The Port Perry Patchers are celebrating 30 years as a guild in October 2019. There have been many changes over the years, but a couple of activities have a history in our guild. They are charity and outreach quilts, and challenges. I hope you will participate in our 30th anniversary challenge.
PORT PERRY PATCHERS
30th Anniversary Quilt Challenge
Challenge Theme: "Pearls of Wisdom"
Let your imagination run free with the theme Pearls of Wisdom!
Dimensions: The maximum size will be no larger than 48 inches around.
E.g.: 12" x 12". It can be as small as you like and any shape.
It should have 3 layers: top, batting and /or stabilizer and backing.
It may be hand quilted or machine quilted.
Any style or technique may be used. Design may be modern, traditional, pieced, appliqued, embroidered or embellished, etc.
All edges should be finished.
Finished piece should have a label and some way to hang, if applicable.
The deadline for the challenge is October 28, 2019.
*Note the change of date for meeting, due to federal election.
Once Upon A Quilt - Quilt Expo 2018
October 19-20, 2018
http://brantheritagequilters.com
For a complete listing of all quilt shows across
Ontario and Canada
www.quiltersconnection.ca
and
Check the CQA website for additional shows listed in their calendar
Guild Executive
President - Sandy Curl-James
Vice President - VACANT
Past President - Joanne Reynolds
Secretary - Judy Graham
Treasurer - Leianne McCallum
Membership - Vicki Meraw
Outreach - Sandy Curl-James
Programs & Workshops Co-ordinators - Laura Palmer & Sylvia Patterson
Social - Jo Whiston & Lynn Stanton
Set-up - Dianne Brown
Kitchen - Karen Lee
Library - Wilma Smith & Hazel Holt & Mary MacDonald
Promotion - VACANT
UFO Challenge - Lynn Burnett
Sunshine - Jane Shier
Newsletter - Joanne Reynolds
Show Chairpersons - Monica Wolfe & Sandy Curl-James
Executive meeting dates:
August 27, September 24, October 22, November 26,
January 28, February 25, March 25, April 29, May 27
Port Perry Patchers Quilt Guild for photos of our meetings, upcoming programs and members Show n' Share!
Guild Meetings for 2018-2019
September 17
October 15
November 19
December 17
January 21
February 11
March 18
April 15
May 13
June 17
Sponsors
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