Edmonton and District Quilters’ Guild

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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.

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.

The guild hosts a quilt show every 2 years.

Zoom Sew Days to start up again!

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 – January 2025
Library Update – January 2025

Library Update - January 2025Author: Sandra P.,Library ChairOur November meeting was again busy with many members and guests coming to the meeting in person. Library Book Raffle tickets are $1.00 for a single ticket, or $5.00 for 6 tickets. The money raised goes to...

January 2025 Carole Gold
January 2025 Carole Gold

Follow Carole’s path to becoming a Canadian certified Quilt Judge, and see how she injects kindness, encouragement and support into her judging work. Learn what judges look for – really! – and be inspired to enter your own work into quilt shows and competitions...

February 2025 Workshop — “Paula Rafferty Portrait Quilts”
February 2025 Workshop — “Paula Rafferty Portrait Quilts”

Cost: $65.00 (This INCLUDES Kit fee of $35CDN) Maximum 20 Students Finished size: 12” X 16.5”No sewing machines required. Location: U of A HECOL sewing lab HECOL map; 89 Avenue & 116 Street, Human Ecology Building, Clothing & Textiles Lab (main floor) Parking:...

Donate to the Endowment Fund

Bulletin Board Highlights

FOR SALE BABY LOCK PRESTO II MACHINE

Brand new, never used All attachments and cover included Instruction booklet included Asking price $1500.00 or best offerVictoria Martyn (780)474-0589 martypen@telus.net

Some Cutting Dies for Sale

Accuquilt Dies for Sale (Duplicates in my collection) New in Package and never used: Round Flower Die – $10Half Sq. 4in Finished Triangles –$15 $20 CADSizzix Fabi Die – for the Sizzix Big Shot Pro Machine New – unopened package Crazy quilt 8 in square - discontinued...

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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