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International Guild Day "On the Road Again"*
Saturday, May 6, 2023
Sts Martyrs Canadiens Parish Hall, 289 Dussault Ave.
Join us for a fun day with our guests from the North Star Guild of Grand Forks, North Dakota
9:00 – 10:00 Coffee / morning snacks / arrival of quilters from USA near 9:30 am
10:00 Opening Remarks / *Song: MB Prairie Quilters version
10:10 Friendship Prize Draws
10:20 – 11:00 Textile Fibre Artists of Manitoba
11:00 – 11:45 Shopping
11:45 – 12:30 Lunch: hot roast beef buffet / veggie / salad / dessert + Friendship Prize Draws
12:30 – 1:00 Trunk Show (Inez Drummond)
1:00 – 1:15 Friendship Prize Draws / Closing Remarks - *Song: North Star Quilters version
1:15– 2:00 Shopping
1:30 – 3:00 USA quilters travel to Morden quilt show
This is an IN PERSON, members only event. There will be no Zoom link.
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FRACTURED HEXAGON 2 DAY WORKSHOP
Featuring The New Hexagon Perpetual Calendar
Come join Lucy Gay in creating your version of this 3” fractured hexagon block from cutting your own template patterns to finishing it into a completed mug rug using the “Quilt As You Go” method. All template patterns will be provided.
Pre Class work:
- All registered participants will receive an email with the Zoom link, a supply list and a colouring page featuring the April 4th block to assist with color and fabric choices.
- Also attached will be PDF files with the FH pattern templates and QAYG backing/batting templates that must be printed on 65 lb. card stock before the class.
- Select some of your favourite fabric stash or scraps.
Day 1:
- Creating an EPP design board using painters’ tape.
- Cutting all the Pattern templates, Fussy Cutting windows and the Backing & Batting templates.
- Fussy cut fabric from your stash using the fussy cutting templates
- Glue baste each Pattern Template.
- Learn to control the “tails” when assembling the block.
Day 2:
- Removing the paper templates.
- Preparing the block for the QAYG method of finishing.
- Cutting the backing and batting.
- Finishing the block with a 1” border using a blanket stitch and quilting as desired.
| Registration: | Fractured Hexagon |
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| Instructor: | Lucy Gay |
| Date: | Wednesday, June 7, 2023 and Wednesday, June 21, 2023 |
| Time: | 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
| Skill Level: | All levels |
| Location: | Zoom from your own home |
| Workshop Fee: | Non-member: $30 (8 Spots Remaining) Member: $20.00>>Click Here<< |
Non-Member Tickets go on Sale Apr. 01, 2023 |
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Copyright laws normally require each participant to own their own copy of the Calendar. However, Lucy has received special one time permission from the author Katja Marek allowing her to supply the templates and colouring page for this workshop only. If you would like your own copy of the calendar she still has some in stock and will be happy to ship to Winnipeg. https://www.katjasquiltshoppe.com/
Monthly Meeting Prize Draws
Draw 2 - February 2023 to June 2023
The Prizes & Promotions Committee will once again be holding draws for fabulous prize baskets at our monthly meetings. For the nominal price of $15, you get a chance at 3 draws per month for 5 months (February 2023 to June 2023 inclusive). Purchases are limited to 1 per person but your single purchase makes you eligible for ALL the above draws.
To make your purchase, just log in and the item will appear just below this post. Draws are made by random selection using a computer generated wheel. To be eligible for draws the purchase must be made prior to midnight on the Monday before the monthly meeting
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