What's New
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.
(Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
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.
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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.
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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.
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May 3
Thanks to Evelyn for helping us "shatter our circles" to create some beautiful works of art. We all went home with another work in progress -- and a fascinating summer project. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
Thanks to Evelyn for helping us "shatter our circles" to create some beautiful works of art. We all went home with another work in progress -- and a fascinating summer project. (Click on images to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.)
