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 →
Book title: Brave New Quilts Author: Kathreen Ricketson Published: 2013 This book provided 12 projects inspired by art movements throughout the 20th century, from Punk to Pop. The author, Kathreen, encourages the reader to use the book as inspiration for … Continue reading →
There are further additions to the VQG collection this month due to donations from members. Some of the new book titles are: Art Quilt Maps by Valerie S. Goodwin Diamond Chain Quilts by Barbara H. Cline New Noel by Leisure … Continue reading →
Since September the Library committee has been hard at work taking account of the books in our library. They created a detailed inventory of the books we have. Using this information they have bought new books to begin to fill … Continue reading →
Modern Techniques: Gee’s Bend Instructor: Paul Krampitz When & Where: Saturday, 15 October 2016, 10 am to 4 pm at Knox church. Cost: $40 members, $50 non-members All levels. An innovative use of a large log cabin cut and refigured … Continue reading →
At the September meeting members will be able to select one of 22 “themed” fat quarters. The rules of the challenge are: The fabric given you is the BACK of the piece you are making. Your project cannot be smaller than … 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 →
Modern Techniques: Modern Mosaic Instructor: Paul Krampitz When & Where: Saturday, 28 January 2017,10 am to 4 pm at St. Faith’s Wait list only. Cost: $40 members, $50 non-members All levels. A technique of “tiles’ and ‘grout’ making blocks of … Continue reading →
MEETING CANCELLED DUE TO SNOW
Continue reading →3 MINI-TUTORIALS BY OUR OWN MEMBERS Meredith K. will be demonstrating hand quilting with large stitches using perle cotton. Janet H. will be showing her technique of landscape stitch and flip. Andrea G. will be explaining Canada’s Big Quilt Bee … Continue reading →
