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March 20 is a day to celebrate quilting — whether we call it International Quilting Day, Worldwide Quilting Day or National Quilting Day. And hopefully it’s a day you can dedicate to sewing. If you haven’t already found a special project, here are a few links to events going on. Take a look and maybe there is one you can register for. The York Heritage Guild (Toronto) and the Royal Heritage Guild (Guelph) are holding a day long virtual celebration. Watergirl Quilt Co in Presc

Thur May 27 & June 10,2021 Hawaiian Hand Quilting Workshop with Sue ShermanThis is a slow stitching workshop to make a small (20″) Hawaiian quilt while learning about some of the social and cultural significance of quilting in Hawaii. Join Newmarket and award winning quilter Sue Sherman for 2 half day workshops. Week one learn to hand appliqué the traditional Hawaiian technique, Week two learn hand quilting. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. EST The Pineapple, one pattern available to partic

Sat May 82021 Interwoven ArtJoin Manitoba quilter and CQA teacher Melissa Marginet for this virtual 6 hour workshop. Create a beautiful and interesting 18” x 18” art quilt using four fat quarters that weave into each other using a quilt as you go method. Instructions will be provided to make either a tote bag or a cushion with your Interwoven Art or you can just bind it and display it proudly. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST Join Calgary quilter and CQA teacher Melissa Marginet for thi

Sat February 132021 Borders Tips & TricksIn this 3 hour, half-day, technique class, Canadian Quilter Patti Carey, VP of Public Relations for Northcott Fabrics, pattern designer, teacher and blogger shares her methods for getting those borders on your quilts like a pro. Patti will cover flanges, paired and mitered borders (banish your fear of miters!) Class includes a kit of pre-cut pieces so that you are ready to sew! 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. EST THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL. Registered m

Let’s talk online workshops. We are organizing workshops for 2021 and one will be 3 hours, or a half day. What time works best? Morning starting at 9 a.m., over the lunch hour or afternoon? Let us know. If an online workshop is a half-day, what time would you prefer? 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (57%, 4 Votes) 9 a.m. to noon (29%, 2 Votes) 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (14%, 1 Votes) Total Voters: 7 #quiltworkshops #workshops #zoomworkshops

Thurs November 262020 ScraptasticWho doesn’t have scraps they don’t know what to do with? Don’t throw away your little scraps! Those bits and pieces have excellent potential, this class will show you how to use every last scrap. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST This workshop flows well from Cheryl’s Scrap vs Scrappy trunk show and lecture! Who doesn’t have scraps they don’t know what to do with? Don’t throw away your little scraps! Those bits and pieces have excellent potential, this cl

For the 2020-21 season, the Guild is offering vibrant and engaging trunk shows and workshops via ZOOM. We now offer three payment options: cheque, e-transfer or PayPal (with a $1.50 premium). E-transfers should be sent to: lcqgfinance@gmail.com Workshops are open to Guild members at a discount; non-guild members pay a $10 premium. Questions: Email Program Coordinator Marlene Tuesday, Sept 22, 2020, Guild meeting, via ZOOM from your home Annual General Meeting Member Show & Te