Chilliwack PieceMakers Quilting Guild

May Program 

We were so excited to have Carola from Carola's Quilt Shop in Ryder Lake to present Crazy for Scraps and Precuts. Carola also hosted a POP-UP shopping experience where many members took advantage to stock up their sewing rooms with some new supplies.

June Program 

Member Janet S gave us an overview of the making and design of our guild banner and guild quilt.  Followed by member Lyn R who talked about the making of our guild anniversary table runner.  Members who had not signed it yet were given the opportunity to add their names.

Door Prize Winners

Beatrice R, Connie D, Liz A, Evelyn H, Trish V, Susan S, Kim M, Barb P, Bev B, Sharon B, Sue H, Jamie N, Linda M

Show & Tell

Show & Tell

Gift Certificate Winners

Gift Certificate Winners

Gift Certificate Winners

Fat Quarter Winner

Door Prize Winners

Evelyn H, Sharon B, Jean P, Evelyn R, Rachel B, Karlie M, Janet S, Susan W, Kim M, Jane E

Show & Tell

July Park Meet Up 

14 ladies attended our informal park meeting.  It was a lovely warm evening for a chat.  We shared our recently made projects and won door prizes.

Gift Certificate Winners

FEBRUARY PROGRAM

Road to Biscotti - In this virtual trunk show, Brandon Wulff, and autistic man, walks you through his quilting journey. Running a quilting art business, Brandon will show his personal works and talk about his commercial endeavors including the unique and creative Biscotti process quilt. Brandon works with interior designers and decorators to create unique pieces for house and home.

Show & Tell

Gift Certificate Winners

Show & Tell

OCTOBER PROGRAM -  

Janet Skulsky  showed us her 'FAV 5'.  She told us a little about her quilting style and the techniques she prefers.  We also dedicated part of the meeting to all things Quilt Show to be ready for the weekend event. 

JANUARY PROGRAM -  

Cheryl Arkinson was our speaker for the evening, via Zoom. She spoke to us about the five Love Languages - Quality Control, Replication, Expression, Artisanal & Improv.  Cheryl defined Improv, her speciality, as 'starting without knowing where you are going to end up'. Don't be afraid to explore and experiment, always play.

Show & Tell

Fat Quarter Winners

Door Prize Winners

Leslie Z, Diane H, Connie D, Darlene E, Jean P, Naida F, Leah M, Liz A, Kerry S, Cheryl W, Deb P, Beatrice R, Karlie M, Ineke V, Linda V, Carla C, Sharon B, Megan P, Daisy S, Rachel B

Gift Certificate Winners

MARCH PROGRAM

What a busy meeting, tons of show and tell, We Care galore, games and draws, and our De-stash, giveaway and Mini Merchant Mall.  Lots of shopping was accomplished.

Show & Tell

Busy at the Meeting

Lots of We Care handed in, hanging the Show & Tell, Merchant Mall all set up, Improv workshop sign-up, lots of great deals for the shoppers! 

Gift Certificate Winners

Fat Quarter Winners

APRIL PROGRAM

FYBR 2RT presented 'Tangled In Blue' a collection of 22 art quilts all in the theme of using blue. 6 of the ladies were on hand to talk about their work. Members enjoyed the variety of skills and materials used.

Door Prize Winners

Fat Quarter Winners

SEPTEMBER PROGRAM -  

Nancy Riemersma presented a trunk show of her quilting journey. She will be showcasing the following techniques: ruler quilting, free motion quilting, improv quilting, applique, bargello, and landscapes. 

Gift Certificate Winners

Show & Tell

Gift Certificate Winners

Door Prize Winners

Nancy R, Linda VL, Joanne B, Jane E, Michelle M, Ineke VG, Claudia F, Karri W, Hannah B, Debra P, Carla C, Diane H, Lize A, Carol G

Fat Quarter Winners

Gift Certificate Winners

NOVEMBER PROGRAM -  

Wanda Lumsden told us about her journey with entering quilts in CQA and showed those quilts accepted and not accepted.  Carla Carvalho presented us with her 5FAV's - quilts, weaving and lace making. Announcment of the quilt show winners and prizes awarded.

Door Prize Winners

Fat Quarter Winners

Show & Tell