Visit to Akerley Area Quilt Guild February 14, 2024

Members accepted an invitation extended by Akerley and Area Quilt Guild for lunch a program.

A travelling Fibre Art Network exhibit "Up Close" was enjoyed. Each piece was shown and description read out loud. Many pieces were for sale. Feel free to visit it online   

https://www.fibreartnetwork.com/exhibit/up-close/

We listened with interest to information about Victoria's Quilts.

www.victoriasquiltscanada.com

Many in the group had Show and Tell items.

A fun project using a twister ruler.

Muriel G. brought along a half square triangle runner that she made years ago.

This project was a photo on fabric. Cats Sylvester, Juliet and Zoe were the subjects.

Judy H. showed a Bargello with very small pieces.

A purple sampler.

Susan S. showed her Metro Rings quilt.

Something most of us have never made, a Hippo.

Jane K. brought her paper pieced table runner.

I know this person's name is Ann and she knits socks.

Sharon R. made a pair of pillowcases.

This Kaleidoscope quilt was also referred to as a One Block Wonder.

Pretty Placemats

Birds are the theme of this winter wall hanging.

Such a pretty multi-coloured quilt.

Margaret Mc. praised the role of a quilt guild in teaching new things. She wore her very pretty quilted vest.

Another Metro Rings Quilt from the Sussex Guild. Diane G. made this pretty version of a workshop project.

A unique sampler quilt using scraps. last years mystery blocks.

This quilt was created by adding rows (strips) of fabric.

The Akerley Area Quilt Guild Banner was created using a map of where they are from.