Meeting info

November’s guild meeting will be held in person on Monday, November 20 at the Unitarian Church of Vancouver, 949 W. 49th Ave. Doors open at 6:30pm and the meeting will begin at 7:00pm.

Don’t forget:

• blocks for November block lotto—Appliqué Snowflake
• snack to share (optional)
• your own coffee, tea or water
• quilts for Show and Share—email photos so we can share them
• If you were part of the VMQG/FVMQG mini swap, please bring your minis to show.
• door prize donations
• your name tag!

LAST CALL!

Membership Renewal

Thank you to all who have renewed their guild membership.  We look forward to a great year of learning and sharing.

If you've not renewed yet, please do so as soon as possible.  After December 1 we will finalize our roster and send it to MQG.  We'll remove unrenewed member names from our mailing list and private Facebook page.  

In order to renew, please complete the renewal form and e-transfer your dues to treasurer(at)vancouvermodernquiltguild(dot)ca. Include your name in the e-transfer message box.

Thank you for your continued support of Vancouver Modern Quilt Guild.

 Click here for renewal form 

Showcase Update

Thanks again to those of you who filled out the Showcase survey.

We’ve been working to find a venue that would satisfy our needs in a financially-responsible way. However, like many things these days, costs for venues and rental equipment have risen. We’ve been unable to find a suitable local space, at a price we can afford.

We’ve also had concerns about member participation. In 2022 we struggled to bring in 140+ quilts for the Showcase and that was after a four-year Covid pause.

For these main reasons, the executive has decided to not proceed with a Showcase in 2024. Your $20 Showcase fee will be applied to your membership renewal in October, 2024.

Thanks for your understanding.

Sheila Craig

What is your first sewing memory?
My earliest sewing memory was when I was about six and a neighbour showed me how to hand sew fabric to make a wallet; I was hooked.

Do you have a sewing mentor or idol?
I didn’t have a sewing mentor or idol, but my grandmother helped nurture my love of sewing and when her sister-in-law was getting rid of an old machine, she asked her to give it to me. Which she did along with a bag of patterns and a lot of tweed wool scraps brought back from Scotland. I had so much fun making patchwork skirts with the wool.

What are you working on right now?
Right now, I’m working on a Baltimore Album quilt — Spring. I’m also making a Maywood tote, pattern by Klum House and going to finish another WIP, my Log Cabin table runner.

Tell us something about you that will surprise us.
Not sure if this will surprise you, but I joined the VMQG in November 2019 with only a small baby quilt project under my belt. During covid I took online classes and have now finished a small 12 block sampler quilt, a king-sized Robert Kaufman pattern and a king sized 42-week mystery challenge quilt and I can now comfortably read a pattern and make most blocks. I can also see the blocks and how they break down on a finished quilt.

What is your favourite colour to sew?
My favourite colours are warm earthy colours — browns, rusts and mossy greens. That said, blue is probably my favourite colour, so I like to incorporate it.

Complete this sentence: ‘I would like to learn to sew/make…
I would like to learn more appliqué techniques and would like to be able to custom quilt one of my projects.

What three pieces of sewing equipment could you not do without?
It’s hard to pick just three favourite sewing tools and I have many, but my ¼" foot, seam ripper and rotary cutter/rulers are always on my table.

Do you like to have multiple projects on the go, or are you a ‘start and finish’ kind of person?
I always have several things on the go because it depends on my mood energy level or if I’m making something for someone or a gift. I’m definitely not a creator who finishes a project completely before starting another.

I love creating and making usable items. I also find being around other creatives energizing and motivating. The VMQG have a lot of very talented members and great leaning programs. I have learned a lot from these past four years and love being part of the guild.

Thanks for stepping into the spotlight Sheila!

Zoom Sew-in - - 🖥️ - - 🖥️ - - 🖥️ - - - 

It’s been a while since we’ve had a Zoom sew-in. Here’s a chance to connect with other members, to finish up some WIPs, work on holiday gifts or start a new project. Drop in any time during the five hours.

Date & Time
Sunday, November 26, 2023
10:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4198317325?pwd=aEt0ZUZWc1gyc3JiN2NweTh3aGxRdz09

Meeting ID: 419 831 7325
Passcode: 7P64Rm

December Block Lotto

Since December tends to be a busy month, we’re featuring a very easy block, ‘Inside and Out’

Each finished block measures 12 1/2" x 6 1/2"
Please choose bright colours, solids or prints.

 Block Instructions 

Reminders 

WIPs: Let Edna know when you finish a registered WIP, email wips@vancouvermodernquiltguild.ca

Show n Share Photos: Send us your photos so we can post them on our socials, email photos@vancouvermodernquiltguild.ca