Linda McLaren's demonstration of the One Block Wonder.  So many options to consider!

One Block Wonder - one of our guild members project in process

We had a wonderful turnout for our first meeting of the year with 34 folks attending.
Kristyn gave a 2017 update and thanked all members who taught mini-workshops and all businesses that supported us on our website.
The Canada 150 Blocks display that travelled throughout London Public Library Branches through 2017 was very popular with the public. Kristyn returned  members' blocks.
For 2018, we will be meeting in the gym every month except for February.  We are also going to use a microphone next month.  The full program for next year is outlined on our website. Our February theme is Notions and everyone is invited to bring along your favourite notion.  We will have two projects: A Thread Catcher and a Mason Jar Notions Holder.  Please bring along a mason jar as well as fabric scraps to use in the activities.
If anyone has ideas for Library Books to add to our collection, please let Kristyn know.

MQG Update: Linda McLaren
The Modern Quilt Guild is redesigning its website. 
The Block of the Month has been renamed Block Study.  They also have a Quilt of the Month.
A new season of Fresh Quilting has been posted on the MQG website.
Anyone who has signed up for the Riley Blake challenge--your fabrics will come to the guild.
The mini-swap deadline is Feb. 9.
The newest publication, Modern Quilts: Designs of the New Century, features a quilt by Kristyn.  The book may be purchased through the MQG or through Amazon.

People are transitioning into their new roles in the guild during January.

Upcoming Events:
March 5-29;  Landscapes of Israel: An Exhibition of Quilts, Jewish Community Centre, London,ON.
April 26-28:  Piecemakers 2018 Quilt Show, Pyramid Rec Centre, St. Mary's, ON.
May 7: Shannon Brinkley Lecture, Sarnia Quilters Guild, Sarnia, ON.
May 8, 9: Shannon Brinkley Classes, Sarnia, ON. Representatives will be at our next meeting to register folks for the May 9 class ($80)
May 21-26:  Quilts of Iceland:  land of ice and lights, Ailsa Craig Recreation Centre, Ailsa Craig,ON.
May 22-26: Quilt and Fibre Art Festival, St. Jacobs, ON
June 1,2:  A Feast for the Eye, Sarnia Quilters Guild,Point Edward Arena, Point Edward, ON.

Show and Share:
Members showed examples of their recent quilting.

Program: Linda gave an excellent demonstration of the One Block Wonder technique, showing her quilts as well as member’s pieces. She  provided lots of support for members trying this technique. 

The book, One Block Wonder, which illustrates this technique,  is coming to our Library.​
Our next meeting will be held on Saturday, February 10 at 12:30 at the Boyle Community Centre. Hope to see you there!