who are so generous with their time, talents and fabric. Visit our Donation page to learn more.
"On January 26th 2017 I gave birth to a beautiful little boy at the hospital in Cranbrook. Unfortunately he had trouble breathing on his own and as a result we were air lifted to the Kelowna hospital where we stayed for over two weeks. While there we received a beautiful quilt donated by your guild. It was full of bright colours and has blue and red flowers on the back. Although our little boy is now happy and healthy, I wanted to reach out to say how thoughtful your donation was and how much it touched me during the darkest time of my life. The quilt was used in the hospital to darken his incubator while he slept and is now used to keep him warm in his crib when he sleeps at night. Thanks again for your kindness."
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 11
A sombre anniversary as many of us remembered a strangely quiet meeting 17 years ago today. Another great Show and Tell and lots of fun (and hard work) as the MODley Crew continued their lessons in machine quilting.
A sombre anniversary as many of us remembered a strangely quiet meeting 17 years ago today. Another great Show and Tell and lots of fun (and hard work) as the MODley Crew continued their lessons in machine quilting.
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.)
September 4
A busy morning of renewing friendships and sharing of fabric and summer sewing projects. What an amazing Show and Tell!!!
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A busy morning of renewing friendships and sharing of fabric and summer sewing projects. What an amazing Show and Tell!!!
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Be sure to visit Lake Country ArtWalk this weekend!. The show features the work of more than 200 artists, photographers, and fibre artists, including several members of our group.
August 14
The fifth -- and penultimate -- set of instructions for the Summer Challenge is now available.
The fifth -- and penultimate -- set of instructions for the Summer Challenge is now available.
August 2
Incase you missed the Okanagan Heritage Museum's Needle and Thread the Art of Quilting exhibit, or if you just want another look, a slide show has been posted on the Museum page.
Incase you missed the Okanagan Heritage Museum's Needle and Thread the Art of Quilting exhibit, or if you just want another look, a slide show has been posted on the Museum page.
July 23
Our Program for 2018--2019 has just been posted...and some pictures have been added to the Summer Challenge page.
Our Program for 2018--2019 has just been posted...and some pictures have been added to the Summer Challenge page.
July 17
The fourth set of instructions for the Summer Challenge is now available.
The fourth set of instructions for the Summer Challenge is now available.
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.)
July 3
The third set of instructions for the Summer Challenge is now available.
The third set of instructions for the Summer Challenge is now available.
June 24
Shirley Sellers reflects on her first year year as guild president in our latest Blog entry.
Shirley Sellers reflects on her first year year as guild president in our latest Blog entry.
June 19
The second set of instructions for the Summer Challenge is now available.
The second set of instructions for the Summer Challenge is now available.
June 13
Visit our newest page -- Gathering of the Guilds -- to learn more about this exciting event which we will be hosting in April of 2019. We have also added a page for Members Only with basic information and a special request for (fun) help over the summer.
Less than one week until the second set of instructions for the Summer Challenge. If you have completed the first step, send along a picture to encourage the rest of us. Use the Contact page (Attention: Summer Challenge).
Visit our newest page -- Gathering of the Guilds -- to learn more about this exciting event which we will be hosting in April of 2019. We have also added a page for Members Only with basic information and a special request for (fun) help over the summer.
Less than one week until the second set of instructions for the Summer Challenge. If you have completed the first step, send along a picture to encourage the rest of us. Use the Contact page (Attention: Summer Challenge).
June 4
The Summer Blind Challenge begins tomorrow. If you signed up for the challenge, you will receive your first set of instructions tomorrow. If you didn't sign up, you can still follow along on the Summer Challenge page or use the Contact page (Attention: Summer Challenge) to be added to the mailing list.
The Summer Blind Challenge begins tomorrow. If you signed up for the challenge, you will receive your first set of instructions tomorrow. If you didn't sign up, you can still follow along on the Summer Challenge page or use the Contact page (Attention: Summer Challenge) to be added to the mailing list.
May 29
A busy and a fun morning as we said good-bye for the summer -- socializing, a make and take project, strip poker (quilter style), a gorgeous gift basket raffle, and a delicious potluck lunch. The highlight of the morning was the display of self-portraits created at the May tutorial. Lots of interest as we tried to identify the makers of the 15 portraits and earn the first tour of the buffet table.
A busy and a fun morning as we said good-bye for the summer -- socializing, a make and take project, strip poker (quilter style), a gorgeous gift basket raffle, and a delicious potluck lunch. The highlight of the morning was the display of self-portraits created at the May tutorial. Lots of interest as we tried to identify the makers of the 15 portraits and earn the first tour of the buffet table.
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May 22
Unfortunately the bridge traffic kept most of our west side members at home, but the rest of us enjoyed a busy morning of library summer loans and Laurie's machine quilting lesson for the MODley Crew. We also celebrated Peggy's 103 birthday with a song and a cake. To read more about Peggy, see our Blog entry from October 17, 2017. Back in January, Baptist Housing, which operates the Village at Mill Creek, asked us for a quilt -- one quilt -- for their palliative care wing. In true guild fashion, members made and donated 18 (!) quilts which will be shared among the Baptist Housing projects: Mill Creek, the Village at Smith Creek and Sun Pointe Village. This month our members were thanked an honoured at a tea where the quilts were put on display. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.) |
May 17
A bittersweet evening last night as the evening group held its final meeting -- the evening meetings will be discontinued in the fall, but the friendships will continue. Visit the Evening Meetings page for pictures and more information.
A bittersweet evening last night as the evening group held its final meeting -- the evening meetings will be discontinued in the fall, but the friendships will continue. Visit the Evening Meetings page for pictures and more information.
May 15
We were delighted to welcome back our past past president Bonnie Rankin. Bonnie, who now lives in Ottawa, is the current CQA president and is working her way west to the big CQA convention in Vancouver at the end of the month. She brought great enthusiasm to our busy smARTies gathering as well.
We were delighted to welcome back our past past president Bonnie Rankin. Bonnie, who now lives in Ottawa, is the current CQA president and is working her way west to the big CQA convention in Vancouver at the end of the month. She brought great enthusiasm to our busy smARTies gathering as well.
May 11
A small but appreciative audience enjoyed our Trunk Show yesterday at the museum. Thanks to everyone who came out to show their quilts and share their stories. For those who missed it, a slide show has been posted on our new Museum page.
A small but appreciative audience enjoyed our Trunk Show yesterday at the museum. Thanks to everyone who came out to show their quilts and share their stories. For those who missed it, a slide show has been posted on our new Museum page.
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 28
A quiet Saturday afternoon making donation quilts and greeting visitors at the Okanagan Heritage Museum. The museum's Needle and Thread: The Art of Quilting exhibit continues until May 25. Don't miss our Trunk Show on Thursday, May 10, 2 p.m. t0 4 p.m.
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A quiet Saturday afternoon making donation quilts and greeting visitors at the Okanagan Heritage Museum. The museum's Needle and Thread: The Art of Quilting exhibit continues until May 25. Don't miss our Trunk Show on Thursday, May 10, 2 p.m. t0 4 p.m.
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April 24
Thank you to Carmen Cocarell from Hospice House for her informative presentation about the hospice and how our quilts contribute to life and work in this special setting. An inspiring start to our morning of work on donation quilts! Visit our Hospice page for a summary of this presentation.
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Thank you to Carmen Cocarell from Hospice House for her informative presentation about the hospice and how our quilts contribute to life and work in this special setting. An inspiring start to our morning of work on donation quilts! Visit our Hospice page for a summary of this presentation.
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NOTE: Only one month left to view the beautiful Needle and Thread: The Art of Quilting exhibit at the Okanagan Heritage Museum. Stop by this Saturday afternoon while our members will be demonstrating the construction of our donation quilts.
April 18
Lots of fun at the Evening Meeting as we welcomed one new member and a guest and had our first look at the completed mystery quilts.
Congratulations, and thank you, to our High School Outreach volunteers on the completion of another successful session at Mount Boucherie Secondary School. Picture and write up on the High School Outreach page.
Lots of fun at the Evening Meeting as we welcomed one new member and a guest and had our first look at the completed mystery quilts.
Congratulations, and thank you, to our High School Outreach volunteers on the completion of another successful session at Mount Boucherie Secondary School. Picture and write up on the High School Outreach page.
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. Sign up is now open for the Gypsy Wife Quilt Workshop with Dianne Jansson in September. Please see the Workshops page for details. |
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April 9
Lots of fun (and a bit messy) yesterday as 17 of us explored the ins and outs of process colour with artist Rena Warren. Visit the Workshops page for pictures, and news about our next workshop coming up in the fall.
Lots of fun (and a bit messy) yesterday as 17 of us explored the ins and outs of process colour with artist Rena Warren. Visit the Workshops page for pictures, and news about our next workshop coming up in the fall.
April 3
The smARTies enjoyed an interesting presentation by Sue G. on how to incorporate photographs into art quilts. We received a dozen entries for the CQA postcard challenge and have extended the deadline for one more week -- just in case you still want to take part. Instructions on the smARTies page.
The smARTies enjoyed an interesting presentation by Sue G. on how to incorporate photographs into art quilts. We received a dozen entries for the CQA postcard challenge and have extended the deadline for one more week -- just in case you still want to take part. Instructions on the smARTies page.
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.)
March 13
A busy morning of donation sewing! (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
A busy morning of donation sewing! (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
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March 6
A well-attended business meeting where members voted unanimously in favour of hosting the Gathering of the Guilds, April 13, 2019 -- more on this in the weeks and months to come. Please see the Executive News page for minutes of the September AGM and current financial statements which were approved this morning. The meeting was followed by a presentation on Value as part of our Block of the Month Event series. |
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February 23
Many of our members were among the 75 people who turned out yesterday afternoon for the opening of the Needle and Thread: The Art of Quilting show at the Okanagan Heritage Museum. Works by several of our members are on display as well as quilts from the museum's collection. Read more about the show in our most recent blog post. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
Many of our members were among the 75 people who turned out yesterday afternoon for the opening of the Needle and Thread: The Art of Quilting show at the Okanagan Heritage Museum. Works by several of our members are on display as well as quilts from the museum's collection. Read more about the show in our most recent blog post. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
February 20
A busy morning for the smARTies today learning to make postcards for the CQA Postcard Challenge. All of our members -- not just smARTies -- are encouraged to enter this challenge. We will collect all your entries at the smARTies meeting on April 3 and send them on to the CQA for display, sale and maybe prizes. See the smARTies page for more information.
Here are a few shots of Needle and Thread: The Art of Quilting show which opened yesterday at the Okanagan Heritage Museum. Everyone is welcome at the opening Thursday, February 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. Wear your name tag! Scroll down to the February 15 entry for more information. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
A busy morning for the smARTies today learning to make postcards for the CQA Postcard Challenge. All of our members -- not just smARTies -- are encouraged to enter this challenge. We will collect all your entries at the smARTies meeting on April 3 and send them on to the CQA for display, sale and maybe prizes. See the smARTies page for more information.
Here are a few shots of Needle and Thread: The Art of Quilting show which opened yesterday at the Okanagan Heritage Museum. Everyone is welcome at the opening Thursday, February 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. Wear your name tag! Scroll down to the February 15 entry for more information. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
February 15
A new show Needle and Thread: The Art of Quilting is opening at Okanagan Heritage Museum next Monday, February 19. Several of our members have been involved in the mounting of this show, and we are all invited to the opening next Thursday, February 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. Click here for your invitation -- and check out our newest blog post to learn more about this show.!
A new show Needle and Thread: The Art of Quilting is opening at Okanagan Heritage Museum next Monday, February 19. Several of our members have been involved in the mounting of this show, and we are all invited to the opening next Thursday, February 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. Click here for your invitation -- and check out our newest blog post to learn more about this show.!
February 11
Registration for our April 8 Colour Workshop with Rena Warren will begin at Tuesday's meeting.
Registration for our April 8 Colour Workshop with Rena Warren will begin at Tuesday's meeting.
January 10
Check out our newest page -- CQA News for Members -- for the latest news from CQA. We will be posting the latest information about Quilt Canada being held in Vancouver at the end of May.
Check out our newest page -- CQA News for Members -- for the latest news from CQA. We will be posting the latest information about Quilt Canada being held in Vancouver at the end of May.
January 9
Lots of fun for the smARTies cutting and pasting as they worked through a Notan design exercise. Information about an exciting new workshop on colour for quilters has just been posted on the Workshops page; and the supply list for our next Block of the Month Event has also been posted.
Lots of fun for the smARTies cutting and pasting as they worked through a Notan design exercise. Information about an exciting new workshop on colour for quilters has just been posted on the Workshops page; and the supply list for our next Block of the Month Event has also been posted.
January 2
Our first meeting of 2018 -- and it was obvious that many of our members spent a lot of their holiday time making donation quilts. Have a look at today's Show and Tell! The HANDfuls had their first look at the progress made so far on their raffle quilt for the 2019 quilt show and helped one another with a variety of projects.
Our first meeting of 2018 -- and it was obvious that many of our members spent a lot of their holiday time making donation quilts. Have a look at today's Show and Tell! The HANDfuls had their first look at the progress made so far on their raffle quilt for the 2019 quilt show and helped one another with a variety of projects.
December 31 -- Happy New Year!
Fast away the old year passes -- and a new quilting year begins in just a few more days. If you are giving some thought to New Year's resolutions here are a couple of ideas to consider:
Fast away the old year passes -- and a new quilting year begins in just a few more days. If you are giving some thought to New Year's resolutions here are a couple of ideas to consider:
- Quilters Connection newsletter offers a strategy for getting a handle on some of those UFOS: coming-terms-ufos
- Time magazine suggests this interesting resolution: get to know people you normally wouldn't. Our guild meetings offer a chance to meet quilters with many different interests and skills. Why not resolve to reach out at each meeting and introduce yourself to someone you have never talked to before? We all have so much to share. motto.time.com/5062408/easy-new-years-resolution-idea/
December 12
Congratulations and thank you to everyone who participated in our latest High School Outreach project at Mount Boucherie Secondary School -- another great success.
Congratulations and thank you to everyone who participated in our latest High School Outreach project at Mount Boucherie Secondary School -- another great success.
December 6 -- Another Christmas Party
The evening group enjoyed a fun evening of activities and a great dinner at our last gathering of 2017. Check the Evening Meetings page for pictures and news about the 2018 program.
The evening group enjoyed a fun evening of activities and a great dinner at our last gathering of 2017. Check the Evening Meetings page for pictures and news about the 2018 program.
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 Members Only 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 Members Only page. Here are a few pictures. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
November 21
The hall was buzzing this morning for the second of our Donation Sewing Days. The morning started with a presentation by nurse Annette who explained the Kids Count program and told us about how our quilts are used by the moms and babies. After Show and Tell, we buckled down to work. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
The hall was buzzing this morning for the second of our Donation Sewing Days. The morning started with a presentation by nurse Annette who explained the Kids Count program and told us about how our quilts are used by the moms and babies. After Show and Tell, we buckled down to work. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
November 14
Our second Block of the Month Event was a huge success. Thanks to Marian for taking us through the intricacies of Flying Geese -- four ways! We will leave the notes on the Block of the Month page for future reference. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
Our second Block of the Month Event was a huge success. Thanks to Marian for taking us through the intricacies of Flying Geese -- four ways! We will leave the notes on the Block of the Month page for future reference. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
November 7
A full house for the MODley Crew this morning. Thanks to Joan for many examples of design and quilting patterns -- and a great explanation of bias strips. The tutorial on bindings scheduled for November 28 is already sold out and in wait list mode. See the Tutorials page for the supply list.
A full house for the MODley Crew this morning. Thanks to Joan for many examples of design and quilting patterns -- and a great explanation of bias strips. The tutorial on bindings scheduled for November 28 is already sold out and in wait list mode. See the Tutorials page for the supply list.
November 1
A busy morning yesterday with a presentation from Catherine Henderson about CQA, the upcoming show in Vancouver and information about the Trend-Tex and postcard challenges. Use this link for more: canadianquilter.com/quilt-canada-2018-2/
And lots of fun for the smARTies. Go have a look!
For even more fun, follow this link to some fun and games for quilt (and jigsaw) lovers: thequiltshow.com/see-quilts/puzzles-games
A busy morning yesterday with a presentation from Catherine Henderson about CQA, the upcoming show in Vancouver and information about the Trend-Tex and postcard challenges. Use this link for more: canadianquilter.com/quilt-canada-2018-2/
And lots of fun for the smARTies. Go have a look!
For even more fun, follow this link to some fun and games for quilt (and jigsaw) lovers: thequiltshow.com/see-quilts/puzzles-games
October 17
We got Back to the Basics this morning as we toured the tables and learned about colour theory, rulers, squaring fabric, ironing vs. pressing, preparing our quilts for quilting at home and by a long arm quilter, and much, much more. Many thanks to our presenters Shirley, Louise, Laurie, Sharon, and Marie. Handouts from these sessions have been posted on the Members Only page. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
We got Back to the Basics this morning as we toured the tables and learned about colour theory, rulers, squaring fabric, ironing vs. pressing, preparing our quilts for quilting at home and by a long arm quilter, and much, much more. Many thanks to our presenters Shirley, Louise, Laurie, Sharon, and Marie. Handouts from these sessions have been posted on the Members Only page. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
Be sure to read our latest Blog entry!
October 10
Our first Donation Sewing Day was a great success. We were inspired by our speaker, nurse Bonnie from the NICU at KGH, who told us more about the unit and how important our quilts are to the families of the newborns in their care. Special thanks to the Mission Hall for donating the extra hall time for this event. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
Our first Donation Sewing Day was a great success. We were inspired by our speaker, nurse Bonnie from the NICU at KGH, who told us more about the unit and how important our quilts are to the families of the newborns in their care. Special thanks to the Mission Hall for donating the extra hall time for this event. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
October 3
Lots of interest in our first Block of the Month Event. Many thanks to Lois for introducing the new block and helping us to explore its potential.
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Lots of interest in our first Block of the Month Event. Many thanks to Lois for introducing the new block and helping us to explore its potential.
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September 26
A morning of self-congratulation and relaxation after the busy, busy weekend quilt show, and the first meeting of the MODley Crew. We were delighted to welcome so many visitors who learned about us at the quilt show. Also a last chance to purchase our beautiful boutique items. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
A morning of self-congratulation and relaxation after the busy, busy weekend quilt show, and the first meeting of the MODley Crew. We were delighted to welcome so many visitors who learned about us at the quilt show. Also a last chance to purchase our beautiful boutique items. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
September 25
The whirlwind weekend is over. Our quilt show, Binding Canada Together: One Quilt at a Time, elicited glowing reviews from our visitors. This show could not have happened without a lot of hard work from our organizers Marg and Sue and everyone else who helped in so many ways. Huge thanks to all! Visit the Quilt Shows page to relive the fun.
Congratulations to our raffle quilt winners: 1st draw – Sandy Tombe; 2nd draw Lyn Jeglum and 3rd draw Sonia Henriques
Door prize winners were Pat Taylor, Geneva Ensign-Langin, and Diane Childs.
The whirlwind weekend is over. Our quilt show, Binding Canada Together: One Quilt at a Time, elicited glowing reviews from our visitors. This show could not have happened without a lot of hard work from our organizers Marg and Sue and everyone else who helped in so many ways. Huge thanks to all! Visit the Quilt Shows page to relive the fun.
Congratulations to our raffle quilt winners: 1st draw – Sandy Tombe; 2nd draw Lyn Jeglum and 3rd draw Sonia Henriques
Door prize winners were Pat Taylor, Geneva Ensign-Langin, and Diane Childs.
September 22
Only a few more hours until our quilt show opens. The Mission Hall has been buzzing with activity all day. Here's a preview of what's in store.
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Only a few more hours until our quilt show opens. The Mission Hall has been buzzing with activity all day. Here's a preview of what's in store.
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September 19
President Dianne Kapty chaired her final AGM before passing the torch to incoming president Shirely Sellers. See the Contact page for a list of the new executive. Please note that we still need an Evening Program Coordinator and a Publicity Chair.
Preparations for the quilt show are in high gear. Members are reminded to bring their quilts to the Mission Hall on Friday morning. Binding Canada Together, One Quilt at a Time opens Saturday morning at 10.
President Dianne Kapty chaired her final AGM before passing the torch to incoming president Shirely Sellers. See the Contact page for a list of the new executive. Please note that we still need an Evening Program Coordinator and a Publicity Chair.
Preparations for the quilt show are in high gear. Members are reminded to bring their quilts to the Mission Hall on Friday morning. Binding Canada Together, One Quilt at a Time opens Saturday morning at 10.
September 12
The HANDfuls were a busy bunch as they started on their first project of the quilting year -- a lavender sachet. Visit the HANDfuls page for pictures. We also had a preview of the "Our Canadian Mosaic" challenge pieces. There's still another week to create an entry; instructions on the Quilt Show Information for Members page.
Suggestions for boutique items can also be found there. Challenge pieces and boutique items will be accepted until September 20
Members please note that the updated coffee rotation has been added to the Members Only page.
Coming October 3 -- our first Block of the Month Event: Half-Square Triangles and Log Cabin Designs. See the Block of the Month Event page for more information.
The HANDfuls were a busy bunch as they started on their first project of the quilting year -- a lavender sachet. Visit the HANDfuls page for pictures. We also had a preview of the "Our Canadian Mosaic" challenge pieces. There's still another week to create an entry; instructions on the Quilt Show Information for Members page.
Suggestions for boutique items can also be found there. Challenge pieces and boutique items will be accepted until September 20
Members please note that the updated coffee rotation has been added to the Members Only page.
Coming October 3 -- our first Block of the Month Event: Half-Square Triangles and Log Cabin Designs. See the Block of the Month Event page for more information.
September 11
Some beautiful work by our members was on display at Lake Country ArtWalk this past weekend. Congratulations to Sue Greenwell, Val Wojtula, Brenda Elmore, Mary Fabris, Judith Beaver, Cath Phillips, and Laurie Turik. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
Some beautiful work by our members was on display at Lake Country ArtWalk this past weekend. Congratulations to Sue Greenwell, Val Wojtula, Brenda Elmore, Mary Fabris, Judith Beaver, Cath Phillips, and Laurie Turik. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
September 5
A fun start to the new quilting year, and a great buzz as we renewed friendships, made new friends and exchanged fabric. Show and Tell was brimming with donation quilts, and we got a look at the Canada 150 quilt --Women Shaping Our Nation -- finished and ready for a feature display at the quilt show. Congratulations and thanks to the makers of that stunning quilt. We also started collecting items for the boutique and the Summer Challenge pieces. Some of our members have been very busy! Remember it's not too late to work on those challenges and boutique items -- we will be accepting them up until September 20. Guidelines on the Quilt Show Information for Members page.
(Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
A fun start to the new quilting year, and a great buzz as we renewed friendships, made new friends and exchanged fabric. Show and Tell was brimming with donation quilts, and we got a look at the Canada 150 quilt --Women Shaping Our Nation -- finished and ready for a feature display at the quilt show. Congratulations and thanks to the makers of that stunning quilt. We also started collecting items for the boutique and the Summer Challenge pieces. Some of our members have been very busy! Remember it's not too late to work on those challenges and boutique items -- we will be accepting them up until September 20. Guidelines on the Quilt Show Information for Members page.
(Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
August 30
New for 2017-2018!! We have scheduled 5 Donation Sewing Days: October 10 and November 21, 2017; January 30, March 13 and April 24, 2018. On these dates, our regular Tuesday meetings will be extended until 1:30. Bring your machine and your lunch. These meetings will also feature brief presentations from the recipients of our donations.
New for 2017-2018!! We have scheduled 5 Donation Sewing Days: October 10 and November 21, 2017; January 30, March 13 and April 24, 2018. On these dates, our regular Tuesday meetings will be extended until 1:30. Bring your machine and your lunch. These meetings will also feature brief presentations from the recipients of our donations.
August 25
Less than two weeks until our regular meetings resume! Let's hope the smoke has cleared and we all return refreshed with lots of Show and Tell, quilt show entries, challenge projects and items for the quilt show boutique. We will begin collecting challenge projects and boutique items at the September 5 meeting. (Check the Quilt Show Information for Members page for the details.) We will once again be having a fabric exchange at this meeting. Bring along any fabric you no longer want to keep -- it will be a treasure to one of your quilting sisters!
Less than two weeks until our regular meetings resume! Let's hope the smoke has cleared and we all return refreshed with lots of Show and Tell, quilt show entries, challenge projects and items for the quilt show boutique. We will begin collecting challenge projects and boutique items at the September 5 meeting. (Check the Quilt Show Information for Members page for the details.) We will once again be having a fabric exchange at this meeting. Bring along any fabric you no longer want to keep -- it will be a treasure to one of your quilting sisters!
August 13
Finally a break from the heat, and time to start thinking again about guild and the upcoming quilt show as we scramble to put the finishing touches on our show entries, challenge pieces and boutique items. (Check the Quilt Show Information for Members page for the details.) See our new Block of the Month Event page for information about this important addition to our 2017-2018 program, and be sure to check the Evening Meetings page for information about the September 20 evening meeting. We have also posted a link to a very interesting free video from the National Quilters Circle on Preventing Quilting Injuries on our Links page. Scroll down to the Resources for Quilters section. Well worth a watch!
Finally a break from the heat, and time to start thinking again about guild and the upcoming quilt show as we scramble to put the finishing touches on our show entries, challenge pieces and boutique items. (Check the Quilt Show Information for Members page for the details.) See our new Block of the Month Event page for information about this important addition to our 2017-2018 program, and be sure to check the Evening Meetings page for information about the September 20 evening meeting. We have also posted a link to a very interesting free video from the National Quilters Circle on Preventing Quilting Injuries on our Links page. Scroll down to the Resources for Quilters section. Well worth a watch!
July 12
Ever wondered about what goes into staging a quilt show? Marg Frisque, quilt show chair, tells all in our latest blog entry. Updates are being added to next year's program. Look for changes in the scheduling of the special interest groups and the addition of a new feature: a block of the month event where members will have a chance to learn new blocks and techniques with hands on practice.
Ever wondered about what goes into staging a quilt show? Marg Frisque, quilt show chair, tells all in our latest blog entry. Updates are being added to next year's program. Look for changes in the scheduling of the special interest groups and the addition of a new feature: a block of the month event where members will have a chance to learn new blocks and techniques with hands on practice.
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July 3 Lots of interest in our Canada 150 quilt which was displayed in public for the first time on Canada Day -- we even made the front page of today's Courier. Thanks to everyone who came out to staff our tent and to everyone who stopped by to visit. Beautiful weather, beautiful surroundings -- a wonderful celebration of our country's 150th birthday! |
June 16
Lovely to visit with so many friends, old and new, at our display today at the Creative Aging event at the RCA. Many thanks to everyone who contributed items for display, and to everyone who came out help. We hope to have sparked some interest in our guild and in our upcoming quilt show.
Lovely to visit with so many friends, old and new, at our display today at the Creative Aging event at the RCA. Many thanks to everyone who contributed items for display, and to everyone who came out help. We hope to have sparked some interest in our guild and in our upcoming quilt show.
June 7
Important notice re: quilt show acquisitions. Visit the Quilt Show Information for Members page for details.
Important notice re: quilt show acquisitions. Visit the Quilt Show Information for Members page for details.
May 30
The official end to our guild season and another lovely party -- Make and Take, PHD Draw, Basket Raffle, a delicious lunch and an entertaining and informative trunk show by Penticton's Dianne Birney. We were awed and inspired by her work, and thank her for sharing her time and talent with us. Have a look!
The official end to our guild season and another lovely party -- Make and Take, PHD Draw, Basket Raffle, a delicious lunch and an entertaining and informative trunk show by Penticton's Dianne Birney. We were awed and inspired by her work, and thank her for sharing her time and talent with us. Have a look!
May 25
Further to the MODley Crew's discussion about making traditional blocks modern, here is a link from Barb: https://www.quiltcon.com/charity-quilt-challenge/ (This link has also been added to the Links page for future reference.)
Further to the MODley Crew's discussion about making traditional blocks modern, here is a link from Barb: https://www.quiltcon.com/charity-quilt-challenge/ (This link has also been added to the Links page for future reference.)
May 23
Only one more week of guild meetings before our summer break. Don't forget about the pot luck next Tuesday featuring a Make and Take, a trunk show by Dianne Birney, the final PHD draw, and a delicious lunch. Please bring a dish to share and your own dishes, cutlery, etc. The theme is Canada 150 so decorate your table and yourself in red and white. We got a glimpse this morning of the MODley Crew's quilt show project: architectural quilts from coast to coast. And we also saw the donation quilts from our latest High School Outreach program at Mount Boucherie. Click on the links for more about about MODley Crew and the Mount Boucherie quilts.
Only one more week of guild meetings before our summer break. Don't forget about the pot luck next Tuesday featuring a Make and Take, a trunk show by Dianne Birney, the final PHD draw, and a delicious lunch. Please bring a dish to share and your own dishes, cutlery, etc. The theme is Canada 150 so decorate your table and yourself in red and white. We got a glimpse this morning of the MODley Crew's quilt show project: architectural quilts from coast to coast. And we also saw the donation quilts from our latest High School Outreach program at Mount Boucherie. Click on the links for more about about MODley Crew and the Mount Boucherie quilts.
May 16
Another busy morning: a successful sale thanks to Heather B., a stunning Show and Tell, and the final meeting of the year for the smARTies. We got a closer look at the Canada 150 Quilt and the back, ready for assembly and quilting. Be sure to check the blog for the whole story.
And the 2017 Quilt Show Challenge was launched. Information available here.
Another busy morning: a successful sale thanks to Heather B., a stunning Show and Tell, and the final meeting of the year for the smARTies. We got a closer look at the Canada 150 Quilt and the back, ready for assembly and quilting. Be sure to check the blog for the whole story.
And the 2017 Quilt Show Challenge was launched. Information available here.
May 14
There will be a special sale of fabric and thread at next Tuesday's meeting. See the Members Only page for details. Information about the HANDfuls special project for the quilt show has now been posted on the Quilt Show Information for Members page.
There will be a special sale of fabric and thread at next Tuesday's meeting. See the Members Only page for details. Information about the HANDfuls special project for the quilt show has now been posted on the Quilt Show Information for Members page.
May 9
A different kind of meeting today as we moved across the parking lot to the log cabin while Provincial Election voting took place in the Mission Hall. Cozy -- and noisy!! And we got our first glimpse of the Canada 150 quilt. See the latest blog entry for a picture and the story. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
A different kind of meeting today as we moved across the parking lot to the log cabin while Provincial Election voting took place in the Mission Hall. Cozy -- and noisy!! And we got our first glimpse of the Canada 150 quilt. See the latest blog entry for a picture and the story. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
May 2
We shared our ideas and learned some new tricks as we toured the tables at this morning's Demo Day. Thanks to Sue and Marg for bringing us up to date on quilt show submissions, to Judith and Cath for leading our discussions about the guild and its activities, to Joanne for showing us all the nifty rulers and gadgets, and to Sylvia for teaching us how to make a really cool (and surprisingly easy!) BoHo bag.
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We shared our ideas and learned some new tricks as we toured the tables at this morning's Demo Day. Thanks to Sue and Marg for bringing us up to date on quilt show submissions, to Judith and Cath for leading our discussions about the guild and its activities, to Joanne for showing us all the nifty rulers and gadgets, and to Sylvia for teaching us how to make a really cool (and surprisingly easy!) BoHo bag.
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April 25
We have another sewing day coming up at Linda's Quilt Shoppe this coming Saturday, April 29. If you haven't already signed up, please use the Contact page to let the Donations Committee know that you plan to attend. Our donations are certainly appreciated by the community. The latest round of thank you notes has been posted on the Members Only page.
We have another sewing day coming up at Linda's Quilt Shoppe this coming Saturday, April 29. If you haven't already signed up, please use the Contact page to let the Donations Committee know that you plan to attend. Our donations are certainly appreciated by the community. The latest round of thank you notes has been posted on the Members Only page.
April 11
Thank you to Evelyn H. for sharing her hand quilting secrets. Visit the HANDfuls page for pictures. The talent in our group is impressive, and the willingness to share even more so. Note: a link to the instructions for the Kids Count sun hats has been posted on the Members Only page.
Thank you to Evelyn H. for sharing her hand quilting secrets. Visit the HANDfuls page for pictures. The talent in our group is impressive, and the willingness to share even more so. Note: a link to the instructions for the Kids Count sun hats has been posted on the Members Only page.
April 4
Thanks to Sue G for her wonderful thread painting tutorial. Here are some pictures from the tutorial and of all the other things going on this morning. Please note that the information for submitting quilts to the September quilt show is now available on the Quilt Show Information for Members page.
Thanks to Sue G for her wonderful thread painting tutorial. Here are some pictures from the tutorial and of all the other things going on this morning. Please note that the information for submitting quilts to the September quilt show is now available on the Quilt Show Information for Members page.
March 28
A BUSY morning! First the business meeting where got our first glimpse of the raffle quilt for the September quilt show, heard about the stunning Canada 150 quilt which is well under way, and learned about new copyright guidelines for quilters (see the Members Only page); then the meeting of the Modern Quilting Group which voted on a new name -- MODley Crew -- and brainstormed some ideas for future meetings; and, of course, Show and Tell. Congratulations to Helen Strong, the winner of this month's early bird PHD draw. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
A BUSY morning! First the business meeting where got our first glimpse of the raffle quilt for the September quilt show, heard about the stunning Canada 150 quilt which is well under way, and learned about new copyright guidelines for quilters (see the Members Only page); then the meeting of the Modern Quilting Group which voted on a new name -- MODley Crew -- and brainstormed some ideas for future meetings; and, of course, Show and Tell. Congratulations to Helen Strong, the winner of this month's early bird PHD draw. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
March 21
Wonderful morning -- a veritable mountain of Show and Tell quilts and a fun play date for the smARTies!
Wonderful morning -- a veritable mountain of Show and Tell quilts and a fun play date for the smARTies!
March 15
A lively evening meeting! Many thanks to Barb for the binding demo and to Coleen Adderley for the Mixed Media activity. See the Evening Meeting page for pictures and more info.
A lively evening meeting! Many thanks to Barb for the binding demo and to Coleen Adderley for the Mixed Media activity. See the Evening Meeting page for pictures and more info.
March 14
Today we were busy cutting out pieces for the sun hats for Kids Count and our upcoming sewing bee, Saturday, April 1 at Cottage Quilting. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
Today we were busy cutting out pieces for the sun hats for Kids Count and our upcoming sewing bee, Saturday, April 1 at Cottage Quilting. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
March 11
Fifteen of us enjoyed a fun day of sewing and camaraderie at Linda's Quilt Shoppe as we cut and pieced still more donation quilts from our formidable stash. Many thanks to Jim for donating the work space for our efforts! Our next donation day will be held here on April 29. Thanks to Barb, here are some pictures of today's action. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
Fifteen of us enjoyed a fun day of sewing and camaraderie at Linda's Quilt Shoppe as we cut and pieced still more donation quilts from our formidable stash. Many thanks to Jim for donating the work space for our efforts! Our next donation day will be held here on April 29. Thanks to Barb, here are some pictures of today's action. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
March 7
More than 70 members, former members and guests turned out this morning for Dr. Sharon McCoubrey's presentation on the Elements and Principles of Design. We learned a lot and were encouraged in our own artistic efforts.
These elements and principles are the vocabulary of art.
The only way you can create images is by using these elements and principles.
The only way you can talk about art is by using these elements and principles.
Notes from this morning's talk have been posted on the Members Only page.
More than 70 members, former members and guests turned out this morning for Dr. Sharon McCoubrey's presentation on the Elements and Principles of Design. We learned a lot and were encouraged in our own artistic efforts.
These elements and principles are the vocabulary of art.
The only way you can create images is by using these elements and principles.
The only way you can talk about art is by using these elements and principles.
Notes from this morning's talk have been posted on the Members Only page.
February 28
A lively meeting of the MOD Broads, and our first look at the provinces and territories blocks for their display at the quilt show. Visit the MOD Broads page for pictures.
Don't miss our special event next week -- speaker Dr. Sharon McCoubrey on Elements and Principles of Design. Whether you design or your own quilts or not, learn what makes a quilt (or any other piece of art) beautiful: colour, pattern, line, value, texture, etc. Guests are most welcome and there is no charge for this presentation.
Congratulations to Darlene F. on winning the first early bird PHD draw. Two more early bird draws to be held: March 28 and April 25. Final draws at the wind-up in May. Time to get busy!
A lively meeting of the MOD Broads, and our first look at the provinces and territories blocks for their display at the quilt show. Visit the MOD Broads page for pictures.
Don't miss our special event next week -- speaker Dr. Sharon McCoubrey on Elements and Principles of Design. Whether you design or your own quilts or not, learn what makes a quilt (or any other piece of art) beautiful: colour, pattern, line, value, texture, etc. Guests are most welcome and there is no charge for this presentation.
Congratulations to Darlene F. on winning the first early bird PHD draw. Two more early bird draws to be held: March 28 and April 25. Final draws at the wind-up in May. Time to get busy!
February 21
The smARTies met this morning to share some of their work and learn about making cuffs. Next month we're going to try our hands at painting fabric. Visit the smARTies page for pictures and more information.
The smARTies met this morning to share some of their work and learn about making cuffs. Next month we're going to try our hands at painting fabric. Visit the smARTies page for pictures and more information.
Happy Valentine's Day!
A busy morning with an impressive display of donation quilts at Show and Tell and the HANDfuls in silent concentration as they learned to make lovely little thread catchers.
A busy morning with an impressive display of donation quilts at Show and Tell and the HANDfuls in silent concentration as they learned to make lovely little thread catchers.
February 7
What a fun morning of socializing and learning -- 7 exciting projects to make for yourself, your friends or for our quilt show boutique. Check out the slide show below and then visit our new Quilt Show Information for Members Only page to download the instructions for these projects. Thanks to Kathryn for organizing this event and to all the presenters for their time, talent and handouts!
What a fun morning of socializing and learning -- 7 exciting projects to make for yourself, your friends or for our quilt show boutique. Check out the slide show below and then visit our new Quilt Show Information for Members Only page to download the instructions for these projects. Thanks to Kathryn for organizing this event and to all the presenters for their time, talent and handouts!
January 31
Productivity and lots of fun at our all day donation sewing day...
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Productivity and lots of fun at our all day donation sewing day...
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January 10, 2017
The HANDfuls kicked off the new year with a Sashiko tutorial by Val Wojtula. Visit the HANDfuls page for pictures. And be sure to visit the Members Only page for some new information.
The HANDfuls kicked off the new year with a Sashiko tutorial by Val Wojtula. Visit the HANDfuls page for pictures. And be sure to visit the Members Only page for some new information.
January 3, 2017
The new year got off to a great start with Part II of Joan and Barb's very successful Modern Quilting Tutorial. Here are some of the participants hard at work on their machine quilting samples. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
The new year got off to a great start with Part II of Joan and Barb's very successful Modern Quilting Tutorial. Here are some of the participants hard at work on their machine quilting samples. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
December 31 Happy New Year!!
Only 3 more days until our meetings resume with Part 2 of the Modern Quilting Tutorial. It's not too late to sign up, and you don't have to have taken Part I. Please Contact the President if you wish to sign up.
Only 3 more days until our meetings resume with Part 2 of the Modern Quilting Tutorial. It's not too late to sign up, and you don't have to have taken Part I. Please Contact the President if you wish to sign up.
December 11
Visit the High School Outreach page for some pictures of our latest session at Mount Boucherie Secondary School and a tribute from the teacher in charge. Congratulations and thanks to Joanne T., Liz, Sharon, Shirley, Laurie, Helen, Joan, Keara and Dorothy who devoted their time and expertise to this worthwhile endeavour. And special thanks to Joan Lailey who has written a beautiful article about this program for the Winter 2017 Sage-ing with Creative Spirit, Grace and Gratitude journal. Follow this link to read: http://www.sageing.ca/Sage-ing22.pdf
Visit the High School Outreach page for some pictures of our latest session at Mount Boucherie Secondary School and a tribute from the teacher in charge. Congratulations and thanks to Joanne T., Liz, Sharon, Shirley, Laurie, Helen, Joan, Keara and Dorothy who devoted their time and expertise to this worthwhile endeavour. And special thanks to Joan Lailey who has written a beautiful article about this program for the Winter 2017 Sage-ing with Creative Spirit, Grace and Gratitude journal. Follow this link to read: http://www.sageing.ca/Sage-ing22.pdf
December 6
Fun, games and friendship at today's Christmas party. Have a look!
Fun, games and friendship at today's Christmas party. Have a look!
November 29
A fun demo morning as we toured the tables and learned all kinds of new things...
(Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
A fun demo morning as we toured the tables and learned all kinds of new things...
(Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
November 17
Gallery Vertigo in Vernon, where our smARTies panels were exhibited last year, is calling for entries for a spring fibre art show entitled Photo2Fibre. Participants are challenged to make a fibre arts piece directly referencing a photograph. Interested? Click here for submission information.
Gallery Vertigo in Vernon, where our smARTies panels were exhibited last year, is calling for entries for a spring fibre art show entitled Photo2Fibre. Participants are challenged to make a fibre arts piece directly referencing a photograph. Interested? Click here for submission information.
November 15
A fabulous morning for the smARTies and friends who enjoyed a demo of wet felting and then tried it themselves. Visit the smARTies page to view the fun. We hope to have pictures of their masterpieces next week.
A fabulous morning for the smARTies and friends who enjoyed a demo of wet felting and then tried it themselves. Visit the smARTies page to view the fun. We hope to have pictures of their masterpieces next week.
November 1
Thanks to Joan and Barb for their fabulous tutorial on Machine Quilting. It was such a success that Part II has been moved up to January -- more details on the Tutorials page. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
Thanks to Joan and Barb for their fabulous tutorial on Machine Quilting. It was such a success that Part II has been moved up to January -- more details on the Tutorials page. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
October 25
A lively morning kicked off with Show and Tell at 9:30, followed by the meeting the MOD Broads. Lots of buzz, lots of fun. Registration is now open for this year's PHD (Project Half Done) Program. Click for details.
A lively morning kicked off with Show and Tell at 9:30, followed by the meeting the MOD Broads. Lots of buzz, lots of fun. Registration is now open for this year's PHD (Project Half Done) Program. Click for details.
October 21
Thanks to Cath and Judith for the fun demo on making paper leather this past Tuesday -- and thanks to Judith and Dianne for the pictures. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
Thanks to Cath and Judith for the fun demo on making paper leather this past Tuesday -- and thanks to Judith and Dianne for the pictures. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
October 9
Lots of fun at the first tutorial of the year -- What If. Here are some pictures. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
Lots of fun at the first tutorial of the year -- What If. Here are some pictures. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
September 22
The evening group got off to a great start last night. Check out the Evening Meetings page for the details!
The evening group got off to a great start last night. Check out the Evening Meetings page for the details!
September 20
A busy morning with the Annual General Meeting and Election of Officers, the smARTies Art Quilting Group Meeting and the reveal of the Summer Challenges. Wow! These will be on display again tomorrow evening at the OVQG evening group meeting. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
A busy morning with the Annual General Meeting and Election of Officers, the smARTies Art Quilting Group Meeting and the reveal of the Summer Challenges. Wow! These will be on display again tomorrow evening at the OVQG evening group meeting. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
September 12
Our guild was well-represented -- and our work much admired and appreciated -- at Lake Country ArtWalk this past weekend. Congratulations to Susan Campbell, Susan Greenwell, Janet Gillis, Marg Frisque and the Trial by Fibre group (Judith Beaver, Yvonne Cooper, Brenda Elmore, Mary Fabris, Marilyn Mathieson, Cath Phillips, Evelyn Schmaltz and Laurie Turik) on their beautiful displays.
(Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
Our guild was well-represented -- and our work much admired and appreciated -- at Lake Country ArtWalk this past weekend. Congratulations to Susan Campbell, Susan Greenwell, Janet Gillis, Marg Frisque and the Trial by Fibre group (Judith Beaver, Yvonne Cooper, Brenda Elmore, Mary Fabris, Marilyn Mathieson, Cath Phillips, Evelyn Schmaltz and Laurie Turik) on their beautiful displays.
(Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
September 6
A busy morning greeting old friends, welcoming new members and admiring the many beautiful Show and Tell items. Thanks to Shirley for organizing the Fabric Exchange -- a great success judging by the bulging bags at the end of the morning -- and thanks to everyone who brought fabric to share. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
A busy morning greeting old friends, welcoming new members and admiring the many beautiful Show and Tell items. Thanks to Shirley for organizing the Fabric Exchange -- a great success judging by the bulging bags at the end of the morning -- and thanks to everyone who brought fabric to share. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
August 25
Less than two weeks until guild meetings resume! Time to get busy and clean out your stash for the fabric exchange on September 6 and to buckle down to that Summer Challenge. The due date for the challenge has been pushed back a week to September 20 -- just in case you've been leaving things to the last minute. And back by popular demand for 2016-17, the UFO challenge. Register your UFOs for a chance to win cash prizes. Details to follow.
Less than two weeks until guild meetings resume! Time to get busy and clean out your stash for the fabric exchange on September 6 and to buckle down to that Summer Challenge. The due date for the challenge has been pushed back a week to September 20 -- just in case you've been leaving things to the last minute. And back by popular demand for 2016-17, the UFO challenge. Register your UFOs for a chance to win cash prizes. Details to follow.
June 28
Thanks to everyone who came out to Cottage Quilting yesterday morning to make sun hats for Kids Count. Extra thanks to June who made three prototypes and developed an efficient and effective method, and is going to add some finesse to the final product, AND she is going to construct the remaining hats -- and to Dorothy who cut 25ish kits on her 30th anniversary!
29 bucket hats are nearly done! Soon to be delivered! Here are some photos. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
Thanks to everyone who came out to Cottage Quilting yesterday morning to make sun hats for Kids Count. Extra thanks to June who made three prototypes and developed an efficient and effective method, and is going to add some finesse to the final product, AND she is going to construct the remaining hats -- and to Dorothy who cut 25ish kits on her 30th anniversary!
29 bucket hats are nearly done! Soon to be delivered! Here are some photos. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
June 27
Congratulations to two members of the Orchard Valley Quilters Guild who won awards at the recent Quilt Canada 2016 held in Toronto: Michaela Byrne won the Excellence for Long-Arm/Mid-Arm Quilting award with her piece entitled Serenity, and Bonnie Rankin won the Judge’s Choice award for the Trend-Tex Challenge with her piece entitled Living Gently. This piece was quilted by Michaela Byrne. It was a great show for Kelowna!
Congratulations to two members of the Orchard Valley Quilters Guild who won awards at the recent Quilt Canada 2016 held in Toronto: Michaela Byrne won the Excellence for Long-Arm/Mid-Arm Quilting award with her piece entitled Serenity, and Bonnie Rankin won the Judge’s Choice award for the Trend-Tex Challenge with her piece entitled Living Gently. This piece was quilted by Michaela Byrne. It was a great show for Kelowna!
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June 18
Thanks to everyone who helped out yesterday at the Creative Aging Event at the RCA by lending us their work and working at our display, and to our many visitors. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
Thanks to everyone who helped out yesterday at the Creative Aging Event at the RCA by lending us their work and working at our display, and to our many visitors. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
June 13 Sewing Machine Day
So the tale goes, in 1829 Barthélemy Thimonnier invented and patented a machine that would go on to revolutionize the textile industry. Sewing Machine Day celebrates the creation of this device, and all the men and women who have worked diligently over the years to produce the next best sewing machine. Time to celebrate our favorite tool!
So the tale goes, in 1829 Barthélemy Thimonnier invented and patented a machine that would go on to revolutionize the textile industry. Sewing Machine Day celebrates the creation of this device, and all the men and women who have worked diligently over the years to produce the next best sewing machine. Time to celebrate our favorite tool!
June 4
Our final Donation Sewing Day of the year at Linda's Quilt Shoppe. Many thanks to Brenda for organizing us and toting all the fabric, to Jim and Linda for offering us the use of the classroom, and to everyone who came out to lend a hand. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
Our final Donation Sewing Day of the year at Linda's Quilt Shoppe. Many thanks to Brenda for organizing us and toting all the fabric, to Jim and Linda for offering us the use of the classroom, and to everyone who came out to lend a hand. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
May 31
A morning of fun, flowers, and good food to kick off our summer break. Here are a few pictures.
A morning of fun, flowers, and good food to kick off our summer break. Here are a few pictures.
May 25
Only one more week until our year end festivities. Also on the agenda that day will be the voting for the name of the 2017 Quilt Show. If you have a suggestion, please Contact the Quilt Show Committee immediately!
May 19
More than 20 were in attendance for a delicious pot luck dinner and a stunning trunk show by Coleen Adderley. Many thanks to Cindy for making this such an interesting and varied year for the evening quilters, and to everyone who came out to support the group with demos, Show and Share and enthusiastic participation. Visit the Evening Meetings page for pictures.
More than 20 were in attendance for a delicious pot luck dinner and a stunning trunk show by Coleen Adderley. Many thanks to Cindy for making this such an interesting and varied year for the evening quilters, and to everyone who came out to support the group with demos, Show and Share and enthusiastic participation. Visit the Evening Meetings page for pictures.
May 17
A lineup to pick up Summer Challenge kits -- the enthusiasm of our members knows no bounds! The smARTies presented their final colour challenges (black and white) and had a fun time playing with discharge paste and bleach. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
Please note that Barb's Power Point presentation on Modern Quilting, which she showed at the evening meeting and to the MOD Broads, is now available in .pdf form on the Members Only page.
A lineup to pick up Summer Challenge kits -- the enthusiasm of our members knows no bounds! The smARTies presented their final colour challenges (black and white) and had a fun time playing with discharge paste and bleach. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
Please note that Barb's Power Point presentation on Modern Quilting, which she showed at the evening meeting and to the MOD Broads, is now available in .pdf form on the Members Only page.
May 10
A busy morning working on donation quilts, making kits and watching the HANDfuls. Once again we will be having a Summer Challenge. Kits ($2) will be available at the evening meeting on May 18; day meeting participants can register and pay on May 17 and pick up kits on May 24.
(Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
A busy morning working on donation quilts, making kits and watching the HANDfuls. Once again we will be having a Summer Challenge. Kits ($2) will be available at the evening meeting on May 18; day meeting participants can register and pay on May 17 and pick up kits on May 24.
(Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
