President’s Message
Welcome to the Niagara Heritage Quilters’ Guild website. We have been in the Niagara Region for over 40 years.What does the word “Heritage” mean and why is it included in our name? Heritage is what we have inherited from a richknowledge of quilters, and we value that knowledge today and want to pass it on to future generations. Heritage does not mean staying in the past styles of colours, patterns, and methods. It means celebrating them, using them, and developing them. Fabric choices, quilting styles and tools are always changing, but our heritage does not. At ourmonthly meetings, we are privileged to hear from various guest quilters who share their knowledge of quilting. We are always inspired by their expertise, stories of growth, and their trunk shows. We see a rich heritage of quilting styles, from traditional, contemporary to modern quilts. Our members also have an opportunity to share their quilts during the show and tell time at our meetings. We see a large variety of quilt styles, including intricate piecing, applique, thread painting, english paper piecing, foundation paper piecing, curved piecing, irregular borders, modern designs, sashiko, landscape quilts, etc. There is always encouragement and appreciation being voiced at our meetings and we always learn from each other.
If you are new to the area and interested in Quilting, join us on the fourth Wednesday of the month from September – November and January – April, May is for members only. We meet at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 613, 141 Hwy#20E, Fonthill, ON.
Doors open at 6:15pm. and the business meeting begins at 7:00pm.
Membership is open to all quilters of all quilting levels and all quilting styles. Some of the benefits you will receive as a member are by-monthly newsletters, voting privileges, workshops at member prices, and have access to our Facebook group page where you can share ideas, projects, and communicate with your fellow members.
For information on how to join visit our Membership page.
Come and enjoy our guest speakers, register for a workshop, share your finished or unfinished project during showand tell, and/or volunteer to help on a committee. This is the best way to get to know your fellow members.
There are also several Giving Back initiatives you might be interested in such as Meals on Wheels, Neo Natal Quiltsand Community Quilts. There is something for everyone, opportunities to learn and grow, and friendships that will last a lifetime.
Visitors are also welcome at all meetings except for May. There is a small guest fee payable at the door.
Just present yourself at our membership table at the beginning of a guild meeting. Greeters will be available to show you around.
I am confident you will enjoy what we have to offer and please feel free to use our resources located on our Events/Links page.
We are a proud member of the Canadian Quilters’ Association (CQA)
