What happened to May....

I was finally starting to feel great—then Bell threw me for a loop. I couldn’t believe it when I got my bill this month and it was $100 more than last month! They raised my internet by $88. In a moment of frustration, I cancelled it on the spot.

Then reality hit—I couldn’t do anything without internet. So I signed up with Cogeco, and yesterday my  son gave me the best Mother’s Day gift: he came over and set up my wireless for me. Big sigh of relief!

April Meeting

Sue did a demo on how to fold your quilts and tuck them neatly into a pillowcase. That was a very funny time watching Sue and Anita getting that quilt into a pillowcase. 

We were amazed by the beautiful quilts that Amanda Maass showed us! Amanda designed and runs the Guild’s website, and I’ve been so impressed with everything she does—this was a great presentation.

May Meeting

May will be a very busy meeting.

     General Meeting

    There will be a general meeting to vote on the executive positions that need to be filled. 

    Also we will have a vote on raising the membership fees to $40.00 starting next year. 

A reminder also that if the fees are paid in June you will have your name in for a free membership next year. Fees can be paid by e-transfer, cash or cheque but must be received by June 30th for the draw.

    There will be a financial report for the guild as well as a quilt show report.

    Program

    The program for the meeting is Pat Dubyk who will be showing us Barn Quilts. I have been waiting all year for this meeting!!!

    Quilt show Results

    Sue will be presenting ribbons for all the Quilts that won at the Quilt show...

   She will also speak about the success of this show—financially, it was the most successful one we've  ever had.

    Here is a link to the quilt show pictures: https://napaneequiltguild.ca/quilt-show/

Things to bring:

And don’t forget—bring a mug with a lid to the meeting! 

The colour for May is Pink! 🎀
Don’t forget to bring a Pink fat quarter for the draw. I may have to bring a fat quarter to the meeting.  MY stash is lacking in Pink!

Also bring some extra cash for the 50/50 draw. Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00

.Stitch and Chat

Thjere will be a stitch and chat on  Saturday.  This link will get you on the chat each month this year including the summer months.   The time will remain the same from 12 to 2 or whenever we quit chatting. This will give everyone a chance to connect with other quilters from our guild plus any past or future members that want to chat with us,  all summer long. Here's the link:

 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84978346501?pwd=lG7ux3qgypUjB9nYgjey9d94zhYOYL.1

If you miss a meeting or just feel like sitting and chatting with other quilters, lets get together and sew and chat.  Should be a nice time to meet other members or just come because you like to quilt!

Show and tell pictures:

OMG—is Mother Nature bi-polar or what?! As I sit here on April 8, 2025, everything outside is covered in white! The first words out of my mouth this morning were, “What the heck?!” I live in a bit of a fishbowl (hello, giant windows), so I always get a full weather report the moment I open my eyes. I almost went back to bed!

I know spring is on its way… it usually pops in for a few fleeting weeks here in Canada, so fingers crossed it shows up soon. In the meantime, I’ve been keeping cozy and busy at my sewing machine, working on projects for our upcoming Quilt Show. It’ll be here before we know it, and I’ll be there bright and early Saturday morning, ready to admire all the beautiful quilts our amazing Guild has created!

March Meeting

Last month, we had a little mix-up with our scheduled guest, but it turned out to be a happy accident! Lynn Moore stepped in and absolutely delighted us with her presentation. She brought quilts in every stage of completion—some freshly finished, some just tops, some quilted but not yet bound, and even one that had been done ages ago with the binding still waiting to be sewn down. Now that’s my kind of quilter!

Sarah brought in Bernina’s newest machine to show off its impressive camera and scanner features. I didn’t get a chance to take a look myself—but judging by the crowd gathered around during the break, it was definitely a hit!

I wasn’t feeling my best that night, so my notes are a little shorter than usual. Sue gave us an update on how the Quilt Show is coming along. She held a meeting just before the general meeting, and it was well-attended—so it sounds like she’s got a great team behind her.

And one last thing worth celebrating—we had our best attendance of the year at this meeting! Woot woot!

Board Positions Available

Sheila shared an update on the positions that will be open at the end of this Guild year. We’ll be looking to fill the following roles:

• Vice President

• Secretary

• Communications

• Treasurer

• Newsletter

• Special Projects

• Workshops

We already have some interest in the Treasurer and Newsletter positions, but we will be actively campaigning to fill the remaining roles throughout April. Elections will be held in May, so we’re eager to have all positions filled by then.

If you or someone you know is interested in contributing to the Guild in a meaningful way, please reach out!

April Meeting

Our April meeting will be all about the Quilt Show!

There will be a short Quilt Show meeting at 6:15 PM, just before the general meeting, to check in and see what’s left to do.

Sue will be doing a demo on how to fold your quilts and tuck them neatly into a pillowcase. She’ll also go over how to make a proper hanging sleeve for your quilts—super helpful if you're entering the show!

Lawn signs are ready to be picked up! You can grab one at Sue’s house or at Wilton Creek Fabrics as soon as possible. Any extras will be available at the meeting.

Trunk show

We’re also thrilled to have Amanda Maass doing a trunk show this month! I can’t wait to see her quilts. Amanda designed and runs the Guild’s website, and I’ve been so impressed with everything she does—this is sure to be a great presentation.

Things to bring:

And don’t forget—bring a mug with a lid to the meeting! 

The colour for April is yellow! 🌼
Don’t forget to bring a yellow fat quarter for the draw. Let’s brighten things up with some sunshine in fabric form!

Also bring some extra cash for the 50/50 draw. 

Stitch and Chat

Thjere will be a stitch and chat but I am changing the time and place to Saturday.  This link will get you on the chat each month thro out the year including the summer months.   The time will remain the same from 12 to 2 or whenever we quit chatting. This will give everyone a chance to connect with other quilters from our guild plus any past or future members that want to chat with us,  all summer long. Here's the link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84978346501?pwd=lG7ux3qgypUjB9nYgjey9d94zhYOYL.1

Name tags

And finally if you ordered a name tag recently(they are ready) you will need to pay for it at the meeting when you pick it up.   We prefer E-transfer but cash is always nice as well.

I hope to see everyone at the meeting!

Gail

Here's some pictures from show and tell last month.

 March  - did it come in like a lion... I hope so!

I am sick of all things winter!  I am sorry about this late blog.  I had good intentions until things got in the way! 

I have spent most of the time since the last guild meeting in and out of the hospital.   I had my surgery which went well until I had a little complication.  I am home  now but tired and won't be doing a ton of anything for the next 6 weeks... Thanks everyone for the well wishes!

But, enough about me.

The February Meeting

The February meeting turned out to be great!   Sue Fiddes did a workshop on Paper piecing and I have the pattern for you, somewhere... LOL.   Everyone loves her paper piecing workshops... Even me! I am going to try it.  You should too. looks fun. clicking on the picture should give you the 7 1/2 inch block. Let me know if it doesn't and I will email it to you.

I did a demonstration on English paper piecing making hexagons for a grandmother's flower garden.   I got some good comments on the workshop and I am hoping to hear that lots of people try it.

How to make a hexagon

Lyn Tomasich did a workshop on our library. I heard that it was very informative and that everyone enjoyed it.  We are so lucky to have someone so devoted to making sure we have lots of different things in the library to borrow. I heard someone say she was looking into getting some quilting templates.  I think that would be amazing!

March Meeting.

There is a workshop on Tuesday 18th of March, called "Flowers from Thread" running from 10am to 4 pm at 236 Camden Road in the Red Tree estates Community hall.  There is still room available if anyone wishes to attend. check with Sheila at sheilajlucas@outlook.com if you would like to attend. she will give you all the details.

Kathy Tidswell will be our guest speaker at the general meeting at 7pm in the Best and Bash auditorium. (I just had to say that, it makes me laugh).  I am looking forward to seeing some of her work. You can have a quick peak at what she does by going to her website, www.kathytidswell.com 

Sue Fiddes has lots to share about the Quilt show and asked me to share this information.

Quilt Show

1. Please bring old lawn signsto the meeting if you still have them.

2. Mini Quilts are 18" x !8" x 18' x 18 or total 72" square. Bring to this meeting if you have them ready.

3. Bring items for dream baskets and/or raffles.

4. Bring back finished items for Boutique including patterns and extra fabric you didn't use.

5. We are still looking for Books or magazines for the show. Please bring to the meeting.

6. Bring forms for quilts you are going to display if possible. 

7. The Schedule for the quilt show will be at the membership desk so you can fill any blank spots available and make sure anything you have already signed up for is right.

8. There will be a quick show meeting at 6:15, before the general meeting on March 18th

9. Sue will do the last sew day, at her place on Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd from 10 till 3.   Bring a lunch.

Fat quarters, Show and tell and 50/50

I am hoping to be at the meeting and this month I may even bring a fat quarter.  The colour is green and who doesn't need green material for all kinds of things.

The tickets for the 50/50 draw are $2 each, or 3 for $5.  You get one ticket for each FQ you bring in.

I will be asking for help with the draws and I already have a new face in mind. (its a surprise!)

Show and tell is an improtant part of our meetings so I hope there is lots!

Stitch and Chat

I will not be doing a class again this month. I suspect everyone has lots on their plates preparing for the quilt show. But we will have a sit and chat on Wednesday.   You don't have to be a member or even have come to a meeting to join in so if you are missing your friends because you haven't been able to join this year, come to the sit and chat on Wednesday between 12 and 3. We will be glad to see you!  Here's the zoom link... https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84978346501?pwd=lG7ux3qgypUjB9nYgjey9d94zhYOYL.1

Challenges

Don't forget the Quilt show challenge to make a quilt to represent the theme of the Quilt show... Sewing in the rain!

And if you have a moment think about the presidents challenge.. "this is me".. I hope everyone has an opportunity to do both challenges but if not both, think about the Quilt show challenge first!

Here's a cute pattern you may want to make: 

Show and tell pictures

Wow it's February already

         💖

It's so great that every day is getting longer and we can all look forward to the nice weather heading our way.

So February is starting out with some snow and Ground Hog Day in Canada showered us with the good news... from:  Fred la marmotte in Quebec, Shubenacadie Sam and Lucy the Lobster in N.S, and Van Isle Violet in B.C all agreeing on Groundhog Day...  6 more weeks of winter.... grrrr. Well, we shouldn't be surprised, we live in Canada, eh!

January

Our meeting in January was so much fun.   3 of our members, Linda, Anita and Karen did a trunk show.  Its nice to see the talent we have in our Guild.

Sue talked about the upcoming Quilt show. There was a meeting before the meeting of the quilt show committee and all though I wasn't there I did see that there seems to be lots of volunteers excited to help. Sue planned a sew day on the following Saturday but Friday they took her off the hospital to repair her broken foot.  She still had the sew day on Saturday, and although her foot broncittis have set her back, she is still working hard at getting kits ready.  What a Woman!

Kathy Tidswell workshop

I talked about the Presidents challenge, and there are still plans for the class before the meeting this month. I've asked Sue several times if she wanted to cancel but so far she hasn't said yes.  All the information was in my January post for that class but I will add it to the bottom of this post.

 Sheila had a sign up sheet for the workshop in March with Kathy Tidswell, on thread painting,  so if you are interested in going to that workshop get in touch with Sheila. 

Or sign up at the February meeting. There will be a trunk show of Kathy's work at the March meeting as well.

And if that's not enough, the girls at the membership table asked for people to sign up for each months snacks and helpers and that went amazing.  Thanks ladies for volunteering! And Sarah did a great job with show and tell.

Here's some show and tell from the January Meeting

February

Next meeting info

The next meeting will be Feb. 18, 2025 at 7 pm

Program

Our Speaker in February suffered an injury, and will now come in May.. so the program committee decided we will do another mini workshop with 3 membersdoing each workshop for 20 minutes... I think it will be fun and if it storms... we will do it on zoom! A link will be sent out to everyone by 4 o'clock that afternoon

February's color is red!  Well of course it is... my birth month and my favorite colour!

Quilt show

Sue is working away at plans for our quilt show on April 26th and 27!  She hobbles down her stairs to her sewing room, and is making up kits for the boutique!  Sue can always use an extra set of hands, so if you have some free time send her an email. She will be glad to have the help! Sue's email

Sue is still in need of Raffle items and dream basket items.She could still use baskets. 

Red Team

The Red team will be bringing treats and I'll surprise you with a new face for show and tell...

Special Project

I'll have a new Special Project and will send out links to both the zoom and the notes (on drop box) so you won't miss it if you are a member.  

Executive

I know it's early, but we have a couple of executive positions coming up in June... Treasurer (we have an interested member), Communications and Secretary.   Any one interested in any of these positions please see Sheila at any of the upcoming meetings. 

Stitch and Chat

Once again there will be a stitch and chat on Wednesday from 12 to 2, all are welcome! This is a great opportunity to get to know other members of the Guild. I found that out last month when I met Sylvia and we chatted about all kind of things until I had to run off to my Doctors appt.  Some joined at one and I heard they had a great time! Here's the zoom link...  Zoom link for Stitch and Chat

Programs

Sheila and Jean have arranged a workshop before the March meeting called "Flowers with Threads" with Kathy Tidswell. Here is some info:

Students will learn to create vibrant flowers both wild and the garden variety totally from thread. Free motion embroidery will be used to create flowers such as lady slipper, iris, foxglove, calla lily, goldenrod, astilbe, etc. Students choose which flowers to master. Methods for using them in quilts will be demonstrated.

Library

Our librarian, Lynn,  wants us to know that not only does the Guild library have books to sign out but there are also magazines, patterns and rulers. Here's a list of available rulers...

1. ½ x 12” Omni Grid
2. ½ x 6” Omni Grid
3. ½ x 3” Omni Grid
4. Twister Ruler
5. Lil’ Twister Ruler
6. Double Wide Dresden Plate
7. Beginner’s Bargello 10’
8. Sharp Cut ½” cuts June Taylor
9. Quarter Cut ¼” cuts June Taylor
10. Quick Curve Ruler (Sidekick)
11. Squedge Corner Tool (companion for all squidge tools)
12. Hex N More (makes hexagons and jewels)
13. Flying Geese x4 No math ruler
14. Easy Angle 2 -10.5” E-Z Quiltingcraps of
15. 15. Easy Diagonal Sets Ruler 3 to 12” Fons & Porter
16. Easy Angle 4.5” EZ Quilting
17. Easy Angle Triangle Ruler E-Z Quilting
18. Sidekick – Diamonds, 60-degree triangles, half triangle
19. Leaves Galore Grande (Applique Template)
20. Double Strip Ruler 90 degree - Creative Grid
21. Wing Clipper 1 - 10 different sizes – Deb Tucker Studio Ruler
22. 60-degree Triangle 12” finished size Creative Grid
23. 6 ½” Triangle Square-Up Plus – Quilt in A Day

Presidents Challenge

There will be a Workshop on the 18th of February on Raw Edge Self Portrait.  It will be led by Sue Fiddes. You will need to bring the following:

• Print a headshot on an 8 1/2' by 11' sheet of paper, or we will take one there
• Black permanent markers - thick and thin
• Pencil
• 1 meter of Steam-a-Seam
• Pair of scissors
• We will need a few ironing boards and irons.  Let Sue know if you can bring one or both so we don't have everyone bringing them. 
• bring 3 or 4 fat quarters of solid or blending fabrics in light to dark shades.
• bring a piece of muslin - 8.5 x 11 ish or bigger depending on how big your picture is
• a background fabric ( I suggest black or white)

That's all folks.  See you on the 18th...

 Yah! it's a NEW Year!

I wanted to share a brief update about my health. It's been a challenging year since August, but I'm finally seeing improvement with the help of a new medication. Taking some time to rest and step back from my usual activities in December has been beneficial. I appreciate your understanding and support during this time and look forward to working with you all in the coming months.

I'm hoping to stay healthy and fill this blog once a month to help you keep up to date with everything that is happening. My goal at the beginning of September was to build this guild to ensure the future of the guild.  We can't run a guild without you!

What a great time of fellowship and instruction we had at the December meeting. The potluck as always was wonderful, and I couldn't appreciate more the work the social committee put into making the food tables look so festive. The mini workshops were a wealth of new information and a great success. Sheila taught us all to make stars as gifts or for our tree. Jean and Janet worked hard to teach Sues' project and I know for a fact someone who has never paper pieced made the little stocking and was proud as punch with herself. Then Carol Gardner taught us how to add borders to a hexagon shape. Sarah will be busy stocking those 6 x 3 1/2" rulers!!! 

Show and Tell

We had a fantastic Show and Tell session during our last meeting, filled with creativity and inspiration! A big thank you to everyone who shared their beautiful quilting projects. We're hopeful that pictures from the session will be up on our website soon, so stay tuned!

Show and Tell is a cornerstone of our community—it inspires both beginners and seasoned quilters alike. The more we share, the more we all grow and learn. Let’s keep the momentum going and continue to bring in our projects for everyone to see.

Special Project

Special Project

enjoy the holiday season. But now, as we head into the new year, I’m excited to see those November blocks making their way in! Let’s keep the creative energy flowing.

If you’re a member and want to revisit the notes for any of our special projects, feel free to email me at hqgexecutive@gmail.com, and I’ll send you the link.

Looking forward to seeing what you’ve all been working on!

Presidents Challenge

I’m excited to announce the new President’s Challenge: “This is Me”. The challenge is to create a small hanging, no larger than 18” square, that clearly depicts who you are. It can be anything that speaks to your personality, interests, or life story—something small, but meaningful.

I’ve got my idea in mind and will be starting soon, and I’m looking forward to seeing how you interpret this theme!

Let’s get creative and share what makes us unique!

Sue has agreed to run a workshop on the 18th of February on Raw Edge Self Portrait. You will need to bring the following:

1. Print  a headshot on an 8 1/2 by 11 sheet of paper or we will take one there.
2. Black permanent markers - thick and thin 
3. Pencil
4. 1 m - Steam a Seam
5. Pair of scissors

We will need a few ironing boards, and irons. Let sue know if you can bring those so we don't have everyone bringing them.

Fat Quarter Draw

The Fat Quarter draw is always a favorite, and this month’s color is white! Who doesn’t need a stash of white fat quarters? It’s such a versatile color that works in almost any project. I might even participate this time!

Don’t forget to bring your white fat quarters for a chance to win in the draw. Let’s see how many creative ways we can use this timeless color!

January Meeting Plans

Our January meeting will be extra special, as we’ll have the opportunity to see quilts from our very own members during Show and Tell! I’m really looking forward to seeing each presenter’s unique work and hearing the stories behind them.

In case of a snow day, we’ll switch to a Zoom meeting, so be sure to check your inbox for a link by 4 PM on the day of the meeting. This will be our first time hosting a Zoom meeting, so please be patient with us as we work out the kinks!

Stitch and Chat – Open to All!

Our Stitch and Chat is always open to all current and past members who want to join in. It takes place on the Wednesday following the main meeting, from noon until 2 PM (or whenever we stop chatting). Whether you’ve attended a meeting, haven’t joined yet, or simply want to sit with like-minded people, this is the perfect opportunity for some casual conversation and stitching time!

Here’s the link to join:

Stitch and chat - Every wednesday after the meeting

Exclusive Member Zoom Meetings

As a valued member, you’ll have access to special Zoom meetings exclusive to paid members. For just $30.00 a year, you can participate in these members-only events and enjoy everything we offer. The links to these Zoom meetings will be sent by email, ensuring only our members can join and benefit from these exclusive gatherings.

Quilt Show News

The Quilt Show will be on April 26th and 27th, 2025. The THEME of the show will be "Sewing in the Rain"

Sue fiddes has set a challenge for you. Make a quilt no more than 40" square to reflect the Theme "Sewing in the rain".

Also, Sue is still looking for volunteers for the show. There will be sign up sheets for every meeting. You will see the Quilt forms attached to the next communications email, just prior to the meeting.

Sue is looking for baskets for raffles and items for the dream basket.  We need someone to run the canteen for the show !

If you have a sign from a previous show, could you return them to Sue at one of the next meetings. 

Sue will be having a quick meeting at 6:15 for the Quilt show.

Here's a link to the Quilt form for submitting a quilt

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That's all for now!

Gail