Members welcomed to meeting at 7:00 pm sharp by President, Sharon R.
New format is for the guest speaker to present before the Guild’s business part of the meeting.
Vendor – K & A Quilt Studio
Kim introduced Ann, part owner with her best friend, Kate, who could not attend due to sickness. The Studio is located in Ingersoll, 160 Ingersoll Street South, minutes from the 401. It features retail space plus a spacious studio workplace/classroom for teaching.
Guest Speaker – Sandra Thomas
Kim introduced Sandra who has a diverse background, dating back to 1973, starting with sewing, needle craft, embroidery, beading, weaving and quilting. Sandra studied early on with Angelina Di Bello, Montreal, and since then she has made over 135 garments – vests and jackets. She showed 30, as part of her trunk show, and also 15 wallhangings and quilts. Guild members modeled the garments, highlighting various techniques – pleating, beading, handmade button loops, etc. Most garments are quilted tops to the batting, not sandwiched to the lining. Some summer wear had no batting.
Sandra has won various awards and continues to share her knowledge through her teachings.
After a break we commenced the business part of the meeting.
Community Outreach
Edith W. advised quilts are coming in slowly, 2 tonight. Of the 5 turned in previously, 4 were taken to Children’s Aid and the remaining 1 is allocated to Rotholme to be delivered when more are available. Penny brought in 13 kits to be quilted, members encouraged to take home. No need to be an expert, nor is machine quilting required – embroidery thread tied every six inches is acceptable.
– From the sign up sheet last month, 16 backs completed. Over 50 tops at Edith’s house so lots of work to be done.
– Members reminded placemats for Meals on Wheels are done every December. Any colour, shape, seasonal or not, reversible or not – no restrictions.
– Sew In Day on November 2 at Church from 9 am to 4 pm. Come for as long as you wish. Kits will be available.
Program
Kim Zwicker:
– November – Kerry Burke, Hummingbird Hand Appliqué. Workshop on November 15 from 9 am to 4 pm Cost $45.
– Outreach Day, although no cost, sign up to give an idea of refreshments needed.
– November 23 – Mini Quilting Retreat at Church, cost of $25 includes dinner but bring your own lunch. From 9 am to 8 pm.
Teresa Blum announced a monthly challenge with a different pattern and sample for a block each month. Participants hand in at next meeting and depending on the number of participants, 1 or 2 people will get the blocks and can either keep or donate to Outreach. Each block 12” finished. Heart Trio block pattern handed out.
New Business
President Sharon read a notice from First St. Andrew’s United Church, 350 Queens Avenue, of a quilter’s supplies sale. A former member bequeathed her supplies to the Church and a sale will be held Wednesday, October 30th from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm. Cash or Credit only.
Show and Tell
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| Sheila W |
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| Nancy P Wild Pacific Lighthouse |
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| Nancy P Summer Garden |
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| Lorna M Midnight Garden |
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| Teresa B – Purse |