Region of York Quilters Guild
Bridget O’Flaherty is a Canadian textile artist, thread painter, and international speaker whose work is shaped by a lifelong connection to nature and a passion for sustainable making. Known globally as The Sustainable Quilter, she brings a unique blend of artistry, environmental insight, and grounded storytelling to audiences around the world. Rooted in curiosity and lived experience, Bridget inspires makers, educators, and industry leaders to rethink materials, embrace mindful creativity, and explore new approaches to textile practice. Through her lectures, workshops, and the Threads of Sustainability Podcast, she sparks meaningful conversations about the future of fibre arts.
If you are not a member of the Region of York Quilters Guild and would like to attend this virtual meeting, please click here to purchase a $10 ticket.
If you are not a member of the Region of York Quilters Guild, you are welcome to purchase a $10 ticket to join us on February 25th. We'd love to "see" you!
A Creative Exploration by Celeste Campion
The world of quilting is much more than needle and thread—it is an ever-evolving tapestry of colour, texture, and personal expression. For Celeste Campion, this journey has unfolded across years of exploration, experimentation, and a passionate pursuit of beauty through fabric and design. In her much-anticipated trunk show, “My Quilt Colour Journey,” Celeste invites us to travel alongside her as she traces the winding path that has defined her creative life. Learn a bit about the Meerkat Shweshwe fabrics she imports from South Africa and the inspiration these fabrics bring to her creations.
In this power point lecture Gunnel will show you how you can print on fabric using “found objects” from A (for Apple) to Z (for Zipper). While screen printing was her first and enduring love, she also loves using ordinary objects to create patterns. So far she must have a collection of 30+ different potato mashers, which she uses to create an infinite variety of patterns and textures. The sole of a pair of winter boots, a golf ball, hair curlers, irons, credit cards – and of course potato mashers – no textured thing is safe from experimenting!. Enjoy the experience and learn how these everyday objects can become the basis for colourful fabrics to use in your quilts!
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