The retreat this year was held at Edenvale, in Abbotsford, from Monday March 13th to Thursday March 16th. There were 19 quilters present, 17 members and 2 non-members. Activities included: First evening – Introductions, announcements, and Fat Quarter exchange. A … Continue reading →
Nineteen new books have been added to the VQG Library over the summer. They include many member requests and will be available on a special table at the September meeting. For more information see the New Books web page.
Continue reading →QUILTING AND COPYRIGHT RULES Robin Fischer will be sharing information that she has learned over the last few months on what copyright means in regards to quilting. She agrees it can be confusing at times and that sharing information can help … Continue reading →
ALL VQG MEMBERS are invited to participate in the FOURTH ANNUAL CHARITY QUILT CHALLENGE!! Our first Charity Quilt Challenge, June 2014, saw 55 quilts donated; our second, June 2015, 58 quilts donated; the third, June 2016, 60 quilts (including 3 … Continue reading →
Recently some of our members have been donating quilts for the children of families affected by the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire. Members have also been participating in the Canadian Quilters’ Association Canada’s Big Quilt Bee, making slab blocks and quilts for … Continue reading →
With the 2015 Quilt Show coming up quickly it’s time to put your mind to entering the Challenge. This year we want to limit your choice of colours and send your creative juices in the direction of design and form. … Continue reading →
To Start – design a main block that will be the centre of your own Round Robin. It can be any shape, any block, colour, or a medallion…. anything! Round 1: Whichever colour in your main block there is the … Continue reading →
SUSAN JENSEN TRUNK SHOW Susan Jensen is a designer, teacher and quilt maker from Maple Ridge. She is on the Editorial Advisory Committee of the Quilters Connection magazine. Sue shares her journey from quilting as a hobby to a career … Continue reading →
ROBIN FISCHER TRUNK SHOW Robin has been working in textiles for most of her life. She made doll clothes as a young girl and had a small hand weaving business in the early 80’s. She made vests, jackets and blankets. … Continue reading →
When & Where: Saturday February 11th, 2017 10am-5pm at St. Faith’s church. A chance for members to participate in the CQA Big Quilt Bee to help celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday. The goal of the Big Quilt Bee is to make and donate … Continue reading →
