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Twilight Quilters’ Guild of Norfolk County

Newsletter

Meeting: January 13, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE: As I write this message on the first morning of the new decade, I can only think of how fortunate we are! In the last 24 hours, I spent three hours with like-minded women in Enjoying yoga and meditation that nourishes mind and body and spirit. We also spoke of ways we can help to save our planet. Another few hours were spent at a New Year’s Eve party, enjoying some of the wonderful music of the past, and all the memories that holds for us. Today I will spend some time in my studio and enjoy dinner with some of my siblings. Our past, present and future all seem to merge today as we begin 2020. I wish you all enough Enough time for friends and family Enough time to stitch all the quilts your heart desires Enough inspiration to try new things in quilting, and life Enough time for yourself to enjoy every day. Happy New Year!! Welcome 2020!!

Terry Anderson President 2019-2021

PROGRAM – Melanie Douglas, Karen Johnstone, Vicki Harris, Maggie McEntee Our presenter for January will be our own guild member Mary McKenzie. Mary creates stunningly beautiful wall art from fabric, that draw compliments and accolades. We will learn of Mary’s process in choosing fabric, embellishments and ideas to produce these wonderful works of art. Mary will bring examples of her work to inspire us. We appreciate Mary sharing her expertise with us.

MEMBERSHIP ─ Jan Grincevicius

Welcome to new members Judy Peet, Susanne Boileau and Jayne Ryder. Members are asked to sign in before finding a seat. Be sure to notify us if you change any of your published information, e.g. name, address, phone number, e-mail, etc.

Twilight Quilters’ Guild January 2020

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HOSPITALITY – Heather Dew

Refreshments will be provided by: Janice White Alice Martin Evelyn Rosa Janice Youngson Judi Hayes

Who: TQG members What: Weekend of sewing fun

When: Saturday and Sunday February 8 & 9, 9am-4pm

Where: Port Dover Public Library

Why: Need you ask??? Cost: $40.00 including lunch both days

Sign-up sheet at the December and January meetings

or contact: Jill Jackson 519.583.9633

[email protected]

NEWSLETTER – Jan Zehr, Debra Featherstone The next issue of the newsletter will be sent to members one week prior to the meeting and all reports should be emailed to us no later than January 27, 2020. Thanks.

LIBRARY ─ Kathi Columbus If you have a book request, please let Kathi know. Please remember to return borrowed books so that others can enjoy them, too.



SUNSHINE– Jill Jackson

Condolences were sent to Pat Cade on the passing of her husband. Please contact Jill if you hear of an occasion or event when a member needs a reminder of our care and concern for each other. We rely on your information to reach out to our quilting friends.

WINNERS’ CIRCLE

50/50 winners were: Terry Anderson and Deb Tattersall Winners of Gift Cards from HeirloomTreasures and Quilt Junction were: Judy Peets and Edith Innes

CALLING ALL QUILTERS Julie Hammond, as a quilter and a representative of the Norfolk County Fair has asked at both the Norfolk County Quilters Guild and the Twilight Quilts Guild if we could possibly do a display of hand quilting for the Fair? She has had very little response. As Guild quilters our Mission is to promote and teach the art of quilting for future generations. Julie and Shirley are very involved working at the fair already But,"..........I have a plan and with YOUR help we can do it Space we would have approx 12’x15’ space at the front of the home craft to set up a quilt frame and a table You don’t have to be an expert hand quilter We can have at least two people per each two hour shift, to sit and hand quilt, or other had work and talk with fair goers about what we love to do What a great way to promote quilting, our Guilds, the upcoming Quilt show and Norfolk County. Our quilting groups include around two hundred organized quilters. I will need as many as possible of you to volunteer to help. Julie tells me that volunteers will be provided a pass for admission and parking. I hope we can also display some of outreach projects too What I need right now is a show of support from all so we can get this organized. If you are interested and can give us a hand and do a shift or two. Please send me an email as soon as possible to [email protected] Just leave your name and the message “ I’m in” Thanks so much Terry Anderson



SLOW STITCHING MONDAYS The next session will be at the Simcoe Library in the large room on January 20, 2020 from 6:00-8;00 p.m. Cost is $5.00 Sign up with Karen Johnstone. These fun evenings of handwork will be the first Monday after the last meeting from September to November 2019 and January to May 2020. SHOW AND TELL

Members are asked to provide their name and description of show and tell items on a form available at the Membership table.

CHECKLIST ü Donation of refreshments if your name is

listed ü Toonies for 50/50 and gift certificate draws ü Nametag ü Your own coffee/tea mug ü Show and Tell items ü Library books ü Workshop fees ü Change for the “I hate Fundraising” bucket

NOTE: Please bring exact change for draws to help us with not having to make change, Thanks! Check us out at twilightquiltguild.ca • Looking for a Longarm Quilter? – see those advertising on our website •. Want a better look at quilts from the last meeting or to see what’s coming up at guild? Check out the home page Facebook scroll, or go to our Facebook page…and like us • Be sure to look under the Program tab to see what’s coming up!

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Check us out at twilightquiltguild.



UPCOMING EVENTS

• Etobicoke Quilters’ Guild, Quilt Fever 2020

Quilt Show and Sale, March 27,28, 2020 10 am to 5 pm Admission $10.00 Neilson Park Creative Centre, 56 Neilson Dr, Etobicoke, ON

• Huron Perth Quilters’ Guild and the Stonetown Quilters’ Guild

Piecemakers 2020 Quilt Show Thursday, April 23, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, April 24, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 25 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission $8 The Pyramid Centre 317 James St S, St. Mary’s ON

Don’t forget that our meetings are Fragrance Free!

We have members who are allergic or sensitive to fragrances. Please refrain from using lotions or perfumes. Thank you!

NEXT MEETING

February 10, 2020

7:00 p.m.

OLD WINDHAM CHURCH, SIMCOE

Joe Tofan



NCQG 2019-2020 Program

Month Day Item Speaker/Instructor Topic

January 7 Meeting Program Committee Techniques Learning Day

January 14 Workshop Sue Patten Brilliant Blocks, Bold Borders and Stunning Sashings

February 4 Meeting Michelle Dunn Kallista Quilts, Batiks Sale

February 18 Workshop VP Day Anneli West, Denise Eighteen and Donna Prystie

Crazy Quilt

March 3 Meeting Johanna Masko Colour in Action

March 17 Workshop Pat Moran Compass Rose Paper Piecing

April 7 Meeting Sherri Hisey Border Creek Station Pattern Sale

April 21 Workshop Darlene O’Neil Blooming Nine Patch

May 5 Meeting Brenda Miller Brenda’s Quilts and Bags

May 12/13 Workshop Bill Stearman with Twilight Guild

DD Nine Patch, Triangles

June 2 Meeting Nancy West, Queens Quilt Queens BD Tea Party

July 14 Workshop Members’ Choice UFO

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