Arnprior & District Quilters' Guild Newsletter - March 2020
President's Message
We have been closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation as it evolves in Arnprior and Canada and around the world. These are extraordinary times, and the health and safety of our members and their families are our top priority.
The announcement by the United Church that our hall is closed as part of their response to the virus put the final nail in our decision to cancel the March Meeting.
At this time we think it is best for the health and safety of all of our members and guests and their families to cancel the March Meeting. We do not take this decision lightly, and know that it is in the best interest of our members, guests and their families.
We will of course keep you updated on any future developments. Stay safe and healthy, and most importantly I hope you keep quilting,
-- Frank McCarron, President
Hang Out Quilts
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A big THANK YOU to our guild members who proudly hung out their quilts on Saturday March 21 to celebrate International Quilting Day. What a great way to brighten up our yards and neighbourhoods! Your photos are terrific and you can see them all on the Blog. Thank you for sending them along. |
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Keep on Quilting!
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I can't recall ever hearing of a quilter being bored! Even mundane tasks like ripping seams, attaching a binding by hand, or hand quilting are satisfying because you're making progress towards a completed quilt. And not everyone sees these example tasks as mundane!
I think we are very fortunate to pursue a hobby (or obsession?!?!) that we can turn to in difficult times like this. And who doesn't have a stash that you'd be happy to bring down a notch or two. So we have some ideas for projects while our guild is temporarily not meeting. Premie Quilts
Have you made one (or more) premie quilts yet this year? These are great projects for using up your stash, for a quick project between bigger projects, or even for a break when you're in the midst of a bigger project. While many community activities are on pause, the little babies needing special care and their families will continue to benefit from these darling little quilts that we provide to the Ottawa Hospital. See the Charity page for more information. |
Block-of-the-Month
Basket BOM
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The Block-of-the-Month for March is this cute Basket block - perfect for spring. And there's still time to make the You Sew Girl block. It makes a lovely pillow as illustrated or a charming wallhanging for your sewing area. Refer to the Block-of-the Month page for details on both of these blocks |
You Sew Girl BOM
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Virtual Show-and-Tell
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While we can't see your new creations live in person just yet, we would very much like to see what you've been working on since we last saw each other in January. So please send in photos of your completed projects and we'll share them on the Show-and-Tell page. We'd like to see photos of items that you may have already given away, or are planning to soon give away, and those that you'll be bringing to our next real time show-and-tell. We want to see them all!!! And did you know that there are photos on the web site of the quilts that were displayed at our last 3 quilt shows? Click or tap on Our Quilts to see them. |
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Upcoming Workshops
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Saturday April 4 - Big Bag by guild member Johanne Vajda Thursday May 28 - Borders and Bindings by Patti Carey, Vice President, Public Relations for Northcott Fabrics and a pattern designer, who will be our guest at our May 27 guild meeting. Patti’s patterns have often been featured in quilt magazines, and she has been a popular guest at our guild in the past. Patti’s Northcott Bio For more information see Workshops. ***** You can see the Full schedule of guild activities anytime ***** And be sure to check out January meeting Photos on the Blog 
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Kory's New Quilt
I shared photos of Kory's new quilt in the last newsletter. You can now read the complete story of Kory's 3 quilts on the Blog. -- Janet Brownlee, Communications |
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Library News
Well, things have certainly changed in the last while and more and more of us are “self-isolating” or at least trying to stay home more. Our sewing rooms are wonderful refuges from stress; a day flies by in no time! And, we do have the Black and White Challenge and the President’s Challenge to complete… and that can be considered quite challenging indeed! I’m sure you all have other projects on the go as well and we can’t wait to see them at Show and Tell when we meet again! I’ll bet there’ll be a long line of us with arms full of wonderful, completed projects. Remember, your Library will be waiting for you when we’re back and it’s full of great ideas and techniques to temp you into yet another new project! Make sure you come and check it out! Until next time, keep safe, keep washing your hands and … KEEP QUILTING!!! -- Lucy and Nancy |
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Upcoming Quilt Shows
Due to the Covid-19 virus situation a number of shows are being cancelled or postponed. Please be sure to check with the show's web site before going to any show listed here - we may not have received notice of any changes.
The Status column indicates changes to previously listed show. For more information about these quilt shows, refer to the Upcoming Quilt Shows page.
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Guild |
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Etobicoke ON |
March 27-28 |
Etobicoke Quilters' Guild |
Postponed – date TBD |
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St. Mary’s ON |
April 23-25 |
Huron Perth Quilter's Guild & The Stonetown Quilter's Guild |
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Cancelled |
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Ottawa ON |
May 8-9 |
Common Thread Quilt Guild |
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Mississauga ON |
May 8-9 |
Mississauga Quilters Guild |
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Ailsa Craig ON |
May 18-23 |
Ailsa Craig Quilt and Arts Festival |
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Brockville ON |
May 22-23 |
Thousand Islands Quilters' Guild |
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Pelham/Fonthill ON |
May 29-31 |
Niagara Heritage Quilters Guild |
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Bracebridge ON |
June 5-6 |
Pine Tree Quilters’ Guild of Muskoka |
Postponed – date TBD |
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Renfrew ON |
June 6-7 |
Quilters Guild of Renfrew and Area |
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Edmonton AB |
June 18-20 |
The Canadian Quilters' Association |
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Smiths Falls ON |
July 10-12 |
Lanark County Quilters Guild |
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Ottawa ON |
October 16-17 |
Out-of-the-Box Fibre Artists |
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Meeting Notes
Cancellation - If a guild meeting is cancelled due to the Covid-19 health situation, or inclement winter weather, guild members will be notified on the day of the meeting by email. Also, a cancellation notice will appear on the web site Home page by 12:30 PM. If you are unable to access email or the internet you can phone a friend who does have access, or Janet Brownlee at 613- 623-7948 to determine if the meeting is cancelled.
Parking - Please DO NOT park in the church parking lot that is adjacent to the hall. Our lease does not include the parking lot - it must be available for church-related activities. There is plenty of on-street parking nearby.
Cancellation - If a guild meeting is cancelled due to the Covid-19 health situation, or inclement winter weather, guild members will be notified on the day of the meeting by email. Also, a cancellation notice will appear on the web site Home page by 12:30 PM. If you are unable to access email or the internet you can phone a friend who does have access, or Janet Brownlee at 613- 623-7948 to determine if the meeting is cancelled.
Parking - Please DO NOT park in the church parking lot that is adjacent to the hall. Our lease does not include the parking lot - it must be available for church-related activities. There is plenty of on-street parking nearby.