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

Email

Registration Form for Vintage Sewing Day

November 29 Vintage Sew Day 1 - 5 pm  Meadowlark Community Hall 15961-92 Ave NW Edmonton, AB

Library Update – October 2026

Library Update - October 2026Author: Sandra P.,Library ChairThe EDQG library book collection listing is available for browsing on the guild website under the Library heading. Charlene, our Webmaster, has updated the list to include all the books added to the library...

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...

This Month’s Newsletter

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

Recent Posts

Community Service Update — September 2025

Community Service Update - September 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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2025 Quilt Festival is Over

On 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 artistry. A special shoutout to our vendors, the U of A Repair Café,...

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Thank you from St. Vincent de Paul

Thank you EDQG, for everyone who donated to the St Vincent de Paul, North of 60 Project and also for supporting those in need with quilts, throughout the year. They are received with gratitude and joy. The 2025 North of 60 Sea can is packed and ready to ship by road...

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Blenderz

Every year, billions of pounds of clothing and textiles end up in landfills overseas, burdening countries that often lack the infrastructure to manage it safely. It’s a global crisis — but we believe in taking local responsibility.Here in Edmonton, we’re building a...

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UofA Clothing Repair Cafe

Clothing repair cafés are popping up around the globe, part of the broader “repair café” and “right to repair” movements aimed at sustainability and self-sufficiency. With over 3,000 general repair cafés in Europe alone, it’s a growing response to a throwaway culture....

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Library Update – May 2025

Library Update - May 2025Author: Sandra P.,Library ChairMay is a busy month for the EDQG Library.  In May all library books should be returned, so we can organize and do an inventory of the books in the summer.  Check your shelves for any of our library books.  They...

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Community Service Update — May 2025

Community Service Update - May 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.  To this end, and where fabric and other equipment is...

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Quilt Show Colour Challenge Workshop

Introducing Cheryl ArkisonQuilt Show Breakfast Presentation and Workshop InstructorFriday, June 6 afternoon - Improv Applique Saturday, June 7 morning - One Colour ChallengeSaturday, June 7, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Learn the lessons of value, texture, saturation, hue, and...

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Quilt Show Improv Workshop

Introducing Cheryl ArkisonQuilt Show Breakfast Presentation and Workshop InstructorFriday, June 6 afternoon - Improv Applique Saturday, June 7 morning - One Colour Challenge Friday, June 6, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Covering the basics of needle turn applique with an improv...

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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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