Twilight Quilters’ Guild of Norfolk County

Newsletter

Meeting: June 8, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. CANCELLED

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE: Gratitude. This word seems to be everywhere I look these days… on hand-printed signs, people’s lawns, the evening news, Facebook. I guess I have never seen it or thought about it as much as I have these last many weeks. I am Grateful to be Canadian, I am Grateful that my family and friends are safe and healthy. I am Grateful to live in Norfolk County and not in a city, I am Grateful that it has warmed up and that I can plant my flowerbeds. I am Grateful for the wonderful world of quilting, that has brought so many, many wonderful friends and like-minded people into my life. I am Grateful for the excellent Executive of the Twilight Quilters’ Guild of Norfolk who are working very hard to figure out how we can safely plan to continue to have meetings in the future. I miss you all. Keep quilting and Stay safe. Terry Anderson President 2019-2021

PROGRAM – Melanie Douglas, Karen Johnstone, Vicki Harris, Maggie McEntee COVID QUILT CHALLENGE The Program Committee is issuing a challenge. In these times of uncertainty, we challenge you to create a quilt that reflects how you are feeling. Is it Confused? Anxious? Hopeful? Zen? All emotions are valid and welcomed. We will have a Show and Tell in the future. It may be in per-son or as photos to add to the newsletter. We would love you to tell the story of how you chose your quilt pattern and colours. There could be prizes for the best one!!! Adding to this, use the FQs you were given in your goodie bag at last November’s retreat. We hope as many as possible will rise to the oc-casion and give the guild a story we won’t forget in these unusual times. The Program Committee is working ahead and have booked a wide range of speakers and events for the upcoming year. “HOUSE BLOCK” QUILTS We will conclude our house block exchange and will have a Show and Tell of what everyone designed with their blocks, in September.

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BILL STEARMAN WORKSHOPS REFUNDS Colleen Homme did not deposit any cheques for the workshops. She will void all of these cheques and return them to you when we next meet. If you paid cash, you will get a cash refund. Please contact Colleen to arrange a way to return your money.

NEWSLETTER- Jan Zehr, Debra Featherstone The next issue of the newsletter will be sent to the members one week prior to the meeting. All reports should be emailed to us no later than August 30, 2020. Thanks.

FALL 2020 RETREAT The dates are set! Another exciting retreat for TQG members will be at Camp Trillium, Tuesday October 27-Thursday October 29, 2020. Cost $200. Stay tuned!

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A Message from our sponsors:

Heirloom Treasures is very excited to be re-opening for in-store retail shopping as of Wednesday, May 20, 2020. However, the health and safety of our customers and staff is of prime importance, so we are taking the following steps: - Limiting the number of customers in our store at any given time by asking you to either call ahead or to make an appointment for in-store shopping - Requiring the wearing of face coverings while in the Studio - Sanitizing your hands upon entry into the Studio - Placing markers delineating shopping paths and at the check-out counter that respect social distancing guidelines - No public bathroom will be available for use - Continuing contactless pickups for email, phone and pick up in-store orders Our hours of operation will be Wednesday 10 am – 2pm, Thursday and Friday 10 am – 5pm and Saturday 10 am – 2 pm. The Studio will be closed on the Saturday of all holiday weekends.

Quilt Junction We are taking telephone and email orders for porch pickup or postal delivery. Window shopping with no contact checkout also available. Wed - Sat 10am-4pm. Shop our NEW Online store for porch pickup or postal delivery https://quilt-junction.myshopify.com/

Cherished Pieces While the stay-at-home order was in place, we were busy working behind-the-scenes. Now we're ready to show off all our hard work and reopen our doors! WE Welcome You to Our New Storefront… 142 Broadway Street - Tillsonburg - Across the Street from our previous location The safety of our customers and staff is our number one priority. In addition to a deep clean of our store, we are providing: Optional disposable gloves Sanitizer at the entrances Masks are Optional Social Distancing in Effect We will be wiping down door handles, cutting table and cash area on a regular basis. We are So EXCITED to see you again, but please be patient as we may have to limit numbers in the shop to abide by current regulations. BACK PORCH PICK UP & MAIL ORDER AVAILABLE Regular Hours Tues- Fri 10 - 4 & Sat 9-3

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SUNSHINE– Jill Jackson

Please contact Jill if you hear of an occasion or event when a member needs a reminder of our care and concern for each other. We rely on your information to reach out to our quilting friends.

Check us out at twilightquiltguild.ca • Looking for a Longarm Quilter? – see those advertising on our website •. Want a better look at quilts from the last meeting or to see what’s coming up at guild? Check out the home page Facebook scroll, or go to our Facebook page…and like us • Be sure to look under the Program tab to see what’s coming up!

Joe Tofan

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SHOW AND TELL

Melanie Douglas has been working on finishing a Libs Elliott quilt from over 2 years ago. She’s also working on Flying Geese and has been making many masks, some are shown on the next page.

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Kathi Columbus has taken virtual classes at Heirloom Treasures and made a cover for her Featherweight as well as a gratitude wallet.

Marguerite Jackson has 50 hats ready for Camp Trillium

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Marguerite Jackson has embroidered 12 squares so far for a baby quilt

Stephanie Sinden made a quilt for Nova Scotia using, Sheshwe fabric, 140 HSTs and a theme of waves and a heart

Terry Anderson’s Double Delight

Terry Anderson has another quilt top going together