february 2017 block lotto
This one is inspired by the January Toronto MQG block lotto, made to represent the diversity of women and support the women’s march of January 21, 2017 around the world. And in the spirit of this month, it’s pink and red! Start by cutting five pieces of pink or red prints, 6 1/2″ x 4…
Read MoreFebruary meeting reminder
Who likes quilts? We like quilts! Who likes modern quilts? We like modern quilts! MQG Victoria February 16th Meeting Reminder 505 Marigold Ave, 7-9pm Hope to see you there! And don’t forget to join our active facebook group; search for “MQG Victoria Discussion Group” and ask to join.
Read MoreThank you from Nicole
To Lana, Stacie, Daria, and all you fabulous people: Thank you so much for my lovely present and your effusive thanks. I feel absolutely spoilt with your generosity. I love mini charms an awful lot and the KONA card is something I’ve wanted for a long time. It has been a lot of fun working…
Read MoreJanuary block lotto
Winter Tree This month we are doing improv! You will need: one 13″ x13″ square of beige/cream/ivory/ecru etc. Solid fabric or print that acts like a solid. one 2″ x 14″ strip and about eight 1″ assorted length strips in a purple print. Then we start cutting. First cut is the main trunk, approximately centre of…
Read MoreJoin us for the January meeting!
Join us on Thursday for our January meeting, and for our special guest REBECCA BRYAN of BryanHouseQuilts as she presents her amazing quilts and her new book. Thursday, January 19, 7-9pm 505 Marigold Rd. 5$ drop in for non-MQG members or join us! 2017 membership renewals are happening now. 40$ for the year lets you…
Read MoreDecember Social!
It’s time for our annual Christmas/Hanukkah/Solstice Social! We skip the boring bits and have show and share, our basket swap, lots of food to share and fun with friends. Thursday, Dec. 15505 Marigold Rd7 – 9pm We also have a donation drive for KEYS, collecting useful things for the teens staying there over the holiday season.…
Read MoreNovember show and share pictures
Time for the roundup of beautiful quilts and projects made by beautiful and talented folks! Here’s what we had at the November meeting. Our December Hanukkah/Christmas/Solstice Social swap item this year is a one hour basket or a pixie basket. Go here for instructions about both. The MQG QuiltCon charity quilt theme this year was…
Read MoreAre YOU coming tonight?
Time for a meeting everyone! This month we are having a meeting-of-all-sorts: elections! (short and sweet if we’ve got keen volunteers. Drawn out and painful if everyone sits on their hands.) All the info is HERE. We’ve got nearly everything covered (we hope!) but we’re still really want a Treasurer and the coffee squad. Kari and Stacie, our…
Read MoreNovember Block Lotto
This month’s block is taking a very traditional log cabin block,changing it up, and using a modern palette of grey and yellow. You will need: -One 4″x4″ square of yellow print or solid fabric. Any shade of yellow, but make sure it reads clearly as yellow( not too strong contrasting colour in the print). -Lots…
Read MoreOctober Show and Share pictures!
Kathleen was an awesome (and funny) speaker, but first we had our members’ show and share! Natalie and HER KIDS made this for a soon to be niece/nephew and cousin. Mary made this polaroid quilt from blocks contributed by her satellite group. Netta knocked this long standing WIP off her to-do list. We think she…
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