Victoria Quilters’ Guild

Rebecca McAlpine: The Fabric of Time
2025-11-19 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Emmanuel Baptist Church Victoria, 2121 Cedar Hill Cross Rd, Victoria, BC, V8P 2R6, Canada
Our own member Rebecca will lead us through the creativity, cultural significance and artistic foundations of quilting through the ages. Starting in the mid-fourteenth century and traveling rapidly to the present, a virtual display of quilts will show us how times have changed in the quilting world.

Ralph Jarvis: The Quilted Stash: Stitched in Place (Zoom)
2025-10-15 09:30 - 12:00 | Emmanuel Baptist Church Victoria, 2121 Cedar Hill Cross Rd, Victoria, BC, V8P 2R6, Canada
The Quilted Stash is a creative collaboration of Ralph Jarvis and Corey Follet in Newfoundland. This program promises to be informative and engaging as Ralph shares how The Quilted Stash projects, patterns, and fabric designs are rooted in a long tradition of Newfoundland quilting plus draw on forms/shapes of contemporary quilting. He’ll describe how elements of place, tradition, original design and sustainability are at the heart of The Quilted Stash.
the-quilted-stash.myshopify.com

Krista Hennebury: Aurifilosophy (In Person)
2025-09-17 09:30 - 12:00 | Emmanuel Baptist Church Victoria, 2121 Cedar Hill Cross Rd, Victoria, BC, V8P 2R6, Canada
Krista (“Poppyprint”) is a quilting teacher, designer, pattern book author, improvisational quilting enthusiast and also an Aurifil Artisan. She will teach us about threads and best practices for thread play.
Krista will also teach a half-day workshop on Sept 17th (ThreadPlay Pouch) and a full-day workshop on Sept 18 (Cutting Garden Table Runner)
https://www.aurifil.com/krista-hennebury

Lorna Moffat: A 35 Year Journey in Textiles (In person)
2025-08-20 09:30 - 12:00 | Emmanuel Baptist Church Victoria, 2121 Cedar Hill Cross Rd, Victoria, BC, V8P 2R6, Canada
Scottish born Lorna Moffat is a textile artist, with a unique approach to collage and stitch. She primarily produces pillows with a soft canvas bursting with color, texture and pattern, inspired by people, places, and the beauty of nature. Lorna will plot her career from the Glasgow school of art to her public art installations around the UK and how her designs, materials and techniques have evolved through the years
Lorna will also teach a full-day workshop on August 21 on Appliquéd Pillows.
https://www.lornamoffatdesign.com

Local VQG member TBA
2025-07-16 09:30 - 12:00 | Emmanuel Baptist Church Victoria, 2121 Cedar Hill Cross Rd, Victoria, BC, V8P 2R6, Canada

VQG Spring Social
2025-06-18 09:30 - 12:30 | Emmanuel Baptist Church Victoria, 2121 Cedar Hill Cross Rd, Victoria, BC, V8P 2R6, Canada
More information to come closer to date.

Valerie Prideaux: Taking a Tumbler (Zoom)
2025-05-21 09:30 - 12:00 | Emmanuel Baptist Church Victoria, 2121 Cedar Hill Cross Rd, Victoria, BC, V8P 2R6, Canada
Valerie Prideaux: Toronto www.CozyFunkyCool.com
Valerie will talk about Simple blocks, Fabulous Art, and the Publishing Process. She takes a traditional block—the tumbler—and shows us how tumbling into the world of colour and shape can create modern and artistic quilts. She will also share the intriguing process she used to publish her ideas in her book “Tumbler Quilts: Just One Shape, Endless Possibilities”

VQG Garage Sale
2025-04-16 09:30 - 12:30 | Emmanuel Baptist Church Victoria, 2121 Cedar Hill Cross Rd, Victoria, BC, V8P 2R6, Canada
GARAGE SALE – RULES AND INFORMATION:
This year’s garage sale is April 16th following the general meeting. All members may sell and buy and guests who have paid their meeting fee are permitted to buy.
Sellers
1.Items are placed in the sale at your own risk. The committee is not responsible for missing items.2.All items must be quilt related. Cotton only – no polyester, upholstery or “free” items will be accepted. The committee reserves the right to reject any item not quilt- related or improperly packaged.
3.Put each item in a resealable, see-through plastic bag. Bundles of magazines may be tied with string.
4.Prepare an envelope for each item. Put your name in the upper left corner. Write the name of the item in the middle of the envelope along with the yardage or description and the amount you are asking. Please indicate if there are any flaws or holes in it. Do not seal the envelope.
5.If you are asking over $10.00 add a paper slip into your bag with your name and contact information. Attach securely with a safety pin. The slip stays in the bag for the sellers.
6.Place the envelope into the bag and seal the bag. Envelopes may be securely taped to books or other large items. Make sure all your info is visible through the plastic bag. Do not use staples.
7.Bring all items to the gym entrance before going to the meeting.
8.Money will be disbursed after the sale is over, when you have collected all your unsold items and the envelopes have been sorted.
Buyers
1.Bring lots of change and small bills as each item must be paid for separately. We cannot provide change. There will be some larger pieces of fabric for sale from $5 to $20.
2.To purchase an item, put the correct amount of money in the envelope.
3.Seal the envelope securely and place it in the box provided for volunteers to collect.
Looking for ward to seeing all your wonderful cast offs that will bring someone else joy!
If you have any questions please contact: Brenda Irwin at
250 479-0114 or email to brendagirwin@gmail.com
Brenda Irwin
Garage Sale Coordinator

Cindy Grisdela (Zoom presentation title: TBA)
2025-03-19 09:30 - 12:30 | Emmanuel Baptist Church Victoria, 2121 Cedar Hill Cross Rd, Victoria, BC, V8P 2R6, Canada
Cindy Grisdela, Reston VA, USA
https://cindygrisdela.com/
Cindy is an artist, teacher, and the author of Artful Improv and Adventures in Improv Quilts, books about creating original quilts without patterns. She specializes in Improv design and using color fearlessly in quilts. Her work has won awards in both quilt venues and art venues and can be found in private collections all over the country.

Fibre Art Network (FAN) - In person presentation: Up Close
2025-02-19 09:30 - 12:30 | BC
Laine Canivet, Judi MacLeod and Dale MacEwan will speak to us about how their membership in the Fibre Arts Network has enhanced their creative lives and they will bring with them the “UP CLOSE” exhibit of 56 small quilts for us to enjoy.
www.fibreartnetwork.com

AGM and Show Winners
2025-01-15 09:30 - 12:30 | Emmanuel Baptist Church Victoria, 2121 Cedar Hill Cross Rd, Victoria, BC, V8P 2R6, Canada
We are thrilled to finally show the top winners from last August’s City of Gardens Quilt Show. The three Viewer’s Choice Award winners, plus 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each category will be featured at this meeting, after we hold our Annual General Meeting.

VQG Christmas Social
2024-12-18 09:30 - 12:30 | Emmanuel Baptist Church Victoria, 2121 Cedar Hill Cross Rd, Victoria, BC, V8P 2R6, Canada

Elizabeth DeCroos from Epica Studio (via Zoom)
2024-11-20 09:30 - 12:30 | Emmanuel Baptist Church Victoria, 2121 Cedar Hill Cross Rd, Victoria, BC, V8P 2R6, Canada
Elizabeth DeCroos will be talking about Pojagi: from ancient Korea to Modern Canada. You can find out more information about Elizabeth at www.epidastudio.com

Brandon Wulff Biscotti Truck Show via Zoom
2024-10-16 09:30 - 12:30 | Emmanuel Baptist Church Victoria, 2121 Cedar Hill Cross Rd, Victoria, BC, V8P 2R6, Canada
Embark on a journey of creativity and inspiration with Brandon Wulff as he presents “Brandon Wulff’s Creative Odyssey: From The Trunk Show to Biscotti.” In this engaging talk, Brandon takes you through his artistic evolution, from the inception of The Trunk Show to the exquisite Biscotti quilt top.

Jen Houlden of Saskatchewan via Zoom
2024-09-18 09:30 - 12:30 | Emmanuel Baptist Church Victoria, 2121 Cedar Hill Cross Rd, Victoria, BC, V8P 2R6, Canada
Jenn Houlden will be presenting a trunk show ‘From Then to Now.’
Jenn Houlden Bio

Jackie O'Brian, One Block Wonder Trunk Show via Zoom ** Note: this meeting is on the second Wednesday of the month.
2024-08-14 09:30 - 12:30 | Emmanuel Baptist Church Victoria, 2121 Cedar Hill Cross Rd, Victoria, BC, V8P 2R6, Canada
more details to come

What is a Satellite Group and learn what they do
2024-07-17 09:30 - 12:30 | Emmanuel Baptist Church Victoria, 2121 Cedar Hill Cross Rd, Victoria, BC, V8P 2R6, Canada
Satellite Groups will talk about what they are doing and bring a few of their projects to share. If you are interested in joining a group or starting a Satellite group this will be an interesting topic for you.

VQG Spring Social
2024-06-19 09:30 - 12:30 | Emmanuel Baptist Church Victoria, 2121 Cedar Hill Cross Rd, Victoria, BC, V8P 2R6, Canada

Bizz McKilligan of The Green Thimble
2024-05-15 09:30 - 12:30 | Emmanuel Baptist Church Victoria, 2121 Cedar Hill Cross Rd, Victoria, BC, V8P 2R6, Canada
Bizz McKilligan of The Green Thimble will give a presentation on Sustainability in Quilting and also host a Pop Up Shop at the meeting.

VQG Garage Sale
2024-04-17 09:30 - 12:30 | Emmanuel Baptist Church Victoria, 2121 Cedar Hill Cross Rd, Victoria, BC, V8P 2R6, Canada
Garage Sale – Rules and Information
This year’s garage sale is on Wednesday, April 17 at 9.30 am. Guild members are permitted to sell; guests who have paid their fee to attend our meeting are permitted to buy merchandise. Please read the information below carefully.
SELLERS

Items are placed in the sale at your own risk. The committee is not responsible for missing items. We do our best to see that the sale runs smoothly but things do happen.
All items must be quilt related. No polyester, upholstery fabrics or free items will be accepted. The committee reserves the right to reject any items that are not quilt related, packaged properly, broken or defective.
Put each item into a re-sealable, see-thru plastic bag. Bundles of magazines may be tied with string.
Prepare an envelope for each item. Put your name in the upper left corner, print or use an address label. In the centre, write the name of the item, yardage if fabric and the amount you are asking for it. For odd shapes draw a diagram with measurements on the envelope. Please indicate if there are any flaws or holes in the piece you want to sell. Do not seal the envelope.
If you are asking over $10 add a paper slip into the bag with your name and contact information. Attach securely with a safety pin or tape. This slip will stay in the bag for the buyer.
Place the envelope into the appropriate bag and seal the bag. Envelopes may be securely taped to books or other large items (i.e. quilting frames) if these are too large to put into a bag. If you need to fold a large envelope make sure all your info (name/price/yardage) is visible through the plastic bag. Please do not use staples to close the bags. We may not display items that are stapled. You may use scotch tape if necessary.
Bring all items to the Gym entrance before going to the meeting.
Money will be disbursed after the sale is over, you have collected all your unsold items and the envelopes have been sorted.

BUYERS

Bring lots of change and small bills as each item must be paid for individually. The committee cannot provide change.
To purchase an item, put the correct amount of money into the envelope for that item.
Seal the envelope securely and place into the provided box for volunteers to collect.

March 20 - Susan Teece (in person)
2024-03-20 09:30 - 12:30 | Emmanuel Baptist Church Victoria, 2121 Cedar Hill Cross Rd, Victoria, BC, V8P 2R6, Canada
Susan Teece will be the presenter – “Latest Quilting Ideas”

February 21 - Marlise Horst (in person)
2024-02-21 09:00 - 12:30 | Emmanuel Baptist Church Victoria, 2121 Cedar Hill Cross Rd, Victoria, BC, V8P 2R6, Canada
Marlise Horst will present in person. More details to come.

January 17, 2024 Victoria Quilters Guild AGM and Bizz McKillan, the co-owner of the “The Green Thimble
2024-01-17 09:30 - 12:30 | Emmanuel Baptist Church Victoria, 2121 Cedar Hill Cross Rd, Victoria, BC, V8P 2R6, Canada
This meeting is the VQG Annual General Meeting.
While this is officially our Annual General meeting, we still want to have fun.
Bizz McKillan, the co-owner of the “The Green Thimble”, will be speaking about ‘Sustainability in Quilting’ and will host a pop-up-shop highlighting some of their ‘re-purposed’ material as well as other products the shop offers.
Don’t forget your “Show and Share.”

Christmas Social
2023-12-20 09:30 - 12:00 | Emmanuel Baptist Church Victoria, 2121 Cedar Hill Cross Rd, Victoria, BC, V8P 2R6, Canada
For the Christmas Social, we are asking everyone with the last name that starts in M to Z, bring a snack to share. To make it more fun, we are asking that those snacks follow a red and/or white theme in honour of the Holiday Season. They can be sweet or savory. Please drop the dishes off in the gym when you first arrive.
Pick up your table assignment at registration. There will be a game to play and a prize for the best answers and maybe one for the best Christmas Sweater / Outfit.
As part of the Guild’s continuing outreach efforts, consider making a holiday placement that we can then gift to a deserving organization. Where they go will depend on how many get made and handed in. There are lots of ideas by just Googling ‘Free Christmas Placement Patterns.’
Don’t forget your Shirley Westaway’s UFO to enter the President’s Challenge. Consider putting a label on them that mentions Shirley’s name and consider adding them to the Guild’s Quilt Registry. Please drop them off at the gym before finding your seat in the Church.

Trunk Show by Lois Toutant
2023-11-15 09:30 - 12:00 | Emmanuel Baptist Church Victoria, 2121 Cedar Hill Cross Rd, Victoria, BC, V8P 2R6, Canada
Trunk Show and Talk by Lois Toutant

Lorna Shapiro
2023-10-18 09:30 - 12:00 | Emmanuel Baptist Church Victoria, 2121 Cedar Hill Cross Rd, Victoria, BC, V8P 2R6, Canada
Lorna will be presenting on Dare to Design.
Lorna is a quilter who came to quilting after a left-brain-dominated life of over 50 years. Almost immediately, she wanted to make her designs rather than follow someone else’s pattern. However, with no grounding in art or design, figuring out what might be aesthetically pleasing to me seemed a daunting task. Over the years, artists have developed some ground rules for achieving effective design.
In this one-hour lecture, Lorna will share with guild members what she has learned about these ground rules and give examples of how they apply to quilt design.
As part of this discussion, Lorna will look at how fabric texture, visual and tactile, can enhance guild members’ designs and finished quilts! This will be a good introduction for those of those who, like Lorna, came to quilting with no background in art. For those who have that background, the discussion will be a good refresher and an opportunity for you to share your knowledge with the rest of us!
To read more about Lorna, visit her website at www.quiltersdreamfabrics.com

Joni Newman Stain Glass Quilts
2023-09-20 09:30 - 12:00 | Emmanuel Baptist Church Victoria, 2121 Cedar Hill Cross Rd, Victoria, BC, V8P 2R6, Canada
Joni Newman of Sooke, BC is a quilter, designer, teacher, camper and gardener. Joni will be joining us in person to present her trunk show and give a talk on Stain Glass Quilts. More information about Joni can be found at https://www.quirksandquilts.com

Terry Aske "My Evolution as an Art Quilter"
2023-08-16 09:30 - 12:00 | Emmanuel Baptist Church Victoria, 2121 Cedar Hill Cross Rd, Victoria, BC, V8P 2R6, Canada
Terry Aske will be joining us in person and talking about ‘My Evolution as an Art Quilter’ and presenting a trunk show of her work.
Terry’s earliest creative memory is from kindergarten, making a mosaic from seeds and beans. This was the beginning of a life-long quest to find the perfect medium to express myself. Over the years, she has dabbled in many creative activities such as beading, drawing, painting, knitting, and sewing. Although Terry enjoys all of these, none held her interest for long. Then in 1998, a friend invited Terry to join her at a one-day quilting course. Finally, Terry had found an artistic medium that fascinated and inspired me! She discovered the work of other art quilters and started designing her own quilts. The design and construction of fabric-based art has become Terry’s passion.
For more information, visit Terry’s website at www.terryaskeartquilts.com

August Picnic
2023-08-05 11:00 - 15:00 | Elk Beaver Lake Regional Park
Saturday, August 5, 2023, Guild’s Summer Picnic at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park at the Old Filter Beds. Bring a picnic lunch and utensils as needed, there will be a cake to share while we celebrate. Bring your finished Picnic Quilt to enter the draw for a quilting prize. See your June newsletter for more details.

Executive and Committee Trunk Show
2023-07-19 09:30 - 12:00 | Emmanuel Baptist Church Victoria, 2121 Cedar Hill Cross Rd, Victoria, BC, V8P 2R6, Canada
