Second Chance for a Good Beading Class at ARTISTRI

Last Thursday, Sandra, Barbara and I had a beading class at ARTISTRI together with Jennifer Lonergan (Sandra's daughter) from the store. We thought it was really good. The teacher was Elizabeth Dehoux (picture above) . She might offer this class again soon and maybe another more advanced class. We would like to take it too. Here are the beaders at work:

Check out ARTISTRI's web link that we posted on this blog for future classes. Please note that Jennifer updates her website on Fridays.

Her store is a beautiful collection of art objects made by talented women from everywhere. It is a very inspiring place. Her prices are reasonable. This is a great place to go shopping for that special gift or to start your Christmas shopping. I will definitely start hinting to my family that I saw beautiful bags and scarves there... You also can find jewellery, pottery, and even quilts made by a good quilter named Sandra Jones.

CQQ's Annual General Meeting - Oct. 17th, 2009

Eight members of our Guild attended the meeting yesterday and greatly enjoyed the experience. The big room in Monkland Centre was filled with 145 of the 431 members of CQQ.

We all participated in the making of a mystery quilt planned by Catherine Hornstein. We each pieced two blocks by hand. They were cut later to design a Disappearing Nine-Patch pattern. (We thought of you, Allison!)

There was a lot to enjoy: the company of all these passionate quilters, the great show-and-tell, the vendors, and lots of goodies to eat!

We were able to register ahead of time, and without charge, for the Salon 2010 workshops. There were many draws for all kinds of prizes and bursaries. Unfortunately, none of us won.

A real fun day! I am looking forward to attending the next one, hosted by Les Courtepointières de l'Est.

Meeting, Oct.6

Did we have a wonderful meeting last night! France gave us a history of English Paper Piecing complete with fabulous pics. Then we all had a chance to try our hand at this old technique. Lots of chatter, laughter and just plain fun. I know what my next take-along project will be! Thanks for the time it took to put together such a great presentation, France.

Much of the chatter included getting to know out guests from Loose Threads and our new member, Lise. Sharing ideas , problems and successes it much of what makes a guild live - and judging from the smiles last night, we are alive and well.

Next up is the Oct. 17th CQQ AGM - I plan to attend for the first time- it sounds like a whole lot more than just a dry business meeting! Now to cut out my pieces for the mystery quilt block.

Then, our next meeting will be on the 20th - scrap bag sale night- so clean out some of your "don't wants", bring them along and we'll make a bit of money for the guild. Also- Allison is due to give us a "how-to" on blogging - it's fun, easy and I just need to find out about pictures now.

Don't forget our Virtual Library - now shelved on "our" shelf in the closet in the meeting room in the Community Centre.

Happy quilting!