t has been reported the COVID-19 bread-baking frenzy is being replaced by sewing. Sewing machines are selling like hot cakes and will provide solace during the COVID impacted cooler days to come.
While baking may produce an increased waistline and clothes that fit poorly, sewing does not. Sewing leads to a sense of satisfaction as one indulges in creativity while producing items for the house, friends and family and the community at large.
Despite COVID-19 restrictions, members of the River’s Edge Quilt Guild are still pursing their favourite activity, sewing quilts. Fifteen members met for a business meeting at the Don Ross craft room Oct. 2 to discuss plans for further work sessions, exchange ideas and admire the work of others.
During the month of October, members will be given the opportunity to engage in sessions to make mug rugs and holders as well as a basic fabric bag, an essential item for grocery shopping as we try to avoid plastics. The “show and tell” part of the meeting attests to the fact that the guild is not exclusively about the construction of quilts, as some of the articles displayed were of other projects.
The election of executive officers was delayed this year, but at this time the membership welcomes back Leslie as president, Bonnie as secretary and Pat as treasurer. Their work is both valuable and appreciated.
New members, both beginners and experienced, are welcome to attend the monthly meetings which take place the first Friday of each month at 1 p.m. in the Don Ross craft room. During November, there will be an opportunity to make charity quilts for deserving agencies here in the city, and dresses for children overseas at a quilt marathon. Together with individuals’ own Christmas projects, the possibilities are endless.
For information contact Leslie at 306-937-7471 or Bonnie at 306-386-3116.
