Author Archives: jacinthamb

Exciting news! We have added a workshop for Saturday March 12th 2016 from 10 am to 4 pm at Armour Heights Presbyterian Church, at 105 Wilson Avenue (click here for map). The workshop is being given by Jan McGoey, and the title … Continue reading →

Yes, they are always busy at Community Quilts- take a look at the batting that has arrived, to be used in their quilts. WOW!

What a busy evening! Members had Christmas items for sale, Community Quilts had lots of kits, fabric, and quilts tempting us, the workshop sign-ups table was busy, and Heather Stewart was our speaker of the month. Here are some of … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, On behalf of Sue, we feel it’s important to share some very difficult news with you. In the recent weeks Sue has been diagnosed with breast cancer; she is in good spirits as she prepares to begin her … Continue reading →

Our past president Jane sent along a link to this article to share, about the pleasures of sewing on a button the RIGHT way, and the return of handcrafting in the computer age..  enjoy! http://news.nationalpost.com/life/jane-macdougall-and-sew-it-goes

There is still space available in Heather’s workshop. If you love bargello, or wanted to get started with some help, this is the class for you!  Below is a photo of Heather with one of her lovely quilts, and also … Continue reading →

Seven members quilted CQ sandwiches and are eligible for one of three prizes in the Jan draw. Thanks to Judy Beca, Helen Whitney, Sandra Pearce, Erica Rao & Kathy Schofield. From their own stash, Helen Fujiki, Fran Auty, Joan Lester, … Continue reading →

I never thought I would be involved in house building! Here are a few photos from Saturday’s workshop with Catherine Schuler. Email photos of your house to me (yhqg.webmaster@gmail.com) when you are done and show it off to the guild! Catherine … Continue reading →

Well, October’s meeting was a lot of fun! An inspiring speaker, great quilts, a new vendor (Alanna Banks from Fridays Off), lots of Community Quilt activity – a busy night! Plus a visitor from  Sojourn House,  Toronto’s largest refugee shelter. Community … Continue reading →

Welcome to our new website/blog.  We have moved to this platform because it is much more user-friendly, timely, and less expensive. We hope you enjoy your reading, and please be a little forgiving as we go through growing pains. Here … Continue reading →