Making a List and Checking It Twice?
It's Black Friday, the traditional start of the holiday shopping season. Are you making a list and checking it twice, looking for something for that special quilter friend? We've got just the thing! Why not give the gift of fabric? Despite the cancellation of the...
Sewing Machine Fundraiser
Do you remember the thrill of sitting in to a sewing machine for the very first time, imagining your potential? We suspect that the excitement still exists every time you sit down at your machine to create. We've just heard about a fantastic initiative to help put...
Row of the Month Quilt Along: Row 3, Smitten for Mittens
This month we’re appliquéing adorable mittens on a string in our Row of the Month quilt along as part of the row of the month.
Two New Virtual Concurrent Shows
Take a little time to explore two wonderful exhibits of Canadian talent in our Canadian Quilt Gallery - Concurrent Shows that were originally to be displayed at Quilt Canada 2020. They will be up on the website for the month of November. You Could be Quoting...
Saskatoon Quilters Guild – The world has paused
Since the world hit the pause button in March, the wonderful Saskatoon Quilters Guild executive team has worked hard.
West End Quilters – Not letting Covid-19 slow them down
The West End Quilters will not let Covid-19 slow them down, even when meetings were cancelled in the middle of March.
Help Quilts of Valour Reach their Goal
As Remembrance Day approaches, our thoughts turn to those in our military who bravely put their lives on the line for the freedoms we cherish. Quilts of Valour - Canada Society (QOVC) supports injured service personnel with quilts of comfort. Their goal is to reach as...
The TrendTex Online Auction Starts Today!
The 2020 TrendTex Challenge online auction begins today and runs through to 5 pm EDT on October 25, 2020. Gay Walker's charming Buzz-Words for the 2020s!, shown above, was inspired by the upbeat words on one of the challenge fabrics. It is one of 76 beauties up for...
Row of the Month Quilt Along: Row 2, Hexie Flower
Welcome to the second part of our Row of the Month quilt along. This month we're making Hexie Flowers to go along with the Friendship Stars that you made last month. English paper pieced (EPP) hexagons are a favourite of Irene Philp's, the designer of our quilt along,...
Eastlake Simcoe Quilters Guild – a small guild with a big heart!
As a small guild of approximately 30 members, the Eastlake Simcoe Quilters Guild does a lot of outreach in our community.
Battle River Quilters’ Guild – What an unusual spring and summer!
What an unusual spring and summer for the Battle River Quilters’ Guild! We couldn’t have dreamed the changes that have been necessary.
Order Your TrendTex Challenge Kit
Members can now order the fabric kit for the 2021 TrendTex Challenge, Friendship. Simply place your order online and check out using the shopping cart. If you prefer, print the 2021 TrendTex Fabric Kit Mail-in Form, complete it, and send it along with with a cheque,...