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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

OUR NEXT GENERAL MEETING

IS SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 22, 2025

DOORS OPEN 6:30 – MEETING STARTS PROMPTLY AT 7:00

WELCOME

Niagara Heritage Quilters’ Guild is dedicated to promote the appreciation of the art of quilting, be it traditional, modern, contemporary, pieced or appliquéd , through education from our shared collective knowledge base with fun and celebration and to recognize community needs and the contribution that quilting can make.

Our members are like our quilts, completely unique!

Niagara Heritage Quilters’ Guild was established in 1980 when a member organized a quilt show to raise money for the Pelham and Effingham Heritage Associations. Recruiting several other women, all pretty much strangers, working together produced a very successful show. At the celebration party, and further discussion, the guild was formed over a pizza at Mother’s Pizza in St. Catharines.

Posting an ad in the St. Catharines Standard in December announcing the very first meeting was to be held at the library, the guild felt numbers would be only 20-30 people at most, considering the upcoming Christmas season.

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MEETING DETAILS

LOCATION:
Royal Canadian Legion
141 Hwy #20 E
Fonthill, ON L0S 1E4

(Map available on “CONTACT US” page.)

Fourth Wednesday of the Month:

September 25, 2024

October 30, 2024

November 27, 2024

January 22, 2025

February 26, 2025

March 26, 2025

April 23, 2025

May 28, 2025   Members Only AGM

Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. sharp

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.

For more information you can e-mail us at: info@niagaraquiltersguild.com

Irene Bootsma

          We are a proud member of the Canadian Quilters’ Association (CQA)

OUR 2024-2025 EXECUTIVE

President – Irene Bootsma
Vice President – Maureen Augerman
Secretary – Lynda Iannandrea
Treasurer – Theresa Bell
Past President – Carol McRae

Membership

Our Niagara Heritage Quilters’ Guild Membership is open to anyone interested in Quilting.
There is an Annual Membership fee that is set by our executive committee every year. 

$45.00 (Paid before June 30th, 2024)  •  $50.00 (Paid after June 30th, 2024)
$25.00 (Full-time Student with a valid 2024/2025 Student card)

[ TO FIND OUT MORE or BECOME A MEMBER – CLICK HERE ]

Workshops

The Niagara Heritage Quilters’ Guild hosts numerous workshops through out the year. This past year we we have been inspired and entertained by some wonderful speakers and workshop teachers including Judy Pearce, Marilyn Farquhar, Dorothy Holdenmeyer, Ludmilla Clarest, Gloria Meyer, Veronica Puskas, Lolly Challice, Michelle Denham, Lorna Constantini, Loura Coia and Mary Pal.

Our next workshop/lecture is:

No Events

[ TO FIND OUT MORE or to REGISTER NOW – CLICK HERE ]

Giving Back

The Niagara Heritage Quilters’ Guild is proud of the work we do, not only in quilting
but 
supporting our community in various ways. 

We love “Making a Difference”.

Here are several ways we give back. Click on any link to find out more

 Community Outreach     Meals on Wheels     Neonatal Quilts    RAFT       

Scholarship

        The Niagara Heritage Quilters’ Guild Visual and Creative Arts Scholarship.

 

[ TO FIND OUT MORE – CLICK HERE ]

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