December Swap 2023
The December swap is a fun guild tradition where we each make something and then have a blind swap of our hand-made items at the December...
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We meet the 3rd Thursday of the month, 7pm at Wildwood Community Assoc.
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- Oct 19
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Blocks for Good - Round 6
Our Blocks for Good program has been producing so many great quilts! We thank everyone so much for their continued involvement in this...
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- Sep 21
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Block Lotto - September 2023
Wonky Curves Your next lotto block involves wonky curves, so relax, release those ruler restrictions and freely cut those curves without...
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- Sep 7
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Where did our past Block Lotto winners go?
As you likely know, we offer out block lotto approximately 4 times per year. This is a chance for you to make one or more blocks,...
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- Sep 1
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Check out our Community Giving updates
We've revisited our community giving program so that there are fewer, but more defined projects being worked on. This means less...
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- Aug 16
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It's almost time for the Calgary MQG 2023 Fall Retreat!
Want a couple of days away in the mountains with like minded quilters? A flexible style of retreat that accommodate the needs that you...
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- Aug 10
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2024 QuiltCon Community Challenge Update
If you're anything like me, you eagerly look forward to the promise of summer - long days and warm weather, only to find a time/space...
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- Aug 3
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Welcome to our new look at the Calgary MQG!
It's hard to believe that our first guild logo contest was eight years ago! The stylistic cowboy logo was designed by Louise P, and...
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- Jul 27
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Ice Dying - What A Night We Had!
Photo credits - Katie VanTil Wasn't that an awesome July meeting! Special thanks to guild member Melanie Rudy for her guidance along the...
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- Jul 20
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Blocks for Good - Round 5
We are changing our rotation up a wee bit, and running another Blocks for Good over the summer. But don't worry, We will be bringing back...
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- Jun 22
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Summer Challenge - 2023
June is our last guild meeting before summer officially starts, so it's time to announce our Summer Challenge for 2023! I used to be a...
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- Jun 20
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Summer Programming Preview
The Calgary MQG Programs over the summer! Here's a preview of what we have in store: We're kicking off our 2024 QuiltCon Community...
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- Jun 14
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June Meeting Preview
We're welcoming Wonderfil this month! How lucky are we to have a thread distributor and their educators locally! Additional features: -...
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- May 18
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Blocks for Good - Round 4
Disappearing Four Patch 8.5" unfinished Melanie R shared this great little tutorial from JenniferJones aka @penelopehandmade Jennifer is...
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- May 16
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May Meeting Preview
We're looking forward to our May 18th meeting - 7pm at Wildwood Community Centre. We're also hoping for rain to clear out the smoke and...
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- Apr 20
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Block Lotto - April 2023
April Block Lotto "Plus Sign" block. This block is also known as a Cross block and is a part of the nine-patch family! Measurement &...
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- Mar 25
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Spring Quilt Shows and Calgary Community Events
It's going to be a busy spring! Here's the round-up of quilting events that we know about: The Piecemaker's Guild will be having their...
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- Mar 1
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The life of a "Blocks for Good" Quilt
Back in September, we announced a new program - Blocks for Good. This streamlines our community giving efforts, while still giving...
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- Feb 20
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QuiltCon - from home!
It's almost time for the MQG's annual convention - QuiltCon - and we know that not everyone can attend in person. This year's QuiltCon...
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- Feb 16
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Blocks for Good - Round Three
Spectacle Quilt Blocks Again we are giving you 2 months to make your Blocks for Good. We are running Block lotto every 3 months, so have...
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