December Social

In December we do not have a meeting as such, we prefer to call it our “Christmas/Hanukkah/Solstice Social”! We do have show and share, and door prizes, but otherwise we eat yummy treats, socialize, and do our annual swap. It’s a chance to be more relaxed and get to know one another a little better.…

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November meeting show and share!

We had another great meeting last week! Our first garage sale was quite a success and the show and share quilts are always inspiring. Thanks to everyone who came. A quick note from Rita, our photographer this month: “Sorry about the red eyes everyone”. Maybe we were up too late quilting and that’s why we…

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Nov. block lotto

This is a variation of a Five and Dime pattern, but we’re doing it our own way! The colours are BLACK, seafoam, light seafoam, apricot, coral orange, and gold. Supplies Needed Four 6.5” Squares of fabric from the colour palette shown Four 3.25” squares in the color palette (these should contrast when paired up with…

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It’s time for the November meeting!

We hope to see you on Thursday! We’ve got lots planned but most importantly, it’s our first ever garage sale! Sell some treasures, find some treasures, make some room in your stash for new fabrics.  All the usual things apply: 7-9pm, Scout Hall 505 Marigold Rd.  Bring a mug and your show and share. library…

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Pictures from Cheryl Arkison’s trunk show

We were thrilled to bits to have Cheryl join us at our October meeting. If you ever have a chance to work with, or learn from Cheryl, or to hear her speak, DO! She is an excellent teacher and presenter with a story for every quilt.  Due to space constraints Cheryl had to choose carefully…

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Announcements and things – October meeting

Wow – lots to share with you! October Sew-in is happening! Friday evening, Oct. 23 from 7-11pm at the Cloth Castle. Lots of room for you to work on whatever project you like! 7$ drop-in. Come join us! Our November meeting will also be our first garage sale. All the guidelines are available HERE. NB: everyone…

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October meeting pictures!

Hello friends – thank you for sharing your work with us. Here are the pictures from our show and share.  We will do pictures of Cheryl’s work in a separate post.  Nice quilting Kim H! Lisa (on the left) and some folded flower works she made. Lisa also made the thread catcher/pincushion and scissor holder from…

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October Block Lotto – String X block

October Block Of the Month Supplies Four 4.5” Squares of Kona Black Eight 1” x 9.5” strips of Kona White Scraps of fabric (color palette of red, gray, black, white) varying between 1.5”-2.75” wide and 4.5”-5” long Directions: Sew your scrap strips together to make four pieces of fabric at least 4” wide by 10” long Trim…

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Trunk show on Thursday!

CHERYL is coming! Join us on Thursday at our monthly meeting as we host the fabulous Cheryl Arkison, sharing her quilts and experiences with us.  Scout Hall, 505 Marigold Rd, 7pm, 5$ for guests and drop-ins. Please email to RSVP if you are joining us for the very first time.

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Pictures from the September meeting

Some people think show and share is the best part of our meeting, and we think they’re right! Settle back and enjoy the pictures.  Thanks as always to Lana for the photography. Susan’s quilt from this summer’s Vivid Island Shop Hop. She did hers in black since all the other store samples were in white.…

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