The schedule for the fall will be available soon. In the meantime we have some exciting news regarding our November meeting.
Our speaker for November, Tanya Brown, has written a children’s book about the gift of a quilt. This book can be given with, or without, an actual quilt.
She has, in this book, hit on a core reason why people quilt. It’s love. Love for the craft, and a love to pass on to others in the form of a cozy blanket.
Tanya will bring (and sign) copies of the book on November 16th – plenty of time for you to mail the book to someone special for Christmas. Naturally, she will also bring a trunk show, along with her stories.
Of course, in the book, it is Mrs. Claus who quilts (good for her!) The name of the book is “The Christmas Quilt Jamboree”. Check it out at: https://www.bluemountainquiltcompany.com/
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.
A typical meeting includes items of guild business, a guest speaker, a “show and tell” of work by members and refreshments. For our schedule of guest speakers please see below. 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
Typical ZOOM Meetings
Some of our 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 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.