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British Columbia Shows and Displays for 2008

October 3, 2008 A very special OPEN STUDIO DAY FIBREESSENCE invites you to a day of inspiration with internationally recognized artists Catherine Nicholls, Linda Kemshall and Laura Kemshall. There will be two ongoing sessions, from noon to 4 pm, and from 7 - 9 pm. Each artist will be working on an ongoing project at her own station, demonstrating and answering questions in her particular area of expertise. Participants will be encouraged to move from station to station to take full advantage of this unique learning experience. You may spend the entire time observing and listening, or drop in as time permits. Location: Canlan Ice Sports, 2411 Mt. Seymour Parkway, North Vancouver, BC  Tickets: Session 1 (Noon to 4:00 pm) $25.00. Session 2 (7:00 to 9:00 pm) $15.00 Contact Bonnie Adie  badie@telus.net for tickets. Space is limited.  

October 3 - 5, 2008  NOT JUST QUILTS II presented by theTextile Arts Guild of Richmond at Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond. Features the challenge, "In Susie's Garden". Hours: Friday 6 to 9 pm, Saturday 10 am - 5 pm, Sunday 10 am - 3 pm. Contact 604-275-2970

October 4 – 5, 2008 QUILTS BY THE BAY Quilt Show Presented by Boundary Bay Quilters’ Guild. Cliff Drive School, 5025 12th Avenue, Tsawwassen, Delta, BC Merchant’s Mall, Tea Room, Guild Boutique, Featured Quilter, Raffle Quilt 10 AM to 4 PM Admission $5 http://www.boundarybayquiltersguild.ca/guild-activities.htm

October 18 - 19, 2008 COQUITLAM QUILTERS' HARVEST - at Montgomery Middle School presented by Blue Mountain Quilt Guild. Contact Wendy at wsquires@telus.net

October 25, 2008 FOR THE LOVE OF QUILTING is presented by the Chilliwack PieceMakers Quilt Guild. Their show and sale will be at the Chilliwack Alliance Church, 8700 Young Road in Chilliwack. There will be demonstrations, raffles, a tea room, merchant mall and many more attractions. The admission is $ 4.00, and doors open 9 am – 4 pm.

November 7 - 8, 2008 B.C.'s CREATIVE EXPO, Vancouver Convention Center. Showcasing Quilting, Scrapbooking, Sewing, Knitting, Fiber Arts, Crafting & Beading. www.bcscreativeexpo.com

 Call For Entries & SPECIAL EVENTS

 

CALL FOR ENTRIES

DEADLINE January 23, 2009 CQA – QUILT SASKATCHEWAN 2009 MAY 25 – 30, 2009  Visit the CQA/ACC webpage and look for the National Juried Show call for entry 2009 information. http://www.canadianquilter.com/events/index_events_quiltcanada2009.htm

CALL FOR TEACHERS

The Victoria Quilters' Guild is planning their annual “Quilting in the Trees” workshop, June 11th – 14th, 2009. If you are interested in instructing a 1, 2, or 3 day, 6 hour workshop, please contact Kim Carlson at krcarlson@telus.net  for further details and instructions required by the Guild.

EVENTS

CALLING ALL FABRIC COLLECTORS AND SHOP HOPPERS Join the fun and be eligible for some fabulous prizes by participating in “Greetings from Canada” Trend-Tex Fabric Inc. National Shop Hop 2008. The Shop Hop runs from Sept. 01, 2008 to Dec. 31, 2008. This is not a race to the finish line. You can travel at your own pace by visiting shops in person or by purchasing online or through mail order. There are almost 130 shops participating across Canada and many in our own area. Check out www.trendtexfabrics.com, click on “EVENTS” National Shop Hop, to get all the details. We will also have information at our Guild Publicity Table.

 Call for Entries for various Quilt Shows can be found on the links from CQA/ACC under the Events section: http://www.canadianquilter.com/

 

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