Due to the Coronavirus and Government mandates the April 16 meeting is cancelled. We will keep you posted.
Members were welcomed to meeting at 7:00 pm by President, Sharon R.
Vendor – Northwind Fabric Studio
Susan D. introduced Nancy Chevalier of Crediton, Ontario. The online business is closing and goods are discounted by 35% this evening. Website www.northwindfabricstudio.ca
Guest Speaker – Robin Bogaert
Kim introduced Robin, a professional long arm quilter, pattern designer and teacher from Waterloo, Ontario. www.quiltingintheloft.com or ribogaert@gmail.com
Robin’s creative journey includes:
– Career trained initially as a social worker and diversified by branching out into quilting as a shop owner in Windsor.
– Through her grandmother’s nurturing and mother’s interest in wearables, she developed her interest in quilting. She sold her first large quilt – a Dresden Plate with needle turned appliqué and machine quilting for only $100.
– Quilts in her trunk show classified as Beginning, Teaching, Published and Just for Fun were shown.
– Lessons learned to share with others:
• You will improve over time
• Let the joy for your work overwhelm perfection
• Share your enthusiasm with youth as they are the future of sewing
• Quilt for fun not just with purpose, it’s always educational
• Every project should involve some learning
• Experiment and play
• Take classes, if you learn one thing it’s worth it
• Challenge yourself to try new things Tip: Use contrasting backing to show off quilting.
Executive Reports
Vice President Mary W:
– As the Chair of the Selection Committee, Mary reminded members that election of Executive Officers will take place in May. This is a formal process each year as all positions are for a one year period. Candidates are needed for Social Media, Membership and Secretary; however, all positions are open.
Kim Z & Yvonne Y:
– March 21st Mini Retreat – almost full. Donated prizes and a special member demonstration are offered. Unfortunately this was cancelled due to the Coronavirus and government mandates.
– April’s vendor is Grantham Books and guest is Victoria Quilts who make quilts for cancer patients.
We will need to rebook these at a later meeting.
– May is Election night and guest speaker is Darcy from Operation Smile.
– June meeting is a community based dinner, with surprises, held at the Church.
– Teresa Blum provided a 4 patch Fox and Goose pattern for the block challenge. Yvonne Yardy won
Community Outreach
Edith W reported four pillowcases were turned in. Kits available for members to take home.
Quilt Show
Micki A:
– Bookmarks and posters available for distribution next month.
– Raffle of 3 quilts, 1 ticket: lap size 60” x 80”, baby 36” x 53” and a table runner. Should be ready for May meeting, tickets also available for selling over the summer. All materials donated by Committee. Asking members to drop a loonie or toonie in the jar to raise money for the backings and batting. Jar will be at next meeting.
– Registration form printed copies available and registration is open. Limited space for large quilts (about 50).
– Boutique collections continue. Almost 2 bins of donations collected so about 2/3 of goal for April. Members thanked for donations to date, many beautiful items. Printed instructions available for project ideas.
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| Anne – purse |
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| Anne – Ostriches |
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| Teresa – back of Buzzy Saw quilt |
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| Teresa – front of Buzzy Saw quilt |
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| Mary – Panel Girl |
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| pretty – not sure whose it is… |
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| Kristine – heart pillow |
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| Barb |
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| Barb |