Common Thread Quilt Guild

We have another workshop coming up. This looks like it should be a lot of fun! Virtual workshop Speed Date with Improv March 27, 2021 Sign-up deadline March 17, 2021... Think of this class as speed dating with improvisational piecing techniques that include curves and free-cutting. It will be fast-paced and a lot of fun: several techniques are introduced and demonstrated one after the other with very little time to second guess, stress or obsess over perfection. Every student will end up with a unique, original improv sampler quilt! The focus here is to explore line, shape and happenstance in abstract design, so keep things simply graphic by using solid-coloured fabrics in black, white and one pop of colour. In the afternoon, Krista will share design wall tips to jigsaw the improv elements together, seeking balance and creative design opportunities. Some pre-cutting is required. Instructor: Krista Hennebury (British Columbia) Location: Zoom (Virtual) Time: 10:00 to 4:30 with a 30 minute off-line lunch break Date: Saturday March 27, 2021 Cost: $50.00 for members, $60.00 for non-members Skill level: Confident beginner to intermediate quilter looking to learn a new technique. Minimum number: 15 participants Maximum number : 20 participants Notes: There will be some homework prior to the class including preparation and cutting of fabric. Fabric required: 1/2 yard black, 1/2 yard white, Fat Quarter of one colour (all solids or reads-as-solids, high contrast if not choosing to use black and white). Quilt Size: without borders, approximately 20" x 20". Register: On-line, by sending an email to [email protected] . Spaces are still available.

Our next workshop is approaching and the sign-up deadline is looming. If you would like to sign up for this workshop there are still a few spots available on a first come first served basis. It should prove to be a fun day during our continued COVID lockdown. Virtual Workshop Texture into Sudoku January 16, 2021 Sign-up deadline January 6, 2021... Nine ingenious ways to create surface texture and manipulated magic. Create all nine ideas in class and combine to create an amazingly marvellously nipped, tucked, twiddled and fiddled panel with a little added extra embellishment. These designs can be made from one colour or use a variety of shades. Batiks/plain coloured/hand-dyed cotton, silk or other natural fabrics with no obvious right/wrong side are a good choice of material. Instructor: Jennie Rayment (England) Location: Zoom (Virtual) Time: 9:30 to 4:00, with a 30 minute lunch break Date: Saturday January 16, 2021 Cost: $50 for members, $60 for non-members Skill level: Anyone looking to learn a new technique. Minimum number: 16 participants Maximum number : 24 participants Notes: Preparation and cutting of fabric will be required before the class Register: On-line, by sending an email to [email protected] . There are a few spaces still available.

Only 7 spots left in this workshop! Virtual Workshop Texture into Sudoku January 16, 2021 Sign-up deadline January 6, 2021... Do you know Jennie Rayment from Hampshire, England? She is the queen of fabric manipulation, nipping and tucking fabric to create interesting textured pieces. Nine ingenious ways to create surface texture and manipulated magic. Create all nine ideas in class and combine to create an amazingly marvellously nipped, tucked, twiddled and fiddled panel with a little added extra embellishment. These designs can be made from one colour or use a variety of shades. Batiks/plain coloured/hand-dyed cotton, silk or other natural fabrics with no obvious right/wrong side are a good choice of material. Instructor: Jennie Rayment (England) Location: Zoom (Virtual) Time: 9:30 to 4:00, with a 30 minute lunch break Date: Saturday January 16, 2021 Cost: $50 for members, $60 for non-members Skill level: Anyone looking to learn a new technique. Minimum number: 16 participants Maximum number : 24 participants Notes: Preparation and cutting of fabric will be required before the class Register: On-line, by sending an email to [email protected] . Spaces are still available but filling fast.

We have a wonderful workshop coming up next month. Haven't you always wanted to finish your own quilts venturing past quilting in the ditch? Here's your chance to learn how, from the comfort of your own sewing room. Virtual Workshop - Modern Quilting with your Walking Foot - December 5, 2020 Sign-up deadline November 27, 2020 ... As a participant in this class, you will make samples of different quilting ideas that can be executed on the home sewing machine with a walking foot. Not everyone can afford a long-arm quilter or wants to have someone else quilt their quilt, and not everyone enjoys free motion quilting. You will create samples of walking foot designs on small quilt sandwiches to help you understand what makes each design successful. We will also look at variations of the designs you stitch out. These samples will be a great reference for you when deciding how to quilt your next quilt. This class includes information on quilting all sizes of quilts on the home sewing machine. - ALL LEVELS Based on Melissa's book, Walking Foot Quilting Designs which is recommended for the class. Instructor: Melissa Marginet (Manitoba) Location: Zoom (Virtual) Time: 6 hours, 9:30 to 4:00 with a half hour lunch break Date: Saturday December 5, 2020 Cost: $40.00 members $50.00 non-members Skill level: Anyone looking to learn a new technique. Minimum number: 11 participants Maximum number : 25 participants Notes: You will be required to prepare a number of small quilt sandwiches ahead of class so you can sew along Register: On-line, by sending an email to [email protected] . Spaces are available.

We have a very interesting workshop coming up soon. Virtual Workshop Foundation Paper Piecing with Freezer Paper November 7 2020 Leanne kicks off this workshop by demonstrating how to create the first few blocks. Then, step by step you can sew-a-long with her. You should be able to complete a few blocks during the 2 hour workshop. You can continue on to make a mini 27x27, a 54x54, or a 72x72 quilt. Dig in to your stash, and join us to grow your foundation paper... piecing skills. Instructor: Leanne Parsons (Newfoundland) Location: Zoom (Virtual) Time: 10:00 to 12:00 Date: Saturday November 7, 2020 Cost: o One 2 hour workshop: $40.00 paid guild members $50.00 non-guild members o Pattern Burst included in this price. Skill level: Confident beginner to an intermediate quilter looking to learn a new technique. Maximum number : 25 participants Notes: Quilt uses scraps. You can purchase freezer paper from Watergirl Quilt Co or use your own. Paper can be sold in individual sheets (50 cents each). There will be some homework prior to the class (fabric cut and ready). Register: On-line by sending an email to: [email protected] Spaces are available.

Did you know our guild is open for membership? While we may not be able to get together in person, we are hosting our member meetings virtually, using zoom. As a result of this, we have a fabulous line up of guest speakers. What a great opportunity for you to join us with your favourite beverage and snacks from the comfort of your home. Take a look at these upcoming speakers! October: Melissa Marginet from Manitoba... November: Edith Choiniere from Quebec December: Jacquie Gering from Kansas USA (CTQG member exclusive) January: Mary Fons from Chicago USA February: Karen Brown from Toronto March: Krista Hennebury from BC And more to come! Head over to our membership site and sign up today http://commonthreadquiltguild.ca/membership/