Author: Mayne Island Quilt Guild

June 2023 – We’re Celebrating!

June 2023 – We’re Celebrating!

It’s our 30th Anniversary, and we’re celebrating in style, with pearls and tea. Pearls are the symbol for a 30th anniversary, so get them out and put them on!  Tea starts at 1pm, Tuesday June 13.  Don’t forget your show and share – especially any 

February 2022

February 2022

Meeting date – February 8th, starting at 10am. Our meeting this month will be on Zoom – look for your invitation the day before the meeting.  Our guest speaker this month will be Krista Hennebury (@poppyprint) with her presentation “Who Gives a Flying FQ about 

December 2021

December 2021

Merry Christmas!  Our meeting this month will be held on Tuesday, Decemeber 14.  We will have a presentation from islander Bev Hill, with her textiles from the North, plus our annual Christmas pot-luck luncheon.  Don’t forget – it’s FINGER foods only please.   The afternoon will be open for free sewing. 

November 2021

November 2021

General meeting starts at 10am.  Doors open at 9:30.  The Zoom invite will be sent out the day before. Our program is the “Oh Canada” block by Cheryl Arkison, which we will make into Quilts of Valor. Remember to bring your coloured scraps, and all 

February 2021

February 2021

This month, our meeting will again be via ZOOM, on February 9th.   The meeting starts at 9:30am, and our guest speaker, Kellie from Silly Moon Quilting Company will start at 10:30am.  Join in to learn about the technique of quilting with rulers.  https://sillymoonquiltingco.ca/

September 2020

September 2020

We’re BACK!!

The weather is going to be sunny for our Guild meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 8 so we’re going to hold the meeting outdoors in the Ag Hall grounds. We are allowed 50 people in a gathering outside so we will be able to accommodate many more members who would like to come to the meeting. We will be following COVID 19 protocols (included in your newsletter)  including social distancing, mask wearing and hand sanitizer will be available. The meeting will begin at 9:30 am.

Please bring the following:

  • A lawn chair
  • Your mask
  • Your own beverage
  • Show and share
  • Library books to return
  • Your membership dues for 2020/21 ($40)
  • Payment for Wool Penny Rugs Workshop if you are signed up ($25)

You can still attend the meeting by Zoom if you prefer. The Zoom invite will be sent out to all members Tuesday morning.

We are really looking forward to seeing all of you!    Your MIQG Executive

 

June Happenings!

June Happenings!

Here’s what’s happening in June 5th Advise Rebecca if you want a kit for the June pincushion project 9th – 10am Guild meeting via Zoom (you can join from 9:45am onwards); last chance to show your UFO’s 12th Deadline to advise Rebecca if you are 

May 21 – Programs & Wilt

May 21 – Programs & Wilt

It’s a double header today – we have Labelling your Quilts at 10am, and a WILT catch up at 2pm.   It’s a day for quilting!    The Labelling presentation is on the Member’s Page if you aren’t able to join.  There’s still time to get 

May Events – UPDATE!

May Events – UPDATE!

Hi everyone,

We’re going to ZOOM into virtual meetings! 

May 12th – 10am – Tutorial on using Zoom.  Email Rebecca to get on the invite list

May 21st – 10am – Labelling your Quilts program – email Rebecca to get on the invite list

May 21st – WILT – join in the fun from home.  Email Vel if you’d like to join. 

Stay well, and keep sewing!  

 

Quilt Show 2020 – Postponed

Quilt Show 2020 – Postponed

We are very sad to announce the decision to postpone our Quilt Show, planned for July 18, 2020.   We do plan to hold the show next summer, and hope everyone will join us then. 

April Updates

April Updates

Hi everyone, Just a reminder that our April Guild meeting has been cancelled.  We look forward to seeing your UFOs and other makes soon!   WILT,  scheduled for April 23 is cancelled. The bus trip is also cancelled, unfortunately, but will be rescheduled for the fall.  

September 2019 – Open House!

September 2019 – Open House!

Have you ever wondered what happens at a Quilt Guild meeting? 

Come and see for yourself at our September 10th Open House, starting at 10:30 am.   Join us for some tea and snacks, and enjoy as our members display their amazing fabric works. If you are interested, perhaps spend some time making a small project.  We’ll provide the supplies and sewing machines. 

July 2019

July 2019

It’s finally summer!  The time when quilt projects lay unfinished as the garden and visitors call!  But you can still work on those projects at Quilt til you Wilt, on August 22nd at the Ag Hall.  Join in at 9am – bring your projects, lunch 

April 2019

April 2019

It’s finally spring!  Break out the bright colours, and open your doors!   Our meeting is April 9th – bring along your loons and toons for the Spring Sale!  Check the newsletter for more details. Have you signed up for HAW on June 3, or the 

Fall 2018

Fall 2018

What a GREAT class we had with Lorna Moffat in October.  Pop over to the Sew & Share page for photos from the workshop. 

December’s meeting will be our annual Christmas lunch.  Please bring a finger food to share.  We’ll have a ‘no-sew’ project, and fun with gifts!  Reminder – the meeting starts a bit later, at 10:am. 

See you then!