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Canadian Quilters' Association
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York Heritage Quilters Guild in Toronto provided you and your members with information about the speakers and workshops for 2019-2020 https://yhqg.org/speakers-and-workshops
Colour bleed help - Quick, read this article!
https://www.colorwaysbyvicki.com/save-my-bleeding-quilt.html?fbclid=IwAR2bQcXybAbHsfQaKthgMtob0syAmcOOqY5FGCHctmYHJNQDrH8ARCcocFQ#/
Behind the Scenes of a Quilt Pattern Business
https://www.bonjourquilts.com/quilt-pattern-designer-business/
https://www.bonjourquilts.com/quilt-pattern-designer-business/
See how pins and needles are made:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wZJPpuL2sqQ
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wZJPpuL2sqQ
Keepsake Quilting has new owners:
https://www.laconiadailysun.com/news/local/keepsake-quilting-s-new-owners-hope-to-restore-shop-s/article_b6055ac8-4411-11e8-b9af-57ce004d5f53.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=user-share
https://www.laconiadailysun.com/news/local/keepsake-quilting-s-new-owners-hope-to-restore-shop-s/article_b6055ac8-4411-11e8-b9af-57ce004d5f53.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=user-share
Recently there was an interesting interview with documentary producer Ken Burns. Turns out he is an avid quilt collector, and quite passionate about them.
http://www.cbc.ca/radio/popup/audio/listen.html?autoPlay=true&clipIds=&mediaIds=1167512131934&keywords=Arts%20and%20entertainment%2C%20Arts%20and%20entertainment%2FEntertainment%2C%20Ken%20Burns&contentarea=radio&subsection1=radio1&subsection2=entertainment&subsection3=Q&title=quilts-and-documentaries%3F-its-all-interwoven-for-filmmaker-ken-burns&contentid=1.4545578&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cbc.ca%2Fradio%2Fq%2Fthursday-feb-22-2018-jennifer-podemski-kaia-kater-and-more-1.4545488%2Fquilts-and-documentaries-it-s-all-interwoven-for-filmmaker-ken-burns-1.4545578&publishedTime=1519307452938&originaltitle=ken-burns&contenttype=audio&updatedTime=1519317880711&authenticated=false
http://www.cbc.ca/radio/popup/audio/listen.html?autoPlay=true&clipIds=&mediaIds=1167512131934&keywords=Arts%20and%20entertainment%2C%20Arts%20and%20entertainment%2FEntertainment%2C%20Ken%20Burns&contentarea=radio&subsection1=radio1&subsection2=entertainment&subsection3=Q&title=quilts-and-documentaries%3F-its-all-interwoven-for-filmmaker-ken-burns&contentid=1.4545578&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cbc.ca%2Fradio%2Fq%2Fthursday-feb-22-2018-jennifer-podemski-kaia-kater-and-more-1.4545488%2Fquilts-and-documentaries-it-s-all-interwoven-for-filmmaker-ken-burns-1.4545578&publishedTime=1519307452938&originaltitle=ken-burns&contenttype=audio&updatedTime=1519317880711&authenticated=false
Check out the latest Quilt of Belonging newsletter here
: https://www.quiltofbelonging.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Fall-2017web2.pdf
: https://www.quiltofbelonging.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Fall-2017web2.pdf
A virtual tour of the Welsh Quilt Centre
: http://blog.modafabrics.com/2017/12/the-welsh-quilt-centre/#more-17361
: http://blog.modafabrics.com/2017/12/the-welsh-quilt-centre/#more-17361
This tool lets you take a picture of your fabric and cuts it up into 3.75" triangles, and arranges them into hexes! (Mind you it doesn't account for seam allowance), but still it's pretty neat, even just to play with.
http://oneblockwonder.com/design-helper/#
http://oneblockwonder.com/design-helper/#
Here is a link to a tool for calculating batting and backing.
http://www.quiltersparadiseesc.com/Calculators/Backing%20and%20Batting%20Calculator.php
http://www.quiltersparadiseesc.com/Calculators/Backing%20and%20Batting%20Calculator.php
Tips from Quilting Digest:
http://quiltingdigest.com/how-to-change-bobbins-midstream/
http://quiltingdigest.com/must-know-tips-for-pain-free-quilting/
http://quiltingdigest.com/how-to-change-bobbins-midstream/
http://quiltingdigest.com/must-know-tips-for-pain-free-quilting/
Another little tip.
http://thesewingloftblog.com/nesting-sewing-term/
http://thesewingloftblog.com/nesting-sewing-term/
Interesting link about orange rinds being transformed in to fabric among other things - yes really... http://www.bbc.com/news/business-40946159
Here is a great link with information on sewing machine needles.
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1103768205301&ca=7c572969-96e1-4e71-a7bf-e842845cf680
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1103768205301&ca=7c572969-96e1-4e71-a7bf-e842845cf680
Here's a link to a tutorial for a lovely little block using 2.5" strips.
www.sewcanshe.com/blog/2016/4/29/classic-blocks-fresh-fabric-the-whirlwind-quilt-block?format=amp
www.sewcanshe.com/blog/2016/4/29/classic-blocks-fresh-fabric-the-whirlwind-quilt-block?format=amp
An interesting read...
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/ct-quilt-politics-ent-0405-20170331-story.html
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/ct-quilt-politics-ent-0405-20170331-story.html
WOW - here is a great link to calculating how much binding is required!
http://www.quiltersparadiseesc.com/Calculators/Binding%20Calculator.php
http://www.quiltersparadiseesc.com/Calculators/Binding%20Calculator.php
A great article about copyright. An easy read.
https://suebleiweiss.blog/2017/04/02/inspiration-vs-copying/
https://suebleiweiss.blog/2017/04/02/inspiration-vs-copying/
What to do with those ties!
http://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1078790
http://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1078790
WOW.........Paul Catania is featured in this article.
http://m.bramptonguardian.com/community-story/7169823-these-quilters-from-peel-are-not-ordinary
http://m.bramptonguardian.com/community-story/7169823-these-quilters-from-peel-are-not-ordinary
Hello,
I am reaching out to quilters like you to let you know about my book, Walking Foot Quilting Designs.
Do you want the satisfaction of completing your quilts on your own and you don’t enjoy free motion quilting or simply want other options? Walking foot quilting is the answer. Each time I teach Modern Quilting With the Feed Dogs Up, someone suggests I need to write a book. When I got the same suggestion while teaching at Quilt Canada 2016, I decided to do just that.
Visit my website www.melissamarginet.ca for more information or to order your copy. If you wish to order several copies through your guild or group I can offer discounted or free shipping.
Melissa Marginet - Quilter - Home
www.melissamarginet.ca
I grew up next door to my wonderful grandmother, Louise (Hutlet) Marginet (1903-2001), near Bruxelles, Manitoba and I credit her for a great start to my creative life.
Walking Foot Quilting Designs is a collection of dozens of quilting designs with variations and combinations to give you over 100 ideas for quilting your own quilt on your home sewing machine.
The designs are created for the walking foot but can also be used for free motion quilting, long arm quilting, and hand quilting.
The book measure 5.5" x 7", a nice carry along size that won't take up much room beside your sewing machine as you refer to it when quilting your quilt, and the spiral binding will ensure it stays open to the page you want.
Happy Quilting!
Melissa Marginet
Beausejour, MB Canada
I am reaching out to quilters like you to let you know about my book, Walking Foot Quilting Designs.
Do you want the satisfaction of completing your quilts on your own and you don’t enjoy free motion quilting or simply want other options? Walking foot quilting is the answer. Each time I teach Modern Quilting With the Feed Dogs Up, someone suggests I need to write a book. When I got the same suggestion while teaching at Quilt Canada 2016, I decided to do just that.
Visit my website www.melissamarginet.ca for more information or to order your copy. If you wish to order several copies through your guild or group I can offer discounted or free shipping.
Melissa Marginet - Quilter - Home
www.melissamarginet.ca
I grew up next door to my wonderful grandmother, Louise (Hutlet) Marginet (1903-2001), near Bruxelles, Manitoba and I credit her for a great start to my creative life.
Walking Foot Quilting Designs is a collection of dozens of quilting designs with variations and combinations to give you over 100 ideas for quilting your own quilt on your home sewing machine.
The designs are created for the walking foot but can also be used for free motion quilting, long arm quilting, and hand quilting.
The book measure 5.5" x 7", a nice carry along size that won't take up much room beside your sewing machine as you refer to it when quilting your quilt, and the spiral binding will ensure it stays open to the page you want.
Happy Quilting!
Melissa Marginet
Beausejour, MB Canada
http://www.rickytims.com/1879-ponnie-brinkman-scholarship-winner-announced
This is a story from the Ricky Timms newsletter that he just published about a new quilter from Edmonton who won a scholarship to one of Ricky’s seminars. Pretty cool story and might be inspirational to new quilters in the guild.
This is a story from the Ricky Timms newsletter that he just published about a new quilter from Edmonton who won a scholarship to one of Ricky’s seminars. Pretty cool story and might be inspirational to new quilters in the guild.
The book is in our library and many of us have had the amazing experience of seeing the quilt in person. Please take time to visit the website.
An Inspirational Message
http://us3.campaign-archive1.com/?u=73022887822e24d07bcea229c&id=edaf9068f9
http://us3.campaign-archive1.com/?u=73022887822e24d07bcea229c&id=edaf9068f9
Ideas for Canada’s 150th Birthday
If you like paper piecing and want a bit of inspiration for Canada’s 150th, I found this on a blog by an American quilter. It’s the Canada 150 logo. Maybe for oven mitts or an apron or part of a quilt.
http://sea-sew.blogspot.ca/2015/04/canada150-quilt-pattern.html
If you like paper piecing and want a bit of inspiration for Canada’s 150th, I found this on a blog by an American quilter. It’s the Canada 150 logo. Maybe for oven mitts or an apron or part of a quilt.
http://sea-sew.blogspot.ca/2015/04/canada150-quilt-pattern.html
Help Find Missing SAQA Quilts in Western Canada - TheQuiltShow.com
https://thequiltshow.com/daily-blog/142-newsletter/25164-help-find-missing-saqa-quilts-in-western-canada?utm_source=Infusionsoft&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2016_10_28_Weekend_Fun_8&inf_contact_key=dfbb2a75c9ced8fe654e7ca0d2c19f202ad7b706510d4c67df5e59b81e1acdc9
https://thequiltshow.com/daily-blog/142-newsletter/25164-help-find-missing-saqa-quilts-in-western-canada?utm_source=Infusionsoft&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2016_10_28_Weekend_Fun_8&inf_contact_key=dfbb2a75c9ced8fe654e7ca0d2c19f202ad7b706510d4c67df5e59b81e1acdc9
The Many Amazing Benefits of Quilting
http://so-sew-easy.com/amazing-benefits-of-quilting/
http://so-sew-easy.com/amazing-benefits-of-quilting/
Getting ready for a retreat:
click here
click here
The Quilt Pattern Magazine’s (TQPM) Kennel Quilt Program
an outreach project for kennel quilts
details here
an outreach project for kennel quilts
details here
Nedra Bonds: The Angry Quilter, a BBC news magazine article from 25 September 2016.
http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-37450269
http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-37450269
Ten Things you Need to Know About Sewing
http://www.heirloomcreations.net/sewing-tips/10-things-need-know-about-sewing-machine-bobbins/?utm_campaign=shareaholic&utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=socialnetwork
http://www.heirloomcreations.net/sewing-tips/10-things-need-know-about-sewing-machine-bobbins/?utm_campaign=shareaholic&utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=socialnetwork
Treating Stains in an Old Quilt
http://willywonkyquilts.blogspot.ca/2016/06/treating-stains-in-old-quilt.html
http://willywonkyquilts.blogspot.ca/2016/06/treating-stains-in-old-quilt.html
The Ultimate Quilt Binding Tutorial
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0vCWpxBRs20
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0vCWpxBRs20
CQA Bulletin ~ May 09, 2016
http://www.canadianquilter.com/newsletters/email-broadcasts.php?blog_id=182
http://www.canadianquilter.com/newsletters/email-broadcasts.php?blog_id=182
You Can Quilt that Out: a fun video to watch
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XzoL7ddTEnA
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XzoL7ddTEnA
There is more than one way to bind a quilt:
http://landauerpub.com/eBook-PDF-Downloads/There-s-More-Than-One-Way-to-Bind-a-Quilt-DOWNLOAD.html
http://landauerpub.com/eBook-PDF-Downloads/There-s-More-Than-One-Way-to-Bind-a-Quilt-DOWNLOAD.html
Interesting 2-colour binding. There's a video at the end.
http://ludlowquiltandsew.co.uk/articles-newsletters/flange-quilt-binding/
http://ludlowquiltandsew.co.uk/articles-newsletters/flange-quilt-binding/
This website has videos about this year's Paducah show including the museum.
http://thequiltshow.com/daily-blog
http://thequiltshow.com/daily-blog
This tip looks interesting - and time saving, once you get the frog tape in place. http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2013/04/frog-tape-trick/
A very informative piece all about backing a quilt.....
http://www.quilting-tidbits.com/quilt-backing.html
http://www.quilting-tidbits.com/quilt-backing.html
Sewing Room Safety Tips
http://www.sewmyplace.com/tip/sewing-safety-tips-staying-safe-in-the-sewing-room/
http://www.craftsy.com/article/sewing-machine-safety-tips
http://www.sewmyplace.com/tip/sewing-safety-tips-staying-safe-in-the-sewing-room/
http://www.craftsy.com/article/sewing-machine-safety-tips
The Secret to Threading a Needle
.www.threads magazine
.www.threads magazine
An Interesting Way to Attach Binding
Here is a link to a slide show of very different Double Wedding Ring Quilts...and after a pause a slide show of more...and wedding dresses.
http://play.smilebox.com/SpreadMoreHappy/4e444d794d6a45314e544d3d0d0a
http://play.smilebox.com/SpreadMoreHappy/4e444d794d6a45314e544d3d0d0a
Quilting Ergonomics
https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/sewing/sewingstationdesign.html
https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/sewing/sewingstationdesign.html
Announcement of theme for 2016 Row by Row Experience:
http://rowbyrowstudio.com/2015/10/09/watch-and-learn-the-2016-theme-here/
http://rowbyrowstudio.com/2015/10/09/watch-and-learn-the-2016-theme-here/
Birmingham 2015, Perfect Binding 2, Jinny Memory Match, A Home for "Any Woman...Every Woman," Get Your Taping Tickets
newsletter
newsletter
Free block patterns
http://www.mccallsquilting.com/Block_Reference.html#.Vc4Y1ctf1lA.facebook
http://www.mccallsquilting.com/Block_Reference.html#.Vc4Y1ctf1lA.facebook
Handmade: Retired tool and die maker is now quilter
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/columnists/jocelynn-brown/2015/07/16/tool-die-maker-now-quilter/30256461/
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/columnists/jocelynn-brown/2015/07/16/tool-die-maker-now-quilter/30256461/
10 Tips for keeping your scissors sharp:
http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2014/09/keeping-scissors-sharp/?ext=FB_QC_LP_Registrations_Blog_Blog440_20150520_0945&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social%20Engagement&utm_campaign=Quilting%20Club-Registrations
http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2014/09/keeping-scissors-sharp/?ext=FB_QC_LP_Registrations_Blog_Blog440_20150520_0945&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social%20Engagement&utm_campaign=Quilting%20Club-Registrations
Information about washing fabrics
http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2014/07/how-to-wash-quilting-fabric/?ext=FB_QC_LP_Registrations_Blog_Blog458_20150521_0830&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social%20Engagement&utm_campaign=Quilting%20Club-Registrations&initialPage=true
http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2014/07/how-to-wash-quilting-fabric/?ext=FB_QC_LP_Registrations_Blog_Blog458_20150521_0830&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social%20Engagement&utm_campaign=Quilting%20Club-Registrations&initialPage=true
Absolutely delightful video of a very resourceful woman relieving her boredom while driving a tractor!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNmztSvG-Lw&app=desktop
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNmztSvG-Lw&app=desktop
A definition of "the hand of a fabric"
A recommended read:
http://liztrenow.com/the-forgotten-seamstress/marias-quilt/
A fabulous lesson for all quilters:
Angela Walters - 3 things quilters shouldn't do
A slideshow of quilts from Judy Niemeyer's patterns
http://www.quiltworx.com/facebook-reaches-40000-fans/
Adding a sleeve to your Quilt:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=bF81VRK4ilw&app=desktop
A wonderfully informative video:
http://ezinearticles.com/?Surprising-Health-Benefits-of-Quilting&id=8297639
Of interest:
http://www.wcax.com/story/27877409/former-agents-sew-for-a-good-cause
If Quilters Were the Norm
http://www.chicagonow.com/quilting-sewing-creating/2015/01/what-if-quilters-were-the-norm/
WOW - have a read of this: http://issuu.com/schmetzneedles/docs/its-july2014?e=10258703%2F8335184 An interview of Mark Lipinski about "life after quilting to a deadline"...The Slow Stitching Movement. Enjoy the process.
Great instructional video: http://suepellanddesigns.com
How to fold a quilt:
http://annfahl.blogspot.ca/2012/02/how-to-fold-and-store-quilts.html
Susan Bowslaugh, a speaker at our May 2014 general meeting, recommended a shop in the Niagara Region
Modern Bee
www.modernbee.ca
National Quilters Circle
click here
For help with half square triangles:
http://www.quiltingandwhatnot.ca/index.html
Consider supporting this unique Project
quiltofbelonging.ca/ourstory
What should you do when your thread shreds or breaks?
Here is a link to some good information regarding thread issues offered by Superior Threads:
http://www.superiorthreads.com/education/troubleshooting-problems/
Received from a fellow quilter in Australia:
Good Morning,
My name is Rose Lewis and I am from Australia. I am an award winning quilt / textile artist.
I have a blog/website and I was wondering if there is anyone from your guild that would be nterested in following someone from Australia.
It is often nice to learn about the different way that people live and do things in other countries.
If anyone is interested then they are able to just log on for a look,or if they choose to join up with me for FREE, then they will receive a FREE E-BOOK for “HOW TO DO TRAPUNTO”, followed up with a weekly e-mail each Wednesday.
This is a technique that I master in, and Applique is my other big love.
Here is my address www.roselewisquilting.com.au
Seen at the One of a Kind Show in Toronto
Quilts used as carpets. An interesting idea. Quilts by Marie Armstrong (Designer) www.krazyladykreations.net
Update from Space
NASA astronaut Karen Nyberg now has had her feet planted firmly back on Earth since Nov 10th, but here is her
last quilting video update from space, and an invitation to quilters around the world:
karen-nyberg-quilting
Do you know that quilting may be beneficial to your health? Read this:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2002862/Why-quilting-uniquely-good-us.html
Recommended by Elaine Theriault
http://quiltersresources.net
Recommended by Jane Sanders:
Brandy Lynn Designs
Recommended in the Newsletter:
There are far too many fall quilt ideas to mention on this site: www.favequilts.com/Fall-Quilts
Making a falling leave art quilt with Nancy Zieman: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxPMpKEotvg
Instructions for making Maple leaf blocks:
quilting.about.com/od/quiltblocklotto/ss/maple_leaf.htm
Michelle from the Quilting Gallery hosted a block party last fall. This page has links to all the block tutorials that were offered.
quiltinggallery.com/quiltersfun/.
Brandy Lynn Designs
Recommended in the Newsletter:
There are far too many fall quilt ideas to mention on this site: www.favequilts.com/Fall-Quilts
Making a falling leave art quilt with Nancy Zieman: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxPMpKEotvg
Instructions for making Maple leaf blocks:
quilting.about.com/od/quiltblocklotto/ss/maple_leaf.htm
Michelle from the Quilting Gallery hosted a block party last fall. This page has links to all the block tutorials that were offered.
quiltinggallery.com/quiltersfun/.
