Author Archives: jacinthamb

The May meeting closes out a great year for York Heritage Guild, with thanks to the old executive and in with the new, photo below. Then the guild viewed and voted on the quilts from the President’s Challenge. Armed with … Continue reading →

If you were not at April’s meeting, you missed a great time. Cynthia England gave a very funny and entertaining talk entitled “Why Did I Buy This Ugly Fabric?”. Then she showed samples of her ugly fabrics (skeletons, ghosts, vampires, … Continue reading →

We had a full night of quilts at our March meeting, with lots of fun things happening. Donnaleen reminded us to let her know if you are entering the President’s Challenge (fabric from Rosemary Hamelin’s stash, due at our May … Continue reading →

This was a members workshop month, complete with those yummy cookies! The room was abuzz with mini-workshops, hand quilting, and LOTS of socializing, not to mention yummy fabric from Country Clothesline to purchase. Here are some snapshots from the evening: … Continue reading →

It may be cold and snowy outside, but at our January guild meeting it was abuzz. SAQA quilts on display, fabric for sale, stimulating talk by Elaine Theriault- lots to see and do.. For photos from the evening, click here. … Continue reading →

There is a small re-design to our York Heritage Quilters Guild site… this front page will feature news from our guild, as well as articles online that might be of interest. Got a site you’d like to share? Email Valerie … Continue reading →

Now that you are in recovery mode, think about trying something new! Libs Elliott will be teaching at YHQG next week, and there is still time to sign up- email today. Your email will be directed to the right place! … Continue reading →

I’m sure you were all as impressed as I was with the organization of our Celebration of Quilts, the great choice of vendors, and THE QUILTS! To see photos from the show click on the link below. Sorry in advance … Continue reading →

The quilts have arrived, and so it begins! Here is Jane at her command post, patiently answering all questions and directing volunteers. Meanwhile, the hanging has begun in the main hall: And some areas are already done: And here is … Continue reading →

This will be busy week ahead for all those volunteering at A Celebration of Quilts XIII. Quilts will be dropped off between 9 am and noon on Thursday November 9th. Meanwhile quilt racks are being set up and placed throughout … Continue reading →