Jean Jones, Sophisticat Studio There is something for every quilter, brand new or seasoned, in this collection of tips and tricks gathered over 30 years of quilting and 15 years of teaching. This is a “show and tell” presentation, including demonstrations and quilt samples, and welcoming questions and contributions from the audience. Jean cannot remember…
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…
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…
To Hand in your Blocks: Drop off at Community Sew Day on March 14. Mail them to EDQG. Due by March 14 to be included in the draw. Drop off at the meeting to Kathy S. on March 15 Drop off at Trapunto Quilt store. Contact Kathy S (endowment@design.edqg.ca) to make alternate arrangements.
Terry Aske is a textile artist, who creates her art with fabric, thread and a sewing machine. Primarily self-taught, Terry designs and creates contemporary quilts in her home studio in New Westminster, BC, Canada. Terry’s art quilts have been juried into many national and international shows and exhibits, and published in well known magazines. Terry…
To Hand in your Blocks: Drop off at Community Sew Day on February 14. Mail them to EDQG. Due by February 14 to be included in the draw. Drop off at the meeting to Kathy S. on February 15 Drop off at Trapunto Quilt store. Contact Kathy S (endowment@design.edqg.ca) to make alternate arrangements.
Diane Murtha https://www.dianelmurtha.com/index.php Peaceful Stitching Whether it’s machine quilting or piecing in a restful state or hand stitching, slow stitching has gained popularity over the last 5 years. It has many creative and healthful benefits. I’ll give you a variety of great ideas to add slow stitching to enhance your quilting andother projects. English paper…
Want to make a wall hanging or art quilt pop? Learn to embellish your quilts with 3-D petals and leaves, using Diane’s floral wire technique. This would also work well on jackets, hats, bags … use your imagination! Date: Saturdays, March 11, 2023, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Cost: $65 Guild Members/$70 Non-members
