CONNECT
This new page is for members who wish to connect with others in the guild.
For example: Are you looking for quilting advice or a ride to a meeting or event? Would you like to form a group to go on a fabric shopping trip.
For example: Are you looking for quilting advice or a ride to a meeting or event? Would you like to form a group to go on a fabric shopping trip.
April 1, 2019
For Sale
A Janome Quilter’s Companion 6019 sewing machine with Quilting Table. Used for repairs only and Table is still in the box. Like new.
Paid $480.00 - Asking $200.00.
If interested please call Denyse MacDonald at
905 272-0793.
For Sale
A Janome Quilter’s Companion 6019 sewing machine with Quilting Table. Used for repairs only and Table is still in the box. Like new.
Paid $480.00 - Asking $200.00.
If interested please call Denyse MacDonald at
905 272-0793.
December 4, 2018
I have a double/queen quilting frame that has never been used. It was made in Nova Scotia. It was given to me but, due to hand issues, I can’t use it. It is free to a good home.
Would any of your members be interested?
I am in the Mineola area of Mississauga.
Sydney Weale
Email: packard1933@yahoo.ca
I have a double/queen quilting frame that has never been used. It was made in Nova Scotia. It was given to me but, due to hand issues, I can’t use it. It is free to a good home.
Would any of your members be interested?
I am in the Mineola area of Mississauga.
Sydney Weale
Email: packard1933@yahoo.ca
April 27, 2018
Joan Milburn is looking for any of the following from members:
For Archives: Looking for old "Peaceful Pastimes" from 1997 to September 2013.
Also membership lists, press clippings, Minutes, Exec. and General.
You can email Joan if you have any questions at: joan@milburn.ca
Joan Milburn is looking for any of the following from members:
For Archives: Looking for old "Peaceful Pastimes" from 1997 to September 2013.
Also membership lists, press clippings, Minutes, Exec. and General.
You can email Joan if you have any questions at: joan@milburn.ca
January 21, 2017
DAYS FOR GIRLS
The Mississauga group of an international non-profit organization that works to provide feminine hygiene supplies for girls around the world is looking for volunteers to help at a pair of upcoming sessions.
Days for Girls volunteers create reusable feminine hygiene kits that can last anywhere from two to four years. The kits are then distributed to girls and women around the world.
Contact adrianefranklin@gmail.com for more information
DAYS FOR GIRLS
The Mississauga group of an international non-profit organization that works to provide feminine hygiene supplies for girls around the world is looking for volunteers to help at a pair of upcoming sessions.
Days for Girls volunteers create reusable feminine hygiene kits that can last anywhere from two to four years. The kits are then distributed to girls and women around the world.
Contact adrianefranklin@gmail.com for more information
Latest Update April 2017:
A delivery is being made to St Lucia. Nurses, teachers and volunteers are going in May.
What do we need?
- Briefs size 10 – 12 – 14 in dark colours. Hanes, Fruit of the Loom or Walmart{George brand}.
- Wash cloths in a dark colour.
- 1 meter flannelette Dark floral or solid for liners
- 1 meter cotton floral or geometric design for bags.
NO SOAP is needed. Lush and a soap maker have donated enough for now.
There will be an orange bag on the Core table for donations.
A delivery is being made to St Lucia. Nurses, teachers and volunteers are going in May.
What do we need?
- Briefs size 10 – 12 – 14 in dark colours. Hanes, Fruit of the Loom or Walmart{George brand}.
- Wash cloths in a dark colour.
- 1 meter flannelette Dark floral or solid for liners
- 1 meter cotton floral or geometric design for bags.
NO SOAP is needed. Lush and a soap maker have donated enough for now.
There will be an orange bag on the Core table for donations.
January 20, 2017
Donations for Threads of Love
MQG Members Anne Stark and Pat Dubrick will collect fabric donations for Threads of Love at the Faith Missionary Church, in Wasaga Beach for an initiative to sew mattresses and children’s items for those in developing countries that are in need of the basic necessities.
They knit pneumonia vests, hats, booties for infants; sew quilts (no batting), dresses for girls, shorts for boys, bags to hold rice, cotton sanitary products etc. ; mattress get woven together using plastic milk bags,
Anne and Pat would like to ask their fellow guild members if they have items that could be used for this worthy cause. Dropoff bins will be available at the February and March meeting. They can use any fabric, cotton, cotton/polyester, Crimplene etc. Cotton sheets and duvet covers are used to back quilts etc. Crimplene is used for boys shorts because it wears so well. Wool for knitted products, lace, bias tape, cording for dresses, bibs and shorts. Batting or pillow filling for Teddy Bears. They don't use elastic products because they deteriorate too quickly.
Contact Anne Chreptak: anne572@icloud.com if you have further questions.
Donations for Threads of Love
MQG Members Anne Stark and Pat Dubrick will collect fabric donations for Threads of Love at the Faith Missionary Church, in Wasaga Beach for an initiative to sew mattresses and children’s items for those in developing countries that are in need of the basic necessities.
They knit pneumonia vests, hats, booties for infants; sew quilts (no batting), dresses for girls, shorts for boys, bags to hold rice, cotton sanitary products etc. ; mattress get woven together using plastic milk bags,
Anne and Pat would like to ask their fellow guild members if they have items that could be used for this worthy cause. Dropoff bins will be available at the February and March meeting. They can use any fabric, cotton, cotton/polyester, Crimplene etc. Cotton sheets and duvet covers are used to back quilts etc. Crimplene is used for boys shorts because it wears so well. Wool for knitted products, lace, bias tape, cording for dresses, bibs and shorts. Batting or pillow filling for Teddy Bears. They don't use elastic products because they deteriorate too quickly.
Contact Anne Chreptak: anne572@icloud.com if you have further questions.
