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Quilt-related events + Shows
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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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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September Guild Meeting
It’s time for our September Guild meeting! We’ve practiced Zooming and Show and Share, and have had an opportunity to join with a presentation with another Guild. Now it’s time for our first regular virtual Guild meeting! The Zoom co-ordinates … Continue reading
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Local Quilt Shows
Just in case you’re going into withdrawal due to lack of quilt shows, a member has kindly brought to our attention the fact that there are two in-person quilt shows this month that we can consider going to. Both shows are … Continue reading
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Special Summer Virtual Meeting
WE WANT YOUR SHOW AND SHARE PHOTOS! We are having our own show and share at tomorrow’s meeting. Please show us what you’ve been sewing in the past few months! Masks, quilts, etc.; we’ll be happy to see it all! Send … Continue reading
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Special Summer Virtual Guild Meeting – Sunday July 26 at 3:30pm
In partnership with the Toronto Modern Quilt Guild, the York Heritage Quilters Guild is presenting Dr. Chawne Kimber, at the Toronto Modern Quilt Guild virtual meeting being held on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at 3:30 p.m. Dr. Kimber is an … Continue reading
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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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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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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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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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A new Guild Year begins!
Our first meeting of the guild year is on Tuesday, September 17, 7 to 9 pm at Toronto Botanical Garden. It is sure to be a fun evening, featuring our headliner Jeannie Jenkins, who, as well as being a member … Continue reading
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