The Ancaster Quilter's Guild 

What to Bring to a Meeting

·       Name Tag

·       Show and Tell

·       Pop can tabs

·       Coffee cup, lug a mug

·       Money for 50/50, toonies & loonies

-       try to bring  toonies and loonies 

·       Library books to return

·       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 

OK Ladies spring has finally sprung – although the snow storm this past weekend tends to make me look a ‘bit’ delusional – but I feel like everybody is skipping around singing “Ding dong the witch is dead” after the winter we have had this year, but the winter of 2018-19 is now officially DONE!

On a very personal note, this weekend marks my son Ryan’s 40th – yikes! - birthday and I remember my father and stepmother visiting shortly after his birth (which came in the midst of an April snowstorm that is still talked about) and having my stepmother reminding my young/naive self that it was a time of renewal for all things! So, for those of you needing a fresh dose of inspiration, you only have to open the curtains, go for a short walk, or maybe even a stroll through the outdoor area at your local Home Depot or the crafting supplies at Michael’s to find a dose of some much-needed bright colour to soak up!

When my kids were still at home and in school, we used to take them occasionally after school to a very large local greenhouse for a much needed “summer vacation” before dinner which became a cherished and fun family tradition until my kids dispersed to their own life of university, partners and kids. So, look around as our world changes from a monochrome colour scheme to one of bright colour and be inspired, by the colours and this time of renewal, and apply it to your own life and perhaps share with the folks around you...and BLOOM!

As we approach the end of our guild year, I need to remind you all that we now have several positions open on our executive; our Social ladies, Diane and Hanna would like to take a break, as well as our 50/50 lady Debbe, and our membership ladies Jodi and Barb. We thank all these ladies for stepping up and filling these important positions and would like you all to consider volunteering...volunteers are an integral part of our guild...WE NEED YOU!!

Alison McDonald, president

General Meetings 7 p.m.

General meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, from September to June. Our meetings are now fragrance and latex free.  As of September 2015, we meet at Marshall Memorial United Church located on 20 Gilbert Ave. in Ancaster.  Doors open at 6:00 pm and the meeting begins at 7:00 pm. Please park in the parking lot accessible from Fiddler's Green Rd. which will take you to the rear parking lot.

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 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!