Member News & Notes...
- The December issue of Patchwork is now available under the Newsletter tab above.
- The Guild is supporting the Schubert Centre's Christmas Meals On Wheels gifting of a placemat to each client. If you can make one or more, please contact Maggie Tomich by December 5th, or drop off at Pleasant Valley Quilting in Armstrong. (Many thanks to Klia for being a collection point!)
- Photos from the Fall Quilt Retreat are available under the Events tab above.
- If you have photo(s) and/or an article for the January issue of "Patchwork", please contact the Newsletter Editor. Submission deadline is December 31st.
- The Workshop Committee is asking for in-house teachers to offer their expertise on small projects to share with each other in the new year. If you know how to make something that only takes an hour or so, even if it's something you think everyone already knows, don't hesitate to send your suggestion to Susan Wilson.
Important Changes we are observing during Covid-19:
Unfortunately, the December Guild meeting has been cancelled, but we hope to be able to meet January the 7th. You will need to register to attend.
Guild members will receive an email with instructions and a link to a registration website for this meeting. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation of a 'ticket' to attend. If, after registering, you become unable to attend, please use the same process to cancel your registration. Registration will close at noon the day before the meeting.
The Guild Membership Form must be completed and returned, together with a cheque for membership dues ($30), either by mail or dropped into the membership box at a Guild meeting. Payments may now also be made by e-transfer to vssqtreasurer@yahoo.com. (No correspondence accepted at this email address.) If using e-transfer, please use the memo portion to indicate what your payment is for (e.g. membership, however, the membership form will still need to be turned in.) Membership fees must be paid by November 30th. Please note that returning members are required to complete this form as well as Newcomers to the Guild.
If you are new to the Guild and wish to attend a meeting, please contact the Newcomers' Committee Head. We look forward to welcoming you!
Our Guild...
Our History
VSSQ began in 1986 as a group called Silver Star Quilting Squares after a quilting enthusiast put an ad in the local paper asking if anyone was interested in quilting. From an initial handful, we have grown to nearly 200 members. In 1999 the name of the group changed to Vernon Silver Star Quilters.
Our Focus
The Guild's main focus is to promote quilting through literature, workshops, seminars, demonstrations and quilt shows. We also provide community services by donations of quilts, donations to other charities, and by arranging requested displays. We are a diverse group, coming from all parts of the world, with a common interest in quilting and fabric!
Meetings
(Please note that we are observing some changes to the following during Covid-19. Please contact us to enquire.) Vernon Silver Star Quilters meet from September through June on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:00 at Grace Bible Church, 5661 Silver Star Road. Current annual membership is $30.00. Meetings are a great time to catch up with friends, make new ones and learn new things. The first meeting of the month is our business meeting, with a break for coffee, goodies and visiting, followed by members' Show and Tell. The second meeting is more informal and is generally a few announcements, coffee and then a trunk show, workshop, or demonstration, followed by Show and Tell. If you would like to come to any meeting, feel free to join us and mention that you are a Newcomer. Someone will be assigned to you to make you feel welcome and introduce you to some of our Guild activities and benefits.
Guild Attractions
VSSQ offers its members various workshops, guest speakers, teachers, trunk shows, demos and two retreats each year. We have a lending library with a extensive selection of books, patterns, rulers and magazines. There are social days, road trips, pot lucks and a variety of subgroups. (See more under Organization.)
Some years ago the Guild instituted a very successful initiative called Newcomers. New members are assigned a Member of Long Standing (MLS'r) who helps the newcomer feel comfortable in our large group and who answers any questions about the functioning of the Guild. The Newcomers group is very active and has several functions throughout the Guild year.
Every third year the full Guild hosts a large quilt show. Legacy of Quilts X was held September 27th and 28th, 2019 at the Vernon Recreation Centre. Thank you to all our visitors, members, merchants, and guest singer Jana Seale, for helping to make this Quilt Show so spectacular! We look forward to putting together the next show in September of 2022. See you there!