50/50 Draw and Quilts of Valour
This year we held monthly 50/50 draws
with the proceeds going towards the purchase of fabric to make quilts for our
returning military personnel. This endeavor was warmly received by the members
and we raised $794. With that money we were able to prepare 43 kits which were
taken by our members to create the quilts.
Thank you so much for your overwhelming
support. These quilts are greatly appreciated by the men and women who receive
them. This project will continue next year.
Jean Humpage
Kathie Trimble 2017-18
Quilts of Valour
This year we plan to create several quilts for our returning Military personnel. These quilts will be made from 100% cotton fabric donated by members or purchased with Guild funds. Kits will be available for Guild members to take home to complete. These quilts are really appreciated by the men and women who have served our country and we are honoured to be able share our skills in this way.
Jean Humpage
Kathie Trimble
2016-17
In November 2016, we asked members to sew Maple Leaf blocks and the response was great.
On February 2017, a small
team faced the coldest day of the season so far, to meet in Whitevale. With coffee or tea in one hand and a foot on
the pedal, we assembled 2 quilt tops for Quilt of Valor. The challenge in collecting multiple blocks
by multiple quilters is the quarter inch seam is not consistent, and therefore we
end up with block of various sizes. In
some cases, up to half inch. We then
created a quilt top where rows connect with a quilt block of 4 maple leafs sewn
together and surrounded by borders. This
allowed us to “cheat” in some ways by reducing the border where needed. See the results below. Visually,
the two quilt tops gives a different, and unique, perspectives.
We delivered these two quilts top to
QOV , to our valuable
Canadian soldiers who put their lives at risk while fighting for freedom.
Thank you everyone for your participation.
Edited Oct 2018
