The Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and four Directors – Education, Member Services, Outreach and Governance. The Past Chair is not elected and is filled by the outgoing Chair. Four positions are elected each year for a two-year term. By arranging the board this way, there are experienced Board members who are available to guide…
As we continue our hybrid meetings (in person and Zoom), we will continue to hold Show and Tell virtually. Many of our members have expressed their enjoyment in seeing the quilts in a PowerPoint presentation. Note: new email address is showandtell@design.edqg.ca Please send your beautiful creations by Sunday, May 14 to be included in…
Dana E. Jones, artist, quiltmaker and journalist, is author of Pagtinabangay: The Quilts and Quiltmakers of Caohagan Island, which shares the story of quiltmaking on a 13-acre island in the central Philippines. You’ll be transported to a tiny island — just 13 acres — in the central Philippines as you enjoy images and stories of…
The Edmonton & District Quilters’ Guild (EDQG) is excited have another on-line 50/50 Quilt Show fundraiser. The money raised will be used to offset the large venue rental cost associated with holding the biennial quilt show. The EDQG Quilt Show is one of many events organized for the primary goal to sponsor and support quilting…
To Hand in your Blocks: Drop off at Community Sew Day on April 11. Mail them to EDQG. Due by April 11 to be included in the draw. Drop off at Trapunto Quilt store. Contact Kathy S (endowment@design.edqg.ca) to make alternate arrangements.
Elizabeth started sewing as a child, and has always been interested in a variety of needlecrafts. In 2009, she took her young family to South Korea, where she had the opportunity to learn pojagi – a traditional Korean art form that goes back thousands of years. Upon returning to Canada, Elizabeth developed techniques for similar…
