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

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Library Update – September 2026

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This Month’s Newsletter

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

Recent Posts

Library Catalogue Divi Page

Library CatalogueA collection of over 500 books, covering many different areas of quilting Members can borrow up to five books per meeting. The borrowing term is one month, so the books are returned at the next meeting.  Books can be renewed for another month, if...

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CQA Newsletter and Updates

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Zoom Sew Days

Zoom Sew DaysJoin us for a day of friendship and meet some members. You will sew in your own home but get to see what other guild members are working on. Please email Cathy T. at sewdays@edqg.ca to get the zoom link. Sew Days are on from 9 am to 4 pm and you can come...

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Award winner: Jemma Forgie and her thesis work

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Endowment Update — August 2023

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Guild Meetings

Guild Monthly MeetingsEvery 3rd Wednesday @ 7:15 pm(Exception: December, July, August) The Guild meets at the Alberta Teacher's Association (ATA). The meeting is in a "hybrid" format; meaning that you have the option to attend 'in-person' or via Zoom. Doors open at...

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Successful Brown Bag “Bag” Raffle

Successful Brown Bag "Bag" Raffle The Endowment Committee wish to thank and inform you that through your enthusiastic response to the Brown Bag raffle, we raised $1432 at last night’s year end banquet. To note some of that total was through a personal donation. If you...

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Bulletin Board Highlights

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

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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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