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What Did You Do On Your Summer Vacation?
Our members have been busy this summer. Check out some what has been going on. Like what you see? They could use your help in organizing and executing the upcoming activities this year. Check them out at our September 23rd meeting.
"LET'S GO TO THE EX!"
RYQG is well represented at the first revival of this year's CNE Quilt Show. Led by Maria Van, we have three quilts, three mannequins and a collection of vintage sewing machines on display at the Withrow Gallery. A show stopper is our own "Quilt of Quilts" featuring our QR Code Quilt surrounded by member's pieces from workshops held over the past years. (See our Workshops page for upcoming events.) A huge thank you to the more than 30 members who helped in the production of this reuseable quilt and this display. An added thanks to those who responded to the last minute request for "a few more quilts" to help us hang the show for the CNE.
RYQG members will be leading demonstrations on September 4th and 6th using the vintage machines. We will be creating mug-rugs to hand out to any who stop by. These demonstrations will be staffed by Guild members.
Jackets, Bags and Quilted Sneakers | .PNG) RYQG's Quilt of Quilts |
Vintage Sewing Machines |
PASSING ON THE JOY OF QUILTING
Six members of the Guild designed and taught an Introduction to Quilting Class at the Aurora Public Library. The four-week class wrapped up in August. Eight students, using the library’s makers lab sewing machines, learned quilting fundamentals including fabric cutting, block construction, and basic machine quilting while creating two strip pieced placemats. The class was a huge success and the waiting list to join was upwards of 30 folks. (Organized by our Membership Drive Committee)
 MINI RETREAT They came, they sewed, they ate (very well we hear) and then they sewed some more. 22 members gathered in Jackson's Point for a full day mini retreat. Door prizes and a great new location made the day even more memorable. Thank you to the individuals and businesses who donated to this event. See our Quilters Corner page for more upcoming great events and activities. |
August 10th Outreach delivered 19 completed quilts to Hill House Hospice in Richmond HIl. The quilts are used by patients and play a significant role in final farewell ceremonies. The quilt is then gifted to the family. Thank you to all our members who make so many quilts of all sizes. Visit our Outreach page for details as well as a gallery of the many quilts donated this past year. |
Guild Meetings: We've Gone Hybrid
All of the Guild's meetings can now be attended either in-person or virtually.
When: The fourth Wednesday of the month September through May (except December)
6:30 pm - Socializing
7:00 pm - Evening program begins
January and February Meetings are held only virtually
Where: At the Newmarket Community Centre - 200 Doug Duncan Drive, Newmarket
Visitors and potential members are welcome in person. Try us on for size. Come to a meeting in September, October or November of this year. Show up in person or sign up on our Calendar. Guest fee is $10.00.
Become a member: Nine great reasons to join us.
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