Our Vice president Velda, welcomed 13 members to the April meeting. We discussed the "Quilting Forward" exhibit taking place at Eptek Art & Culture Centre in Summerside, which has received lots of praise from the community. The exhibit will be on display until May 10th, so if you haven't had a chance to go and see it, you still have time.
We are getting very excited about hosting Andrea Tsang Jackson of 3rd Story Workshop, for a Trunkshow and 2 workshops. The members in attendance voted for their choice, and after the remaining members have their say, we will be able to make the announcement. Whatever classes are selected, it's going to be an awesome weekend!!
Dianne, our charity coordinator, collected the Quilts of Valour blocks during the meeting and we have 113 and counting.
She also collected 112 heart blocks for the "Healing Hearts for Christchurch". Information about this charitable endeavour can be found at the Angels in Gumboots Facebook page.
Members: Please be sure to make arrangements to get any remaining blocks to Dianne by the May 12th Sew-In.
This month we have been making Block 5 for the Medley Medallion Quilt-Along. Here are some of the completed blocks...
Jean was the lucky winner of a 25$ Gift Certificate from this month's Sponsor: Fabric Crafts & More. Congratulations, Jean!!
Cathy demonstrated the Eight at a time HST method due at the May meeting. A super quick method for making Half Square Triangles, really fast!!
Velda presented the next Block Lotto block: Wonky Trees, using a tutorial by Diary of a Quilter. Unfinished size: 7" x 9".
The draw for the "Raspberry Kiss" Block Lotto blocks will be postponed to the May meeting. (Now there's time to whip up a few more, for an even better chance to win!!)
This month's Show & Share was short but sweet...
Dianne rescued this hand pieced Drunkard's Path quilt top from the local thrift store Value Village. The piecing was perfection.
Roberta, shared an almost finished wall hanging. "The Beach is My Happy Place" just needed a few more stitches to finish the binding.
Lucinda shared some fabric boxes that she made from Linda's demo a few months ago. More than a few members have been having fun making these!!
She also had some new fabric purchases to share which will supplement her Low-Volumes.
Cathy shared her completed Queen sized "Harlequin Twist" quilt. I love those bright colours!!
Upcoming events:
The following Events are planned for the West Royalty Community Room, Sobeys, 39 Babineau Avenue, Charlottetown. Save the dates!
May 11th: PEIMQG Sew-In (9 am - 4 pm)
May 23rd: PEIMQG Monthly Meeting (7 - 9 pm)
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