The Ancaster Quilters' Guild

• Binbrook United Church April 20 and 21 See attached poster
• Stoney Creek Quilters Guild Show   May 5, and May 6 http://www.cishw.on.ca/inform/Vol_170_Jan_2012.pdf    page 6
• Dunnville Own Tiny Stitchers  Quilting on the Grand     May 11 and May 12 Dunnville Arena
• Hamilton Quilters Guild   June 8 and 9 2012 Ancaster Fairgrounds http://www.hamiltonquiltersguild.com/Quiltsinbloom.html
  

 

for sale:

Brother model 1500 quilters sewing machine; 9" throat  opening , extension table and all accessories This machine is in excellent condition and has down needle position ,scissors I am asking $850 for it I can be reached by email or phone .
 Lois Banko,  lbanko@execulink.com  or 519 449 5110

Wanted:  Norwood Hoop

I have a blind friend that has recently  taken up rug hooking and I understand that often quilters and hookers use this hoop. I am aware that they no longer manufacture the Norwood Hoop, but I am hoping to find someone who does not need their hoop anymore and would like to sell it to someone who will put it to good use.

Please let me know of anyone who would like to sell their hoop.

Thank you for your time

Sharron Harris

905-627-9215



We’ve teased you long enough on the Quilt Canada blog about our ‘fishy’ idea for delegate gifts for next May’s Quilt Canada Halifax!

Karen Miller from Liverpool NS suggested this idea and we thought it was the right touch for our hosting province. Our sea-faring history goes back to the native fishers who have lived here for thousands of years, and continued with the European fishermen who battled the great Atlantic to harvest the stock from our shores. The early settlers survived with what they caught in their handmade nets and baskets, and the fishing industry still thrives in Atlantic Canada. In honor of the food that has fed millions, we are asking our quilter friends from coast to coast to make our Catch of the Day Bag.

Attached is the Pattern with instructions and applique templates. Each bag requires two fat quarters and fabric for the appliquéd fish and casings, and cording or ribbon.

On the Quilt Canada blog, we also talked about a Fat Quarter Exchange. Here’s a new way to build a natural connection among Canadian quilters, share experiences and discover what you have in common. We’re asking you to choose your favorite Fat Quarter, label it with your contact information [address label], place the fabric and label in a small ziploc bag and send it to me. These will be small gifts for the delegates who, in turn, will be asked to make something ‘interesting’ with their new treasure…and then contact the donor and let them know what was made, maybe even share a picture. Who knows, you might just connect with a new best friend!

Please send your Catch of the Day Bags and Fat Quarters to:

Anna Davison

PO Box 294

Mahone Bay, N.S. B0J 2E0

annadavison@eastlink.ca

Thank you for your willingness to share your fabric and talents with those who will be attending Quilt Canada2012 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. If you are unable to attend in person, your spirit will be there with your lovely gift.

Anna Davison

Table Toppers Chair

Quilt Canada 2012

REMINDERS: * Go to www.canadianquilter.com for up-to-date REGISTRATION information or check out our blog at http://quiltcanada2012.ca



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Please remit payment in the form of a cheque made out to: The Ancaster Quilt Guild and forward to the address below.

Mary Crowe, Treasurer Ancaster Quilt Guild

81 Clarendon Avenue                  

Hamilton, Ontario

crowemg@shaw.ca    905-388-4870