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York Heritage Supports its Quilt Show Vendors
As you all know, we’ve had to postpone our Quilt Show to 2021, which means that you won’t have an opportunity this November to indulge in retail therapy (I think we all need some therapy at this point!). You can, … Continue reading
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Tagged notions, quilt show, quilt supplies, quilt vendors, quilters, quilting, quilting fabric, quilts
More Mask Making Opportunities
As masks become an accepted way of protecting ourselves and others during the pandemic, groups are contacting the Guild with requests for the donation of home-made masks. I know that many of you have made dozens, if not hundreds of … Continue reading
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Tagged community outreach, community sewing, covid-19 masks, fabric masks, giving back, mask making for toronto, Toronto
York Heritage – Time for 2020-2021 Renewals!
Typically, we start asking for membership renewals for the following year at our March meeting and continue through April and May. As these meetings have all been cancelled, we obviously can’t do that this year. If you want to support … Continue reading
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March Guild Meeting: Maria Shell
On March 17, York Heritage Quilters Guild welcomes Maria Shell, from Alaska! Maria started out as a traditional quilter, but she soon found herself making abstract pieced art quilts that looked surprisingly modern. She will share her journey in the … Continue reading
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Tagged abstract art, Alaska, art quilts, lecture, Maria Shell, modern quilts, quilt classes, quilt design, quilt display, quilters, quilting workshops, Toronto, traditional quilts, trunk show
February Guild Meeting: Shirley Dawson
Shirley’s Story: How I got from There to Here At the guild meeting on February 17th, we will hear from Shirley Dawson – lifelong maker and teacher who is also a long-time member of YHQG. After graduating from Sheridan College … Continue reading
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January Guild Meeting: AGM and Community Quilt Night
Tuesday January 21st is the Annual General Meeting of York Heritage Quilters Guild, so it’s a members only meeting. As well, we will be stitching together at the annual Community Quilt Night, so bring your small sewing kit (needle, pins, … Continue reading
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November meeting: Sandra Bruce
Material Matrix and The Paths Taken Coming up on Tuesday, November 19 at 7 p.m. (our last meeting of 2019) we will welcome art quilter Sandra Bruce from sunny California, who tells us that this will be her first international … Continue reading
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Tagged quilt design, quilting workshops, Sandra Bruce
October meeting: Tamara Kate
Our October meeting, on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 7 – 9 p.m., will feature Canadian fabric and quilt designer Tamara Kate. Her objective is “to create work that is fresh, joyous and youthful with a touch of whimsy”, so you will … Continue reading
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Tagged fabric design, modern quilts, quilt design, quilters, quilting, quilts
Quilts at the Creek 2019
Summer wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Quilts at the Creek: Sat. July 27 & Sun. July 28 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) at Black Creek Pioneer Village. This is not your typical quilt show! Spend the day wandering … Continue reading
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Something to look forward to
At our May meeting, the final one of our guild year, the lineup of guest speakers and teachers for the 2019/2020 season was announced. It’s jam-packed with talented quilt makers who are sure to inspire. Besides two of our own … Continue reading
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