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President’s Message In today’s hustle and bustle world, deadlines are a part of our lives. We have work deadlines – whether it’s meeting submission dates for the newsletter here at York Heritage or project timelines in different industries. Bills have to be paid on time, homework has to be done on time, and the list goes on… our lives are full of deadlines.
One thing that I have noticed is that deadlines are a motivating factor in getting our quilts completed. Lately I have been wondering, what happens when we don’t have deadlines to meet? What if we just had some leisure time in our sewing rooms to work on whatever we felt like? Doesn’t that sound like a dream come true?
This happened to me last Saturday, I found myself in my sewing room not quite sure what to do. I did a little organizing of my stash. I straightened up my quilting books, and looked at some UFOs. I thought about which quilt tops I should quilt. I looked at La Passacaglia, a paper-piecing project I am working on, and shuffled through some fabrics for the next blocks. In the end, I didn’t make any progress on anything. For me, deadlines do help me get things accomplished.
That is why I am excited about participating in this year’s TGIF Awards. My goal is to choose one of my many UFOs and focus on it until it is completed … hopefully earning extra points for completing it in time to enter the Celebration of Quilts show to be held in November 2017!
Will this motivate you to get something done? Will this deadline work for you? Will you join me in this challenge?
I always enjoy hearing from the membership and welcome your thoughts and suggestions. Please feel free to email me at [email protected].
Laurissa Werhun
YHQG Tuesday Mee=ngsToronto Botanical Gardens777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto
Next meeting: Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at 7 p.m.Guest Speaker: Reeze Hanson
Upcoming meetings:2016: November 152017: January 17, February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16
YHQG is a scent-free zoneA friendly reminder to members and guests to refrain from wearing perfume when attending our meetings and workshops. Some members are highly allergic to scents.
Thank you!
As the deadline approached for the Selvage County Fair, the quilt show night terrors began to set in.
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PROGRAMWe started our new guild year in September with a talk by Elisabeth Bacque on Pioneer Women and Paper Patchwork. The audience enjoyed Elisabeth’s presentation celebrating the achievements of 13 women pioneers in nineteenth and early twentieth century Canada. We have posted a link to a PDF file of her reading list on the website (main page, under “September meeting”).
Our guest speaker for October is Reeze Hanson, a gifted designer and teacher from Kansas. She will share her knowledge of Grandmother’s Flower Garden Quilts.
Tuesday, October 18, 2016 Reeze Hanson Grandmother’s Flower Garden Quilts
Coming up in November:
Tuesday, November 15, 2016 Mary Pal
Accidental Artist
Mary Pal is a Canadian fibre artist whose work combines fibre manipulation and the tactile possibilities provided by stitch. Mary will tell us how she ventured from early quilting beginnings to her current cheesecloth creations. She’ll also tell us about the artists who inspired her along the way. Her artwork has received numerous awards from international exhibitions and is in private and museum collections throughout North America.
~ Joanne Hannon Shaw and Judy Messenger, Program
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WORKSHOPSLOCATION: Toronto Botanical Gardens, 777 Lawrence Ave. EastTIME: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. FEE: $75 for members; $85 for non-membersCancellation fee of $25 applies. Some workshops may require a kit fee. Bring your lunch; tea & coffee supplied.
To register, email [email protected]. We’ll send you the relevant supply list as soon as we receive payment for the class.
~ Leslie Batt, Workshops Chair & Linda Hales, Workshops
Don't miss out on taking any or all of the fabulous fall workshops! The instructors are top-notch and not to be missed. More coming in the new year, but we don't want to confuse you with too many wonderful opportunities at once!
Here's the lineup:
Reeze Hanson http://morningglorydesigns.com/
Tuesday, October 18Seminole Patchwork
No kit fee and you'll go home with four pieced bands done and instructions for four more (see photo). This technique can also produce spectacular borders, and Reeze is eager to share her expertise with you!
Wednesday, October 19Diamond Star Jelly Roll Quilt
Kit fee is $25, which covers the pattern and Marti Michell 2.5" strippers template set. This will be adjusted accordingly if you bring your own templates.
Stash fabrics or charm squares could also be used instead of a jelly roll.
more on the next page ...
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WORKSHOPS (continued)
Mary Pal http://marypaldesigns.com/
Wednesday, November 16 Introduction to Cheesecloth Portraiture
This introductory workshop covers a unique method of manipulating fabric that combines “sculpting” and “painting” with fibres that employs the use of transparency, to teach students how to create effective portraits with cheesecloth/gauze.
Included is a brief overview of how photographs may be adjusted on a computer, tablet or photocopier. Working from a simple photo that Mary provides, you will learn all the skills required to create stunning portraits out of simple cheesecloth. The class covers sculpting, machine appliqué, and methods for finishing and mounting.Students who bring a machine to class can complete the portrait; others can have the portrait ready to complete quickly at home and can experiment with sculpting other shapes in the afternoon.
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YHQG Executive 2016/2017
To reach any member of the executive with no listed email below, please contact our president who will forward your email. Alternatively, you may consult the member list for phone numbers.
President Laurissa [email protected]
Vice President Irena Hopper
Secretary Karen McMillan
Treasurer Andrea Heimrich
Program Chair Judy Messenger
Program Co-Chair Joanne Hannon-Shaw
Workshops Chair Leslie Batt
Workshops Co-Chair Linda Hales
Membership Chrystle Stucky
Library Shirley Stalford
Newsletter Janet [email protected]
WebMistress Valerie [email protected]
Display and Competition vacant (please contact Laurissa if you’re interested in volunteering)
Community Outreach Wendy Dines
Quilt Show Jane Cramer
QUILT SHOW 2017Every three years, York Heritage Quilters Guild mounts a show of our members’ creations. Our next show, "A Celebration of Quilts XIII", will be held over 2 days at Toronto Botanical Gardens on Friday, Nov. 10 and Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. And yes, there will be a quilt raffle! More details to follow.
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AROUND THE BLOCKFor SaleBabylock Tiara Mid Arm Quilting Machine in excellent condition.Includes: Stitch regulator, 2 table extensions, overlay, extra bobbins, 2 straight rulers.Price: $6,500 Note: value new is more than $9,600 plus taxContact: Roxanna Kantarjian 416-752-7494 [email protected]
Scrap Sharing, Across the OceanElizabeth is ambitious! She is making a large hexagon quilt, and she’s seeking fabric donations from quilters all over the world. Scraps for the larger hexies would measure 4.5” x 4.5” and the smaller hexies will be made from 2.5” x 2.5” scraps.
Elizabeth Kremer-de-JongeWedderweg 919665 JM Oude [email protected]
1909 Quilt Query
Our guild received an interesting query from Malcolm Cox in Alberta, regarding a vintage quilt in his possession that he is considering selling.
“It is a white signature quilt with more than 400 signatures all in red; it measures approximately 85” by 68” and is in excellent condition. The centre of the quilt is a large star with ‘Eglinton – Golden Links Mission Circle – 1909’. You may be aware that Eglinton was a small farming village located at what is today the intersection of Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue.”
Malcolm would appreciate any advice regarding who might be interested in this quilt. [email protected] 403-932-2399
Vendor at the October meetingWelcome to Alanna Banks, from Fridays Off Fabric Shop – our vendor for October.
“I plan on bringing lots of single fat quarters and fat quarter bundles as well as scrap packs. I have a lot of modern Halloween and Christmas themed fabrics that I'll be bringing as well in fat quarters. I will also have a few 20-piece FreeSpirit Designer Solids fat quarter bundles and half metre bundles that I curate myself and these include a rainbow of colours. I won't be cutting yardage but I will have bolt ends available with cuts anywhere from a half metre to 2 metres in a variety of prints.”
“My inventory consists of modern quilting fabrics by designers such as Tula Pink, Alison Glass, Cotton and Steel, Art Gallery Fabrics, Anna Maria Horner, Lizzy House, Lotta Jansdotter and more. Lots of bright colours and of course grey, grey and more grey. I also have a good supply of low volume fabrics.”
Alanna will accept cash or credit card payments.
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SHOW & SHARE Thank you to all the members who shared their quilts at the September meeting. You have been busy this past summer! Please continue to bring your work so that we can all admire it!
For our new members, we look forward to seeing your creations. Don’t be shy; we all were “newbies” at one time.
Please bring your quilts to the front of the auditorium before 6:45 p.m., so that we can display them on the wall if they are small, or place them on the stage if they are large.
Our White Glove volunteers for the October meeting are:
•Fran Auty•Irene Baetz•Sandra Bockus•Martha Huffman•Anne Oliver•Ethel Patt
There will be reserved seating for you at the front of the auditorium.
~ Donnaleen VlossakDisplay & Competition
2016 Members Holiday Sale - November 15Attention: Entrepreneurs/crafters/sewists/knitters/gift makers and, of course, shoppers.
We invite you to take part in our annual holiday shopping extravaganza at the November guild meeting.
Sellers: You may rent an 8-foot table for only $20 to sell your handmade items.
Shoppers: pick up some unique gift items in plenty of time for the holidays.
Tables can be booked in person at the October 18 guild meeting or you can email Irena Hopper at [email protected] to reserve one. Don’t miss out on this opportunity!
QUILTER OF THE MONTH
In October, we’ll be treated to a presentation by a small group of our members who will show their versions of Becky Goldsmith’s (Piece O’ Cake) “Everyday Best” quilt design.
A BIG thank-you!To Anna Guertin for donating to YHQG a wooden adjustable quilt frame, which was made by her father for her mother who was a hand quilter. We will make good use of it!
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MEMBERSHIPWhen I was young, my grandmother made many quilts that I only took a passing interest in. Many :mes since I have wondered how she did things without the great technology that we use today. I could kick myself for not paying more a>en:on when I had the opportunity. It’s much the same with the membership desk. In the past, I just showed my membership card and breezed past, not really paying any a>en:on. Now that I’m the membership chair, I was fortunate to be able to depend on Tiina Corbit, Noreen Deeley and Andrea Howell to help me over my first night ji>ers. Many thanks ladies.
We welcomed seven new members in September (not men:oned previously):
•Susan Gaston•Brenda Horvath •Chris:ne Karolewski •Joanne Laing •Jill McKinney •Paula Simon •Mimi Wolch
Please make an effort to make them feel welcome and included.
See you on October 17, don’t forget to bring your orange membership card to gain admi>ance to the mee:ng room.
Happy quil:ng,
~ Chrystle Stucky, Membership
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COMMUNITY QUILTING NEWS
Many, many thanks for the numerous quilt sandwiches, quilt tops and completed quilts that were turned in at the CQ table at the September meeting.
The following members have contributed and are to be lauded:For quilt tops: Pat AustinFor completed quilts: Alexandra Syrdiuk (2), Tella Visconti, Helen Fujiki (3 from CQ & 2 from own stash), Martha Huffman, Anne Coukell (2), Bob Gutcher (2), Joy Takahashi, Ana Gandolfi, Joan Lester (1 from own stash), Val Wilson, Daryl Workman, Kim Workman
Please note that when making quilts for CQ, a size of 45" x 60" works best. And, in your favour, it is a friendly size to piece and to quilt!
Good homes and appreciative recipients are found for all of your creations. For instance, NeighbourLink North York has asked us to help 'fill a seasonal hamper " for vulnerable seniors who have little or no support. Thirty comfort quilts and 10 touch blankets will be placed with this volunteer agency.
CQ continues to support Sistering with two sets of quilts (one adult comfort quilt, a child's quilt and a baby quilt) to be raffled at the two Christmas Socials that they host. Imagine that your major Christmas celebration was at this drop-in centre. You can understand why this agency is most appreciative of our efforts, allowing them to offer these quilts in a free raffle at both receptions.
We have a small inventory of quilts ready for the Syrian newcomers and refugees. The Canadian government is now stepping up their processing of applicants. Guild members who are part of a sponsoring organization are invited to contact me. Every attempt will be made to give a quilt to each family member.
Sales at the CQ table continue to be brisk. Thanks to all who made purchases this month. We will continue to have Christmas fabric available at bargain basement prices.
~ Wendy DinesCommunity Outreach
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YORK HERITAGE T.G.I.F. AWARDSIt’s back ... the York Heritage Quilters Guild Thank Goodness it’s Finished (T.G.I.F.) Awards! This is a fun and friendly competition open to all members of our guild. If you are one of those people who always starts a quilting project, and focuses on it without distractions until it is completed, you may not have a UFO lurking amid your fabric stash. But for the rest of us who are mired in UFOs, here is an incentive to complete one of them!
Extra points to you for having a quilt ready to enter in the Celebration of Quilts XIII show to be held in November 2017! We are hoping to see a lot of new quilts.
Here is the entry criteria and process:• One quilt per member, any size• The quilt must have been started before January
2016• Submit a picture of the quilt in its current,
unfinished stage (maybe a pile of blocks or a pile of patches. Or some appliquéd bits or perhaps a completed top needing binding or quilting)
• Write a brief note explaining why it became a UFO in the first place• Pledge to finish it by sending in the entry form (see page 14) along with the photo• Deadline for pledges/entries- January 31, 2017• Bring your finished quilt to the May 2017 meeting
Completed quilts will be displayed at our annual general meeting in May and those present will vote for viewer’s choice as well as a variety of categories (yet to be revealed). Entries can qualify for more than one category. Winners in each category will receive a York Heritage T.G.I.F. Award.
So, dig out the UFO, photograph it in its current stage and bring it with the entry form to the October, November or January meetings. Alternatively, you may mail your entry to:Donnaleen Vlossak, 4 Tanburn Place, Don Mills, ON M3A 1X5.
You have 6 months to complete your project, and then bask in the admiration (and envy) of your fellow guild members.
Stay tuned for further enticements!
~ Donnaleen VlossakDisplay & Competition
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LIBRARY NEWSOur library is located in the kitchen, adjacent to the meeting hall, and it is open from 6 - 6:50 p.m. every meeting. We have purchased 25 new books and/ or videos since April. Our collection is categorized by various subjects and items are colour-coded with appropriate signage on the walls. In total we have approximately 900 books, videos and magazines. If you are wondering whether we have a particular book, just ask the librarian - we will check and advise where you may find it. Have you discovered a new book you that you think others may also be interested in? Let us know and we will endeavour to purchase it for the library.
LIBRARY PROCEDURES
As the kitchen area is small and can get very crowded, please enter the library by the double doors in the meeting room and exit through the door at the other end. There is also an exit sign posted. Hopefully this will enhance the flow through the area.
Your membership card must be shown at all times. Books are to be signed out just in front of the exit door.
Books are signed out for a period of one month only (except over the Christmas period). You are expected to return the borrowed books the following month. If you are unable to return them on time, we expect that you will ask a friend to return them for you, or call a member of the executive, living near you to make arrangements to drop them off to that person. As a last resort, you may call the librarian. That way all our items will be readily available to all guild members.
Patterns attached in a book or magazine may be removed, but please return all pieces. Let us know when returning the item and we will bag everything together for future use. Books needing repair (broken spines or loose pages, etc.) should also be brought to the attention of the helper at the return table as you enter the library.
An item may be renewed for an additional month if no one else has requested it.
Requests for a particular book may be made to the librarian at the meeting or prior to the next meeting by phone.
There are no fines for books returned late, BUT lost books will require remuneration (just like our public libraries). Books these days cost $35 or more. Accidents sometimes happen - just keep us informed of any such incidences.
We are always willing to take donations from our members. They maybe placed into our collection or we may sell them and buy newer books.
LIBRARY TIP: Obtain (or make) a designated book bag. Use it exclusively for YHQG. Take the item out, use it, then return it to the bag and you will be less likely to misplace any of our books. This will also eliminate a call from the librarian.
To reach me, just contact the President and she will put you in touch with me, or you can look me up on the Membership list.
~ Shirley Stalford, Library
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UPCOMING SHOWS & EVENTS Con=nuing un=l October 30, 2016My Corner of the World -‐ Art Quilt Exhibi:onOpen daily 9:00 a.m. -‐ 5:00 p.m.Straaord Perth Museum4275 Huron Road, StraaordADMISSION$7 Adults/ $6 Seniors & Students/ $20 Family519-‐393-‐[email protected]>p://www.straaordperthmuseum.ca/
October 5 –29 -‐ Expressions in Fibre
Opening recep:on: Fri. Oct. 7, 7:30 p.m.Art Gallery of Bancrol10 Flint Avenue, Bancrol, ONOpen Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.(613) 332-‐1542 [email protected]
October 22 & 23, 2016 -‐ Garden of Dreams The Magic of Cloth Act VI Quilt Show, presented by the Dufferin Piecemakers Quil=ng Guild. Orangeville Agricultural Society Event Centre, 247090 5th Sideroad, Mono, ON. Saturday 10 -‐ 5, Sunday, 10 -‐ 4. Admission $8.00. Fully accessible. Free parking. Featuring 300+ quilted items, members bou:que, merchant mall, tea room, mini quilt draws, Northco> Challenge, quilt appraiser, raffle quilt. Raffle proceeds will support the Headwaters Oncology program.www.dufferinpiecemakers.org
October 28 & 29 -‐ Silver Extravaganza Quilt ShowDurham Trillium Quilters’ GuildGeneral Sikorski Polish Veterans' Associa:on Hall1551 Stevenson Road North, OshawaFriday 10-‐6, Saturday 10-‐4Admission $5.00 905-‐721-‐2152 [email protected] h>p://www.durhamtrilliumquiltersguild.ca
October 27 -‐ 29 (classes start Oct 26) -‐
Crea=v Fes=val
New loca:on: Interna:onal Centre, 6900 Airport Road, Entrance 5, Mississauga
h>p://www.csnf.com/fall-‐show/
October 29 -‐ November 27 -‐ World of
Threads Fes=valFeaturing 314 works by 134 ar:sts from
23 countries.Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre, 2302 Bridge Road, Oakville.A smaller exhibit is at the Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Drive, Mississaugah>p://www.worldolhreadsfes:val.com/
April 7 & 8, 2017 -‐ Ricky Tims S:tches from the Heart Quilt Guild in Sault Ste. Marie is hos:ng a 2-‐day lecture/workshop and concert with Ricky Tims. For more informa:on visit www.SaultQuilts.com or contact Nicole Tull [email protected] 705-‐575-‐1908.
Mark your calendars!June 14 -‐ 17, 2017
Quilt Canada 2017 -‐ TorontoThe InternaUonal Centre
CALL FOR ENTRYContemporary Canadian Art Quilts AccepUng entries unUl Oct. 24, 2016
Celebrate Canada’s Sesquicentennial Year by submitting photographs of your Contemporary Canadian Art Quilts for inclusion in an exciting multimedia Video and Art Quilt display curated by Joan Hug-Valeriote in the Berlin Tower Artspace, Kitchener City Hall, during April and May 2017.
For more details, visit: http://www.horizonsquilting.ca/call-for-entries.html
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YORK HERITAGE T.G.I.F. PLEDGE FORM
Entrant’s name __________________________________________
Title of quilt _____________________________________________
Approximate size of quilt (W x L) ____________________________
Date started _____________________________________
Brief description of quilt
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Stash used for quilt (fill in approx. yardage used, if any): Yardage ______ Batting ________ Backing _______
Reason it became a UFO
Submit at the Guild meeting or MAIL to: Donnaleen Vlossak, 4 Tanburn Place, Don Mills, ON M3A 1X5
*** Don’t forget to include your photograph!