Before you dive in, learn from the experiences of these entrepreneurs who opened their own quilts shops. After spending a month in the hospital in 2020, Wendy Aubut (above, left) knew she couldn’t stay in her high-stress corporate job. Not ready to retire, she told...
Slow and steady wins the race, but a turtle with a house on his back? That’s just smart real estate! This quirky 20” x 20” block is the perfect size for a whimsical wall-hanging, tote bag or pillow. Before you dive into the deep end, here is everything you need to...
I have a story about a quilt lasting the test of time. As the second child of five born in less than six years, I spent a lot of my preschool years at my grandparents’ house. My grandma Pat Simning was a very special lady to me, as she also outlived my mother by eight...
The Oakville Fibre Artists group, like our country, has strength that comes from diversity. Our cohesive group of 30 artists includes those who stitch by hand and by machine. We sculpt, weave, rug hook and use a variety of media such as collage, beading, felting and...
Another very successful quilt show held in Abbotsford in April! Our guild is nearing 10,000 We Care donation quilts and hope to reach that total by our June meeting. Guild activities include workshops, postcard exchange, block exchange, shop and share, etc. A retreat...
