May block lotto – Polaroid blocks!
This month we are trying out a now-classic modern quilt block. This block was all the rage way back in summer of 2012. Googling it will give you loads of tutorials. We think it started HERE, then spread to HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE and we are sure there are more examples on-line. But this is here and…
Read MoreMeeting tonight!
Come join us from 7-9pm at 505 Marigold Road. We are showing the “Make it Modern” mini-quilt display as well as our usual program. Check out the “meetings” tab for more info.
Read MoreIt’s quilt show time!!
Come see our display of modern quilts at the show this weekend!
Read MoreSew-in Tonight!
We are having our April evening sew-in TONIGHT at the Cloth Castle from 7-10pm. $7 covers the room rental and you can work on whatever you like. It’s a great group that’s coming but there’s room for you too. The store is open until 8 so you can shop and sew. Come join us!
Read MoreApril meeting pictures
Show and share was a doozy this month with so many sharing their creativity! Look, it’s Nicole with the block lotto for next month! Sharon C has been away for a few months and had many things to show us… a duffle bag she made and will never make again, a small tote bag which…
Read MoreApril Block lotto: X marks the spot
More improv! And tricky looking sizes that are not-so-tricky. Take a look and make a few blocks. Our colour inspiration was this scrap: The block inspiration was this quilt: Cheryl Arkison’s wedding quilt. The colour palette is this: Materials and quantities: You need squares or rectangles of the coloured fabrics (oranges, bright pinks, reds). Info…
Read MoreMeeting tonight!
APRIL MEETING REMINDER Come join us! Thursday, April 21, 7pm-9pm Scout Hall, 505 Marigold Rd. Instagram. Hashtags. Facebook. Pinterest. Blogs. MQG Community site. Webinars. Social Media. You hear these words a lot but what do they mean, and how do you find them? Join us this month as we take a tour around the internet and show…
Read MoreApril sew in!
An intrepid six lovely quilters came together for an afternoon of fun sewing at Sawyer’s sewing centre last weekend. We would love to have you join us next month! Terry’s making progress on her quilt as you go from the workshop with Marianne. A mini for our exhibit at the Victoria Quilter’s Guild show. Laura…
Read MoreQuilt as you go workshop with Marianne
Marianne and 20 awesome quilters spent two days together teaching and learning quilt as you go techniques. We had word back that everyone had an excellent time. Thank you Marianne for this fantastic opportunity! Quilters never cease to amaze me with the variety of fabrics they choose for a project.
Read MoreMarch show and share
Belatedly, here are the photos of everyone’s beautiful work from the March meeting. If you want more info about a particular quilt, give us a shout and we’ll connect you with the talented maker. We also had Marianne Haak showing a few of her quilts in advance of her quilt as you go workshop. Lastly…
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