Ancaster Quilter’s Guild
Webpage: http://www.ancasterquilters.com/home
April 2015
Email : [email protected]
President’s Message
Hello everyone,
The Dundas Museum on Park St. has an exhibit of quilts
mostly from the 1800s. There are some appliqué, log cab-
Doors open at 6:15
Meeting starts at 7:00
Third W ednesday of each month
St. John’s Old Parish Hall
37 Halson Street, Ancaster
ins and crazy quilts all in great condition. There are also
Executive
some woven blankets from the 1800s and some stitch
samplers. There is no cost involved and the exhibit runs
President – Joanne Beard
until June 2. You could make a day outing if you check
Vice-President –
out the well preserved down town area and enjoy some
Secretary Martha Forbes
lunch at one of the many restaurants. You could even fit
Treasurer – Cathy Pinelli
in a trip to the new quilt shop in town – Penny, the
Membership Secretary – Janet Hockley
owner, is a member of our guild.
Program Co-ordinator – Janet Hockely
See you April 8!
Workshop –Janice Leverton, Wendy Dalrymple
Library –, Leslie Wickenden, Penny Nijisse, Ann
Inclement Weather
At this time of year, inclement weather is always a possiblity. Our policy is that if Mohawk College and/or McMaster is closed, then our meeting is cancelled. However, you
should always use your best judgement when determining
What to Bring to a Meeting
Roy, Elizabeth Rosser, Mary Louuse Duncan
Block of the Month – Jackie Syer
Social Co-ordinators – Joan Barron, and Linda
Clugston
Comfort Quilts – Mary Crowe, Teresa McPhail,
Colleen Dawson, Lynda Ryan
VON Placemats –Brenda Lupton/Sam Croucher/
Rena Mahler
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Name Tag
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Show and Tell
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Coffee cup, lug a mug
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Money for 50/50,
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Library books to return
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Note our meetings are
Draw Prizes – Patricia Ryckman- Fleming
fragrance free
50/50 – Joan Wilkins,
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Money for UFO/Workshops
Webpage –Susan Lusted
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Note that cell phones should
be turned off or to vibrate
Advertising- Susan Lusted
Newsletter – Susan Lusted
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Ancaster Quilter’s Guild
Programme
April 8th
Membership
Yeah, we are wearing our spring jackets and penny
our very own Cynthia Hildebrand will be here to show
loafers. This is our second month for membership
us some new rulers on the market and will demonstrate
renewals. Our fee structure will remain the same as last
their usage in quilt making. You will also have an op-
year RENEWAL $30.00; NEW MEMBER $35.00 (wait list
portunity to shop for ruler, fabrics etc. at her table at
ladies, we will contact you after May 31, 2015) and open
break and before the meeting. Seeeew save your loon-
meeting nights for guests will remain at $5.00 per
ies & toonies and spend them Wednesday.
meeting.
May 20th
Cathy and I will have a special membership list from
Susan Bowslaugh will be with us to share how to take
2014-2015 with added space for you to sign and date
Quilting from Traditional to Modern
when you pay for your renewal.
June 17th
is our munchies night alphas’ A-L bring munchies and M
HOWEVER, IF YOUR ADDRESS, PHONE, EMAIL
-Z (personal hygiene products ie -pads) are greatly
STATUS HAS CHANGED YOU MUST PRINT OFF THE
needed for Interval House.
ATTACHED MEMBERSHIP FORM, FILL IT OUT
CORRECTLY, AND BRING IT WITH YOU WITH
Janet Hockley, Program Coordinator
905-304-0257
White Glove Ladies April
Janet Hockley and Theresa McPhail
If you wish to volunteer, email or call 905304-0257.
YOUR MONEY. WE WILL NOT HAVE SPARE
FORMS AT THE MEETING TO HAND OUT. IF
NOTHING HAS CHANGED YOU WILL ONLY NEED
TO SIGN OFF ON THE MEMBERSHIP LIST. YOU
WILL NOT GET A RECEIPT BUT WILL GET YOUR
MEMBERSHIP CARD.
Two ladies have indicated they would not be joining
us again next year. So if anyone feels that they may be
Show and Share
Remember to bring your finished pieces for
Show and Share to our March meeting.
Janice Leverton– Diamonds From Jackie’s
Retreat
Colleen Dawson– Jelly Beans Pineapple
Patricia Ryckman Fleming– Partridge in Pear
Tree
Sam Croucher AQG Mystery 2014 and a
Retreat Kit made into a quilt
considering a holiday from guild please let us know so
we can start filling your spot with a lady-in-waiting.
Thank you ladies for the feedback on registration
changes we have made this year - you've let us know
that this is much easier and totally OK.
Janet Hockley and Cathy Pinelli
Membership Co-chairpersons
905-304-0257 & 905-389-3607
[email protected] & [email protected]
Webpage: http://www.ancasterquilters.com/home
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Just Sew You Know!!!
Tula Pink, Check You Tube for this gal. She was recently interviewed on Sewing With Nancey. Very Modern!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBovMNNu90Y
Modern Quilt Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/results?
search_query=modern+quilting+tutorial
This a list from you tube with videos on this technique. It is becoming very popular. Check these sites out as our May speaker Susan
Bowslaugh is from the Modern Bee in Virgil.
356 Wilson Street East, Ancaster
905-304-0180
[email protected] - www.thequiltrack.ca
Quilting Fabrics
Notions
Machine Quilting
Block of the Month
Kits
Block of the Month April 2015
March BOM is ready for pick up......This is the last row of blocks . I will have another block
ready for you if you wish your quilt a bit longer. The last two hand outs will be for sashings between the rows. Work hard at getting all the blocks done!
Jackie Syer
Misplaced : ONE Olfa cutter. Thought to be at the workshop for the Hunters Star. This is the
28mm size and as many of you know ....my favorite.......please check you supplies from the
class.
Snacks For April
Louise Duffy, Janice Haluszka, Diane Childerley, Martha
Forbes, Cathy Pinelli
Ancaster Quilter’s Guild
Workshops and UFO Dates
Our next UFO'S dates are Friday, April 24th and Saturday April 25th. These are also
the last ones for the year. Join us and be the first to test out our new irons and ironing boards, one for group of four!!! We are filling up fast, only a few spots remain. On
Friday, we are demonstrating how to make the "Going Downton" clutch purse. If you
are interested please sign up at the guild meeting and details will be given at that
time. Door prizes were drawn at our last workshops and we had some very happy
winners.
Dates will be announced for our UFO'S next year.
Wendy and Janice
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Webpage: http://www.ancasterquilters.com/home
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Comfort Quilts
Comfort Quilts had a fabulous March and we have so many people to thank. First we want to thank
the Executive and the Workshop Committee for their support of the March 6th UFO – Tote Bag Day.
Everyone who participated had a great time. Also a big thank-you goes to Mark Ryan for quilting all
the fabric that we worked with, Lynda for preparing the kits and her outstanding instructions that
resulted in 22 tote bags made that will go to Interval House.
Thank you goes to Irene, Jackie, Dianne, Donna, Janice, Bette, Marjorie, Janice, Anne, Karen and
Jackie for quilts, quilt tops, pillow cases and fabric. For the quilts that we have on hand, 5 will be going to the Child Abuse Branch of Hamilton Police Services and 3 for Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice. Thanks
Mark for taking more quilts to long-arm for us.
Joan, Shirley, Donna, Nicole, Myrna and Linda took kits to make beautiful quilts, thank you ladies.
Ladies, last month I informed you of our pillow case bonanza, this month I’d like to let you know that
over the past 4 years Ancaster Quilters’ Guild has made and donated 291 quilts. That number is outstanding. Thank you all so much.
Have a wonderful Easter, and don’t eat too many chocolate bunnies.
Mary, Teresa, Colleen and Lynda,
Placemats
Placemats are a great way to practise new
quilting techniques or using up your orphan
blocks. We know that the placemats are
greatly appreciated by those who receive
them. Let’s keep this programme the success
it has always been. Rena, Sam and Brenda.
Caring Cards
Remember to send the name of
members to whom a caring card
should be sent. Please send this information to Janet Shannon at
[email protected] or 905 9755894
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Ancaster Quilter’s Guild
DRAW PRIZE WINNERS
Bette Abbey, Karin Romanowski, Margaret Gibbs, Barbara Paul, Bonnie Kelley, Angie McNulty, Janet Hockley, Teresa McPhail, Marge Daniels, Shirley Anne Lee, Linda Clugston
FIFTY FIFTY DRAW WINNER
Collected $124 Winner: Susan Lusted won $62
Thank you to all who bought tickets for the 50/50 and the Draw Prizes
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Links for Quilt
Guilds
http://www.canadianquilter.com/
professionals/shops.php
Brant Heritage Quilt Guild
Burlington Quilters Society
Common Thread Quilt Guild
Dufferin Piecemakers Quilting
Guild
Halton Quilters Guild
Hamilton Quilters Guild
Kincardine Sunset Quilters’
Guild
London Friendship Quilter’s Guild
Ottawa Valley Quilters Guild
Prince Edward County Quilters
Guild
Sudbury Quilting and Stitchery
Guild
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Ancaster Quilter’s Guild
Library Report April
This month we have 3 new books: COLOR SHUFFLE by KARLA
ALEXANDER, RULE BREAKING QUILTS by KATHYRN SCHMIDT
and 15 MINUTES OF PLAY by VICTORIA FINDLAY WOLFE. There
are the four donated books that I mentioned before but have not
yet presented. Next month there will be new books. Again, I ask
that if there any books or subjects you would like to see in our
library, please let me know. See you all on April 8th, one week
earlier than usual.
Library Committee Ann Roy, Leslie Wickenden, Elizabeth Rosser,
Penny Nijisse,
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Upcoming Shows
A Complete List is on our Website.
April 11– 18
What: The Grand River Grannies invite you to their Celebration of Festival of Fabrics. See our website and/or the poster on display at our April meeting.
April 16-17, 2015
What: Heritage Quilt Festival
When: Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Trivitt Memorial Anglican Church, 264 Main St., Exeter
Admission: $5
E-mail [email protected], read Kathy's blog or follow Kathyatlfpress on Twitter.
May 1-2, 2015
Who: Royal City Quilters
What: Gathering of Quilts
When: Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Three Willows United Church, 577 Willow Rd., Guelph. - Raffles, Silent Auction, Judged Quilt
Display, Tea Room, Merchant Mall. Adm: $10;
Info:www.royalcityquiltersguild.ca
May 1 - 3, 2015
Who: Kawartha Quiltmakers' Guild
What: Feelings in Fabric 2015
Where: Peterborough Sports & Wellness Centre, 775 Brealey Drive, Peterborough, ON
Why: Featured Quilter Cheryl Czaplinski
Info: Email: [email protected]
May 2 - 3, 2015
Who: Halton Quilters' Guild
What: Stitches in Our Time
Where: The Crossroads Centre, Burlington, ON, South Service Road.
Why: Rememberance of Rosemary Makhan our Founder
Info: Sheila Keating - [email protected] our Chairperson
May 2-3rd,
Who: Brampton Quilters’ Guild Inc.
What: "QUILTED ODYSSEY 2015"
Where: Jim Archdekin Recreation Centre, 292 Conestoga Drive, Brampton L6Z 3M1
Info: Contact: Bernice Primo, 905 459 8563, http://bqguild.wordpress.com/
May 15-16
Dunnville’s Own Tiny Stitchers regret to inform you that Quilting on the Grand Two May
15th – 16th has been cancelled and rescheduled for Spring of 2016 – please inform your members
and anyone else who have received flyers.
Upcoming Shows
A Complete List is on our Website.
May 18-23, 2015
What: “Quilts of France”
Where: Ailsa Craig Recreation Centre, 155 Annie Ada Shipley St. Ailsa Craig.
Who: Ailsa Craig Community Quilt Festival, a not for profit organization
Why: Merchant Mall, Quilters’ Café, Daily Showcase, Workshops with teachers from France, Exhibition of over 100 Quilts.
Info: For more info: www.ailsacraigquiltfestival.ca
May 29 - 30, 2015
Who: Stoney Creek Quilter's Guild
What: A Waterfall of Quilts;
Where: F.H. Sherman Recreation & Learning Centre, 388 First Rd. E, Stoney Creek, ON
Info: Sandra Browning 905 664-5451 and [email protected]
June 6 - 7 2015
Who: Quilting Corners Quilt Guild
What: Stitching Among Friends Quilt Show
Where: 52 Albert St. Alliston On. (Alliston Curling Rink)
When: 10 a.m to 4 p.m. both days, Admission: $5
Info: Judy Cotter, 705-435=0140
Other events, see the Canadian Quilters Guild of Canada at http://www.canadianquilter.com/
Executive For 2015-2016
As past president, it is my job to form a committee which
should be comprised of one executive member, a member from the general membership. Please consider assisting with this committee. We have a great guild and executive
who work together to make all of the great things happen for
you our members. You can approach me at the meeting or email
me if you wish to assist.