Edmonton and District Quilters’ Guild

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.

Interested in being a Vendor at the 2025 Quilt Show?

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 – February 2025
Library Update – February 2025

Library Update - February 2025Author: Sandra P.,Library ChairOur January 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...

February 2025 Margaret Brewster
February 2025 Margaret Brewster

Margaret Brewster Willingham, the creative mind at work behind Eye of the Beholder Quilt Designs, is an international teacher and lecturer, pattern designer and author.  Margaret’s quilts are influenced by the dynamic elements of movement, color and design she used...

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

APQS Pop Up Event

We are hosting a pop up event in Stony Plain on Feb 19-22 for APQS longarm machines.   There will be a roadshow to showcase the new machines as well as an opportunity for rental time on the machines.  APQS Alberta - Finely Quilted is hosting a pop up longarm rental...

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

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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