It is hard to believe we are almost at the holiday season - where does time go? But we certainly have been busy at the guild.........
We had Stephanie and her mum from Quilte Classique come and talk about new products, shop classes, and we even had a demo of a nifty new notion. That same night we had some members from West End Quilters join us for the evening.
We had Debby Kemball, an award winning quilter, give a fabulous trunk show! We were all so blown away by her work and her engaging personality that we have asked her to give us a workshop. Debby was so impressed with our guild she has designed a pattern in honor of Loose Threads, incorporating the Seven Species. The first workshop (already full!!) will be January 31/10.....the second will be after the spring holidays, giving the snowbirds (lucky ducks) a chance to participate.
We had an Applique Demo night - I showed how to do needle turn applique - that evening was the first in our calendar Quilt Series. Congrats to everyone who has finished their piece :-)
Last week we had our first Bee Night - we had fun piecing and ironing and oohing and aahing as the tops came together!
Next meeting, Nov.16, Randi and Roz will demo the 2nd part of our Calendar Quilt - 3D dreidels or bells.
There is a show in Shelburne, Vt next weekend.
Quilter's Pleasure Weekend is scheduled for February. I have been checking to see if the class schedule is up yet, but it is not.
Remember to check out the fabulous classes being offered at Salon 2010......go to http://www.cqq.ca/ to see the list of teachers and their workshops.
I think that's it for now.
Remember to check back to see what is new in our guild's world.
Sharon
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009
Bee Night
Can you believe it is already November!!??!! Brrrrrrrr (ugh).
Tonight we had our first Bee Night and there was a great turnout. 6 members brought their machines and those who did not have their machine helped pin and iron. It worked VERY well and we have 4 tops completed!! Thank you to everyone. YAY us!!!!
We are planning our Holiday dinner - the list has begun! Please let Roz know asap if you cannot be at the dinner (December 14). Also, you can let her know by phone or email what you would like to bring (remember, dairy or pareve, no meat).
Look at your emails for the supply list for the next meeting on November 16 - Roz and Randi will be showing us how to make 3D dreidels and bells - too much fun!
Tuesday, November 10 we have our Open Studio from 12:30 - 4:00. Bring lunch or a snack - the water is on for tea :-)
Pam has received a batch of skeins of black wool for soldier's caps. If you would like to make a cap or two we will have the wool at the guild. Also, Dena has wool in other colors, so if you want to knit scarves or mitts or afghans for us to donate to Auberge Shalom, you can get that from us.
Remember to take your H1N1 flu vaccine, and, as much as we want you to come to every meeting, please do not attend if you are not feeling well(cough, runny nose, nausea, fever).
Some of the members have completed their "Applique Apple" block......Joyce Ireman made a really cute tote bag and Debby Soll made a lovely pillow cover....Flora completed her block, as have Lyn, Roz and Sharon......any one else finished theirs yet?? Let's bring them all to the Holiday dinner for a photo op and I can put the pictures on the blog ;-)
Looking forward to seeing everyone next time.
If you are off to warmer climates, have a safe and wonderful winter.
Tonight we had our first Bee Night and there was a great turnout. 6 members brought their machines and those who did not have their machine helped pin and iron. It worked VERY well and we have 4 tops completed!! Thank you to everyone. YAY us!!!!
We are planning our Holiday dinner - the list has begun! Please let Roz know asap if you cannot be at the dinner (December 14). Also, you can let her know by phone or email what you would like to bring (remember, dairy or pareve, no meat).
Look at your emails for the supply list for the next meeting on November 16 - Roz and Randi will be showing us how to make 3D dreidels and bells - too much fun!
Tuesday, November 10 we have our Open Studio from 12:30 - 4:00. Bring lunch or a snack - the water is on for tea :-)
Pam has received a batch of skeins of black wool for soldier's caps. If you would like to make a cap or two we will have the wool at the guild. Also, Dena has wool in other colors, so if you want to knit scarves or mitts or afghans for us to donate to Auberge Shalom, you can get that from us.
Remember to take your H1N1 flu vaccine, and, as much as we want you to come to every meeting, please do not attend if you are not feeling well(cough, runny nose, nausea, fever).
Some of the members have completed their "Applique Apple" block......Joyce Ireman made a really cute tote bag and Debby Soll made a lovely pillow cover....Flora completed her block, as have Lyn, Roz and Sharon......any one else finished theirs yet?? Let's bring them all to the Holiday dinner for a photo op and I can put the pictures on the blog ;-)
Looking forward to seeing everyone next time.
If you are off to warmer climates, have a safe and wonderful winter.
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