Saturday, 18 April 2026

Island Quilters Guild - April 2026 Show 'n Share

 We had a wonderful Zoom presentation by Bonnie Rankin about what judges look at when they judge quilts.  We couldn't record it but many of us wrote down some of her tips (and I went home and did a better job of squaring up a quilt top before I add borders!).

Then we saw some of the quilted jackets made at the great workshop presented by Jackie White and Heather Pennie after Melissa and Kathy G. arranged everything.  If you like to judge a workshop by the number of completed projects, then just take a look at the number of completed ones here!

Pat F. used a quilt for her pullover.

Pat Mac cut up one of her quilts.

Great positioning of a quilt block on Pat Mac's jacket.


Stasia added contrasting pockets.

Rolanda bought a quilt and has made 2 so far as well as a bag!


Freda used a coordinated fat quarter bundle.


As well as the wonderful show of jackets (with Rolanda showing a matching bag), members also showed other projects.  I'm sorry I forgot to write down who quilted some of the quilts created by our members!
Great contrast to show off Isadora's star quilt

Self-binding baby blanket by Lauren


Charity quilt - finished by Lauren (giant sunflowers quilted on by Melissa)


Lauren showed this old quilt as a suggestion for BOM


Charity quilt completed by Myrna


Scrap buster quilt of Delectable mountains created by Rolanda T. and quilted by Melissa M.


Brenda P. made this bag

Brenda P. made this to display (and sell at the Manitoulin Trade Show)


Brenda P. will be on the Manitoulin Art Tour this summer at My Ol' Blues with her quilted art postcards

Freda B. made this applique wall hanging

Freda shared the story of the commemorative tattoo in honour of her deceased son.


Isladora showed her Seminole patterned bag


A bright star quilt by Isadora



Island Quilters Guild - Hawberry Quilter newsletter - April 2026