January 19th, 2026 – Gail Heller on Zoom 60 – 90 minutes.
Gail Heller, from Calgary Alberta, is a certified Aurifilosopher. Gail will give a live powerpoint lecture and will provide you with great insights into Aurifil’s history, the production process for Aurifil threads and will help you to understand what makes Aurifil what is arguably the best thread for your quilting and embroidery projects.
Did you know that the major European fashion houses use Aurifil thread when sewing their couture gowns and bags? Gail will share this bit of information and much more during the lecture. Gail will also discuss the various thread weights and how you should use them for various projects: piecing, machine and hand embroidery, hand stitching/big stitching and needlepoint will all be discussed. Throughout the presentation, Gail will share many photos of projects and will also share a fun video from a couture fashion house.
February 23rd, 2026 – Liz Garcia on Zoom – How to make a mug bag and a presentation on the results of the recently completed survey on how to Grow the Guild
March 23rd, 2026 – Bill Stearman
“I Will Be Silent No More: The Power of One…”
In this presentation I will focus on my activism through quilt making … Quiltivism! While depression, childhood sexual abuse, Black Lives Matter, and a variety of other social justice issues have always influenced my work, I am obsessed with advocating for Queer rights and starting conversations about issues affecting Queer folk. In this presentation, I’ll look at some quilts, and explain my ‘Quilting the Progression of Queer Rights in Canada’ project and why it is so important. The focus is on the quilts, their messages, and the issues that they address
April 20th, 2026 – Diane Daniel – My Quilting Journey trunk show
May 25th, 2026 – Julie Sindon
June 15th, 2026 – AGM
Typical ZOOM Meetings
The Guild meets September through June, on the 3rd Monday of the month (unless that day is a statutory holiday) at Neilson Park Creative Centre.
Some of the 2024-2025 meetings will take place via ZOOM on the same schedule, and members will receive a link to the meeting via email. The meeting agenda will remain the same, and guest speakers or special activities will continue…the only difference is you attend from the comfort of your home. Guests are still permitted to attend for a $10 fee. Simply send an email to Celia our Membership Convenor who will forward the ZOOM link to you.
The EQG ZOOM portal will open by 6:30 pm so members can meet for general conversation. The ZOOM meeting will be called to order at 7:00 pm and follow the usual agenda with a guest speaker running until about 8:45 pm. Don’t forget to mute yourself as a consideration to others on the call.
A typical meeting includes items of guild business, a “show and tell” of work by members, refreshments, and a guest speaker. For our schedule of guest speakers please check the Calendar of Events and Speakers which outlines members meeting dates and highlights of speakers. Some meetings may include a special activity – demos of new tools and techniques, or even a rousing game of fabric bingo.
Typical In Person Meetings
Doors open for live presentations at 6:30 pm for room set-up – after which you can peruse the info tables with details on workshops, tours and retreats being offered or visit the library until the meeting starts. Hours of meetings are 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm sharp. The Centre is wheelchair accessible. Ample free parking is available, and there is handicapped parking near the entrance.
Upon Arrival
Sign in at the membership table at the entrance to Studio A. Guests will receive a Guest’s name tag. Members wearing their name badges may win a door prize – a “fat quarter” of quilting fabric.
Visitor Policy
Visitors are welcome at every EQG meeting, except the annual general meeting in June. Fee for visitors is free for the first meeting if in person, $10 for subsequent meetings. All ZOOM meetings are $10 per person. Visitors may attend a maximum of three meetings per membership year.
Activity Tables
Before the meeting and during the break we encourage you to visit:
- Workshop Table – Registration and materials lists.
- Block of the Month – Participating members exchange blocks.
- Comfort Quilts – Comfort quilts are donated to various agencies, hospitals and individuals. Members take quilt tops home for quilting or binding, and return them the following month. For information about the Comfort Quilt program, please visit the EQG Gives Back page.
- Library– Members may borrow one pattern and video and up to three books. Items are due back at the next monthly meeting.
Refreshments for Monthly Meetings
At each EQG monthly member meeting, your Refreshments Team provides tea and coffee at the break. Members are encouraged to bring their own mug, but cups will be available if required.
We recognize that many members look forward to a sweet or savory nibble to enjoy with their beverage. These are provided by the membership in the following cycle
Refreshments Schedule:
September: Members with last names beginning with A-C
October: Members with last names beginning with D-F
November: Members with last names beginning with G-J
December: Pot Luck Party! Board Members provide cake.
January: Zoom
February: Members with last names beginning with K-M
March: Members with last names beginning with N-Q
April: Members with last names beginning with R-T
May: Members with last names beginning with U-Z
June: Cake is provided by the guild, following the Annual General Meeting
What members should bring?
Your own mug plus anything of your own choosing. Finger food is best. Some suggestions are cookies, cake (cut and ready to serve), savoury items, cheese, vegetables, fruit or chocolates!
How the goodies be should plated?
Everything should be ready to serve. We do have some plates on hand for those in a pinch. The Refreshment Team is are not responsible for cutting the cakes prior to refreshments.
Should I put my name on bottom of dish?
Of course! The guild is not responsible for lost or forgotten items.
Do I need to bring serving utensils?
As most of the goodies are finger food, utensils are not necessary. The guild does have some serving utensils for use in an emergency. .
Do I need to bring plates, napkins etc?
No, the guild provides napkins.
What happens to leftovers?
You can either take them home along with your plates and containers. At the end of the break they are left on the end of the counter. Sometimes, people don’t want the leftovers and then they are placed in the fridge to share with Studio C.
Where do I bring my goodies?
Leave it on the counter in the room where we meet. Please do not leave it in the kitchen as this is used by other groups at NPCC and it might not be clear if it was intended for EQG or not. The kitchen is a common area.
When do I bring my goodies?
After you check in at the Membership Table, you can put you goodies on the counter in the meeting room.
What else?
It is helpful to label the ingredients in our goodies as some members may have have allergies or other medical conditions.
If you still have questions, please email the guild at: EQGemail@gmail.com