PEIMQG 2018 March Meeting

Spring is finally here!!! (Although I'm not sure PEI got the memo). We have had a series of little storms so far this month, so we had to reschedule our regular Thursday meeting for a windy Sunday afternoon. It was sort of a nice change meeting during the day. We had 16 members and 1 guest in attendance. Welcome to Virginia, it was nice to have you join us!

Heather J. opened the meeting by announcing that the Cheryl Arkison Trunkshow and workshops will now be open for anyone who wishes to attend. 

The PEIMQG is hosting Cheryl for a Trunkshow Thursday, October 18th, 2018.

Cheryl's "Value's  Plus" workshop will be held Friday, October 19th, 2018.

and her "Make Words not War" workshop will be held Saturday, October 20th, 2018.

Spaces are limited so be sure to register early. Feel free to contact us to register or if you have any questions by email: peimqg@gmail.com.

The PEIMQG has been busy turning orphan blocks into placemats for "Meals on Wheels". We had received 14 last month and 11 more this month for a total of 25. Great work guys!! We will have some happy folks eating on lovely placemats just in time for Easter. 

At the end of year potluck Heather J. presented the members with a challenge. The president's challenge had us taking home a paper bag of random scraps of solids. Each bag had a constant color that we had to use (Kona Regal). The theme was "Nautical" , and the results are amazing!!!! 

We would like the online community's help in choosing their Viewer's Choice".
Please find the poll at the bottom of the blogpost and vote for your favorite block. The winner will be announced at the April 26th meeting.

Our Raffle quilt is almost finished!!! Just the binding left to do and then we can start selling tickets. It is a beautiful, fun and modern quilt, that I think anyone would love to win. 

Here's a close-up of the block and quilting.

Lastly we had Show & Share:

Gail kept to the Nautical theme with her "Compass Quilt".

Here is a close up.

Gail also had this cute panel to share. Perfect for a quick baby quilt.

Velda found some really nice Low-Volume fabrics...

Susan shared her "Dot/Dash" quilt.

and a long time UFO (Un Finished Object) completed at last. Here's her "Playful Posies" quilt.

and the back.

Dawn was very excited to share a project that she's been keeping secret.... She had the opportunity to test this super cute pattern "One Fish, Two Fish" will be available on Janet Barker's Etsy and Craftsy store soon. Dawn loved the experience of testing the pattern. The results are fantastic!!!

Janice has been having sew much fun making postcards. Her talent astounds me!!

She also shared this baby quilt " Butterfly Kisses, Bright Flower Wishes". I love the variety of scraps in the butterflies!!

Helen shared this super cute seahorse.

Selina has been busy making these microwaveable bowls. They come together so easily, everyone can have their own!

Heather J. shared this incredible Canadian Sampler quilt. 

Here's the back.

What a great meeting!! We have a few more quilts to share from the meeting, but they will have to wait until after the PEIMQG Mystery Quilt-Along. 

Don't forget to vote for your favorite " Nautical Block" before the 25th of April..... 


Which Nautical Block is your Favorite?

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

April 14th:                       PEIMQG Sew-In (9 am - 4 pm)

April 26th:                       PEIMQG Monthly Meeting (7 - 9 pm)

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

May 31st:                        PEIMQG Mystery Quilt-Along Grand Prize draw!!!