Monthly Speakers

January

Tues 20 January 2026 (Online only)

Brita Nelson: Every Last Crumb

This is a fun, informative and inspirational trek to find the best way to handle a mountain of left-over fabric.  Brita had over 30 years worth of accumulated scraps which threatened to take over her sewing room and consume her.  She had to do something.  Some of you may have the same problem.  Here is how she managed to save herself and actually make some room in her fabric closet. With over two dozen quilts and projects, she will demonstrate some great ways to use that secret treasure hiding in your house.  She will also cover basic color and contrast principles to make your scrap beauties really shine.

Questioningquilter.com

Brita is offering a 10% discount for her patterns for YHQG members. At checkout on her website, use this discount code: york

**YHQG Workshop – Click HERE to sign up for Brita’s Crumbs to Quilts workshop on January 24.  

February

Tuesday 17 February (online only)

Daisy Aschehoug: Anatomy of a Curve

Whether big or small, improvised or precise, drunkard’s path or quarter circle square, Daisy loves analyzing what makes a curve work in a design. And she absolutely adores sewing them.

This lecture is part inspiration, part demo, and the tiniest part high school geometry. By the end, you’ll be ready to sit down at your sewing machine and give curves a try!

Warmfolk.com / @warmfolk

**YHQG Workshop – Click HERE to sign up for Daisy’s Improv Curved Piecing with Pebble Pop workshop on February 26.

**YHQG Workshop – Click HERE to sign up for Daisy’s Giant Nested Curves workshop on March 4.

March

Tuesday 17 March (online only)

Terry Rowland: Diverse Quilting Journey

Over the last 40 years Terry has challenged herself to learn many different techniques on her quilting journey. She has also become known for her use of color and is excited to share her diverse display of more than 50 plus items with you. There should be something for every quilter to enjoy. Let Terry share her love of quilting with each and every one of you!

A recording of the presentation will be available for 14 days after the meeting.

@trowstudio

April

Tuesday 21 April (In person/online)

Sandy Simmelink: Taking Stock

It’s important to not only do your best work, but know how to strategically plan what projects you will undertake in the future. This lecture is an inspiring look at Sandy’s journey and what she has learned along the way. She’ll provide insights, explain why “taking stock” of your situations is important, and will encourage students on their own quilting journey.

A recording of the presentation will be available for 14 days after the meeting.

Sandysimmelink.com

May

Tuesday 19 May (In person/online)

Community Quilting Celebration

This much enjoyed tradition involves cookies, chatting, show and share, and a hand sewing project.  Watch this space for more details later!

June

 (online only)

Joint YHQG/TMQG Meeting

Starting in 2020 we have joined forces with our friends at Toronto Modern Quilt Guild to host a zoom presentation for members of each guild to enjoy in June. We take turns hosting this joint meeting; the speaker is usually announced part way through the season

Past speakers have included:

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Membership benefits include:  monthly meetings, community sewing groups, semi-annual virtual quilting weekends with Global Quilt Connections, and many other benefits.