If any members have information they would like to see displayed
 about quilt shows or quilt related events please email Thank you.

British Columbia Shows and Displays for 2009

August 28 - Sept. 8, 2009 - MCC Quilters "Craft and Show" Clearbrook Public Library, Abbotsford, BC. followed on Sept. 18 & 19 at the Tradex...all quilts will be auctioned.

Sept. 4 - 6, 2009 - Quilting in the Sunshine Valley 09, Grand Forks Curling Rink

September 11 & 12, 2009 - EverGreen Quilters of Bellingham, Washington present "no Passport Required" quilt show- 10:00am to 5:00pm Birchwood Presbyterian Church's Gamily Life Centre, 400 Meadowbrook Court, Bellingham, Wash. Friday 10am - 8pm, Saturday 10am - 4pm

September 12, 2009 - First Annual Quilts at Tanglebank Gardens - 10am - 5pm
Meet the designers, our very own Dougal Ann Walker of The Freckles Collection, Sue Jensen of Quilted Escapes, Cheryl Wall of Country Quilts and Pippa Moore of Kitambaa Designs. Come and see their quilts they are gorgeous. Bring your $$$ as there will be books, patterns & kits for sale plus fabric & wool. They will be serving tea, coffee &
goodies. And to top it all off Prize draws. Mark your calendars as you won’t want to miss this wonderful day at the beautiful Tanglebank Garden. For more information stop by the Publicity Table for a flyer or contact Cheryl 1-604-855-0834 or email countryquilts@shaw.ca

Sept. 16 - 19, 2009 - Innovations 2009 - is a Machine Quilting Conference dedicated to promoting machine quilting in all formats. Whether quilting on a domestic, short arm, or longarm quilting machine, beginner or advanced... Tacoma Convention Center, Tacoma, Washington www.mqinnovations.com

Sept. 18 - 19 - Celebrate 2010 Quilt Show, Kamloops. By Sagebrush QG at the Calvary Temple Church.

Sep. 26 - 27 - Quilters Without Borders - Prestige Lake Resort, Nelson, BC

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 – LIONS GATE QUILTERS’ GUILD presents lectures by two internationally renowned quilters Sue Benner & Pamela Allen. 7 pm Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre. Tickets $10.00, please call 604-987-2579 or buy at the door. More information at workshops@lionsgatequiltersguild.com

OCTOBER 2- 4, 2009 – Quilt Fest 2009 - Award-Winning Quilt Show, Silent Auction, Exhibits at the Museum by Sandy Bonsib & Nancy Chong, Textile Workshops, plus a Quilt Walk Sept. 1- Oct 4. Stop by the Publicity Table for more detailed information.

Oct. 15 - 17 - BC Creative Expo - Langley Events Center, 7888 - 200th, Langley. www.bccreativeexpo.com

Oct. 16 - 18 - Harvest of Quilts - Vancouver Quilters Guild Show. Maritime Labour Centre, 1880 Triumph St., Vanc. Fri & Sat: 10 - 5, Sun: 10 - 4. Tearoom, vendors, boutique. $5.00 admission, free parking.

Oct. 17 - Harrison Mills Quilt Show - 1995 School Road, Harrison Mills, BC

OCTOBER 19 - 24, 2009 – Cotton-By-Post Quilt Shoppe invite you to attend their third International Quilt Exhibit, showcasing 150 Quilts & 20 Quilters from the Republic & Northern Ireland. For more information visit their website www.cotton-by-post.com or contact them at 135 Main St., Ailsa Craig, Ontario N0M 1A0 or telephone 1-888-315-
9882.

La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum
It’s a wonderful day trip to La Conner and good to support one of the few Museums dedicated to the art of quilting celebrating their 11th year! www.laconnerquilts.com

October 24 - A Shower of Quilts - Chilliwack Quilters Guild; Chilliwack Alliance Church, 8700 Young Rd. Chilliwack. Sat: 9 - 4pm

SEMINARS

MAIWAS TEXTILE SYMPOSIUM, VANCOUVER – Sept 11 - Nov. 8, 2009 - held every two years, of interest to anyone who works with fibres. This year’s theme is “Every Thread Has Its Story”. Craft practioners and knowledgeable speakers from all over the world bring their techniques and wisdom. Registration begins in June. Calendar and information at www.maiwas.com. I will print it out and have the information available at the Publicity Table.