Archive for February 2016
QuiltCon wrap up
No one from our guild went to QuiltCon this year but since QuiltCon is kind of a big deal for the Modern Quilt Guild we wanted to make sure you could check it out. The winners! Best in show: My Brother’s JeansPieced & quilted by Melissa AverinosIndividual Member@melissaaverinos84” x 91” • The awards were handmade and…
Read MoreShow and Share – February meeting
The pictures are in reverse order but that’s okay! Pat K. won the block lotto. She also co-ordinated her outfit in case she won. Brieta with a quilt made for her little sister. Guest Bonnie from the Yukon is a pilot and avid birder who make art quilts about flight. This one shows accurate representations…
Read MoreFebruary Block Lotto
This month we will be starting with an easy improv block to get our creativity going! As such, there aren’t too many measurements here, and the block itself comes together really quickly. Our colour palette is a background of very light grey, or low-volume grey+white fabric (think of the light grey Victoria sky!) with pops of…
Read MoreFebruary meeting reminder
FEBRUARY MEETING REMINDER Come join us! Thursday, Feb. 18, 7pm-9pm Scout Hall, 505 Marigold Rd.
Read MoreSaturday Sew-in is soon!
Come join us at our sew-in on Saturday at Sawyer’s! Saturday, Feb. 13th 12:30 – 4:30 Sawyer’s Sewing Centre 7$ drop in fee As always, you can sew whatever you like! Or appliqué! Embroider! Draft patterns! Chat! Offer opinions! And our own lovely Ruth will be making more pillowcases and is happy to do a mini-demo…
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