We are a group of people passionate about quilting! We gather to share and inspire, and to serve the community where we can.
There was quite an impressive display of quilts for Childcan at out October meeting, the result of some very talented people. Thanks to all who contribute to this worthwhile outreach. Childcan is more than giving out our quilts. A lot of support is supplied for families of a child with …
110 Comfort Quilts have been shared this year. Out of the last fifty, half have been for males. This prompts a request for help. If you have any masculine types of fabric, and/or coordinating colours, that you would like to share with Comfort Sewers, we would be very thankful for …
The Guild had an offer, from a daughter of former neighbours of mine, to Machine Quilt for us. She has quilted 3 cuddle quilts, a Childcan quilt, PLUS made a small quilt for Childcan. This week, because she heard we often need men’s quilts, she showed up at my door …
We continue to receive many blessings. One of the guests at the Laura Coia show, donated 5 tops to our outreach. A member’s friend has offered her help in quilting some of the smaller quilts. Joyce and Jane made a presentation to a Sorority function, in Chatham. Joyce spoke on …
Comfort Quilts, Local and Beyond are flying out the door. 36 have been shared already in 2019. Cuddle Quilts have been delivered to the Chatham Kent Health Alliance. And, we have a nice supply of quilts piling up for Childcan. This covers the three sections of Comfort Quilts. For those, …
January Cuddle Quilt workshop, attended by a faithful group, and other helpers, was another success. Not only the quilting that was completed, but the sharing of sewing hints, the laughter, meeting new friends, and breaking bread together. We welcome everyone’s help, while we all have fun. Sewing Days: March 11 …
The International plowing Match 2018 is over and 2 important events have happened. The IPM longest piece of binding has set the IPM record of 1411 meters, actually first time ever for this event – 44921.26 inches, a lot of us think of binding in inches. How many times have we …
We received many compliments on the Comfort Quilt Display, at the IPM Quilt Show, at St. Paul’s Congregational Church. It seemed to demonstrate the main outreach of the Guild. The 3 sections of our Outreach….the Cuddle quilts, made from our kits, for CKHA Women and Children Care; the Childcan Quilts …
Hello, fellow members, hope all are having a good summer. There are a lot of definitions for “a good summer”, but hope all is going well for everyone. To quilt is human, to finish, divine. I remember reading this, and saving it for a newsletter. Last week, I happened to …
Thanks go out to all those who took Cuddle Quilt Kits home at the June Meeting! With the 8 turned in at that meeting, we will be in good shape. We always have kits on hand, and they are so easy/peasy, a good project to relax with. Need an idea …