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a non-profit Society.
The purpose of the Guild is to bring the joy of quilting to the public by way of shows, displays, and demonstrations.
To bring ideas and learning experiences to the members by way of workshops, guest speakers, and demonstrations.
September Meeting Program
September 14th – Our very own, Dougal Anne Walker, of Freckles Collection, will present a trunk show of her embroidery embellished quilts.
Thank-you! June 2010
A big thank-you goes to the Peace Country Quilter's Guild and the Fort St. John Country Quilters for sending 22 preemie quilts to us to give to the Special Care Nusery. Preemies are born to people from all over the province so maybe some of these will find their way back to the Peace country.
Congratulations to our 2009-2010 Preemie Challenge winners!
Ana Wilson is our Queen of the Preemies having made 65 baby quilts over the year, Rosemary Pugsley is our first Princess with 61 and Beth Laugesen our second Princess with 60. That's 186 baby quilts for the Newborn Care Nusery at the BC Children's Hospital from just three members.
Summer Preemie Challenge!
Download the instructions for the new preemie block and make a preemie quilt over the summer. All completed quilts will get an entry in a draw for a $50.00 gift certificate from quiltbacks.ca. |
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Next Guild Meetings
Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010
9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Kennedy Seniors Recreation Centre
11760 - 88th Ave.
Delta, BC
Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month (except July and August).
Guests are always welcome.
The executive meetings are generally the first Thursday of the month at Kennedy Seniors Recreation Centre. The next Executive Meeting is
Thursday, September 9th at 7:00 p.m. All Guild Members are welcome to attend the
Executive Meetings.
Next show committee meeting September 8th at 7:00 p.m.
A few web links of interest
Free Motion Quilting Filler Designs
Quiltbug.com - ideas, techniques, information, etc.
Victoria's Quilts Canada
Quilt University
The Quilt Show Textile Museum of Canada
Clara Lawrence
Hoffman Fabrics -free patterns
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FVQG Winning Members!
Here is a list of our FVQG members who have
received awards so far this year. They are a talented
bunch, and are now nationally and internationally
recognized for their talents.
Cher Olsson, for her Ricky Tims Rhapsody quilt,
won ‘Viewer’s Choice’ in Dubai. The quilt now
resides in Kuwait, after having been shown at our
2009 quilt show.
Lynne Fanthorpe, won “Viewer’s Choice” at the
Sewing & Craft show in Abbotsford. Her quilt
was
also shown at our 2009 quilt show and in her trunk
show at the May meetings. She won a
fine new
sewing machine.
Debra Sanderson, also at the Sewing & Craft
show, won first in the “Judges’ Pick”, and second
in “Viewer’s choice”. The prize of $1700.00 of
fabric will come in handy.
Robin Fischer, also in Abbotsford, won a Blue
Ribbon with first in the “Art Quilt Selection”. She
showed this quilt at the May morning meeting, and
it is lovely.
Judy Leslie, at the CQA show in Calgary, won “Best of Show” with her quilt ‘Winds of Time’.
She showed it at the May meeting; very much a ‘Judy’ quilt.
Val Smith, at the CQA show in Calgary, won a
first and an excellence in “Piecing”. She showed
both of the quilts at the May meeting, and one of
them was in the FVQG challenge section of
our
2009 quilt show. How do you work with such little
pieces Val?
Dianne Stevenson was chosen the “Best Teacher
in Canada” at the CQG in Calgary. About
time the
rest of Canada found out what we have known all
along.
Rita Solkin was the guiding
force in the campaign to have Dianne recognized - great work, Rita!
So, as you see, we are in exalted company at each
and every guild meeting and event.
These
ladies are willing to share their expertise, join
their workshops.
Congratulations ladies!
You should be very proud of your accomplishments.
We certainly are!
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