Edmonton & District Quilters’ Guild (EDQG)

NOTICE! ATA Closed

The ATA has experienced a number of floods over the summer and is currently under renovation. 

ALL EDQG guild meetings for September 2026 – January 2027 will be via ZOOM.  

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

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The EDQG is a member of Focus on Fibre Art Association (FFAA) and all members of EDQG may access programs and workshops offered by FFAA. Check out their website for all their upcoming events.

EDQG celebrated 45 years in 2024-2025

Next Quilt Festival June 2027!

The guild’s next show will be on June 4-5, 2027

About the EDQG

The Edmonton & District Quilters’ Guild (EDQG) is a non-profit organization that started in 1979 (Incorporation # 50209293) 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

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October 2026 — Édith Choinière

October 2026     Édith ChoinièreQuilt Designer & Textile Artist21 October 2026speakerÉdith Choinière is a Quebec-based quilt designer, textile artist, and educator whose creative journey spans more than four decades. Her passion for quilting began at the...

Library Update – September 2026

Library Update - September 2026Author: Sandra P.,Library ChairWelcome back to a new guild season!  For those new to the guild, our guild library is one of the benefits of guild membership.  We have over 700 books on quilt related topics.  The books are stored in our...

This Month’s Newsletter

Image: Quilt by EPP Bee Group shown at 2025 Quilt show

Recent Posts

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...

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Library Update – November 2024

Library Update - November 2024Author: Sandra P.,Library Chair“Sewing is a way to mark our existence on cloth: patterning our place in the world, voicing our identity, sharing something of ourselves with others,  and leaving the indelible evidence of our presence in...

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FFAA Needs Your Help

It is once again time to consider the future of the Focus on Fibre Art Association. We have scheduled February 17th, 2025, for the Annual General Meeting. We need members to step forward into the positions of President and Treasurer. Our Vice-president has taken on...

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2025 Edmonton Quilt Festival

Saville Community Sports Center 11610 65 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1On behalf of the Festival Organizing Committee, thank you to everyone who attended the Edmonton Quilt Festival. It wouldn’t be a festival without you — and the incredible quilters who shared their...

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Library Update – October 2024

Library Update - October 2024Author: Sandra P.,Library Chair“Sewing is a way to mark our existence on cloth: patterning our place in the world, voicing our identity, sharing something of ourselves with others,  and leaving the indelible evidence of our presence in...

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Library Update — Sep 2024

Library Update - September 2024The EDQG Library is one of the benefits of membership in the guild. Members can borrow books from our library of over 500 books. A selection is brought to each meeting where they can be borrowed and returned the following meeting or...

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Pin Cushion/Needle Book Exchange

Pin Cushion/Needle Book ExchangeMission: PNB Are you on pins and needles about this mission yet?Let's get straight to the point!Due:  January Meeting Make a pincushion OR needle book (any shape, any colour, any size, basically anything to stick sharp things...

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Bulletin Board Highlights

Art Gallery St. Albert Exhibition: The Sky’s the Limit

2026Art Gallery St. Albert ExhibitionJuly 28 to Oct 31, 2026Exhibition Space: Staircase Feature Exhibition In-person tour: July 31 at noonVirtual tour: September 15 at noon on Facebook Live

Quilt Canada Calgary 2027 – Bus Trip Announced!

Quilt Canada Calgary 2027 - Bus Trip Announced!For those who don’t know me, I’m Kim Caskey, an Edmonton-based quilt artist, educator, professional longarm quilter and international Quilt & Textile Tour host. I have been organizing and hosting Quilt & Textile...

Searching for: Wall Hanging Pattern

In Search of: Wall hanging pattern Good afternoon,   I’m looking for a pattern called “A little bit shorter tall tree” quilted wall hanging.   From what I have found looking for it, the original lady has retired last December and I can’t seem to find the...

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