Arnprior & District Quilters' Guild Newsletter - October 2022
President's Message
How nice it was to see some many new and familiar faces at the September meeting! Unfortunately, I didn't have a chance to get around to see everyone. There is always so much going on at meetings during break time. Hopefully I will be able to have a chance to mingle a little more at the next meeting. I hope you enjoyed September's meeting and Paul Leger's journey. Like he mentioned, if you don't take on quilt challenges, you don't have the opportunity to stretch your skills and abilities.
The December Christmas Party Meeting is coming fast. Can you take on the planning? The duties would include searching the web for some fun activities, setting out the potluck dinner, and finding/purchasing a few fun door prizes for the night. Anybody or buddies up for the challenge? Just let one of the executive know, by sending an email to Vickie MacNabb , or signing up at the meeting. I promise to have the volunteer sheet out at break time on the stage this time.
Great news!
We will be announcing at the October meeting a sew day in November. Come and sew on any of your projects and socialize, doesn't that sound fun? It is a super great way to get to know your fellow guild members better and learn a trick or two. I tell you every time I get together for a sew day, I learn something new, be it a new technique, a life lesson, or just be inspired. These gatherings are priceless, so come to the October meeting to sign up and hold your spot.
Always feel free to share constructive suggestions that you think could help improve our guild. This is everyone's guild, and we the executive want everyone to make the best of this season to learn, have time to socialize, be inspired, and to sew charity projects to help our community.
The December Christmas Party Meeting is coming fast. Can you take on the planning? The duties would include searching the web for some fun activities, setting out the potluck dinner, and finding/purchasing a few fun door prizes for the night. Anybody or buddies up for the challenge? Just let one of the executive know, by sending an email to Vickie MacNabb , or signing up at the meeting. I promise to have the volunteer sheet out at break time on the stage this time.
Great news!
We will be announcing at the October meeting a sew day in November. Come and sew on any of your projects and socialize, doesn't that sound fun? It is a super great way to get to know your fellow guild members better and learn a trick or two. I tell you every time I get together for a sew day, I learn something new, be it a new technique, a life lesson, or just be inspired. These gatherings are priceless, so come to the October meeting to sign up and hold your spot.
Always feel free to share constructive suggestions that you think could help improve our guild. This is everyone's guild, and we the executive want everyone to make the best of this season to learn, have time to socialize, be inspired, and to sew charity projects to help our community.
"Out of the Blues" raffle quilt
If the line up was too long at the last meeting, or if you haven't yet picked up your tickets for our "Out of the Blues" charity raffle quilt, don't forget to drop by the members' table where Rennie will sign out some tickets to you. These tickets should be very easy to sell to family and friends, because 100% of the profit goes to back to charity! It is a win, win for guild to be able to fund more charity projects and then the quilt projects benefit our community. We ask that everyone do their share by picking up at least one book of tickets. Last quilt show we were able to make about $3,000 in ticket sales, let's see if we can surpass this goal this year.
See you soon at the October meeting, and always try to do a little bit of what you love each day,
-- Vickie MacNabb, ADQG President
See you soon at the October meeting, and always try to do a little bit of what you love each day,
-- Vickie MacNabb, ADQG President
October Meeting
Covid-19
Ontario's current Covid-19 Public Health Measures and Advice can be found here. Guests We welcome guests to our meetings for a $5 guest fee. |
last year's Block of the Month Quilt Creations
Bring your 2021-2022, last year's Block of the Month quilt creations to the October meeting and we will display them and have a viewer's choice vote and prize. So pack your meeting bag now so you don't forget them!
Appliqué Workshop
Our October meeting will feature 5 different types of appliqué demonstrated for us by guild member volunteers, to help us learn new techniques or brush up on some we may not have used in a while. Unlike other types of workshops we have had in the past, there is no need to bring any supplies, just watch the demonstrations and learn and get inspired to take on a small applique project.
Bring your 2021-2022, last year's Block of the Month quilt creations to the October meeting and we will display them and have a viewer's choice vote and prize. So pack your meeting bag now so you don't forget them!
Appliqué Workshop
Our October meeting will feature 5 different types of appliqué demonstrated for us by guild member volunteers, to help us learn new techniques or brush up on some we may not have used in a while. Unlike other types of workshops we have had in the past, there is no need to bring any supplies, just watch the demonstrations and learn and get inspired to take on a small applique project.
Program Notes
Sew Days
A mid November sew day will be announced at the October meeting, so come to the meeting to find out all the details, and sign up. If this event is well attended, we may plan more like these and also charity sew days as required.
Since we don't have a Program team to set up a retreat at this time, you may consider this type of event instead. However if someone wants to step forward to plan a 4 day retreat that would be wonderful!
Since we don't have a Program team to set up a retreat at this time, you may consider this type of event instead. However if someone wants to step forward to plan a 4 day retreat that would be wonderful!
Workshops
We are also looking for a volunteer(s) to plan a couple workshops. Half the job is done, we have the venue and the dates, just need to set it up with the teachers, and we have some suggested ones as well. We could use your help with this task, so please consider signing up to do your share to help everyone.
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Thanks to all of you who have stepped up to help out with Program tasks so far. It is greatly appreciated by members.
-- Vickie MacNabb on behalf of the Executives
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Thanks to all of you who have stepped up to help out with Program tasks so far. It is greatly appreciated by members.
-- Vickie MacNabb on behalf of the Executives
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Block of the Month
September BOM blocks
This season's Block of the Month (BOM) features 12 1/2" blocks (12" finished) that are made from sixteen 3½” Half Square Triangles (HSTs). Instructions for the first four blocks are on the web site and the next two will be posted following this month's meeting. These blocks are suitable for all levels of skill. If you have any questions about techniques used in making the blocks, please send us an email, give us a call or speak to one of us at the meeting; we would be happy to help you out.
Members are encouraged to keep the blocks to make a lap (or other size if you like) quilt for the Guild Quilt Show in April 2023. The quilts will be displayed at our April meeting where members will vote for their favourites and prizes will be awarded.
The two September blocks are pictured in two colour variations.
Members are encouraged to keep the blocks to make a lap (or other size if you like) quilt for the Guild Quilt Show in April 2023. The quilts will be displayed at our April meeting where members will vote for their favourites and prizes will be awarded.
The two September blocks are pictured in two colour variations.
Notes:
- There is one set of General Instructions that are applicable for all of the HST blocks
- Colours are your choice! Use a specific colour scheme throughout, or vary your colours from block to block. Your choice!
Mystery Quilt and Challenge
The instructions for the first part of the Mystery Quilt were published on the web site following last month's meeting. We hope you have taken a look at it and will give it a try. This will be a small project and is suitable for all levels of skill.
I had a question from a member regarding the amount of each fabric that will be required. Here's what you'll need:
I had a question from a member regarding the amount of each fabric that will be required. Here's what you'll need:
- Background Fabric (A & B and borders) - 1 1/4 yards
- Medium Light Fabric (K) - Fat Quarter
- Medium Fabric #1 (P & Q) - 1/2 yard
- Medium Fabric #2 (G) - 5/8 yard
- Dark Fabric (C & D) - 3/8 yard.
***** Blog Post! Check out photos and much more from our September meeting *****
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Charity
We’re very pleased with the continued efforts our members are making, contributing 10 Preemies quilts, 5 Fidget quilts and 1 gorgeous Charity Jelly Roll quilt.
Little Preemie Quilts
Fidget quilts!
And a stunning scrappy jelly roll quilt.
Jelly Roll Quilt
-- Marilyn Erskine, Charity
Guild Projects for You
My BOM Block 1
My head was spinning at our September meeting as several interesting and fun projects were introduced to us!!!
These projects, which are suitable for all skill levels are:
I have started my Block of the Month blocks (I'm a little behind, working on August block 2 now), and I have a full kit for my jelly roll quilt, and a pattern for it that I couldn't resist buying (even though I''m fully aware that there are several pattern ideas on our web site.) I hope to make the Mystery Quilt and Challenge too. I'll rely on my JIT (Just In Time) planning to make this all happen in time for our April 29-30 quilt show!
Our guild leadership group are hoping that all of our guild members will participate in one (or more, or all) of these guild projects this year.
-- Janet Brownlee, Communications
These projects, which are suitable for all skill levels are:
- Block of the Month - Two blocks will be announced each month until January so you can complete your quilt in time for the quilt show
- Mystery Quilt - One set of instructions each month from September - December, and the mystery revealed in January
- Challenge - Using the scraps from your Mystery Quilt, make another small quilted item
- Jelly Roll Quilt - Make a twin sized quilt from 2 1/2" strips to donate to our Charity initiatives. Fabric kits are available.
I have started my Block of the Month blocks (I'm a little behind, working on August block 2 now), and I have a full kit for my jelly roll quilt, and a pattern for it that I couldn't resist buying (even though I''m fully aware that there are several pattern ideas on our web site.) I hope to make the Mystery Quilt and Challenge too. I'll rely on my JIT (Just In Time) planning to make this all happen in time for our April 29-30 quilt show!
Our guild leadership group are hoping that all of our guild members will participate in one (or more, or all) of these guild projects this year.
-- Janet Brownlee, Communications
CQA Guild Challenge
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We're now adding another project to the above list and it's the Canadian Quilters' Guild (CQA) Member Guild Challenge.
As a guild member of the CQA we are entitled to submit one entry from our guild to this challenge. The quilts from all of the guilds will be judged and displayed at Quilt Canada in Halifax June 8-10 2023. We hope that our guild will be represented there. Will YOU will take up this challenge? THE “SUN, SAND, AND SEA” CHALLENGE • Please choose fabric colours (plain or patterned) that include Yellow, Blue, and Sand (i.e. taupe, beige or even coral) on the front of the quilt. • The quilt perimeter is to be no larger than 72 inches. • Each quilt must be finished with either binding, facings, or enveloped pillow-case style. • There must be a hanging sleeve, at least 3 inches wide, for display purposes. • All quilts must have a label on the back with the quilt name and quilter’s name visible on it. • Each CQA/ACC Member Guild selects one winner only from their Guild’s membership, before April 30, 2023, for entry into this challenge. All details about this challenge are here. |
Note: The CQA offers additional Quilt challenges for individual quilters. Click/tap here for information about all of the Quilt Canada challenges.
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Membership
Our first in-person meeting of the new 2022-23 season was a big success with 65 members enrolled including 5 new members and 7 guests attending too!
Beginning in October, we will welcome guests with a $5 fee at the door. Please let your friends or interested quilters of any ability know that if they would like to join just for one meeting, they are most welcome!
-- Martha Palmer, Membership
Beginning in October, we will welcome guests with a $5 fee at the door. Please let your friends or interested quilters of any ability know that if they would like to join just for one meeting, they are most welcome!
-- Martha Palmer, Membership
Library
The BIG news for this month is that the cataloging of all our Library books is complete and is now accessible on our website! ADQG Library Catalog
I printed a copy for myself – all 23 pages. We’ll make updates as the year progresses. I hope that this will make it easier for you to find books when you come to the meetings. If you see a book you would like to borrow, you can let me know and I will do my best to get it out for you.
Instead of buying a new book for each month, I will be choosing a book from the Library to review and this month’s book is dynamic QUILTS with easy CURVES by Karla Alexander. She includes detailed instructions ranging from tools and supplies, fabric choices, her “10 foot rule”, to a how-to about fusible web applique. She uses the “stacking the deck” method to create the 19 projects in this book and includes detailed pictures of cutting and shuffling for each block. The curves are gentle and not hard to sew, so maybe you’d like to give this book a try!
We will have our “Guess the Number of Pages” contest again and we’ll also have some books and magazines for sale. Don’t forget to visit the Library tables to see our selection!
I’m looking forward to seeing you on Wednesday!
-- Nancy Hayley, Librarian
I printed a copy for myself – all 23 pages. We’ll make updates as the year progresses. I hope that this will make it easier for you to find books when you come to the meetings. If you see a book you would like to borrow, you can let me know and I will do my best to get it out for you.
Instead of buying a new book for each month, I will be choosing a book from the Library to review and this month’s book is dynamic QUILTS with easy CURVES by Karla Alexander. She includes detailed instructions ranging from tools and supplies, fabric choices, her “10 foot rule”, to a how-to about fusible web applique. She uses the “stacking the deck” method to create the 19 projects in this book and includes detailed pictures of cutting and shuffling for each block. The curves are gentle and not hard to sew, so maybe you’d like to give this book a try!
We will have our “Guess the Number of Pages” contest again and we’ll also have some books and magazines for sale. Don’t forget to visit the Library tables to see our selection!
I’m looking forward to seeing you on Wednesday!
-- Nancy Hayley, Librarian
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Tip: If you're wondering if a particular book is in our guild library collection, use this web site's Search to look for the book name or author (or any other text that's in the Library Catalog document)
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Tips from Gwen
PANELS
I hope some of you took those panels from the cupboards or shelf and worked on them. I did. I am working on the Blue Heron from Northcott Fabrics. I was able to find a free pattern and the matching fabric for it. Now I am free motioning and you might see it if it works out.
TIP 1
Sue Cleveland-is on YouTube-I had taken classes on Blueprint, now Craftsy, from her. She is a very enthusiastic teacher. Two tips I learned from doing borders using a zigzag stitch, stop when you are a short distance from the corner, (3 or 4 inches), switch to straight stitch, and stitch into the corner and out the same distance, then switch back to zigzag. This will prevent the unpleasant zagging turn in the corner. Sue also mentioned that it is a good time to use a heavier thread to make the border stand out.
I hope some of you took those panels from the cupboards or shelf and worked on them. I did. I am working on the Blue Heron from Northcott Fabrics. I was able to find a free pattern and the matching fabric for it. Now I am free motioning and you might see it if it works out.
TIP 1
Sue Cleveland-is on YouTube-I had taken classes on Blueprint, now Craftsy, from her. She is a very enthusiastic teacher. Two tips I learned from doing borders using a zigzag stitch, stop when you are a short distance from the corner, (3 or 4 inches), switch to straight stitch, and stitch into the corner and out the same distance, then switch back to zigzag. This will prevent the unpleasant zagging turn in the corner. Sue also mentioned that it is a good time to use a heavier thread to make the border stand out.
TIP 2
Pinning the beginning and the ending...If you pin the beginning and end this way, leaving just enough room for your 1/4" foot to pass by, there is no removable of pins needed to stitch when you start or end. Therefore your fabric stays in place.
Sorry, I don't know who I learned this trick from, as I have taken so many classes over Covid shut in.
Pinning the beginning and the ending...If you pin the beginning and end this way, leaving just enough room for your 1/4" foot to pass by, there is no removable of pins needed to stitch when you start or end. Therefore your fabric stays in place.
Sorry, I don't know who I learned this trick from, as I have taken so many classes over Covid shut in.
Try one or both these tips this month!
-- Gwen Pennnings
-- Gwen Pennnings
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Get to Know Your Guild Member - YOU???
We are hoping to continue this feature. Do let us know if you'd like to share your story with us. We'd like to hear it! Contact us!
Here are the questions. And you're free to add additional questions if you have something else you want to share with us.
Here are the questions. And you're free to add additional questions if you have something else you want to share with us.
Q: How long have you been making quilts? Would you describe your learning process?
Q: Were there special people or circumstances that encouraged you to begin to quilt?
Q: Were there special people or circumstances that encouraged you to begin to quilt?
Q: What are your feelings about quilt making compared with other household activities?
Q: How do you decide on the colors and fabrics that go into your quilts? Do you ever use the colors recommended on patterns that you buy or see in books?
Q: How do you decide on the colors and fabrics that go into your quilts? Do you ever use the colors recommended on patterns that you buy or see in books?
Q: Would you rather create your own pattern and color combinations or have a pattern to go by?
Q: What part of the quilting process do you like the best? For example, piecing, appliquéing, hand quilting, machine quilting, etc.
Q: What part of the quilting process do you like the best? For example, piecing, appliquéing, hand quilting, machine quilting, etc.
Q: Do you put quilt labels on all of your quilts?
Q: Do you keep all your quilts? If so, how do you use quilts in your home?
Q: Do you keep all your quilts? If so, how do you use quilts in your home?
On the Road Again!!!
by Eleanor Leben
We have a group that call ourselves “The Monday Stitchers”. We get together on the first and third Monday of each month to sew, quilt, weave, knit and crochet. During one of those stitching days, we decided that we needed to go on a road trip, otherwise know as a F.A.R.T. (Fabric Acquisition Road Trip). Before we knew it seven of us in 3 cars were on the road heading east at 9:00 a.m. on a beautiful sunny day.
Our first stop was Ron’s Fabrics in Cornwall, Ontario. Although Ron has sold his shop the new owner has made some pretty interesting changes to it. It is very well laid out and quite easy to navigate plus they have a fabulous selection of 108” fabric at very reasonable prices. At the back of the shop is a discount room where fabric is drastically reduced. Needless to say, we bought fabric, and more fabric.
Next stop was Giroux Sewing Centre, also in Cornwall. Giroux’s is well known for inexpensive notions such as: zippers, craft items and of course quilting fabric. More fabric and notions were loaded into our cars.
Our next stop was The Blue Anchor Restaurant (Road House) for lunch. Fabric shopping does take a lot out of us quilters (lol). As we were sitting in the lovely sunshine, sipping on a cold drink on the banks of the St. Lawrence River, we took time to reflect on our beautiful surroundings.
We have a group that call ourselves “The Monday Stitchers”. We get together on the first and third Monday of each month to sew, quilt, weave, knit and crochet. During one of those stitching days, we decided that we needed to go on a road trip, otherwise know as a F.A.R.T. (Fabric Acquisition Road Trip). Before we knew it seven of us in 3 cars were on the road heading east at 9:00 a.m. on a beautiful sunny day.
Our first stop was Ron’s Fabrics in Cornwall, Ontario. Although Ron has sold his shop the new owner has made some pretty interesting changes to it. It is very well laid out and quite easy to navigate plus they have a fabulous selection of 108” fabric at very reasonable prices. At the back of the shop is a discount room where fabric is drastically reduced. Needless to say, we bought fabric, and more fabric.
Next stop was Giroux Sewing Centre, also in Cornwall. Giroux’s is well known for inexpensive notions such as: zippers, craft items and of course quilting fabric. More fabric and notions were loaded into our cars.
Our next stop was The Blue Anchor Restaurant (Road House) for lunch. Fabric shopping does take a lot out of us quilters (lol). As we were sitting in the lovely sunshine, sipping on a cold drink on the banks of the St. Lawrence River, we took time to reflect on our beautiful surroundings.
After a very satisfying lunch and with passports and Arrive Canada certificates in hand, we drove across the bridge that took us into the United States. We had no trouble getting through Customs as all of our paperwork was in order. Next stop was Dreamcrafters Quilt Shop which is located on the Akwesasne Reserve in upstate New York. This shop is a quilters dream come true! They carry very different quilting fabric and they usually have lots of kits that you can purchase. It took us quite a while to go through all of the goodies they have in this store, for example – quilting books, notions and smaller items. Did I mention that we bought fabric?
Believe it or not we still had one more shop to explore, namely Joanne Fabrics in Malone. Well, what a shop this is! Joanne Fabrics is a cross between Fabricland and Michael’s and is loaded with all kinds of quilting, sewing and craft items. We entered this shop and went in 7 different directions searching for the items that were on our shopping lists. We were like kids in a candy store.
Our fabulous day was coming to an end and it was time to head back home. It was after 6:00 p.m. when we started down highway 401. Our cars were filled to the brim with our treasures and we were getting a bit weary but, we had a day filled with laughter, friendship, food and shopping and we have already started planning our next trip.
-- Eleanor Leben
Believe it or not we still had one more shop to explore, namely Joanne Fabrics in Malone. Well, what a shop this is! Joanne Fabrics is a cross between Fabricland and Michael’s and is loaded with all kinds of quilting, sewing and craft items. We entered this shop and went in 7 different directions searching for the items that were on our shopping lists. We were like kids in a candy store.
Our fabulous day was coming to an end and it was time to head back home. It was after 6:00 p.m. when we started down highway 401. Our cars were filled to the brim with our treasures and we were getting a bit weary but, we had a day filled with laughter, friendship, food and shopping and we have already started planning our next trip.
-- Eleanor Leben
Fabric Acquisition Road Trip (F.A.R.T.)
Sustainable Quilting
A recent newsletter from the Canadian Quilters Association (CQA) included this information about impressive work on environmentally sustainable quilting by Bridget O'Flaherty who presented at our meeting in October 2018.
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Did you know that Canadians, on average, send 80 lbs of textile waste to landfill per person every year? Starting this Autumn, Bridget O’Flaherty (aka The Sustainable Quilter) is going to help us understand what we can do to help make the quilting industry more sustainable.
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The first of Bridget's three articles was published on October 1 and can be found here.
You can also check out Bridget’s Threads of Sustainability podcasts, including a recent episode regarding Ways to Save T-shirts from Landfill.
You can also check out Bridget’s Threads of Sustainability podcasts, including a recent episode regarding Ways to Save T-shirts from Landfill.
Sad News
We learned this week that we have lost a wonderful, talented woman in our local quilting community.
Sadly Jan Kittle passed away from cancer on October 16.
Jan was the owner of The Pickle Dish quilt shop in Carleton Place.
Obituary
Quilt Shows
In person quilt shows have started again!!!
I try to track down any upcoming shows in Eastern Ontario, and when requested, I publish information about shows that are further afield.
Here's a list of the upcoming shows that I'm aware of. See our Upcoming Quilt Shows page for more detailed information on each of these shows.
I try to track down any upcoming shows in Eastern Ontario, and when requested, I publish information about shows that are further afield.
Here's a list of the upcoming shows that I'm aware of. See our Upcoming Quilt Shows page for more detailed information on each of these shows.
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Guild |
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Toronto ON |
November 11-12 |
York Heritage Quilters Guild |
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Arnprior ON |
April 29-30, 2023 |
Our own Arnprior & District Quilters’ Guild |
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Kingston ON |
June 2-4 |
Limestone Quilters' Guild /Kingston Heirloom Quilters |
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Halifax NS |
June 8-10 |
Quilt Canada by Canadian Quilters Association |
Tips:
- You can find the up-to-date quilt show information from anywhere on our web site More... --> Resources --> Upcoming Quilt Shows
- If you know of any upcoming local shows that are not listed on our web site, please let us know
- Browse the CQA Events Calendar for information about quilting events across Canada by province, territory, or date.
-- Janet Brownlee, Communications
Canuckle Fun!!
As if I needed more challenges, I've added the daily Wordle and Canuckle word puzzle challenges to my life! Canuckle is the "guess the word in 6 tries or less" version of Wordle with the twist that all of the words reflect a Canadian connection. I was recently delighted to do very well with successfully guessing this very familiar word!
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If you're not familiar with Canuckle: Red indicates a correct letter in the correct position, Black is an incorrect letter, and the other yellowish color indicates a correct letter in the wrong position. The game starts with 6 empty rows and you get to guess whatever words you want.
And yes Red is not usually associated with Correct but hey we are Canadian! (In Wordle Green reflects what you'd expect it to.)
Play Canuckle Play Wordle
-- Janet Brownlee
And yes Red is not usually associated with Correct but hey we are Canadian! (In Wordle Green reflects what you'd expect it to.)
Play Canuckle Play Wordle
-- Janet Brownlee
Guild Facebook Group
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Have you joined our guild members only Facebook Group yet? If not you are missing out on all the fun. This is a great way to get to know your fellow guild members, to ask questions, learn a new block, a new tip or trick. Last year we saw some lovely photos of the Charity Pick Up Sticks quilts being assembled and finished off, Blocks of the month, completed mini-maker cases from a workshop, and much more.
Tina is doing a fantastic job of monitoring and facilitating the activity in this group. Thank you Tina for this wonderful guild initiative! Hope to see you there soon. Click/tap here to join the group now. -- Janet Brownlee, Communications |
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Contacting Guild Members
If you would like to get in contact with any fellow guild members - perhaps to ask about a pattern of a Show-and-Tell quilt, or follow up on something you hear at a guild meeting, or read in a newsletter, you can do that through the members-only Facebook group, or you can send an email message to the guild and we'll ask that guild member to contact you by email. You can reach us at the guild email address arnpriorquilters@gmail.com or with the Contact Form.
The printed list of guild members will be distributed soon. It's taking a little longer than expected to prepare to ensure that everyone's information privacy preferences are accurately reflected.
The printed list of guild members will be distributed soon. It's taking a little longer than expected to prepare to ensure that everyone's information privacy preferences are accurately reflected.
Advertisers
Thank you to our newsletter advertisers! Your support funds our Communications budget which includes the hosting of this web site. We are very grateful for this financial support. Our advertisers for this year are:
To our guild members, please support our advertisers. To access a vendor's web site you can click/tap on any of their advertisements in this newsletter or on the links above. Our advertisers are also listed on the Links page.
-- Janet Brownlee, Communications & Newsletter Editor
- Auntie Em's Scrapbooking & Quilting in Cornwall ON
- Bytowne Threads
- Paisleys Quilt Shop near Carp ON
- Quilters Curve quilt shop in Combermere ON
- Textile Traditions fabric shop in Almonte ON
- Sew Inspired quilt shop in Arnprior ON
- Watergirl Quilt Co quilt shop in Prescott ON
To our guild members, please support our advertisers. To access a vendor's web site you can click/tap on any of their advertisements in this newsletter or on the links above. Our advertisers are also listed on the Links page.
-- Janet Brownlee, Communications & Newsletter Editor
THANK YOU to Gwen, Eleanor, Marilyn, Nancy, Martha, and Vickie for their guild updates and other news this month.
-- Janet Brownlee, Communications & Newsletter Editor
I am still not so patiently waiting to restore our guild web site to its usual look-and -feel once a glitch in the underlying technology is repaired.
-- Janet Brownlee, Communications & Newsletter Editor
I am still not so patiently waiting to restore our guild web site to its usual look-and -feel once a glitch in the underlying technology is repaired.
Our next meeting is on November 23th
(the fourth Wednesday of the month)
(the fourth Wednesday of the month)