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Pieceful Night QG 2022-23 program
International Quilting Day – March 18, 2023
Etobicoke Quilters Guild – Quilt Fever, March 24 – 25, 2023
SAQA Conference – Pathways to Possibilities, April 27-30, 2023 (You have to be a SAQA member to attend the conference)
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The Celebration of Quilts XIV quilt show has opened! Be sure check out all the amazing venues — quilts, vendors, and prizes, oh my! Need a quiet spot to recharge? The cafe is open.We want to give a huge shout out to our fabulous vendors who were very busy setting up their stalls today. We couldn’t do the show without you!We would like to give a huge thank you to our Prize Sponsors, Len’s Mill, Fabric Spark, Country Concessions, Larry’s Sewing Machines, and Cloversale Sewing Centre.Celebration of Quilts XIV has some FABULOUS items in our Toonie Draw. There will be two draws held each day (1pm and 5pm Friday; 1pm and 4:30pm Saturday), so be sure to grab your tickets for the raffle whilst you are at the show.We have FOUR featured artists giving talks at A Celebration of Quilts XIV, two artists per show day.We have FOUR featured artists giving talks at A Celebration of Quilts XIV, two artists per show day.
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Maria Shell Workshop – Saturday May 29: Lines & Triangles = Squares
Last Wednesday, Maria led a very successful Zoom workshop for guild members (and non-guild members). The feedback has been great! If you missed the opportunity to take that class, there are a few spots left in the Zoom workshop this … Continue reading
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May 18, 2021 Maria Shell: Traditional, Art, Modern: Notes from the Field
Although the COVID-19 pandemic interfered with plans for Maria to travel to Toronto last spring to do an in-person lecture and workshops at York Heritage Quilters Guild, we a pleased to have the opportunity to host Maria virtually at the … Continue reading
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March Guild Meeting – March 16th at 7:00pm via Zoom
March has arrived, and it’s nearly time for our meeting! The meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 16, with virtual doors opening at 6:30. The meeting begins at 7:00. The speaker for this evening is Sandra Johnson, whose topic is … Continue reading
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February Guild Meeting via Zoom
February 16, 2021 at 7:00pm – Peter Byrne: My Journey into Quilting Peter is an award-winning modern quilter and teacher with a deep passion for innovation and design. He loves making quilts and teaching others to quilt. He is known … Continue reading
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Celebrate International Quilting Day 2021
Who says we can’t have a little fun during a provincial “Stay at Home” order during a global pandemic? Your guild is partnering with Royal City Quilters’ Guild, located in Guelph, to offer you a day of fun, fellowship and … Continue reading
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It Was a Great Party!
What a great party we had on Tuesday! Over eighty people attended! Over twenty prizes were won! There were some amazing holiday outfits. There were some great non-traditional tool demonstrations. And who will ever forget the copulating skeleton fabric? Thanks … Continue reading
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YHQG HOLIDAY HAPPENING – TUESDAY DECEMBER 15TH AT 7PM
Tomorrow evening, YHQG will be hosting the first ever YHQG “December Holiday Happening” on Zoom. Zoom invitations have been sent to all members (Zoom doors will open at 6:30pm) Please bring to the party: A piece of fabric (any size) … Continue reading
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Special YHQG December Meeting Planning
At our November meeting, we announced that York Heritage Quilters Guild will be having a December Get-Together on Tuesday, December 15, at 7:00 p.m.. We’ve been working away at organizing this event, and need a few more members to help us create … Continue reading
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Congratulations to the winners of the “40 and Fabulous” Challenge
The winners of the “40 and Fabulous” challenge to celebrate the guild’s 40th anniversary were announced at the recent Zoom guild meeting on October 20th. The results were originally planned to be displayed and voted on in person during the … Continue reading
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Judy Martin is the Guest Speaker on October 20
In her lecture “My Awakened Heart”, Judy will speak about her personal journey to self-awareness through her work with hand stitch and natural dyes. Her needle is her companion as she journeys towards her own inner softness. The world continues … Continue reading
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