Sussex Vale Quilters' Guild

  Program/Workshop Day Ethel R. and Jane K. prepared and shared some kits for Charity/Donation Sewing Day. Numerous members arrived to participate, some bringing along fabric and projects and I think everyone would agree it was a productive day. Several heart shaped Mastectomy Pillows were sewn, stuffed and finished. Here is a link to a tutorial.  https://blog.shannonfabrics.com/blog/video-breast-cancer-heart-pillow-sewing-tutorial-how-to-make-a-mastectomy-pillow A popular small project was Drain Bag covers. The members sewing the larger Anti-Ouch Pouch project seemed to be pretty fast too. https://www.asg.org/files/community_service/Anti_Ouch_Pouch.pdf Five members worked on baby quilts. Ethel R. presented a QAYG method of sewing an Amish Bar quilt. They were at various stages by end of day and each will be finished at home. Vera T. donated this lovely quilt made from a pan el. Susan S. brought in two quilts for donation! Joyce B , head of the Cuddle Quilt Committee was on hand t

 Show and Tell March 12, 2024 Susan S.  was on hand to   assist members with Show and Tell. Jean T. has a finished baby quilt. It will soon be on it's way to Trail, BC Helen S. made a runner in a 3D quilt workshop that she attended. Debbie F. has enjoyed experimenting with different colour combinations for her trade blocks. Cynthia V. told us about families from South Africa and from Brazil that are new to the area. She and her friend Davine took on the challenge of projects for them. We all got a close up of the lovely label she made, a project from a book Gail F. destashed. Renate B. used pink in her trade blocks. Vera T. 's quilt was made from a kit she received for Christmas 2022. There is even quite a bit of leftover fabric. Agathe K. Showed us a large quilt that has bottom corners cut on an angle. This smaller project was made from the scraps. And she got the most out of her fabric by using the crumb pieces for her next project. Cathy K. has completed her President&#