Since the world hit the pause button in March, the wonderful Saskatoon Quilters Guild executive team has worked hard to determine the best way to proceed. Currently, virtual guild gatherings through February 2021 will have at least one activity for each month.
Throughout the spring and summer, members made fabric postcards and mailed them to other members. What a treat to receive these precious gifts that keep us connected! A Christmas postcard exchange challenge will unfold as well.
We are excited to participate in a Zoom presentation by Gudrun Erla Gisladottif from GE Designs on October 26 on “Stripology Mixology.” A live question and answer session will follow.
Looking ahead, the executive will meet again in November to assess the feasibility of proceeding with plans for the October 2021 Saskatoon Quilt Show.
Serendipity in November
November will see a “Sewing for Serendipity” activity. We will sew “together” on the Zoom platform, each in our own spaces. Serendipity quilters have prepared kits, quilt tops in need of quilting
and bindings. A group of like-minded women, these members and non-members of the Saskatoon Quilters Guild make 300 to 400 quilts each year. These quilts go to the Saskatoon community, with the focus recipients being women and children. Much of the fabric and all of the hours are donated.
December’s guild activity is a Christmas Cheer and Social. Again, we will meet, together yet apart, on Zoom.
Into the new year, we will delighted in a few slideshow presentations. In January, Karen Brown will present “Be the Best Quilter You Can Be”. Susan Carlson’s topic is “Collage Quilting” for the February presentation.
This extended time of perspective has allowed us to appreciate all our blessings as we go forward, slowly, carefully and respectfully, considering the effect of our actions on others. We are also extremely grateful for the technology afforded us to stay connected.
Be safe, stay healthy, wear a mask!