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Nov. block lotto
This is a variation of a Five and Dime pattern, but we’re doing it our own way! The colours are BLACK, seafoam, light seafoam, apricot, coral orange, and gold. Supplies Needed Four 6.5” Squares of fabric from the colour palette shown Four 3.25” squares in the color palette (these should contrast when paired up with…
Read MoreIt’s time for the November meeting!
We hope to see you on Thursday! We’ve got lots planned but most importantly, it’s our first ever garage sale! Sell some treasures, find some treasures, make some room in your stash for new fabrics. All the usual things apply: 7-9pm, Scout Hall 505 Marigold Rd. Bring a mug and your show and share. library…
Read MorePictures from Cheryl Arkison’s trunk show
We were thrilled to bits to have Cheryl join us at our October meeting. If you ever have a chance to work with, or learn from Cheryl, or to hear her speak, DO! She is an excellent teacher and presenter with a story for every quilt. Due to space constraints Cheryl had to choose carefully…
Read MoreAnnouncements and things – October meeting
Wow – lots to share with you! October Sew-in is happening! Friday evening, Oct. 23 from 7-11pm at the Cloth Castle. Lots of room for you to work on whatever project you like! 7$ drop-in. Come join us! Our November meeting will also be our first garage sale. All the guidelines are available HERE. NB: everyone…
Read MoreOctober meeting pictures!
Hello friends – thank you for sharing your work with us. Here are the pictures from our show and share. We will do pictures of Cheryl’s work in a separate post. Nice quilting Kim H! Lisa (on the left) and some folded flower works she made. Lisa also made the thread catcher/pincushion and scissor holder from…
Read MoreOctober Block Lotto – String X block
October Block Of the Month Supplies Four 4.5” Squares of Kona Black Eight 1” x 9.5” strips of Kona White Scraps of fabric (color palette of red, gray, black, white) varying between 1.5”-2.75” wide and 4.5”-5” long Directions: Sew your scrap strips together to make four pieces of fabric at least 4” wide by 10” long Trim…
Read MoreTrunk show on Thursday!
CHERYL is coming! Join us on Thursday at our monthly meeting as we host the fabulous Cheryl Arkison, sharing her quilts and experiences with us. Scout Hall, 505 Marigold Rd, 7pm, 5$ for guests and drop-ins. Please email to RSVP if you are joining us for the very first time.
Read MorePictures from the September meeting
Some people think show and share is the best part of our meeting, and we think they’re right! Settle back and enjoy the pictures. Thanks as always to Lana for the photography. Susan’s quilt from this summer’s Vivid Island Shop Hop. She did hers in black since all the other store samples were in white.…
Read MoreSept Block – Hexie Gems
This block comes to us in a roundabout way from the Kansas City MQG and the Missouri Star Quilt Co. Supplies Needed: 1 piece of black Kona Cotton 12.5″ x 12.5″ 4 pieces of coloured fabric measuring 3″ x 6″ (from the colour palette above) WHITE thread enough heat and bond (or similar) for the…
Read MoreHooray hooray it’s our meeting today!
See you tonight at 7pm. 505 Marigold Road It’s our birthday!
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