Guild Day, January 17, 2023

 Our first Guild Day of 2023 was a busy one. We worked on comfort quilts during the day, trimming blocks, constructing a few more, putting tops together and making up kits for members to take home and make up. A number of completed quilts were turned in.

This four patch quilt was pieced by Audrey and quilted by Lorna. Someone will be very happy to receive this one.

                            This lovely three- yard quilt was stitched start to finish by Sandra D. 

A number of years ago the members made up squares depicting various bugs. There were unused blocks in existence so this creation was put together by Evelyn and quilted and completed by Glenna. If you look closely at the second from bottom row you’ll see the name of the quilt, quite appropriately “Cuddle Bug”!

The comfort block for this quilt was demonstrated by Lynn. We all loved the way it worked up in shades of teal with black and white. This will be used for our spring quilt raffle. Tickets will be available soon and can be purchased from any of our members for $5:00 each. The draw will take place on May 16.

We had a good turn out for our meeting. There were fewer Show and Tell items but since we’ve just come off the holiday season that can be expected. 

Judy used a book with patterns and templates from our Guild library to stitch this wall hanging for her camper. The mirror is quite high on the wall and not very functional so rather than removing the mirror she will cover it up. What a great idea!

Sheri treated herself to a half yard bundle so used some of it to make these simple but attractive placemats.

Sheri shared her tangerine challenge with us before turning it in to be taken to NORVA where it and all the other members’ challenges will be displayed during the month of February. She titled this “Every Child Matters”.

Lynn stitched this stunning Hyalite Star quilt for her friend. It was quilted by Nadine in a feather pantograph. 

Our comfort block this month is called “It Takes a Village”. With little houses and trees, it should make an interesting quilt.

The weather is getting colder so it’s perfect for stitching! See you on UFO day!

Gladys

January 7, 2023

 Happy New Year everyone! I hope your holiday season was joyous and happy and filled with family and friends! 

We are heading into the new year with our first UFO day of 2023. The turnout was excellent and the day was busy with many projects. 

Audrey held the third beginner class and it was exciting to see how their quilt tops were coming together.

     Laura’s top features bee fabrics and is coming together beautifully. Her pattern is the “Dash” pattern.

              

                         Stacy is at the pressing stage. She chose blacks and white for her background.

                  The reds pop with the black and white background in this “Stepping Stones” pattern.

                       Heather has one top complete and is at the pin basting stage with a second top! 

                       This is her interpretation of the “Stepping Stones” pattern.

Tara’s top uses shades of teal, pink and coral.nIt’s interesting to see the colour choices the ladies have made. All are different and all come together beautifully.

                                    We are looking forward to seeing their completed quilts!

                           There were a number of our regular members in attendance as well.

Donna was busy quilting a baby quilt for a little girl. She is a well organized lady and attempts to keep a girl’s quilt and a boy’s quilt in her “tickle trunk” all the time so that when she needs a baby gift she is prepared. What a great idea!

                                   Sandra and Sandra were busily working on their projects.

Rae is preparing blocks for her next project. She is travelling to her winter home soon and is so organized that she doesn’t have to take numerous bins of fabric, just the pieces she has prepared.

                                 Before leaving for the day she showed her completed quilts.

 

This lovely three-yard quilt is one she is donating to the guild. The Christmas colours are enhanced with a poinsettia pantograph in red and green variegated thread. Thank you for your donation, Rae. Someone will surely love it!

This eye catching quilt is sewn with a homespun style fabric. It was beautifully quilted by Michelle from Mami’s quilt shop.

 

              This quilt is stunning in black and white. The quilting was again by Michelle from Mami’s. 

   

               If any of you are interested in perhaps stitching one of these quilts, Rae sent a photo of the patterns so you would know what they were.

                             

                                                      

         Safe travels Rae. We are looking forward to seeing what you will have accomplished while away.

Unfortunately I was not able to have photos of everyone who was present today, but suffice it to say, all are closer to that “Yay! I’m finished!” point.

Hope to see you all on Guild Day!

Gladys