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President’s Teachable Moment – 2025-26

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:October 8, 2025
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October 2025Feedback from the Spring 2025 Members’ survey had multiple requests to learn or make Log Cabin BlocksAs with many quilt blocks there are many layout possibilities from traditional to…

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Christine Sloat Presentation at October 2025 Meeting

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:September 23, 2025
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Please join us on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at the Vittoria Community Centre.Christine Slote will present her “Quilting Journey Focusing on Pattern Design”.Christine is an Egyptian Canadian…

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Boro Sashiko Placemat Workshop

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:September 18, 2025
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Rosey Bourne will lead us in the Boro Sashiko Placemat Workshop.Rosey is a textile artist and is an experienced sashiko stitcher who leads a sit and stitch club in Tillsonburg…

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Dresden Plate Block Workshop in October 2025

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:September 4, 2025
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Dresden Plate Block Made with a Wedge Ruler WorkshopMary McKenzie, a member of NCQG, will lead us in making a Dresden Plate block with a modern twist.Mary will be teaching…

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President’s Teachable Moment – 2025-26

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:September 2, 2025
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September 2025Feedback from the Spring 2025 Members’ survey had multiple requests to learn or make Log Cabin BlocksAs with many quilt blocks there are many layout possibilities from traditional to…

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Chantelle Lynch Presentation at September 2025 Meeting

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:August 19, 2025
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Please join us on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at the Vittoria Community Centre.Chantelle Lynch will present “Connecting the Dots”.Chantal comes to us from Hyggeligt Fabrics located in…

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Sew Day – September 2025

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:August 5, 2025
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Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Come, sew together, in person, on your own project.In a 15-minute presentation, member, Cheryl Vandenberg, will show many of the supplies…

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Exciting New AccuQuilt Dies at the Maker Space

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:July 31, 2025
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The Simcoe Branch of the Norfolk County Public Library has added several more AccuQuilt Dies, some 9” and the rest 12”. Check this out for more information. Because the collection…

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AnnMarie Rowland at June 2025 Meeting

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:May 20, 2025
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Tips and Techniques at May 2025 Meeting

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:April 21, 2025
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Please join us on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at the Vittoria Community Centre.Our guest speakers will be from within. Come listen to and watch volunteers introduce us…

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President’s Challenge April Block

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:April 1, 2025
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The President’s Challenge April block is here.

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Vice President’s Day Workshop

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:March 25, 2025
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Our annual tradition of having a Vice President’s Day continues. This year, our VP Day is hosted by our Vice President, Jan Zehr.Join us to learn the Cathedral Windows quilt…

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Mary McKenzie Presents at the April 2025 Meeting

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:March 18, 2025
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Please join us on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at the Vittoria Community Centre.Mary McKenzie Presents her Trunk Show “My Journey into Art Quilts” at the April MeetingMary…

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Blooming Nine Patch Workshop

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:February 27, 2025
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Louise Hamilton will lead us in the Blooming Nine Patch Table Runner Workshop.This table runner is made from beginner blocks – squares and nine patch blocks – that are set…

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Jessica Durka – Presentation at March Meeting

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:February 18, 2025
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Please join us on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. with a Zoom meeting.Jessica Durka, representing Caring for Cancer Community – South Coast, will give us insight to this…

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Joanna Masko Presentation at February 2025 Meeting

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:January 21, 2025
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Please join us on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. with a Zoom meeting.Johanna Masko’s presentation is “Let’s Talk About Colour and Print”. For many quilters, choosing fabric for…

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Shannon Fraser at January 2025 Meeting

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:December 23, 2024
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Please join us on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. with a Zoom meeting. Shannon Fraser will present a One Hundred Day Challenge in which our guild can participate.…

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Susan Rattray and Comfort Quilt Presentations at December Meeting

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:November 19, 2024
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Please join us on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Vittoria Community Centre.12:00 noon - Potluck lunch1:00 p.m. - MeetingSusan Rattray will present her trunk show showcasing…

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Michelle Dunn – Presentation at November 2024 Meeting

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:October 25, 2024
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Please join us on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Vittoria Community Centre.Michelle Dunn of Kallisti Quilts will be presenting approximately two dozen of her latest quilts…

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Dorothy Holdenmeyer at October Meeting

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:September 19, 2024
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Please join us on Tuesday, October 1 , 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Vittoria Community Centre.Dorothy Holdenmeyer will present “Lessons My Quilts Have Taught Me”.Dorothy has been quilting for…

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40th Anniversary Presentation at September Meeting

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:August 20, 2024
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Please join us on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Vittoria Community Centre.Celebrate the Guild’s 40th Anniversary with other members. Learn about our history, how the Guild…

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Karen and Ben Zandstra Presentation at June Meeting

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:May 22, 2024
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Please join us on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. with an in-person meeting at the Vittoria Community Centre.Karen Zandstra’s presentation is “My Quilt Journey — from Hand Quilting…

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Kathleen Heslin and Linda McLaren Presentation at May Meeting

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:April 23, 2024
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Please join us on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. with an in-person meeting at the Vittoria Community Centre.Kathleen Heslin Kathleen has been quilting for about 12 years, making…

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Convert Traditional Patterns into Paper Pieced Patterns Workshop

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:April 7, 2024
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Join Us to Learn How to Convert Traditional Patterns into Paper Pieced Patterns at a Workshop with Donna PrystiePlease not that this is NOT a workshop that will teach you…

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April 2, 2024 Meeting

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:March 20, 2024
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Please join us on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. with an in-person meeting at the Vittoria Community Centre. Curious? Come find what it’s all about.

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Cathy Saul’s Presentation at March Meeting

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:February 25, 2024
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Please join us on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. with a Zoom meeting.Cathy Saul’s presentation is “New Quilts from Old Treasures: sustainability in the sewing room”. She will…

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Vice President’s Day Workshop

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:February 7, 2024
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Our annual tradition of having a Vice President's Day continues. This year, our VP Day is hosted by our First Vice President, Jan Zehr.The project this year is a Curvy…

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Veruschka Zarate – Presentation at February Meeting

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:January 25, 2024
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Please join us on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. with a Zoom meeting.Veruschka Zarate’s presentation is “Finding Pride and Joy in Quilting”.Veruschka Zarate of Pride & Joy Quilting…

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One Block Wonder Panel Quilt with Louise Hamilton Workshop

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:January 24, 2024
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Join Us to Learn How to Make a One Block Wonder Panel QuiltLouise Hamilton has been quilting for over 25 years and still gets excited about it every day. Louise…

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Join Us for Brandon Wulff’s ZOOM Biscotti Quilt Workshop

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:December 21, 2023
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Brandon Wulff will lead us in learning the techniques to make a Biscotti quilt.Course Description: Unlock your quilting potential over two inspiring weekends with our comprehensive Zoom course on Brandon…

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Brandon Wulff Presentation at January Meeting

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:December 20, 2023
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Please join us on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. with a Zoom meeting.Brandon Wulff’s presentation is “Just Another Autistic Guy”.In this virtual trunk show, Brandon Wulff, an autistic…

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Donna Prystie and Comfort Quilt Presentations at December Meeting

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:November 20, 2023
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Please join us on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 with an in-person meeting at the Vittoria Community Centre.12:00 noon - Potluck lunch1:00 p.m. - MeetingDonna Prystie’s presentation is “Keeping a Quilt…

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Chantal Lynch Presentation at November Meeting

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:October 24, 2023
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Please join us on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. with an in-person at the Vittoria Community Centre.Chantal Lynch’s presentation is “Connecting the Dots”.Chantal comes to us from Hyggeligt…

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President’s Challenge for 2023-24

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:October 6, 2023
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A World of Colours!All members are encouraged to participate in the President’s Challenge.Each month, a colour will be assigned to those who are participating.Bring your finished block(s) to the next…

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Learn How to Make a Slash and Dash Quilt

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:September 22, 2023
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Member, Gwynne McGahey, will lead us in learning the techniques to make a Slash and Dash quilt. Gwen is a long-time member of our guild who has taught many of…

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Noshi Gulati’s Presentation at October Meeting

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:September 19, 2023
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Please join us on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. with an in-person at the Vittoria Community Centre.Noshi Gulati’s presentation is “Airport Security Stole My Scissors”.Go with her on…

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Liz Klassen Presentation at September Meeting

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:August 28, 2023
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Please join us on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. when we kick off our year with an in-person at the Vittoria Community Centre.Elizabeth (Liz) Klassen’s presentation is “One…

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Members’ Presentation at June Meeting

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:May 24, 2023
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Please join us on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 with a hybrid meeting both in-person at the Vittoria Community Centre and using the Zoom app.If you wish to attend in person,…

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Louise Hamilton Presents at May 2023 Meeting

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:April 19, 2023
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Please join us on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. with a hybrid meeting both in-person at the Vittoria Community Centre and using the Zoom app.Louise Hamilton will be…

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Geeky Bobbin Presentation at April Meeting

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:March 21, 2023
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Please join us on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. with a hybrid meeting both in-person at the Vittoria Community Centre and using the Zoom app.Agnes Bobbie Gentili of…

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Silly Moon Quilting Presentation at March Meeting

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:February 21, 2023
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Please join us on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. using the Zoom app.Kellie Kaczmarek from Silly Moon Quilting will be presenting “The Amazing World of Ruler Quilting”.This presentation…

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Brita the Questioning Quilter Presentation at February Meeting

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:January 24, 2023
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Please join us on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. using the Zoom app.Brita Nelson will be presenting “Now You See It, Now You Don't. The Magic of Disappearing…

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Representatives of Social Service Groups Present at December Meeting

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:November 22, 2022
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Please join us on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. with a hybrid meeting both in-person at the Vittoria Community Centre and using the Zoom app.Representatives of some local…

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Sue Sherman Presentation at November 2022 Meeting

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:October 23, 2022
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Please join us on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. with a hybrid meeting both in-person at the Vittoria Community Centre and using the Zoom app.Sue Sherman will be…

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Rose Parr Presentation at October Meeting

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:September 20, 2022
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Please join us on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. with a hybrid meeting both in-person at the Vittoria Community Centre and using the Zoom app.Rose Parr will be…

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Brenda Mabel Reid Presentation at September Meeting

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:August 22, 2022
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Please join us on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. when we kick off our year with a hybrid meeting both in-person at the Vittoria Community Centre and using…

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Denise Eighteen Presentation at June Meeting

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:May 24, 2022
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Please join us on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 1:00 p.m.Member, Denise Eighteen, will present a “Trunk Show of Modern and Fibre Art Quilts”.Denise’s love for decorative arts can be…

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Jackie White Presents at the May Meeting

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:April 18, 2022
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Please join us on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. using the Zoom app.Jackie White is a designer, quilter, pattern creator and lover of all things handmade. Her passion…

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Lorraine Roy Presentation at April Meeting

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:March 22, 2022
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Please join us on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. using the Zoom app.Lorraine Roy’s presentation is: “Call of the Heartwood: My Creative Journey with Trees”.Like many of us,…

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Rose Parr Presents at March Meeting

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:February 17, 2022
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Please join us on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. using the Zoom app.Rose Parr will tell us all about “Ergonomics in our Quilt Spaces". Her idea of healthy…

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Kim Caskey Presentation at February Meeting

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:January 20, 2022
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Please join us on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. using the Zoom app.Kim Caskey will provide us with a “Virtual Tour of Japan and the Tokyo International Great…

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Lorna Shapiro Presentation at January Meeting

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:December 21, 2021
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Please join us on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. using the Zoom app.Lorna Shapiro is from Vancouver, B.C. and her presentation is “Dare to Design”. Her lectures focus…

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Gloria Loughman’s Presentation at December Meeting

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:November 23, 2021
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Please join us on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. using the Zoom app.At approximately 2:15 p.m., Gloria Loughman will present “Modern and Colour-filled Landscape Quilts”. Underlying all her…

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Krista Hennebury Presents at November 2021 Meeting

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:October 19, 2021
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Please join us on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. using the Zoom app.Krista Hennebury’s presentation is “Aurifil Threads and Thread Play (Embellishing)”. She will speak about the origin,…

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Jacquie Gering Presentation at September Meeting

  • Post author:Jan Grincevicius
  • Post published:August 24, 2021
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Please join us on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. when we kick off our year using the Zoom app.Jacquie Gering will be presenting “Quilting: An Essential Design Element”.Jacquie…

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