Aims and Objectives of the Guild -
- To encourage an interest in quilting among the members and in the community.
- To increase quilting skills through shared experiences, fellowship and education. To benefit organizations, individuals and groups in Brampton through donations of quilts and quilt-related items and other outreach activities.
History of the Guild -The Brampton Quilters’ Guild Inc. was founded by a group of night school students and their teacher. The first meeting was held on September 10, 1987, with fourteen people in attendance. The membership has grown every year and it now varies between 120 and 160. Members meet every month, from September to June, and participate in quilt related programmes.
The first project, of the Brampton Quilters’ Guild, incorporated the Dresden Plate design. This quilt, when completed was designated as the Guild’s mascot. It depicts our guild logo, the Dresden Plate, and its colours are the Guild colours: pink and burgundy.
Monthly Meetings -We meet on the fourth Thursday of each month (September through June). Meetings are held at:
Jim Archdekin Recreation Centre 292 Conestoga Dr, Brampton, ON. Most meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. (scheduled potlucks start at 6:30) and the meetings conclude before 10:00 p.m. Guests are welcome with an admission fee of $5.00, except in December and June which are “Members Only” nights.Mailing Address -
150 Clark Blvd., Ste. 53, Brampton, ON L6T 4Y8Guild e-mail address: bqguild(at)yahoo.ca
Membership Booklet – BQG membership booklet-2010-05-30
