PEIMQG February 2018 Sew-In

As we head into February, the weather here in PEI has gotten cold. Hopefully Spring is almost here. Nova Scotia's Shubenacadie Sam failed to see his shadow on Groundhog's day so maybe that means its almost here!! Either way, it's always a great day to get together and spend time quilting with friends.

The PEIMQG is currently focused on our 2018 Raffle Quilt. The quilt will help us raise funds, helping to ensure that we continue to grow and have the opportunities to learn from leading professionals in the quilting community.

It was decided that we would make a quilt using the awesome "Dancing Duo" pattern designed by our very talented member Velda also known as Freckled Fox Quiltery.

We had 7 members attend the Sew-In, with the goal of cutting all the fabric needed for the first stage of the block. We used the "circle cut" ruler to cut both pieces of the drunkard's path block. 

Here's Velda demonstrating a cool technique using glue to baste the 2 pieces together, a great method for accuracy without pins!!

While some members continued cutting (Heather, Janice and Velda are pictured below).....

others were sewing the blocks. (Here's Jean, Lucinda, Cathy and Linda with Gail, who stopped in for a visit).

By the end of the day we were able to complete all the first stage of cutting and sewing!! Great effort everybody!!

We will be getting together for the next several Saturdays to work on the Raffle Quilt. Be sure to check back to see how things progress!!

Upcoming Events:

The following dates have been booked at the Community Room, Sobeys, on Kinlock Road in Stratford. Mark your Calendars!! 

February 17:                    Special Sew-In: Raffle Quilt  (9 am - 5 pm)

February 24:                    Special Sew-In: Raffle Quilt  (9 am - 5 pm)

March 3:                          Special Sew-In: Raffle Quilt (9 am - 5 pm)

March 10:                        Special Sew-In: Raffle Quilt (9 am - 5 pm)

The following Events are planned for the West Royalty Community Room, Sobeys, 39 Babineau Avenue, Charlottetown.  Save the dates!

February 22nd:                PEIMQG Monthly Meeting - RESCHEDULED!!!

March 1st:                       PEIMQG February Monthly Meeting (7-9 pm)

March 10th:                     PEIMQG Sew-In (9 am - 4 pm)

March 22nd:                    PEIMQG Monthly Meeting (7-9 pm)

March 1st:                       PEIMQG Mystery Quilt-Along Clue #7

April 1st:                         PEIMQG Mystery Quilt- Along - The Reveal!!!