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

Special Project – Anton Pieck Sampler Quilt Project

At the November meeting, Kim C. announced that Jeltje van Essen donated to the guild, a full kit of her Anton Pieck Sampler Quilt, as well as 3 sets of the 10 image panels.  The sampler quilt has 10 image panels, assembled with patchwork and a pieced border.  Each...

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Special Project

Special ProjectEDQG has been gifted a complete Dear Jane quilt kit from a very generous lady! We are looking to our very accomplished members for help in making the 200 plus 4.5 inch blocks.  There are EPP, FPP, hand applique and patchwork blocks, so lots to choose...

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Library Update – November 2025

Library Update - November 2025Author: Sandra P.,Library ChairWinter-like weather is here… and we are thinking of the holiday season! For our last meeting before the year ends, I have chosen two holiday themed books:Christmas in Europe: Block of the Month with Bonus...

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2026 Prairie Rose November Update

Prairie Rose Update -- November 2025“Whodunit?” Clue and the Inspired Characters!Yes, I did it! I am asking you to design a quilt that captures the spirit of the board game Clue.Its cast of colourful characters, each with a rich (and suspicious!) backstory, offers...

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Community Service Update — November 2025

Community Service Update - November 2025The Guild participates in a variety of Community Service quilting projects throughout the year and works with other like-minded organizations to provide quilts to those in need.  Committee members meet at the Focus on Fibre Art...

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A Special Thank You

The EDQG received a Thank-you card from Emily Moen.   Here is what she said: “My Mother, Anna Moen, would be ever so pleased to see the quilts (parasol ladies) that you made and to know that they went to children in need.  In her lifetime, mother made quilts...

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Library Update – October 2025

Library Update - Oct 2025Author: Sandra P.,Library ChairThe autumn season is upon us, and perhaps it is time to start a new quilting project or finish a “UFO”.  Our raffle books for this month celebrate “all things quilting” and scrap quilts.All Things Quilting with...

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Endowment Update Oct 2025

EndowmentUpdate October 2025Thank you so much to everyone who participated in the Bring & Buy Sale at the year end guild celebration (aka Creative Crafts and Quilters Sale). Your generosity provided $1500+ to the Undergraduate scholarship award fund. We have...

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Library Update – September 2025

Library Update - Sept 2025Author: Sandra P.,Library ChairWelcome back to a new guild season, and if you are like me, a time of renewed enthusiasm for finishing projects or starting new ones!  The EDGQ Library is here for you as a source of inspiration and...

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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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