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President’s Message:
Hello March and you couldn't
have come any sooner or
been more welcome! It's
"National Craft Month" (U.S.,
but we can adopt the things
we like!) and the month
where we welcome spring -
spring quilts, spring wall-
hangings, brighter coloured
place mats and serviettes and
chocolate shaped like bun-
nies, not hearts like in the last frigid month!
I have emailed our volunteer instructors from the 2nd
Members' Showcase held last month but I want to offi-
cially thank them on behalf of the executive and our mem-
bers to let them know that their presentations were won-
derful and so well received. These four women - B.J. Reid,
Bev Stevenson, Shirley Dawson and Sandy Lindal - are all
obviously very talented and have expertise in such differ-
ent aspects of those things we love to do - quilting, sewing,
creating, playing! So, thank you from the bottom of our
hearts and we know you have provided inspiration for us
(and maybe prodded a few other members to step up for
next year!). Have a look at the photos - we had a great
time!
By putting our "Membership Renewal" form front and cen-
ter, we are letting you know that a) your renewal is ex-
pected by June 29, 2015 and b) we need to know how you
would like to assist in keeping our members in touch, in-
volved and inspired. There are lots of positions open on
the Executive, many of them "shared" portfolios.
"Sharing" portfolios provide twice the fun and half the re-
sponsibility! I'd like you also to know that our guild execu-
tive meetings (10 per year) are full of lively conversation,
collaboration, and problem-solving. (And yes, fun treats!)
Enjoy longer (and hopefully warmer) days and we'll see
you on March 17 - library, CQ, shopping and Sue Spargo!
Jane
YHQG Tuesday Meetings Toronto Botanical Gardens
777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto
Next meeting is Members’ Technique Showcase, on Tuesday, March 17th at 7pm
April 21, 2015 May 19, 2015
YHQG is a scent-free zone!
This is a reminder to all of our members to please refrain
from wearing perfumes at our meetings. We have mem-
bers who are highly allergic to scents.
Submissions for the April Newsletter should be sent to
Judy Messenger [email protected] by
Friday March 20th, 2015
We need you now!
The following positions are opening up on the YHQG
board. If you wish to join a dynamic group of individuals
who work hard, have fun together, and create a great
experience for our members, please consider joining us.
Vice President
Treasurer
Community Quilt Group Chair
Newsletter
Webmaster
Library
To find out more, contact Bev Sturgeon, Past President,
at 416.690.3128 or email Bev at [email protected].
Please give back to the guild – as you can see there are
some very important positions that need to be filled for
the guild to remain viable.
YHQG News—Vol. 36—March 2015 /2
Workshops:
The very popular workshop with Sue Spargo will soon be
upon us on March 17 and 18. This two day workshop has
been a much anticipated class for many months.
All those attending the workshop should have their kits
and please be reminded there is preparation to be done
before class.
Also another reminder that this workshop and all
future workshops will be held at the Toronto Botani-
cal Gardens (were we hold our monthly Guild meet-
ings).
Workshops begin promptly at 9:30 AM
In April we will be holding our final workshop of the 2014-
15 season hosting Martha Schellingerhoud. Martha is a
local girl and a very talented and organized instructor.
In her first class on Tues April 21st Martha will demon-
strate how to quilt as you go. This method allows you to
quilt your project in sections so you are not having to deal
with your whole quilt on your sewing machine at one time.
This is a slick method and well worth learning. I have seen
quilts done in this way and you cannot tell they were done
in sections. This is a workshop worth its weight in gold.
In Martha's next class, on Wed April 22, you will be learn-
ing strip paper piecing. This is a
new method that makes paper
piecing much quicker and the re-
sults are beautiful. You will be con-
structing a New York Beauty wall
hanging. Consider attending and
supporting our local talented in-
structor.
Martha’s classes will be your last chance to attend one of
our excellent workshops this guild year. Consider attend-
ing and you will have a chance to
work in our new bright and cheery
venue. It is a great place to make
friends with like-minded quilt en-
thusiasts. With any luck and some
warmer weather we may even get
to enjoy some spring blooms at the
gardens!
Lynda Royce
Hi, I’m Judith Hunter. This is my second year as Secretary and my fourth year as a Board member. I joined YHQG and
after a few months of enjoying our Guild meetings decided to respond to the call for Executive members. I’m glad that I
did volunteer, as it has been a wonderful way to meet some great people and build a network of creative quilters.
As Secretary, I keep a record of the monthly Executive meetings, taking notes during the meeting then using a simple
Word template to draft and share the summary of the proceedings and decisions. Other Board members provide their
feedback before a final copy is created and filed. The Secretary also manages a few other forms and records of the
Board year-end processes. This role would be a terrific introduction to the YHQG Board.
Meet Your Board Members:
YHQG News—Vol. 36—March 2015 /3
Program:
This year we are hosting Amy Garro of
http://www.13spools.com for 3 workshops. Amy has a book coming
out this spring called Paper Pieced Modern. This is your opportunity
to take a class with a young and upcoming quilt designer. Please
check out
https://quiltsatthecreek.wordpress.com/ to see photos of all the
workshops.
On Friday July 17th, she will be teaching “Graffiti Quilting”,
the workshop on Saturday July 18th features the quilt, Icy Waters
(on the cover of her book), and Sunday’s workshop is called “The
Bachelor's Block”.
Sign up with Valerie at the March meeting or email me: [email protected] to take a workshop.
We’re highly anticipating the visit of Sue Spargo from Uniontown, Ohio to
our March meeting. She is a widely known for her folk art quilts with their
embellished motifs. Although her workshops are totally booked, you will still
get the opportunity to hear her speak about her “Travel Journals” and see
how the flora, fauna and cultures of the places she has visited, have influ-
enced her quilts. This is a rare chance to see this internationally-known
quilter, as she doesn’t often visit Canada, so invite your friends.
In April, Martha Schellingerhoud, an Ontario award-winning quilter will be visiting and
presenting her interactive trunk show.
Toby Sklash
Quilts at the Creek 2015:
6350 Main St Stouffville, Ontario
(905) 640-5635
- Over 1830 Bolts of Cotton (in stock) - Sewing Machine & Sergers - Drapery & Upholstery Fabrics - Quality Alterations( Men and Women)
- Sewing & Quilting supplies - Custom Sewing - Sewing Classes
www.annssewing.ca In Business for 36 years Open Thurs. till 7pm
YHQG News—Vol. 36—March 2015 /4
SEWING ROOM SALE At the May AGM
May 19th, 2015 If you have previously-loved patterns, fabrics, books, maga-zines, notions and craft supplies and would like to sell them
at the upcoming Sewing Room Sale, please contact Bev Sturgeon at [email protected]
Five foot tables are $10. Buy your own or share with a friend!
If you don’t want a table but would like to off-load your stuff, bring your items to donate to the Guild table. Please contact Bev Sturgeon at [email protected] or 416.690.3128
Members’ Technique Showcase:
Members who braved the February cold to come out to
the Members’ Technique Showcase were treated to a se-
ries of excellent demonstrations (and treats!).
Sandy Lindal
gave us many
ideas of how
to choose a
quilting pat-
tern for quilt
tops, using a
variety of tops
brought by
members, sup-
plied by Sandy,
or tops awaiting quilting from Community Quilts.
Shirley Dawson gave us tips
on sources for wool appliqué,
then stepped us through the
process of creating a small
wool appliqué project, which
we got to take home.
B.J. Reid demonstrated lots of ways that colour can be
used to set the mood of a quilt, and how colours can play
off each other to change the look.
Bev Stevens demonstrated an effi-
cient way to cut fat quarters into
units which can then be used to
create a multitude of quilt blocks.
Thank you Bev, B.J., Sandy and Shirley for all your work
preparing and presenting these demos. Thanks as well to
all the other helpers who helped to make the evening a
success. Many positive comments were received from
members attending the meeting.
YHQG News—Vol. 36—March 2015 /5
Display and Competition:
Make it Modern Challenge
Have you started your challenge for the May meeting?
This year’s challenge is to take your old stash and work
some magic to give it a more modern palette. There are no
rules except that the perimeter must be 120” or larger and
it must be shown at the May meeting. You could try a new
technique and make a table runner as long as the sum of
all four sides equals 120” or more.
Mine is ready for quilting. I have been so inspired by this
project that I rushed out and bought some plain grey and
some ash for other ideas.
Please let me know if you are planning to join in, as I will
need to send you an “Artist Statement” to fill in.
Stuck on ideas? Take a simple block and enlarge it to the
required size and use white as your background. This
would make a wonderful baby or lap quilt!
Show and Share
I know you have been busy finishing up projects as part of
your New Year’s resolution and now is the chance to strut
your stuff! Please bring your quilts, large or small, for dis-
play at 6:30-ish. I think I speak for everyone when I say
“we really want to see what you have been up to”.
White Glove Ladies
Thank you in advance for volunteering to
help with this chore. The guild could not
operate smoothly without your help. Our
March “White Glove Ladies” are:
Donnaleen Vlossak Linda Hemming
Shirley Dawson Jeannie Jenkins
Judy Messenger Judy Beca
Quilter of the Month
Do you have the first quilt that you made? I am still look-
ing for a few more people to join in for this event. In
March instead of one “Quilter of the Month” I am looking
for a group to show their first quilt and their most recent
quilt. Show us your progression - have you gone artsy or
modern, or have you become an appliqué enthusiast?
Please call or send me an email to join in.
Sandy Lindal
Another Inspiration for Modern Quilts
The following was published in the Montreal Gazette:
"Cherished clothes in dark storage spaces can now see the
light. Atelier Six works with clients to turn their most senti-
mental old fabrics into modern heirlooms — quilts that
combine nostalgia with high-quality design.
The idea for Suzanne Paquette’s home-based quilting com-
pany began after she quilted her son’s baby clothes along
with her husband’s shirts. She now invites clients to bring
her a stack of meaningful clothes, or even just one shirt. A
conversation ensues about what each piece means to the
client, and Paquette then designs a unique quilt, sized to
the client’s preference. The quilts are made for daily use,
like on a bed or couch, and can also include fabric loops on
the backside, for wall hanging."
The full article can be seen here:
http://montrealgazette.com/life/urban-expressions/decor-
atelier-six-turns-sentimental-fabrics-into-modern-quilts
A View of Modern Quilting from the Milwaukee
Journal, circa 1930
“The good old art of quilt making has advanced to such
a state, or perhaps we should say, returned to such a
state, that modern women, like their pioneer sisters of
long ago, are designing and working their own patterns.
They are doing it to be individual, to create something
entirely personal that may be kept in the family and
handed down from generation to generation with as
much loving care as the first original quilts created sev-
eral hundred years ago.
Creating original patterns is the logical step for the quilt
maker who takes this art seriously. After she has mas-
tered the stitches and the technique and has copied old
patterns, first the simple ones and then those more
complicated, she naturally yearns to produce her very
own design. So she considers the things about her, the
mode of her life, the activities of her family and friends
and soon arrives at a theme for her quilt design.”
YHQG News—Vol. 36—March 2015 /6
Upcoming is our March meeting, and the first month to
renew your membership for YHQG, so you may once again
take advantage of our wonderful speakers, workshops and
programs which have been planned for you by your Execu-
tive. You will notice the 2015-2016 application on the first
page of this newsletter. You may print it off, or download
the application from our website. Blank applications will
also be available at the membership desk for the March,
April and May meetings. Why not fill it out ahead of time
and have your cheque payable to YHQG? If you are unable
to submit your application/cheque in person, then you may
mail it by June 29th, 2015 to the address indicated on the
form. It is our intention this year to have all members re-
newed by this date. It would be most appreciated if you
could observe this deadline. All of the information on the
forms is used to generate the Membership Roster, which
traditionally is sent out in October. In order to have the
most up-to-date list, it is necessary to receive your forms
by this date. New members are welcome during any
month.
When you renew your membership, you will receive your
2015-2016 renewal card. You will also receive a compli-
mentary GUEST PASS to be shared with a friend or ac-
quaintance, who would benefit from joining our guild. Our
current card is pale blue, but our new card (to be used in
September 2015) will be required to be shown at the be-
ginning of each meeting at the membership desk and will
entitle you to join the meeting and to borrow quilting re-
lated books from our very well stocked library.
Thank you to Cindy Robinson for assisting with the mem-
bership desk in February. I will be contacting several mem-
bers to assist in March. If you would like to volunteer,
please email me in advance of the meeting. member-
“Deep in their roots, all
flowers keep the light.” -
Theodore Roethke
Spring, inspiration and the
‘renewal’ or new begin-
nings is just around the
corner. Until then, plan a
new project, renew your
membership, get inspired
by next year’s programs and keep the light.
Lana Peck
Membership:
YHQG News—Vol. 36—March 2015 /7
Community Quilts
NEW, NEW, NEW - BATIK KITS AVAILABLE at March meeting.
Bring your cash for the chance to purchase a kit to make
one of these gorgeous quilts. The kits will give you a top
that is approximately 60" x 60", including a batik border.
Kits include either a solid black or white-on-white to com-
plement the gorgeous, high-quality batik fabrics. Kits are
only $50! Proceeds are used by Community Quilts to pur-
chase batting, backing fabrics and other quilting supplies.
Note: batik fabrics shown here are not the exact ones you will
receive—these are taken from default fabrics in Electric Quilt.
Nine completed quilts were turned in at the CQ table at the
February meeting. Thank you to the following who brought
in completed quilts:
Ana Gandolfi (2 quilts), Rae Murphy, Bob Gutcher, Sandy
Lindal (3 quilts plus a touch blanket), Shelly Keyser
and blocks from Linda Royce. All of these were either CQ
sandwiches or kits. Phoebe Visser donated two quilts she
made from her own materials. As well, thanks to Jean
Hiivala for the quilt she brought to the January guild meet-
ing.
The Stephen Lewis Foundation was given a quilt for their
silent auction being held at the Miles Nadal Centre on
March 9.
CQ is now meeting every Monday at the Stan Wadlow Cen-
tre......one week, it's CQ items and the following Monday we
bring our own personal projects. All guild members are wel-
come to join the fun. Contact [email protected]
for details.
Wendy Dines
YHQG News—Vol. 36—February 2015 /8
Cantik Batiks Youth Challenge 2015:
The Canadian Quilters Association is encouraging the next
generation of quilters. 33 entries were received for the
challenge entitled “My Favourite Animal”. The entries can
be seen on the CQA website, and CQA members can vote
for their favourite: http://www.canadianquilter.com/photo-gallery/youth-quilt-challenge.php
In addition to a viewers’ choice award, winners will be cho-
sen for each of the 3 categories (elementary—grades JK to
5, middle—grades 6 to 8 and high school– grades 9 to 12).
The viewers’ choice quilt will be invited to be shown at
Quilt Canada in Lethbridge this summer.
Look for pictures of the winning quilt in the summer edi-
tion of The Canadian Quilter.
Thanks to Cantik Batiks/CSM (www.csm.ca/cantik_batiks)
for sponsoring this challenge and the prizes for the win-
ners.
YouTube, Anyone?
CQA would like to feature some of our quilters who have
YouTube channels – do you? Please email Jackie at presi-
[email protected] to talk about your work.
We know that many quilters depend on YouTube for tutori-
als, techniques and great ideas to improve their quilt skills
and expand their creativity! We'd love to spread the word
about Canadians who are adding to the videos available on
YouTube.
Useful Information
On the main page of the CQA website, there are several
interesting articles listed, as well as a link to Other Articles
of Interest: http://www.canadianquilter.com/members/
info-bulletins.php
Articles can be found outlining CQA/ACC Quilting Standards
and Elements and Principles of Design, as well as informa-
tion about photographing quilt, having a guild show, re-
cruiting volunteers, organizing workshops and block chal-
lenges as well as copyright information and much more.
YHQG News—Vol. 36—March 2015 /8
March Vendor
Hyggeligt Fabrics
Kaffe Fassett, Liberty of London, Shweshwe and Oakshott
are just a few of the selections that Hyggeligt Fabrics will
be bringing to sell at the March guild meeting. Be sure to
bring your wallets so you will have the opportunity to
purchase some of these lovely fabrics!
The Canadian Quilters Association Report:
Participating in a Craft, Art or Quilt Show?
I’ve been setting up a Pinterest board to help get the word
out about local quilt, craft and art shows:
www.pinterest.com/jimmuskoka/local-craft-shows-and-
quilt-shows/
As newsletter editor, I get the word about quilt shows, but
I’d like to include art shows and craft shows as well. If you
have work on display and would like to see the information
posted on Pinterest, let me know at
If you are a Pinterest user, following the board, liking the
pins and re-pinning helps spread the word!
YHQG News—Vol. 36—March 2015 /9
This is My Fibre Artwork:
Daniela Tiger has recently been the focus of an extensive
article about her work on the website, TextileArtist.org.
Daniela recently graduated from OCADU and her "home
away from home" was the textile studio. The work that
was the focus of the article was her graduation thesis pro-
ject. Daniela has been an active member of our guild and
was the chair of the "Celebration of Quilts XI" show in
2011. Read on to find out a little more about her and her
artwork.
Q: Hi Daniela, thanks for taking the time to share your
story with us. Firstly, how long have you been a quilter and
member of York Heritage?
A: I am sorry, I cannot remember the year I joined YHQG
but I can tell you the why and wherefore of it all. I have
loved playing with fabric for as long as I can remember so
when I saw a quilting store was opening up just down the
street from my house I was overjoyed. I knocked on the
door even before it was officially open and that was when I
met and fell in love with Lloy Sheppard in the way only two
souls with a common love can fall in love. She was a won-
derful woman, who had an amazing gift for fabric and col-
our. She and I used to joke that I was her very first client at
Quiltmakers. I took many courses there under her guid-
ance. She ferried me through the mysteries of triangles
and seam allowances. She encouraged me to upgrade my
machine from the ancient tiny black portable that I had
inherited from my grandmother and I still use the 2nd hand
Bernina that I bought with her help. I learned that quilters
use 1/4 " seam allowance after preparing hundreds of
strips with a 1/2" seam allowance for a Bargello
class. My Bargello has as much fabric in seam allowance as
it does on the surface! From Jeannie Jenkins class at
Quiltmakers I learned that you can alter the surface of the
cloth with paint and that wonderful class turned my world
upside down. I can tell you that it took me 3 years on the
waiting list before I was able to join York Heritage and I
have loved the great lectures, the sharing of techniques
and art pieces, the workshops, and most importantly, the
kind and giving people of this group.
Q: In the article in "TextileArtist.org", you reference many
people who have had a strong influence on your creativity.
Are there any particular quilters or trends in quilting that
stand out in your mind?
A: Further to the above, I am currently working with Jane
Dunnewold, a surface designer, and she has been a great
influence. I struggle with the 'quilting police' since I have
always been so oppositional. When I hear about a rule, I
just want to challenge it. I realize that this has made my
quilting path rockier than some, but I do love the notion
that so much more is acceptable in today's quilting
world. So many creative ideas come from experimenting
with new materials! I do love the geometric beauty of a
perfectly executed classical quilt, but too, I think there is a
joyful place where creativity meets fabric in unexpected
ways.
Q: In your professional career, you have been a social
worker. I wonder if you could tell us how that career and
focus on relationships and communities influences your
artwork.
A: My art work is all
about relation-
ships. Most of my
pieces are about hu-
man interconnections in
some form. The piece I
sold at the guild show
was inspired by John
Donne's poem which is
all about human connection. (BTW, I believe it was pur-
chased by a Social Worker). I had the privilege of sharing in
the private struggles of children and their families for
about 30 years in my practice as a clinical child and family
social worker. Those experiences have had a huge impact
on how I see the world, and how I seek to understand hu-
man relationships. My belief is that we are social beings,
and therefore we are always seeking connection with oth-
YHQG News—Vol. 36—March 2015 /10
This is My Fibre Artwork (continued):
ers (after all, one of the worst punishments we enforce on
each other is solitary confinement). In my work, I try to
express the importance of breaking through cultural
boundaries that seek to create walls between us. I seek
our common humanity to build bridges. One of my man-
tras has been an Umbutu saying; "I am, because you are."
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about the process involved in
the tea-dyed silk hangings?
A: After much experimen-
tation, the final process was
actually quite simple: I took
lengths of pure silk organza
and soaked it in big pots of
tea (earl grey). I also al-
tered portrait photographs
that I have taken over the
years while travel-
ling. Using a computer program, I changed the size, re-
moved the colour and cropped these photos before print-
ing them out on to Ricky Tims "Stable Stuff". I layered the
altered photographs under the silk organza and free mo-
tion stitched, using the photo as a guide. After I was satis-
fied that the stitching caught the essence of the photo, I
removed some of the stable stuff with water.
Q: What are you up to now - new quilts, new artwork?
A: Currently, I am preparing my pieces for Jane Dunne-
wold's next session. I have committed to an Art Mastery
program that she runs out of her studio, in San Antonio,
Texas... (think more Mexico than Texan cowboy). This is a
program that 10 of us were accepted into and it requires 5
weeks of attendance, one week at a time, over two and a
half years. We are now heading into our third session. The
final session may be a show so I will keep you posted. Also,
I have submitted a few applications for upcoming shows,
and if I get accepted, I will certainly let you know about
that as well.
Q: What can we expect to find on your blog?
A: My blog focuses on all my making endeavours. There
you will see things that I make out of fabric, but too, you
might see things that I have made out of clay, rocks, copper
wire weaving, etc. Sometimes I share who I made these
pieces for (with their permission). I find my most success-
ful works are those wherein I felt an emotional connection
to the concept or the intended recipient. It is my belief
that if you make something that involves your heart, its art.
Thanks so much for your time, Daniela. We'll look forward
to hearing about new art and quilt shows displaying your
work!
Your can visit Daniela's blog here:
http://www.danielatiger.blogspot.ca/
YHQG News—Vol. 36—March 2015 /11
March 20-21, 2015 - ”Quilts from the Heart”. Presented by the
Kindred Hearts Quiltiing Guild. Friday 10am-7pm, Suaturday 10am-
4pm. General Sikorski Hall, 1551 Stevenson Rd. N, Oshawa ON.
First Ontario quilt show of the year! Beautiful quilts and quilted
items, Merchants’ Mall, Treasure Chest, Guild Boutique, Silent Auc-
tion and Tea Room.
March 27-29, 2015 - ”Quilt Fever 2015”. Presented by the Etobi-
coke Quilters’ Guild. Fri. & Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. Neil-
son Park Creative Centre, 56 Neilson Drive, Etobicoke, ON. Quilts
from our 120 members, Raffle Quilts, Challenge Display. Daily door
prizes, pick-to-win draws, Merchants’ Mall, Gulid Boutique and Tea
Room. Admission $5 with all funds raised going towards our Com-
fort Quilt Program. www.etobicokequiltersguild.com/
March 28 & 29, 2015 - ”Oh My Stars Quilt Show 2015”. Sat. 10am-
5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. Newmarket Community Centre, 200 Duncan
Drive, Newmarket, ON. Hundreds quilts, wall hangings, quilted
clothing and bags on display. Quilt Raffle, Merchants’ Mall, Quilt
Appraiser, Tea Room and Door Prizes. Special admission price with
light lunch for groups of 40 or more. Contact Sandra at (905) 884-
7625 or [email protected] for details.
April 11 - Ricky Tims is coming to Mount Forest, Ontario. This
spectacular event will include: 3 Seminars (Convergence Quilts &
Kool Kaleidoscope Quilts, Rhapsody Quilts and Just a Quilting Fool),
a hot dinner at 1 pm, snacks, beverages, shopping and an evening
piano concert by Ricky. $175 for the day, $15 for the concert only.
Tickets are available from Creekbank Sewing Machine Shop 519-
323-2693. No tickets will be sold at the door.
April 24 & 25, 2015 - “ Off the Walls and Under the Covers”. Fri.
10am-6pm, Sat. 10am-4pm. Burnhamthorpe Community Centre ,
292 1500 Gulleden Drive, Mississauga , ON. Admission $7.00.
May 1-2, 2015 - ”Quilting in the Village 2015”. Presented by the
Thames Valley Quilters Guild. Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-
4pm. Wesley Knox United Church, 91 Askin St., London, ON. Quilt
display, vendors, guild boutique, tearoom. Admission $5.00 in-
cludes light refreshments.
May 1-3, 2015 - ”Feelings in Fabric 2015”. Peterborough Sport and
Wellness Centre, 775 Brealey Drive, Peterborough, Ontario. Fea-
tured Quilter: Cheryl Czaplinski. Admission $6.00.
May 2 & 3, 2015 - ”Quilted Odyssey 2015”. Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun.
10am-4pm. Jim Archdekin Recreation Centre, 292 Conestoga Dr.
Brampton, ON. Hundreds of quilts in all shapes and sizes! Quilt
Raffle, Vendors’ Mall, Mini Quilt Draw, Tea Room, Members Bou-
tique. Admission $6.00.
May 22-25, 2015 - Quilting/Crafting retreat at Five Oaks Retreat
Centre, Paris ON. A chance to quilt, sew, bead, knit… for a whole
weekend. Meals and snacks are provided, with at least one trip to
Mary Maxim’s. Cost: $245.50 single accommodation, $205.50 dou-
ble accommodations. Contact Carole Thomas at
<[email protected]> with “Five Oaks” in the subject
line.
June 5 & 6, 2015 - ”Quilts on the Grand”. Grand Quilt Guild pre-
sents their 2nd "Quilts on the Grand" show at the Centre Welling-
ton Community Sportplex in Fergus on Friday, June 5 – 10am to
7pm, Saturday, June 6 - 10am to 4pm showing quilting projects
from beginners to international artists. The show will have: lunch/
tea, twoney treasure table (raffles), memorial display, community
projects, guild challenge, door prizes, merchants mall, viewer's
choice, downtown merchants may even offer a discount to atten-
dees! Please visit our website for more information:
www.grandquiltguild.ca
June 5 - 7, 2015 - 3 day workshop with David Taylor, “Photo to
Quilt”. The Old Schoolhouse, 11 Albert St., St. Jacobs, ON. $420
including lunch. Contact Marilyn Farquhar 519-699-0255 or
June 6 & 7, 2015 - ”Stitching Among Friends”. 10am-4pm. Alliston
Curling Rink, 52 Albert St., Alliston, ON. Quilts, Tea Room, Quilt
Raffle, Bed Turning, Mini Auction, Wall Hangings, Quilted Apparel,
Merchant Mall, Free Parking, Handicap Parking. Admission $5.00.
June 6 & 7, 2015 - ”Quilting in the Valley”. Presented by the Arn-
prior & District Quilters Guild. Nick Smith Centre, 77 James Street,
Arnprior, Ontario. Admission: $6. Beautiful quilts, tea room, mer-
chant vendors and much more
www.arnpriordistrictquiltersguild.com
July 17-19, 2015 - ”Quilts at the Creek”. Outdoor quilt show at
Black Creek Pioneer Village. Workshops by Amy Garro (Friday, Sat-
urday and Sunday), demonstrations and lectures, Quilters' Gift
Shop and Quilters’ Marketplace, plus hundreds of quilts on display
(Saturday and Sunday 11am to 5pm).
October 3 & 4, 2015 - ”Quilting on the Rocks”. Presented by the
Sudbury & District Quilting & Stitchery Guild. Parkside Centre,
YMCA Building, 140 Durham Street, Sudbury, Ontario. Tickets $5.
Quilting and stitchery displays, merchant mall, boutique, silent auc-
tion. Quilt appraiser Judy Lyons—for early registration contact
Daintry Chitaroni at [email protected] Please indicate
your preference as to Saturday or Sunday. Spaces are limited.
What’s On: