Edmonton and District Quilters’ Guild

EDQG General News

2025 Quilt Festival

EDQG Membership is open to anyone with an interest in Quilting!

The EDQG is a member of FFAA and all members of EDQG may access programs and workshops offered by FFAA. Check out their website for all their upcoming events.

Times for Meetings

To allow for the 45th Anniversary Slow Stitching Demos to be presented to our members attending the monthly meetings via Zoom, the start times are changing.

6:50 Open Meeting
6:55 Demo
7:10 Powerpoint Presentation
7:15 Meeting Starts

The schedule for attending the meeting in-person will not change.  Doors still open at 6:30 pm.

Banquet Tickets on Sale!

Date: June 18, 2025
Location: AB Teacher’s Association

The guild hosts a quilt show every 2 years.

Quilt Show Events Open for Registration!

Breakfast Presentation and 2 Workshops

Members, log in and sign up to volunteer at the Quilt Show!

2025 Quilt Festival’s Featured Quilter – Kathy Logan de Chavez

About EDQG

The Edmonton & District Quilters’ Guild (EDQG) is a non-profit organization that started in 1979 with 35 members that has grown to over 200 members.

The objectives of the guild are to:

  • To contribute to the knowledge of and to promote the appreciation of fine quilts,
  • To sponsor and support quilting activities,
  • To encourage quilt making and collecting,
  • To contribute to the growth of knowledge of quilting techniques, textiles, patterns,
    history and quilt-makers, through educational meetings, travel, and fellowship.

The EDQG is run by volunteers who oversee the operation of the guild.  The following paragraphs outline a few of the activities of the Guild.

monthly meetings

Third Wednesday of the month (exception December, July and August) at 7pm

ATA (Alberta Teacher’s Association)
11010 142 St NW, Edmonton, AB

Can also attend via Zoom (contact membership@edqg.ca for more information)

mailing address

Edmonton & District Quilters’ Guild
PO BOX 68004 RPO BONNIE DOON
Edmonton, AB T6C 4N6

Email

This Month’s Newsletter

Library Update – May 2025
Library Update – May 2025

Library Update - May 2025Author: Sandra P.,Library ChairMay is a busy month for the EDQG Library.  In May all library books should be returned, so we can organize and do an inventory of the books in the summer.  Check your shelves for any of our library books.  They...

May 2025 Cathy Tomm and Betty Manuel
May 2025 Cathy Tomm and Betty Manuel

Cathy Tomm and Betty Manuel are not just daughter and mother; they are “soul sisters” in quilting. For 30 years, they have explored together all aspects of their passion: quilt shows, shop hops, classes, retreats, personal and guild stitch days, and, of course, the...

Membership Drive
Membership Drive

2025 Membership DriveMembers who renew and pay their dues by June 30 will be eligible to win a beautiful basket brimming with quilting treats. And new members are eligible as well, so if you have a friend who is thinking of joining, please let them know of this offer....

Donate to the Endowment Fund

Bulletin Board Highlights

Sewing Machine for Sale – Janome Skyline S5

Like new, used primarily for applique work. Only selling because I upgraded. Can bring to Edmonton when I'm there for the Quilt Show - June 1 to 13th.Susan Mooney susanmooney1953@gmail.com

Yarn Donation Request

Dear Edmonton & District Quilters’ Guild, I hope this message finds you well! My name is Courtney Higgins, and I’m reaching out on behalf of the Art Gallery of Alberta. We’re currently working on an upcoming exhibition titled Tied Together, which explores the...

Ties Ties Ties

TIES, TIES, TIES!!   Have you always wanted to make something with mens neck ties?  Now is your chance.  I have come into possession of five file boxes of ties of all colors and sizes.  If you are interested in having these beauties, please contact Myrna Purser at...

Knit Panel for Sale

Knit Panel 10.00 24” across by 36” inches Bought in France Must be picked up.Joan Kovacs joanelsie@shaw.ca

Resources for EDQG Members (Zoom and FFAA space)

Resources for EDQG MembersZoom MeetingsFFAA SpaceHold Your Own Zoom MeetingsThe EDQG pays for a ZOOM account in order to hold our monthly guild meetings.  We are able to host up to 99 people per session.  As a paid member of our guild, you have access to the use of...

Membership, Have you created your website account yet?

If you are having difficulties doing so, please check out these documents showing you:
-How to Create an Account.
-How to Reset your Password.
-Information about “Profile” Page

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