Show and Share – November 2022
Natalie, Susan and Liz attended our terrific David Owen Hastings workshop “Inspired by Architecture”. Three great examples of what we learned. Susan continued to practice what she had learned. Dawna continues her up-cycling denim journey with this beauty! She gave into instinct for the binding when seeing the unfinished quilt against the background of a…
Read More2022 Block of the Month Sew Along – November/December Two Colour and Reveal
Two Colour! The final prompt in the 2022 Block of the Month Sew Along is “two colour”. Your blocks this month can employ any of the many design elements already visited in this block of the month series (or something completely different!) but you will limit yourself to working in just two colours. Here are…
Read MoreBlock Lotto – December 2022
Low Volume Charm Plus Unfinished size: 11 3/4″ square This month’s block utilizes low volume prints for the background, with a blue of your choice for the centre plus. If you need some inspiration for low volume prints, here is a link to check out: https://cluckclucksew.com/2018/06/choosing-low-volume-fabrics.html Fabrics: Eight DIFFERENT low volume prints PLEASE use DIFFERENT ones…
Read More2022 Block of the Month Sew Along – October Riffing on Tradition
Riffing on Tradition! The prompt for October in the 2022 Block of the Month Sew Along is “riffing on tradition”. This is where we get to ask “what if” and take a traditional quilt block then reimagine in any number of different way. For instance we might: Present the block deconstructed Repeat the block in…
Read MoreCharity Quilt Donations – 2022
Once again we are warmed by the generosity of MQG Victoria members who individually and collectively completed quilts to be donated to our current charity of choice Q̓ʷalayu House. Q̓ʷalayu House is a “home away from home” owned and operated by Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island where support is provided for expectant mothers and…
Read MoreShow and Share – July and August 2022
July 2022 MQG Victoria members enjoyed our July meeting outdoors at Beaver Lake Park at our annual picnic. It was a lovely event with games, quilty conversation and of course some great quilts to share. Aina wowed us with her bright and colourful “in progress” EPP project. Sherrlyn completed this lovely neutral set of placemats.…
Read More2022 Block of the Month Sew Along – September Negative Space
Negative Space! The creative use of negative space is an important characteristic of modern quilts and is the theme for September’s 2022 Block of the Month Sew Along. Negative space is an area of the composition that is left blank or appears to be left blank. When combined with the concept of minimalism this negative…
Read MoreBlock Lotto – September 2022
Hugs & Kisses block Unfinished size: 12 1/2″ x 12 1/2″ Pretty in pink! This easy block would make a lovely baby quilt. Think soft, baby pinks – no fuchsia, garnet, hot pink, or too orangey-peach. No batiks. We will make the “O” block only Fabrics: White solid background – cut eight 2 1/2″ squares.…
Read MoreBlock Lotto – August 2022
Christmas Tree Farm block Unfinished size 12 1/2″ X 8 1/2″ Christmas in August! Plenty of time to make up a cute quilt (or table runner?) for the holidays. This block uses a technique that may be new to some – the HRT or half rectangle triangle. Hope you give it a try! Fabrics: White…
Read More2022 Block of the Month Sew Along – August Minimalism
Minimalism! Modern quilters know that when it comes to fresh, bold quilt design sometimes less is more. Minimalism is the theme this month for our 2022 Block of the Month Sew Along. You will employ principles of simplicity and spareness in both shape and colour in coming up with your block’s design. We hope the following…
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