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OUR PROGRAM 2023-24
Theme this year is all about creativity! We've selected a variety of speakers and workshop presenters who will inspire you to get quilting and maybe try some new techniques. Enjoy!
Our monthly meeting format is as follows:
1) Welcome from the president, 5 minutes
2) Introduction of our presenter, 2 minutes.
3) The presentation. 1 hour to 1.25 hours
4) Guild updates. 10 to 15 minutes
5) Show and Tell. Whatever time is left over.
2023-24 Presentations
May 7, 2024
Member prep time for Quilt Canada
Members worktime to finish project for our con-current show at Quilt Canada Conference in Edmonton.
https://canadianquilter.com/quilt-canada-2024-classes-and-lectures/
June 4, 2024
Program to be announced soon.
We're working on an awesome program for this month. Stay tuned!
April 2, 2024
In-person and va ZOOM
Note: It is recommended that you attend this meeting in person.
April 2, 2024
Topic: Nifty Tools for Quilters
Ingrid Machtemes, Quiltessential Co
Guest speaker Ingrid Machtemes of Quiltessential Co. will present an array of helpful and, possibly indispensable, tools and their secrets . You will have an opportunity to purchase any tool presented that you think will add to your quilting arsenal. To take advantage of shopping, in-person attendance is suggested.
March 10, 2024
Workshop via ZOOM
Curves and Transparencies
Carolina Oneto
Modern quilting artist Carolina Oneto will present a Zoom workshop on curves and transparencies. Sign-ups will start in the new year. Details to follow.
https://carolinaoneto.com/
Course Details: 4 hours workshop
Curves and transparencies: In this workshop the assistant will make a mini quilt top, where we will design it from scratch. Then we will talk about Color Theory and how we can create a Transparency effect with color and fabrics.I will teach you how to cut fabrics with complex shapes and to join these curved shapes by machine.
Materials list is below.
https://www.emqg.ca/_files/ugd/f0c488_17a1f947c3c64a21ab90ccbb2cde1359.pdfhttps://www.emqg.ca/_files/ugd/f0c488_17a1f947c3c64a21ab90ccbb2cde1359.pdf
If you have questions please contact Sara Norquay saranorquay@gmail.com
March 5, 2024
In-person or via ZOOM
Topic: How to Use Acrylic Templates and Rulers in Quilting
Lauri Remin, Sew Clever
Guest speaker Lauri Remin will talk about the various creative ways her acrylic templates and rulers can be used in designing your quilt. Her 15-degree wedge ruler will be used in Shalene’s workshop coming up in the spring. You will have an opportunity to purchase her templates at this meeting.
February 6, 2024
In-person and va ZOOM
Topic: Sashiko Stitching
Jamie Johansen , Tranpunto
Jamie Johansen will be presenting Sashiko stitching: history, technique and an opportunity to make a small stitched square. She will bring kits containing: a 6 x 6 inch piece of cloth with a design marked on it, a skein of Sashiko thread, a packet of Sashiko needles and a palm thimble. The kit cost is $15.95. You can pay her at the meeting. Everyone who wants to stitch during the meeting should bring a pair of small scissors. If you already have Sashiko supplies you can bring them to use. Jamie will also bring for sale additional Sashiko related items such as stencils, markers, fabric and different coloured skeins of Sashiko thread. I am looking forward to it.
January 2, 2024
In-person and va ZOOM
Topic: Taking risks and learning from them in fibre arts
Sara Norquay
Guild member and guest speaker Sara Norquay will lead a presentation by members of experiences they have had with learning from small risks they have taken while making something. Participation by members for this discussion is vital. Please submit photos and answers to the two questions: What small risk did you take and what did you learn from taking the risk? This meeting will give everyone a chance to get to know each other and “be seen.”
December 5, 2023
In-person and va ZOOM
Topic: Five Quilt Artists you might not have heard of
Sara Norquay
Guild member and artist Sara Norquay will present a slide show of five quilt artists whose quilts might change your mind about what constitutes a quilt. Their uniqueness marks them as contemporary artists. Her goal is to inspire you to try some different approaches to making a quilt. https://saranorquay.com/
November 7, 2023
In-person and va ZOOM
Topic: Crum Piecing towards a zero-waste textile studio
Carolyn Playdon
Guild member and guest speaker Carolyn P. will demonstrate Crum piecing in person. At this meeting, you can bring some scraps to participate in a scrap swap, and if your scraps are too small to use, bring them to recycle with Carolyn.
October 3, 2023
In-person and va ZOOM
Topic: Improv
Michelle Eaton
Guild member and artist Sara Norquay will present a slide show of five quilt artists whose quilts might change your mind about what constitutes a quilt. Their uniqueness marks them as contemporary artists. Her goal is to inspire you to try some different approaches to making a quilt. https://saranorquay.com/
October 3, 2023
In-Person Recommended
Topic: The 365 Challenge Project or What was I Thinking?
Heather Strachan
Guild member and guest speaker Heather S. will talk about her 365 Challenge Project and the journey that it has taken her this year. Miniature piecing, a cast of characters from all over North America and plenty of eye candy in the form of quilt blocks will be shown. It will either be very entertaining or a cautionary tale.
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