Another well attended Sit n Sew was held October 14 with 19 participants and a visitor who brought more three quilt tops. An industrious group enjoyed socializing, sewing and nibblies. The following items were done:3 fleece blankets9 tops3 completed quilts of comfort13 Christmas stockingsAssorted personal projectsThe next Sit n Sew will be in the Spring of 2018. We will post the date once it has been confirmed.Thanks to everyone for their participation, and help with set up and clean up.In Stitches, Senora
Category Archives: Meetings
Sit ‘n Sew a Success
August 19 Sit n Sew was success with 21 members in attendance. A full day of sewing was enjoyed by all, either working on a personal project or a community outreach project or two. Many took part in a short demo on making liners and bags for the DFG program. The accomplishments for the day included:– 6 quilt tops assembled for Quilts of Comfort– 2 quilt tops bound for Quilts of Comfort– 2 quilt tops donated for Quilts of Comfort– 1 quilt top assembled for Mathews House Hospice– 44 DFG liners completed– 1 flannel blanket– 3 flannel scarves.A variety of kits went home with members as well.Productive stitching, good conversation, sharing, snacking and laughing. A really enjoyable day. Thanks to all the participants. The next Sit n Sew is in October 14, 2017.
Sit n Sew News
Calling Young Quilters!…..
Our guild is inviting young quilters to join us for our August 2nd meeting. Bring your young quilter and their first project to share. Please see details in the link below:
Sit n Sew
On April 9 QCG hosted a successful sit n sew. Nineteen members spent the day working on a variety of quilts of comfort and two raffle quilts in support of My Sister’s Place and Matthews House Hospice, respectively. We were happy to see member Doreen when she popped in for a visit. Good conversation, snacks and laughter rounded out the day. Thanks to everyone who participated.
Guild update
Gearing up for our December 1st meeting and our presentation to My Sister’s Place. In total, with our November contributions, we have:
🎅🏻 5 Cloth Books
🎅🏻 33 Stockings
🎅🏻 23 Santa Sacks
🎅🏻 32 Quilts of Comfort
If you have stockings or sacks ready for December, please bring them along. Should be a fun evening – taking pride in our work, potluck and QUILTO – bring those loonies and toonies to buy your cards. Proceeds collected will go the the local food bank.
Thanks!
Sit ‘n Sew – September 2015
A nice turn out for our Fall Sit n Sew on Sept 26…14 busy sewing and a good visit with Doreen R who popped in with three quilt tops already done. In total 18 quilts of comfort tops were completed and several went home with members for some finishing touches. A good day of sewing, chatting and snacking. Looking forward to the next Sit n Sew.
Sit ‘n Sew
Recent Events
Hope everyone is enjoying their summer! Have a look at a couple of photos from our recent meeting.
The first photo is a donation of 45 pillow cases to Matthew’s House Hospice accepted by Ludi C. The second is 35 Quilts of Comfort presented to My Sister’s Place, accepted by Deborah H.