Nominating Committee
Our guild year is half over, and the June AGM and Banquet are just 5 months away. The EDQG Election is an opportunity for you to select people to guide the EDQG. Would you be willing to assist me as a member of the Nomination Committee? Are you wondering what you need to do? You…
Festival of Quilts Update — January 2023
Congratulations to Kathy S on being selected as the 2023 EDQG Featured Quilter1 We are all very excited to see a fabulous display of Kathy’s work. Congratulations also to Gail J, the winner of the 50/50 draw. Gail received a cheque for $1,500.00. Thanks to everyone who supported our Quilt Show fundraising initiative. Funds raised…
Library — January 2023
As we start another new year, I always think afresh that I will be better organized and more productive. If you have those same thoughts, here are two EDQG library book titles to help you in that direction: Love Your Creative Space, by Lilo Bowman, has lots of ideas for creating an inspiring and organized…
Community Service Update — January 2023
Since September 2022, 95 beautiful quilts were gifted to the following organizations: Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Society of St. Vincent De Paul, Terra Centre, Basically Babies, Jessie’s House, Quilts of Valour and Wings of Providence. That is a lot of comfort to many people. Well done! I have been asked how members may…
15 February 2023: Terry Aske – My Evolution as an Art Quilter
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…
BOM January 2023 — Star Sashed Nine Patch by Jenny Doan from Missouri Star
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.
Community Service Extra Sew Day
It’s exciting! The Community Service Committee is going to have an extra sew day in the new FFAA Studio on Monday January 23, 2023 Address: #100, 10554-110 street NW. 9:30 am – 4:00 pm. Drop by to deliver quilts, pick up fabric for charity quilts or drop off your BOM. Our door is in the back…
18 January 2023: Diane Murtha – Peaceful Stitching
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…