June 24, 2009
Our last meeting of the year, where we will elect a new Executive to lead us next year. There are still a few spots to fill – Blitzes, Web Moderator, Quilt Show, Treasurer – all are important to the running of the Guild. If you need more info on any of these positions, call an Executive member or talk to us at the meeting on Thursday.
Once the business is taken care of, we will have some fun with our Strawberry “Sew-cial” and enjoy viewing the Mystery Quilts that have been completed this year. I am looking forward to seeing the quilt I have yet to start…
Please check the newsletter to see if you are one of the Hostesses for this meeting and bring your strawberries or other fruit washed, pared and ready to eat!
See you there!
May 21, 2009
Another quilt show is successfully behind us! It was a great weekend and we received many positive comments about the venue, the displays and the artistry of our members. This month at our Guild meeting, we will be presenting the ribbons to all the winning Viewer’s Choice entries as well as the winning Challenge entries as voted by the membership in March. This meeting is free to guests, so it’s a great time to bring a friend along who may then wish to join us next year.
Digital photos were taken of all the entries in the show. A photo CD will be available at a cost of $5. Please bring your cheque or cash to the May meeting and place your order. The CD’s will be available for pickup at the June meeting.
See you there!
May 3, 2009
Another busy day ahead of us… on our last day. Absolutely amazing display of 300 quilts, large and small. Here’s a sneak peak at our 2011 raffle quilt blocks…
Celtic - Block Challenge
You’ve seen our first prize, “Terrace Garden“, right? Well, let me show you our second prize, “Endless stars”…
Endless Stars
Our quilt show is at the Jim Archdekin Recreation Centre, 292 Conestoga Drive, Brampton, Ontario.
April 7, 2009
Remember the doors open at 7:00 p.m. at Loafer’s Lake Recreation Centre.
“Conventional vs. Computerized Sewing Machines”
Monique Chevassu, of Brampton Sew-N-Serge, will speak to us about the different types of sewing machines and their advantages and disadvantages.
December 16, 2008
Well it’s been a while since I’ve been here and even longer since I thought about the Northcott Challenge. If you are like me, you had some time and some thoughts over the summer, and that’s where it all stopped. I decided to get out my online challenge yesterday. I knew I had to get cracking, or at least get the brain moving toward that direction again. All I had was a drawing. The momentum had been lost.
Thankfully, I still like my idea of the Tudor Rose. To get my brain back into the swing, I pulled out some fresh paper and re- traced the image. Drawing over the shapes and potential design lines brought back the key question. Object or Wall Hanging?
You will notice some notations around the outside. That’s why you can never have a big enough piece of paper, or enough fabric. I started writing down potential options, How I would do it, problems I might have. I even ended up using the Post It Notes®. I stuck them right over an area where I had a specific thought.
Final Decision for today is an Object.
I’ve broken the project up into small stages. The first stage is the centre of the rose which is white and the stuff in the middle. (I know someone will provide us with the botanical term.)
If I work in stages, then the project will have an opportunity to take on it’s own life. What this really means is I’m not committed until it’s finished. I suggest you try this approach with your own challenge if you are stuck. Let the project evolve. Regardless of the “style of project” this free thinking may help you to finish. This also allows you to choose the best idea of the moment.
I will post some of the process and techniques in a few weeks. March is fast approaching! I hope this helps you to get back into the swing. I’m looking forward to seeing all the entries at the Quilt Show.
Thank you for your kind thoughts and respect.
Happy Holidays and All the Best for 2009
Joanne
