Summary of meetings
Full minutes of each meeting are available for members in the Members only section of the website
October 17th 2022
Members were invited to bring along a Christmas Project from previous years as an inspirtation for members projects for ths year. There was a fabulous turnout of projects, small mug rugs and table centre pieces, beautiful wall hangings and memorable tree skirts.
There were also many recently completed inspiring projects in our regular show and tell.
Meeting highlights
The 2024 Quilts show was spoken about at length, their are 3
co chairs they are looking for members who will chair committees.
The name of the show was voted on to be called Sew'd to Joy!
Up to 20 We Care quilts will be donated to the Seabird Island Band to be given to members who were survivors of the Indian Day School in that area.
September 19th 2022
Presentation and trunk show given by Barb Chernichan of Coach House Quilts. website coach house designs .ca
Meeting Highlights
new library computer access now in effect, contact Claudette for more info.
We still need a mmeber to take photographs of Show and Tell. We Care sew day November 12th. Open Sew Day October 15th both at Sardis Library.
March 21st 2022
Susan Jensen presented her program called Branching Out. Susan was a traditional quilter who has moved onto being a fibre artist. Susan takes a lot of photographs of the natural environment and enjoys interpreting them in small quilts using a variety of materials and techniques.
website susanjjensenfibreart.ca
Meeting highlights
There will be a fabric sale on April 30th at the barn.
The April meeting is on Easter Monday
February 23st 2022
Zoom Meeting with guest Melissa Marginet from Manitoba.
Melissa is a quilter, designer and author but she loves to teach and inspire others. Melissa likes to be challenged and uses 'challenges' to try out diffferent quilting styles. She shared many of these examples with the membership today. She has published 2 books on walking foot quilting and is booked to teach a class to the membership in May.
Meeting Highlights
We care has received a large donation of fabrics from Annie.
The guild will be submitting our guild banner for display at Quilt Canada in June.
Someone is needed to fill the roll of Communications Chairperson as Shirley W is stepping down.
January 17th 2022
Zoom meeting with guest Elizabeth DeGroos from Epidastudio, in Ontario, she spoke about pojagi quilting which is an ancient form of Korean Quilting, originally the blocks were used to wrap and carry things. Light can be seen through the block which gives a stained glass effect, today the blocks are often used as screens or for display in windows. IG elizabeth.epidastudio,
website epidastudio.com
Meeting Highlights
We care is getting low on quilts, all members are encouraged to contribute to this worthwhile guild activity.
The next open sew day is Feb 8th and will be focused on making heart pillows.
December 20th 2021
Our meeting was held on zoom, members were encouraged to wear their Christmas finery and eat lunch together.
We had several small breakout rooms where members got a chance to visit with each other. Fabric block bingo was played as well as several word puzzles.
Meeting Highlights there are 2 workshops planned for the New Year: Paper Piecing with Lynne T and machine quilting with Melissa Marginet
November 15th 2021
Our guest via zoom was Kevin the owner of Dragonfly quilting. The goal of their store is to inspire quilters. He spoke about, his favourite threas which is Wonderfil, a Canadian made product. The reason they opened was to sell Cantil Fabrics as well as many others.Lots of exciting fabrics coming soom in the Cantik collection. Shania Sunga works closely with them. They are located in Aldergrove, apparently a little tricky to locate but apparently well worth trying. For more information contact dragonflyquiltingandgifts.com
Meeting highlights the budget was reviewed we seem to be curretly on track but are aware we do not have a possibility of a quilt show until October 2023 at the earliest.
over 30 people attende the libraty drop in day.
We Care needs mens quilts
October 18th 2021
Pat from Chiiter Chatter Fabrics took us around her beautiful store showing us the types of fabrics and notions she stocks. They are also hosting workshops now. Chitter Chatter is located on a goat farm in Aldergrove. More information can be found on her website chitterchatterfabrics.com
Meeting highlights
1st library day was well received. oveer 35 members are participating in the mystery quilt. Zoom workshop to make Chritsmas stockings planned.
September 20th 2021
This meeting was held at Gwynne Vaughn Park. 35 members were in attendance. Since this was our first formal in person meeting in 18 months it was decided to allow most of the time to be dedicated to saying hello to each other and for the very large show and tell.
Meeting highlights
After a membership vote it was determined that the guild general meetings would be held inperson at the Lions Club Hall.
NB Executive has since decided to have all meetings by zoom.
On the first Monday of each month the hall will also be open for members to borrow and return libray books and to bring in We Care quilts.This will continue.
All current Health Policys re masks and double vaccination will need to be adhereed to.
March 15th 2021
Cheryl Arkison from Calgary gave a presentation on the importance of Play when quilting, it is not always necessary to have an end product when quilting you could just be stitching for the fun of it. She is the co Author of Several book including You Inspire Me To Quilts Cheryl has recently established a program called Playcation where she gives a Zoom presentation showing attendees how to make a certain block. This can be found at quiltersplaycation.com
Meeting highlights
The Irish Chain workshop was a sucess., Donna proposed a landscape workshop by Darcy Hunter, this seemed popular.
A new chairperson for the We Care Committee will be needed. Please contact Shirley if you are able to do this
February 15th 2021
Gail Shepherd from Surrey shared many examples of Scrao quilts. She will be doing a Zomm Workshop for 25 members in March on Scrappy Irish Chain.
Meeting Highlights
The membership voted to increase the Workshop budget for this fiscal year by $500. Zoom sewing days are continung every 2nd Tuesday, this is open to all members a link will be sent to the members. Nomination Committee established, we will need a new Secretary and Programs Director. Elections in May.
Jan 18th 2021
Brandy Maslowski, Quilter on Fire was our speaker via zoom. She spoke of her journey from Firefighter to Quilter. Brandy hosts the Quilter on Fire podcast, where she speaks to well known members of the quilting industry. for more info go to her website quilteronfire.com
Meeting hilights.
Spring row was presented
There will be a free workshop in March, max 25 people, Scrappy Irish Chain, taught by Gail Shephard
The guild has purchased an annual subscription to zoom.
December 21st 2020
Unfortunately our speaker Carola had to cancel due to the weather her presentation will be rescheduled.
We played several games in breakout rooms and had lots of fun.
Show and Tell via zoom is getting larger each month.
Meeting highlights
UFO challenge was announced due in June.
November 16th 2020
Zoom meeting 35 members/1 guest in attendance.
An informative program regarding quilting with rulers was given by Kellie Kacz from Silly Moon Quilting. She explained and demonstrated the rulers that their company designs and manufactures in Mission BC. More demonstrations and information are available on their website sillymoonquilting.ca and on You tube.
Meeting highlights:
The Winter Row by Row was presented by Pat.
the transition houses have been approached and they would like to receive pillowcases for women and children.
There will be a Zoom workshop to make Christmas stockings on Wednesday Nov 25, led by Donna H.
Decision made to continue Zoom meetings until at least April when it may be possible to meet outdoors.
October 19th 2020
Our first ZOOM meeting was held. 34 members signed in, we currently have 59 members.
The meeting was a time to practice ZOOM for everybody and worked very well.
Next meeting November 16th
September 21st 2020
This meeting was held at Gwynne Vaughn Park with social distancing in effect. Members visited with each other.
There was a large show and tell.
The AGM was held with the presentation of the budget and the election of the new officers.
Following the AGM the general meeting was held. It was agreed by the membership that indoor meetings could not be held at this time. It was agreed that using the ZOOM platform would be an excellent idea for holding meetings in the foreseable future.
March 16th
meeting cancelled
February 10th
Heather from Hamels gave a presentation hi lighting some of new items availablefor quilters
January 20th 2020
meeting cancelled
December 16th 2019
Christmas Potluck Lincheon
Christmas Block Lotto
Christmas Songs.
Games
November 18th
A presentation was given by Beatrice Rieske regarding how her life experinces have impacted and influenced her career in quilting as both a pattern designer and a proffessional longarm quilter.
Hi lights from business meeting
report on the succes of the quilt show
a discussion was held regarding the rental of a storage space. This was approved by the membership
October 7th .
1200 members arrive. Meet and greet after summer hiatus.
1300 Show and Tell with picture taking
1330 Program, General discussionb surrounding quilting ideas
1430 Business meeting
September 16th 2019
We all enjoyed seeing each other after the summer break.
Members had been busy over the summer so we had a large Show and Tell.
The business meeting largerly centred around the quilt show planning.
There was a brief presentation regarding the requirements for hanging sleeves for quilts being shown at the show.
June 17th 2019
Potluck Lunch
Games,
UFO challenge Awards presented
Presentation of Gift certifictes for We Care participation.
May 13th 2019
Presentation of quilts by Wilma Brock
Annual General meeting, see members only section for minutes
April 15th
3 members did demonstrations
Beatrice: free motion quilting
Pat B : quilting with rulers
Lyn R : Mitred corners
MARCH 18 2019
Jean Jones a quilter from Langley gave an excellent presentation of some Tips and Tricks to make our quilting more accurate. Jean particularly hi-lighted the iportance of having an accurate 1/4" seam allowance.
230 Business meeting
February 11th 2019
Local Chiropractor Craig Robinson spoke on the importance of good body positioing when we sew. He also demonstrated several exercises that would assist us when we are sewing.
January 21st 2019
Laura Peters from the organization DAYS FOR GIRLS spoke to us
This organization provides reusable sanitary napkins for girls and women in 3rd World countries. Because the women often have no products to use during their menstrual cycle they usually have to miss school and work. By providing sanitary products to these girls and women it changes their life significantly
Days for Girls is able to use any pieces of cotton and flannel larger than 9" square. If you would like to doante fabric bring it to the guild meeting and it will be forwarded to them. They also accept cash doantions.
click on above for direct link
Business Meeting Hi Lights
The guild chairs have been sold and delivered to the Chillliwack Alliance Church.
The name for our 2019 Quilt Show was chosen.
It is OUR FABRIC GEMS
December 17th
Program
Our annual Christmas Potluck was held with lots of delicious food shared by the members. Christmas Carols were sung and small handmade ornaments were exchanged.
132 quilts from our We Care were donated to various local community organizations. Several of these organizatiosn were able to send a representative to accept the quilts, they told us how much these quilts mean to the people who receive them.
Business meeting hilights
We are still looking for someone to purchase our chairs. All the tables have been sold
November 19th 2018
Program
5 guild members deonstrated ideas for making small Christmas Decorations from leftover fabric.
Christmas bells…… www.meadowsidedesigns.com NOTE: scroll way down past the quilt patterns
Folded star ….. www.katrinastutorials.blogspot.com
Folded pinecone ......youtube folded pinecone
Yoyo’s .....Connecting Threads.com. (it is one of their Freebies or go directly to Pinterest and key in YOYO ornaments
Santa ornament..... Pinterest -search "fabric log cabin Santa Ornaments"...the video is in Italian, but the pictures are very clear on how to make this ornament
Business meeting hilights
3 patterns have been chosen as suggetions for the We Care Quilts
Quilt Show chair Evelyn reported several of the positions for the show have been filled, but she is still needs more members to volunteer for the key positions. Evelyn is looking for suggestions for names for the show.
Deb announced we will have a UFO challenge for the up coming year. Quilts commenced before December 2014 can be entered, need to be completed before the May meeting.
The full minutes of the meeting are avaibale to members in the Member only section of the website.
October 15 th 2018
Program
Carolyn Jennings the local representative for Quilts of Valour gave a presentation about this program that provides quilts to injured members of the Canadian Armed forces. Injuries are not always visible, includes PTSD. Quilts donated do not need to be in "patriotic colours" all blocks and colours may be used. If you would like more information, have a quilt or quilt blocks you would like to donate or if you are aware of a veteran that may warrant receiving a quilt you can get in touch with Carolyn at carolyn.jennings@quiltsofvalour.ca
Blocks for our members to make were given out with the thought that in the New Year the guild would make a quilt for Quilts of Valour
https://www.quiltsofvalour.ca
Business meeting hi lights.
We now the Cheam Lions Club Hall on the 4th Monday of each month 1200 to 6pm, can be used at that time for sewing time and to hold exec meetings.
Discussion re considering moving our monthly meeting to the 4th Monday of each month
Discussion was held regarding the disposition of the chairs and tables that we own and currently dont need. Lynn is to discuss this with City Hall to see if they wiould be interested in purchasing them.
Sept 17th 2018
This was our first meeting in our new home the Mount Cheam Lions Club.
The doors opened at 1130, and for the first hour we had a meet and greet, ate our lunches and enjoyed cookies provided by the Program Committee.
Members had obviously been busy over the summer as over 30 quilts were turned in for We Care.
The program included a Show and Tell by the Executive Committee who
showed their first quilts and more recent ones and spoke about their quilting journey.
A game was held to encourage members to meet and talk to members they may not know.
Their was a mug rug exchange.
June 17th 2018
This was our final meeting for the year. Lynn G advised us during the business meeting that we would be moving to a new venue in September which has much easier access.
A fun game was held for members to have a chance to find out more about each other.
Potluck lunch was shared and prizes donated by members were given away.
May 15th 2018
Gail Hunt Quilter and Artist from the Sunshine Coast gave a presentation about her work. Gail has published a book featuring a a Quilter from every province............. A particular focus of her presentation was regarding Confetti Quilts. 12 memebers were fortunate to participate in a workshop the following day.
The Annual General meeting was held during the business potion of the day with election of the officers of the guild for the upcomoing 2 years and also presentation of the Bylaws which were voted on an passed.