Those wishing to submit a JUDGED quilt in the Prairie Rose Quilt Show have until noon Sunday (May 20) to get the quilt to Gerda.  Please contact her if you were unable to make the meeting’s deadline fryskefytser(at)gmail.com

• For this year only, the banquet occurs on the 2^nd Wed. of the month

• Prairie Rose Quilt Show    (Link) 

• Deadline to submit your ideas for Next Year's Charity Projects    (Link)

• Renew your membership for next year    (Form)
  

• Quilt raffle tickets for Walk of Hope.  $2 for 1 ticket or $5 for 3.     (www.OvarianCancerCanadaWalkofHope.ca)

• Membership Form    The form can also be found in "Join the EDQG" in the Main Menu and in "Admin" under the Member Menu (after you login to the site)   
  

• Entry form and Regulations for Prairie Rose Quilt Show (due at May meeting)

Do you have a project or charity that you would like to propose for next year's community outreach?  Our 2^nd VP would like to hear from you. 

• The deadline for proposals is the June banquet.  If you are not planning to attend the banquet, your proposal can be given to the 2^nd VP at the May meeting.

• Please submit your request in writing.  Outline your request, state the expected finish date and if you or your charity are purchasing any fabrics and batting.

• Please mention how involved you will be with this project.

It feels as though the Guild year has just started but planning has started for our end of year banquet.

There is a date change this year.  The banquet will take place on June 13^th.  This is the second Wed. rather than the usual third Wed.

Banquet details can be found at    (Link)

• Registration Form for Fall Retreat   

Although the Spring 2012 retreat was just a couple of weeks ago, we need to start planning for Fall retreat.  Fall Retreat takes place on October 19-21, 2012 and registration will open at the May 2012 meeting.  The cost is $190.  Start planning ahead to ensure your spot at retreat.  It might seem a little early to be planning for the fall, but with the summer break we need to be prepared well in advance.

Retreat is an opportunity to pack up your sewing machine and quilting projects and to head out to Camp HeHoHa on Lake Isle for a relaxing weekend of quilting, fun and food with fellow Guild members.

• Quilters Newsletter Magazine to Give Away
  

      I have QNM issues from 1986 to 2006.  I am moving and would like them to go to a good home.  Are you interested for your library or is someone in your guild interested in owning this collection?  I am giving them away.

      Jackie Van Fossen

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There are only a few spaces left in the April 20 to 22 workshops.  Contact Dawna from the Program Committee for registration information.

Link to Workshop Information

Link to Pamela Allen bio

Please share your bead and button inspirations.  Email them to info <at> edqg.ca

• Kathy S. has posted about their button bracelet meeting in her blog She has instructions to make you own bracelet and has added fabulous photos.

Here are a few notes to make our guild meeting participation a pleasant experience.

After receiving numerous requests, the Program Committee is bringing back QUIBITS (Quilts and Exhibits).  Participation is free and easy - one prize will be awarded at the end of each meeting to a lucky person or group.  During Strut Your Stuff, come up to the podium with your  quilt(s), quilted item(s) and/or charity project(s), while waiting in line, write your name on the yellow Quibit, and place it in the 'heart' shaped box at the front.  Quibits can also be found at the Program table prior to the meeting.  Limit one Quibit per guild night.  Show us what you have been working on; share your stories and the purpose of the quilted item.  We want to see your quilts and projects - they are such an inspiration AND you could be our lucky winner!

Do you have a friend who might be interested in giving the EDQG a try?  Beginning in Feb., memberships for the remainder of this year are half price:  $27.50 for a regular membership, and just $20.00 for seniors (65 and over).  It's a great deal, and perfect for someone who would like to "try us on for size"!

This is an opportunity for you to share your quilts and inspire others.  

The challenge will be held in conjunction with the Victoria Creative Stitches & Crafting ... Alive! show that will be held in Victoria BC March 9^th and 10^th.  All quilts will be donated to our injured Canadian Armed Forces members after the show.  Entry deadline is March 3^rd.  Quilts of Valour - Canada Challenge is not a competition and is open to any quilter.

Information brochure and entry form    (Link)

May 26 & 27  •  Calgary  •  (Link)

At Western Canada’s Largest Outdoor Quilt Show you’ll find:

Hundreds of handmade quilts of all shapes, sizes, designs and techniques decorating Heritage Park both indoors and out during this special weekend.  Whether you are an enthusiastic quilter or simply enjoy viewing the textures, colours and patterns, there is something exciting for everyone at the festival of quilts.

The organizers of the International Quilt Festival of Ireland have extended an invitation to their event that will be held from June 7 to 10, 2012   www.IQFOI.com