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Quilts bring comfort … one quilt at a time.
One common thread among quilt guilds is the Outreach Committee, which is responsible for providing quilts to those in need of comfort. The gift of a quilt brightens the bad days and acts as a comforting reminder of the kindness of others.
One of our guild's aims and objectives is "to participate in community projects". HQG members are encouraged to complete a quilt kit provided by Outreach, make a quilt from their own supplies, sew neonatal items OR participate in February's Outreach Day, so together we can give some "comfort" to others in our community.
One of our guild's aims and objectives is "to participate in community projects". HQG members are encouraged to complete a quilt kit provided by Outreach, make a quilt from their own supplies, sew neonatal items OR participate in February's Outreach Day, so together we can give some "comfort" to others in our community.
COMFORT QUILTS
The Halton Quilters Guild has a proud history of making these "comfort quilts". As a guild we provide an important service to our community, with our quilts going to local groups who make a difference as well as to individuals in need of comfort. Over the past two years, our guild members have created over 200 quilts which have been donated to numerous individuals as well as a wide variety of facilities in need.
The Halton Quilters Guild has a proud history of making these "comfort quilts". As a guild we provide an important service to our community, with our quilts going to local groups who make a difference as well as to individuals in need of comfort. Over the past two years, our guild members have created over 200 quilts which have been donated to numerous individuals as well as a wide variety of facilities in need.
INSPIRATIONAL HEARTS (Neonatal)
Since 2005 HQG members have sewn and donated baby blankets to the neonatal nursery at McMaster Children’s Hospital. These handmade items were given with love and care to each preemie who needed them and received with gratitude from their families and the NICU team.
In February 2018 the NICU team asked that the guild consider a new project - "Inspirational Hearts". These flannel hearts are given to the parents with newborns in the NICU. The heart is worn against their skin so that the fabric absorbs their scent. The hearts are then placed in the incubator/crib so that the scent is always with their baby. Research shows that this calms the baby. When released from hospital, the babies and their families take these hearts home with them. By June 2018 over 500 Inspirational Hearts were delivered to the NICU!
QUILTS OF VALOUR www.quiltsofvalour.ca
"Our mission is to ensure that our Canadian Forces members are recognized for their service and commitment to our country. We give this support through the presentation of quilts to comfort our past and present Canadian Forces members in their time of need."
"Our mission is to ensure that our Canadian Forces members are recognized for their service and commitment to our country. We give this support through the presentation of quilts to comfort our past and present Canadian Forces members in their time of need."
At the start of each guild meeting there is an opportunity to browse through a large variety of quilting books and magazines. Each member is allowed to take out up to 5 items so that they may enjoy using them at their leisure at home. Items are due back the following month and fines are levied on late returns.
#1 Only members may borrow library items.
#2 Five (5) books may be signed out each month.
#3 Books are to be returned the following month.
#4 Overdue fines are $1.00 per item per month.
#5 Please PRINT your name and telephone number on the card in the book.
#6 When returning your books, please remember to hand them to a library volunteer to help us find the card easily.
#1 Only members may borrow library items.
#2 Five (5) books may be signed out each month.
#3 Books are to be returned the following month.
#4 Overdue fines are $1.00 per item per month.
#5 Please PRINT your name and telephone number on the card in the book.
#6 When returning your books, please remember to hand them to a library volunteer to help us find the card easily.
"Programme" is a fun and informative part of the monthly guild meeting. Guests speakers from outside the guild as well as talented members present both educational and entertaining talks on various aspects of quilting. As part of the guild's OUTREACH, the Programme focus of February's meeting is the sewing of comfort quilts. This event combines the afternoon with a shortened business meeting in the evening. Other special events include the Pot Luck Dinners in December and June.
PROGRAMME DETAILS - (further details will be in Snippets)
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 Joan Hug-Valeriote - professional quilt-artist and long-arm quilter
OCTOBER 4, 2018 Kathy K. Wylie - "The Art of Applique"
NOVEMBER 1, 2018 Annette Guenther - guild member
DECEMBER 6, 2018 Pot Luck Dinner and Penny Sale
JANUARY 3, 2019 Maggie Vanderweit - author of Stone Threads
FEBRUARY 7, 2019 Outreach afternoon; Guild meeting (evening)
MARCH 7, 2019 Gunnel Hag - www.colourvie.com
APRIL 4, 2019 Sandy Lindel - Scrappy Girl Quilt Co.
MAY 2, 2019 B.J. Reid - "The Stories Behind the Art"
JUNE 6, 2019 Pot Luck Dinner and Loonie Auction
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 Joan Hug-Valeriote - professional quilt-artist and long-arm quilter
OCTOBER 4, 2018 Kathy K. Wylie - "The Art of Applique"
NOVEMBER 1, 2018 Annette Guenther - guild member
DECEMBER 6, 2018 Pot Luck Dinner and Penny Sale
JANUARY 3, 2019 Maggie Vanderweit - author of Stone Threads
FEBRUARY 7, 2019 Outreach afternoon; Guild meeting (evening)
MARCH 7, 2019 Gunnel Hag - www.colourvie.com
APRIL 4, 2019 Sandy Lindel - Scrappy Girl Quilt Co.
MAY 2, 2019 B.J. Reid - "The Stories Behind the Art"
JUNE 6, 2019 Pot Luck Dinner and Loonie Auction
Are you interested in learning easy quilting techniques with stunning results?
Would you like to make one block, and have a chance to win enough blocks to make a quilt?
For further information, check out page 6 in the June issue of Snippets.
Would you like to make one block, and have a chance to win enough blocks to make a quilt?
For further information, check out page 6 in the June issue of Snippets.