Member News & Notes...
- As promised, this is the updated version of our Guild website, with a one-level navigation menu and re-designed pages.
All of the content from the previous version is still present but more easily visible from any device, including mobile phones and tablets. - Reminder: Deadline for submissions to the September issue of Patchwork is August 26th.
- President's Challenge:
Click here for description and rules of the Safe At Home ''Value of Friendship" challenge. - A varied selection of photos from the VSSQ fall Quilt Show is posted under Special Events.
- A selection of Guild member quilts is posted under Show and Tell. We look forward to seeing what everyone has been creating when we are able to meet again!
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
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!