From Habitat For Humanity dedicates newest home in CK, courtesy of the Blenheim News Tribune: Nancy McDowell, exec director for Habitat for Humanity, CK, highlighted the importance of each and every contribution no matter how large or small. The Krutasky family was also presented with two unique gifts to help …
Tag: Quilting
Comfort Quilts Update – October 2018
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 …
CKQG Meeting in September 2018
During our September meeting at Chatham-Kent Quilters’ Guild, Marlene Wymenga from Pastime Pieces did a trunk show for us, highlighting her wool applique projects, which were absolutely fabulous. You can find Marlene’s patterns and special supplies for wool appliques on her website. Comfort quilts are the heart of our …
Comfort Quilts Update – September 2018
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 …
The 2018 IPM Quilt Show
The indoor 2018 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo Quilt Show was a huge success. During the weekend over 500 folks had a chance to rub shoulders with the IPM mascot Tobe Cobe Jr.; Ontario Queen of the Furrow and the newly crowned Chatham-Kent Queen of the Furrow. On display …
September Workshop – Wool Applique with Marlene Wymenga
Learn applique tips of working with wool. We will be working on this festive table mat. How to get started, embroidery stitches most commonly used and how to finish off will be covered in this class. Date : Wednesday, September 19, 2018 Time: 9 AM – 3 PM Supply list …
Comfort Quilts Update – August 2018
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 …
2018 Plowing Match – July Update
There are many events happening this month throughout Chatham-Kent where you will see the IPM volunteers busy taking part or helping out. We were in Blenheim June 28 to help out their BIA and except a $25,000. contribution from Thompsons. I understand that we will be doing the same thing …
Comfort Quilts Update – July 2018
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 …
2018 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo in Chatham-Kent
Did you know that 2018 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo is coming to Chatham-Kent very soon? The I.P.M. 2018 Quilt Competition is open to all. This is a great opportunity to showcase your quilting skills to a large and enthusiastic audience. All entries will be displayed during the Quilt Show held August …