PEI Modern Quilt Guild December 2020 Potluck

December is a busy time of year, to be sure!! As we settle in to celebrate the holidays with friends and family, it's important to make time to unwind. Members of the PEI Modern Quilt Guild were happy to unwind together for our annual end of year Potluck party, Hosted by our lovely President Heather.

We had lots of fun and fantastic food to share throughout the day. After a bit of chat to catch up on news, we held a draw for some excellent quilty prizes, including some samples of "Flatter by Soak"!!!!

Winners were Linda,

Liz,

and Helen!!

Next we drew the winner of the 3D flower Block Lotto blocks. Anna was the lucky winner of these 23 blocks! 

Then after a bit of guild business, we had our Show & Share:

Here's Colleen showing her laptop bag made using leftover blocks.

Janice had 3 pieces that she was finishing up. This piece features Improv scrappy trees.

The next piece is destined to be a wall hanging. It has been drawn and painted by the talented Janice. Stunning!!

The next piece is also a work of art and would be wonderful as a wall hanging or pillow.

Helen has been working on a Block of The Month applique project. Shes's been doing a great job keeping up too!!

Velda is still enjoying the minis!! This first piece is destined for the "Make a Mini Friend" swap.

and the next is her November Mini "Eyeball". Does it follow you wherever you go? LOL.

Roberta has been putting her embroidery machine to good use!! These personalized tea towels are perfect gifts!!

Dianne brought some of her English Paper Piecing..

Half Hexies go together in sew many ways!!

Jean has been forced to take things easy, while recuperating with a broken arm OUCH! She shared these cheerful jar openers with the group. Just love those bright colours!!

Lucinda shared this adorable bowl cozy..

And 2 quilt tops destined for Victoria's Quilts Canada.

Lori has been getting her Christmas cheer on, with these adorable blocks destined for a wall hanging. Mr. and Mrs. Claus if you please...

Don't forget Frosty and Rudoph too!!

She also was super thrilled to find the following quilt pieces at the local Thrift Shop!! Super Score!!!

Janet is continuing with her efforts to finish her UFO's..

She was also inspired by our recent Postcard swap. Check out these mini works of art!!

Heather shared this stunning wall hanging made with Shot Cottons and Half Square Triangles!!

 Mr. Claus makes another appearance, in Susan's new Rug Hooking project!!

Cathy brought some festive Mug Rugs that needed binding..

What a talented group of ladies!! I see a few last minute projects being finished up in the coming week, just in time for Christmas!

After all the eye candy and busy handwork we were ready for some lunch. Followed by a couple games of Left, Right,& Centre.

Lucinda won the first round!!

And Liz won the second!!

Can't wait to see what lovely projects you make with all those fun squares!!

Happy Holidays to you all, and all the best for 2020!! 

Upcoming events: 

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

All upcoming meetings in 2020 to be announced, once they have been confirmed, beginning in late December....

Don't forget we love having visitors!! If you happen to be on PEI reach out to us via email: peimqg@gmail.com or on IG @PEIMQG, so we can fill you in on the details of our next meeting or Sew-In!!

PEIMQG November 2019 Meeting

Howdy folks!! It's hard to believe how fast time has been rushing by! The holiday season is well upon us now.

November is the last month of the year when the members of the PEI Modern Quilt Guild gather for an official meeting. We aim to have as little business at  our December Potluck as possible, so everyone can settle in for a fun day of food and frivolity!

Heather welcomed 16 members and 2 guests (Minghuang and Wenli) to this month's meeting. 

We also had guest speaker Pam Hales from "Step Ahead Designs" join us for a demonstration on "Paper Quilling". Here she is discussing the notions needed for this fun craft. 

She shows us the process of building a flower...

Afterwards she invited us to try our hand at paper quilling, and we took a break to browse her pop-up shop, for some unique gift ideas!

Thank you Pam, for coming to visit and share your talent with us!

End of year means Executive elections are almost upon us. If you are a member and would like to help continue making the PEI Modern Quilt Guild awesome in 2020, please let Heather know by email peimqg@gmail.com what position you would like to hold by the December 14th potluck.

Next up was the "Colour of the Year" Postcard exchange with the Moncton Modern Guild. These are the gorgeous postcards that we received. They are all so fantastic!

We also were so pleased to award the Viewer's Choice winners of the Van Gogh Challenge. From left to right: 2nd place - Janice, 1st - Liz, and 3rd - Jean. The winners received ribbons and FQ bundles. Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for their favourites!!

Lucinda's Block Lotto has been postponed until the December 14th potluck, as she was unable to attend. That means we get a little more time to make more blocks!!

We will be participating in a zippered pouch swap with the Victoria Modern Quilt Guild. Details will be provided to members in January via their email. Stay tuned in the New Year for photos, as members begin making their projects. 

Show & Share

First up for Show & Share is a photo of the swan projects from the October - 3rd Story Workshop class featuring Andrea Tsang Jackson. We are missing a few members from this photo, so stay tuned in future for more of these lovely swan blocks.

Also from the Andrea Tsang Jackson workshops are the gemstones in each member's chosen colour. I love how they all sparkle!!

Jean showed some of her cotton cord bowls and after some persuasion, she has agreed to host a mini workshop during our Spring Retreat to members for $5. Supply list will be added to the Facebook page in due time.

Liz has been busy finishing up a few projects ... This Table Topper is sophisticated in Black and White.

 Here is the back..

These next 2 table runners were the results of a workshop she hosted, for a small group of ladies, in a neighbouring community.

Leigh Anne really enjoyed pattern testing this gorgeous "Snowflake " quilt by Modern Handcraft

Here is the pieced back...

Lori challenged herself with this Improv "Christmas Trees" quilt.

Janice has been very busy!!! This adorable hexagon pillow is just too cute!

This stunning project was made with an orphan block!!

Absolutely amazing! This piece was drawn, coloured and quilted by Janice!! Speechless!!

Another example of her stunning craftsmanship, this puppy project is beautiful from the front ...

and the back...

Roberta is another member who has been busy finishing up gifts for giving. This Unicorn pillow is so pretty. Can I have one too?

Here is the fun back...

Super fun Owl Pillow, front...

and back.

Some handy goodies for the Chef-on-the-go. A casserole carrier, and hot pad.

More gifts for the grandchildren. This adorable apron...

A new pillowcase...and

one more for the tractor loving grandson...

A new tree skirt...

Her 3rd "Everything Baby" quilt... Amazing!!

Cathy just finished making this wallet to match her favourite purse...and

here's the fabrics inside..

Heather has been teaching at her local Community School. Here is a finished wall hanging using one of her sample blocks.

Here is the sampler quilt top she used as a reference for some of the blocks her students were making.

Here's one of Heather's students, Wenli, with her finished table runner. Fantastic for such a newbie quilter!!

Upcoming events: 

December 14th:            PEIMQG Annual Potluck Party (9 - 4 pm Heather's House)

Upcoming events: 

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

All upcoming meetings in 2020 to be announced, once they have been confirmed, beginning in late December....

Don't forget we love having visitors!! If you happen to be on PEI reach out to us via email: peimqg@gmail.com or on IG @PEIMQG, so we can fill you in on the details of our next meeting or Sew-In!!