Posts by MQG
June Block Lotto – Wonky Curves
This month’s block is from a wonky curve block and the tutorial we’re using is from our own Marianne! Thank you so much for talking us through this Marianne. And how awesome is it that she got off the plane and came to the meeting? The tutorial is HERE. This is the palette. The Kona…
Read MoreIt’s meeting time again!
Gosh, we’re excited because we get to see all of you again! June meeting Thursday, June 18th 7-9pm Scout Hall at 505 Marigold Road Bring yourself, bring a friend, bring your first quilt to share (and shudder at). We promise we’ll laugh harder at our own mistakes than at yours.
Read MoreMay meeting pics – guest starring Krista Hennebury!
Pictures from our May meeting! Pour a cup of something to enjoy, we have many pictures. We had a big crowd for our May meeting, looking forward to hearing Krista talk. Some of the projects from Krista’s book. Bryan showing how NOT to sew the block together! Please use the tutorial as written. And show…
Read MoreMay meeting announcements
Voting runs until Friday night for the Blogger’s Quilt Festival. You can vote for your favourites in all these categories: Mini, Small, Large, Appliqué, Art, Hand Quilted, Home Machine Quilted, Modern, Original Design, ROYGBIV, Scrappy, Viewer’s Choice This is an excellent chance to see a large number of mostly modern quilts and to check out some new-to-you blogs. We called for volunteers! Thank you if you’ve…
Read MoreMay block lotto – Squash blossom block
This lovely geometric block is going to be awesome! From the colour palette below, choose one MAIN colour (this will be scrappy). Choose a second, contrasting colour from the palette (this will be a solid). Use white SOLID for the background. SQUASH BLOSSOM BLOCK (12 inch finished) Cut List:Background Fabric (white):12 2.5” squares6 …
Read MoreMeeting tonight!
May Meeting Details What: Victoria Modern Quilt Guild Meeting When: 7:00-9:00pm, Thursday, May 21st, 2015Where: Scout Hall, 505 Marigold RoadParking: Free parking is available in the parking lot. Street parking is also available.Transit: #8, #21 are very close, the #22 is a few blocksGuests: Come join us! 5$ drop in What to bring: – library books to return, 5$ late fees…
Read MoreIt’s Sew Mama Sew giveaway day!
Do you know about this awesomeness? Sew Mama Sew (SMS) is a blog and sewing community founded in 2005. They collaborate with outstanding bloggers, designers, and authors to deliver unique, high-quality sewing content on a daily basis. (from their website) AND! Twice a year they have a link-up for any craft/sewing blogger who wants to…
Read MorePics from the April meeting (and new space)
Welcome to the April meeting and the Scout Hall! We had more space than we’ve ever had before and that was wonderful. Almost as wonderful as the quilts, our lovely members, and our amazing guest speaker this month. We’re still figuring out the optimal setup but we know we’ll get it perfect next time. We…
Read MoreEvents, happenings, stuff to know about….
Sew in on Friday night. 7pm-11pm at the Cloth Castle, 10$ and bring whatever project you want. This one is a GO! people. It will happen and there is space for you to join us. Email to hold your spot. Workshop spaces available, only 3 left. Saturday, May 23rd 9-4 (location tba this week) $75…
Read MoreCongrats!
To the winners of the MODERN category at the Westshore show on the weekend. Winners are all chosen by Viewer’s choice. 1st place: Marilyn Fuller 2nd place: Jacquie Arondas 3rd place: Stacie Wilson Marilyn’s quilt was also the choice of our three judges (the ribbon on the right, made by Gabrielle in the style of…
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