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YHQG Tuesday meetingsToronto Botanical Garden777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto

Next meeting: Tuesday, March 20 at 7 p.m.Speaker: Bethanne Nemesh - Walk the Creative WalkVendor: Chantal Lynch - Hyggeligt Fabrics

Upcoming meetings:April 17, May15(AGM)

YHQG is a scent-free zoneA friendly reminder to members and guests to refrain from wearing perfume when attending our meetings and workshops. Let’s be considerate - some members are highly allergic to scents. Thank you!

President’s MessageMarch is roaring in like a lion. We have been treated to a few days of spring-like weather, but winter is trying to find a way back. Spring, the season of rebirth, new growth, sunshine – it makes my insides feel alive. Brights, whites, darks, lights, saturated or diffused, all the amazing colours for our eyes to feast on! I can hardly wait to see those first crocuses, the snow drops, the tulips and even those pesky dandelions with their cheerful faces.

Quilts are like the seasons to me. Some are more sombre, providing warmth and love to the recipient and some are light and bright and make us smile. I love all the seasons but if I had to pick a type, I would say I am more a “spring” with its bright fresh colours … well … maybe a summer with its saturated strong, vibrant colours … but then there’s fall, with its warm golds and reds and oranges and not to be forgotten, winter in its monochromatic glory. Let’s face it, I just love them all. So what season do you like working with best? What makes you smile? What gets your creative juices flowing and your sewing machine all revved up?

You’ll find the membership renewal form included with this newsletter, because it’s that time of year when we ask you to renew for the next guild year. The deadline is June 30, but we have some fun incentives to prompt you to get it done early.

We have another talented quilter coming to speak at this month’s meeting: Bethanne Nemesh will inspire us with her presentation, “Walk the Creative Walk”.

Come, share, quilt!

~ Irena Hopper yhqgpresident@gmail.com

PS: We have 3 positions remaining on the executive to fill. Please see page 4 for details.

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PROGRAMTuesday, March 20 at 7 p.m. Lecture: Walk the Creative WalkBethanne Nemesh http://www.whitearborquilting.com/

In March we’re delighted to welcome the multi award winning quilter Bethanne Nemesh from Pennsylvania.

Bethanne’s journey as an art quilter from her beginnings making traditional quilts, then branching out into pattern manipulation, and on to her current pictographic silk art quilts will be explored with a slide show and trunk show of her available quilts (some are with travelling exhibits and others are at current quilt shows). Bethanne will discuss how quilters can learn to recognize inspiration and then document and organize it to facilitate quilt designs.

LOOKING AHEAD ...

Tuesday, April 17 at 7 p.m. Lecture: Why Did I Buy this Ugly Fabric?Cynthia Englandhttps://www.englanddesign.com/

Our presenter at the April meeting will be Cynthia England from Texas.

She has received many awards for her work, including three Best of Show awards at the prestigious International Quilt Festival. Her quilt was included as "One of the Twentieth Century's Best American Quilts" by The Alliance for American Quilts, The American Quilt Study Group, the International Quilt Association, and the National Quilting Association.

~ Judy Messenger & Joanne Hannon Shaw, Program

Country Road

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WORKSHOPS

Bethanne Nemesh http://www.whitearborquilting.com/

Tuesday, March 20 - The Devil is in the Details9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $100 + kit feeIn this workshop, students will produce a collection of samples that feature beaded bias appliqué, beaded piping, swag piping and beaded knife edge binding. You will also be introduced to using Derwent Inktense watercolour pencils. The kit includes pre-quilted squares, beads, piping, ink and activators, as well as handouts for the project. Sewing machine with zipper foot required.

Wednesday, March 21 - Nemeshing: A Two-hour Drawing Class9:00 to 11:00 a.m. $35In this class, Beth will demonstrate her signature quilting style, “Nemeshing”. Learn to blend and repeat the five easy shapes and you’ll be using “Nemeshing” in many of your projects!

Wednesday, March 21 - Quilted Textures from A to Zen11:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. $75In this free-motion quilting workshop, Bethanne will share a fresh take on backgrounds, with inspiration from every letter of the alphabet. It’s perfect for filling those big, open spaces on modern quilts! Sewing machine required.

** TAKE BOTH Wednesday workshops for a combined fee of $100

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Cynthia England https://www.englanddesign.com/

Tuesday, April 17 - Small Landscapes9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $100 + kit feeChoose between two small (19” x 17”) landscape options, “Smoky Mountains” or “Country Road”. There is no tracing involved; templates are pre-printed onto freezer paper. Note: You will need to decide in advance which pattern you want, to allow for shipping. Leslie will place the order. You can view the patterns on Cynthia’s website. Sewing machine required.

Wednesday, April 18 - Picture Piecing9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $100 + kit fee

You will learn how to piece either a colourful bird feeder wall hanging or “Santa Pooch” while getting a feel for designing your own project using Cynthia’s Picture Piecing technique. Sewing machine required.

These workshops are filling up quickly. Contact Leslie with any questions, or to register.

~ Leslie Batt, Workshops 416-221-5437

Workshops are held at Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave. E.Coffee + tea are provided. Please bring your lunch and remember to wear your name tag!

NEW OPTION: Santa Pooch26.5" x 18.5"For the Birds

17” x 26”

Smoky Mountains

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LIBRARY NEWS

Many books from those donated have been incorporated into our library and new purchases are ongoing, so plan to stop by and have a look around. The library is open from 6:00 to 6:50 p.m. on meeting nights.

Please remember that books and videos taken out one month are to be returned the following month. If you’re unable to do so in person, please ask a friend to turn them in, or contact me to make other arrangements.

MAGAZINE SALE at the March meeting • the balance of our Japanese quilting magazines (approximately 12)• a large number of older Quilters Newsletter (but still with pertinent

information and many patterns)• many copies of Quiltmaker• some Threads• a few Canadian Quilter

Please try to bring lots of coins, as they will all be reasonably priced.

~ Shirley Stalford, Library

Join the Executive CommitteeThis is your chance to get involved in the running of your guild, make new friends, and have a lot of fun!

We need to fill the following positions:

Program Coordinator (1)

Display and Competition Coordinator (1)

Webmaster (1)

All positions require a 2-year commitment. I can provide complete details about what the position entails. And, in the case of Webmaster, I can assure you that the system we use (WordPress) is user-friendly and we provide training and support.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about these positions, please email me at ajanecramer@hotmail.com

I have enjoyed my time working with our committee and am pretty sure you would too!

~ Jane Cramer

DISPLAY & COMPETITIONWe look forward to many of your quilts to “Show & Share” at the March meeting. We’re sure that a lot of you have been working on a project(s) during this long dark winter. Paul and I will be at the meeting at 6:30 p.m. to receive your masterpieces for display. All are welcome. We want to see what you have been up to!

We would also like to remind those of you who purchased a President’s Challenge package back in the fall that your entries will be due at the May meeting (May 15). We’ve heard that several projects have already been completed, and we salute you. Having

said that, I must get to work on mine!

White glove people who have volunteered for the March meeting are:Irene Baetz, Sandra Bockus, Susan Gaston, Brenda Horvath, Judy Messenger and Sandi Wingrove.

~ Donnaleen Vlossak + Paul Tragni

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COMMUNITY QUILTING NEWS

Our members keep sewing along! At the February meeting we received a quilted sandwich (on a long arm machine) from Erica Ray and Kathy Schofield, and a finished baby quilt by Jean Hiivala. Someone delivered two baby quilts and a quilt top (left without identification). We also received a top from a CQ kit assembled by Ashley Power. Thank you all for your contributions.

Last month, CQ was challenged to find a new meeting space that also included some storage. At the suggestion of member Charlene Hearst who, by the way, found the space at Stan Wadlow eight years ago, I reached out to the manager of the East York Community Centre (EYCC). Within ten days, a large room with some storage space was secured! It is gratifying to know that value is placed on the work that we do to create quilts for those in need and at no cost to the guild.

The format for the CQ meetings at EYCC will remain the way it has been operating for the last while. Members will work on CQ projects one Tuesday and their own work on alternate weeks. A schedule, of sorts, has already begun, with weekly emails to participants notifying them of the project for the upcoming Tuesday. All of the fabric, batting and assembled quilt top inventory is, by necessity, being stored in various members’ households at the moment. However, items such as sewing machines, cutting mats and other necessary paraphernalia are stored in a locked storage closet adjacent to the meeting room.

EYCC is located at 1081 Pape Avenue, just south of O’Connor Drive. We start at 11:15 a.m. and finish by 4 pm. Please contact Irena Hopper yhqgpresident@gmail.com if you would like to join the Tuesday sessions. Wendy Dines will lead this group.

A number of people have chosen to continue to meet on Mondays at Stan Wadlow (near Woodbine and Cosburn), with a similar schedule of doing CQ work and their own projects on alternate weeks. Please contact Irena if you would like to register. BJ Reid will lead this group. Note that you must bring any items necessary for your project to the centre every week.

What was initially a trying situation has become a win-win situation, because the opportunity to join CQ is now available to more people, with a choice of day and location.

~ Wendy Dines, Community Outreach

MEMBERSHIPIt is time to start the renewal process for the upcoming 2018-19 quilting year. You will find the Membership Renewal Form included with this newsletter. Fees are due by June 30, 2018, and all those renewing by that date will receive a Guest Pass to share with a friend next year. If you renew in March, April or May you will also receive a draw ticket for prizes to be awarded at our next three meetings. The easiest way to renew is to bring your form to any of the remaining meetings, but if that is not possible just pop it in the mail to the address on the form. Save time by printing it off and completing it ahead of time. I will also have extra copies on hand at the Membership Desk. Please make cheques payable to YHQG.

Please join me in welcoming our newest member, Julie Jai, who joined in February, and many thanks to Sandra Moore and Trudy Molke for looking after the Membership Desk last month.

Don’t forget that guests are welcome at all of our meetings (except the AGM in May). The fee is $15.

~ Phoebe Visser, Membership

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YHQG Executive 2017/2018To reach any member of the executive, please contact our president who will forward your email. Alternatively, you may consult the member list for contact details._______________________________________________________

President Irena Hopper yhqg.president@gmail.com

Vice President vacant until 2018/19

Past President Jane Cramer

Secretary Karen McMillan

Treasurer Chrystle Stucky

Program Judy Messenger + Joanne Hannon-Shaw

Workshops Leslie Batt

Membership Phoebe Visser

Library Shirley Stalford

Newsletter Janet Patterson yhqgNewsletterEditor@gmail.com

Website Valerie Prideaux vrprideaux@gmail.com

Display and Competition Donaleen Vlossak + Paul Tragni

Community Outreach Wendy Dines

Quilt Show Jane Cramer

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NEXT ISSUESubmissions for the April newsletter should be sent to yhqgnewslettereditor@gmail.com no later than Friday, March16.

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MARCH VENDOR Hyggeligt Fabrics

We are pleased to be invited back at the guild as the Vendor for March.

Happy to bring any pre-orders with us - choose 'Guild meeting pickup' on the website.http://www.hyggeligt.ca/

Hyggeligt offers the largest choice of the Kaffe Fassett Collective in Canada andwe’re growing our collection of William Morris prints, Liberty Tana Lawn and Painter's Pallette solids.

Looking forward to seeing you in a couple weeks; have a hygge day!

Chantal

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UPCOMING SHOWS & EVENTS March5-29Mon.-Fri.,10-3Sun.Mar.11+18,12-3LandscapesofIsraelAnExhibiNonofQuiltsbytheEncountersArtQuiltGroupofIsraelLondonJewishCommunityCentre536HuronSt.,London,ONFreeadmission519-673-3310

Fri.March23&Sat.March2410a.m.–5p.m.QuiltFever2018EtobicokeQuilters’GuildNeilsonParkCreaNveCentre56NeilsonDrive,EtobicokeAdmission$8www.QuiltFever.ca

Tues.March271to3p.m.TexNleMuseumWorkroomSale411RichmondStreetE,Suite2Cashonly

Sat.April14&Sun.April1510a.m.–4p.m.SunshineQuiltShowOrilliaQuilters’GuildTrilliumManor,12GraceAve.,OrilliaAdmission$5(menadmibedfree)www.orilliaquiltersguild.com

April26to28PiecemakersQuiltShow2018HuronPerthQuiltersGuildandStonetowneQuiltersGuildPyramidCentre317JamesSt.S.,St.Marys,ONAdmission$8packham@cyg.net

May4to6FeelingsinFabric2018KawarthaQuiltmakers’Guild1545MonaghanRoad,PeterboroughAdmission$5hbp://www.kawarthaquiltmakersguild.ca

Fri. May4&Sat.May5Fri.10-5,Sat.10-4MakingQuiltedMemoriesNorfolkCountyQuilters’GuildTheAud,NorfolkCountyFairgrounds172SouthDrive,SimcoeAdmission$6www.ncquilts.com

Fri. May4&Sat.May5Fri.11-5,Sat.10-3TexNleBazaarTexNleMuseumofCanadaArtscapeYoungplace180ShawStreet

May30toSeptember23ColorImprovisaNons2TexNleMuseumofCanada55CentreAve.,TorontoAspecialinvitaNonalexhibiNonofcontemporaryquiltscuratedbyNancyCrow,oneofthemostcelebratedandinfluenNalquiltarNstsofthepastfortyyears.Theexhibitincludes50large,improvisaNonalquiltsby43arNstsfromCanada,France,Germany,Switzerland,Japan,Scotland,andtheUnitedStates.

www.texNlemuseum.ca

Formorelis*ngsofquiltshowsinOntarioandacrossCanada,visitwww.canadianquilter.com

May31-June2QuiltCanadaTheVancouverConvenNonCentrehttps://canadianquilter.com/quilt-canada-2018-2/

CALLforENTRYQuiltSquared2018ExhibitatTheSt.MarysMuseumMay14-June9DeadlineforEntry:April28ContactAlizonSharunquilt150squared@gmail.comDetails:hbp://quiltsquared.ca/

CALLforENTRY2018FibreContentExhibiNonArtGalleryofBurlingtonDeadlineforEntry:May31Details:hbp://fibraNons.org/