Edmonton and District Quilters’ Guild

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.

October Meeting’s Show and Tell presentation is available to members to view until November 30th.

Festival of Quilts

The guild hosts a quilt show biannually.

The next show will be in June 2025.

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 — November 2023
Library Update — November 2023

Library Update -November 2023As I write this Newsletter submission, the weather has turned cold and snowy, brrr.  My thoughts turn to my winter/Christmas projects.  Will I get the Christmas Presents Quilt finished for this holiday season?  Will I find the perfect red...

November 2023
November 2023

Jean Impey"Cre-a-tiv-i-tyand has Someone Stolen Yours"This lecture provides motivation and a new confidence thatyou didn't know you had. It also gives you the newest tools and technology to make quilts and make your work both quicker and better. You will want to take...

BOM November 2023 – Twinkle Lights by Robert Kaufman
BOM November 2023 – Twinkle Lights by Robert Kaufman

November 2023: Twinkle Lights by Robert KaufmanDue for January's MeetingTo Hand in your Blocks: Drop off at Community Sew Day on Jan 9. Drop off at Trapunto Quilt store. Contact Kathy S (endowment@edqg.ca) to make alternate arrangements. [dpvfw_pdf_viewer_embed...

Donate to the Endowment Fund

EDQG Salutes Our Advertisers

The EDQG is grateful to the many businesses that advertise in the members’ monthly newsletter. Their on-going support through door prize donations makes each monthly meeting special.
If you need quilting supplies or long arm services, check out the businesses listed.

Bulletin Board Highlights

Quilt Kits and Patterns for Sale

Having caught the quilting bug, and quilting shop bug, a few years back, I have to limit myself to finished started projects rather than start new ones, due to arthritis. Kits and unused patterns are at 50% retail.If interested contact Cornelia @...

Janome M7 Sewing/Quilting Machine for Sale

The Janome M7 Continental Professional is a machine that impresses greatly. A larger machine designed for quilters and sewists. 400 built in stitches 12 one step buttonhole AcuSpark Tutorial App Rulerwork Mode Auto Presser Foot Start/Stop Button Auto Thread Cutter...

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...

Grand National Exhibition Call for Entries

Grand National DelightsCall for Entry is now open For complete information go to www.grandnationalfibreartexhibition.com  Important dates to remember: On-line Entry – November 1 to December 15, 2023 Notification of Acceptance of Entry – March 15, 2024 Accepted Entry...

B-Line Home Quilting System for Sale

B-Line Home Quilting System  $2200 (To Be Quilting Inc.) Only used a few timesJuki TL-98 Q sewing machine included Variable lengths - adjusts from 4 - 12 feet Comes with instructions for sewing machine and rack Pick up or willing to drop off in the Edmonton area....

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