What to Bring to a Meeting

·       Name Tag

.      Mask if you wish 

·       Show and Tell

·       Pop can tabs

·       Coffee cup, lug a mug

·       Money for 50/50, 

.       Try to bring  toonies and loonies 

·      Note our meetings are fragrance    and latex free

·       Money for UFO/Workshops

·       Note that cell phones should       be  turned off or to vibrate and if they must be answered, please leave the room to do so

·       Note: no winter shoes are to be worn in the meeting hall, so, please bring indoor shoes to wear during our meetings.

Visitors are most welcome to attend our meetings for a fee of $5.00

 Inclement Weather!!

It has always been our policy that if McMaster University and/or Mohawk College are closed, then our meeting for the Guild is cancelled. Weather can be different in the various areas of our members. As you did for previous  meetings, please use your judgement and exercise care with regards to your own personal safety.

President’s Message

January 2023

Normally I am anxious to put away the Christmas decorations before the start of the New Year. This year however I did not have that sense of urgency. I’m not sure if was an attempt to extend the holiday season, or a lack of energy to take on the task! As I did reorganize the storage area, it gave me time to look at my sewing area and reflect on the needs of quilters to maintain a certain level of fabric, frequently referred to as our ‘stash’. The challenge starting the new year is which project do I start next, and probably to reduce my stress level is the challenge of how do I curtail purchasing new fabric in 2023, when I already have shelves of bins with new projects waiting to be started. As we are well aware there are treatments available for other weaknesses in modern day, but thankfully, no organization has recognized the addiction of quilters to purchase fabric!

Last year at this time, due to government restrictions we were not able to have in person meetings, so we resorted to virtual meetings. As a result, we all became aware of the benefits of this format during the winter months. No one having to make the decision to cancel the meeting due to inclement weather and members having to leave the comfort of their warm homes. One major advantage is broadening the selection of speakers that are available for virtual meetings due to their locations. Our meetings this winter (from January to March) will be held virtually using the Zoom software. If you have any questions about the software, please contact us prior to Tuesday, January 17th and we can schedule a practice session prior to the day of the meeting.

I hope that you and your family are staying healthy. Looking forward to seeing you at our virtual meeting next Tuesday.

Janice Haluszka, president



General Meetings 7 p.m.

Meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month from September to June. For January, February and March of 2023, we will be meeting via Zoom. Safer with the winter weather and the ice. 

Please note:  Our meetings need to be fragrance/scent-free and no latex is allowed, due to the allergies of some of our members.  Thank you!

General meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, from September to June. Our meetings are now fragrance and latex free.  For January, February and March of 2023, we will be meeting via Zoom due to the winter weather.



General meetings regularly include:
    • brief updates from the executive         and  its sub- committees
    • show-and-share
    • block-of-the-month
    • social time with refreshments
    • 50/50 draw and draw prizes
    • the monthly program 

The program portion of the meeting may include:
    • guest speakers
    • hands-on instruction
    • work towards our community outreach efforts  and more!