Not the best pictures, but I did manage to get a few of the Snowbirds flying over centretown in Ottawa, pre-Canada Day celebrations tomorrow. Photos taken from my balcony.

Congratulations to Dawn for winning last week’s Quilts for Fathers quilt contest with her gorgeous Compass Rose quilt. She wins a gift certificate from Around the Block Quilters Shop. This week’s theme is Friendships and is sponsored by Revell Books and Mary Tatem. Two lucky winners will each win one of Mary’s new books. I’m [...]

The theme for this week’s virtual quilt contest is Quilts for Fathers. The quilts are gorgeous. The winner of this week’s contest will receive a $30 gift certificate from Around the Block Quilters Shop in Illinois. Thanks to the sponsor and also to everyone that entered. Now it’s time for you to vote for your [...]

Please join me in welcoming guest blogger Angela Magnan as she shares her quilting journey with us. Plus, check below for a "HOT" give-away from Angela. Angela doesn’t have a blog yet, but you can email her. Thanks Angela for being a guest here at the Quilting Gallery. Greetings from Maryland, Thank you so much [...]

Congratulations to last week’s winners of the Story Quilts weekly contest: First place goes to Sheila Craigie with Wee Village Tied for second and third place winners were Wanda Robinson with Aaron’s Nursery Rhyme Quilt and Dolores with Story Time The winners will each receive one of Mary Tatem’s new books Quilt of Joy or [...]

This weekend, I finished the last stitches on the Floral Delight applique from the Lancaster class I took with Linda M. Poole. Linda teaches a freezer paper and glue stick method of applique. Draw your shapes on freezer paper and cut them out. Then use a glue stick to fold over your applique edges. Stitch [...]

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The theme for this week’s virtual quilt contest is Story Quilts. The quilts are fantastic. Thanks to everyone that entered. The first and second place winner of this week’s contest will each receive one of Mary Tatem’s new books Quilt of Joy or Quilt of Faith. Fine out more about these lovely books and to [...]

Bradie from A Quilty Kind of Girl will be hosting a Summer Star Sampler Quilt Along, starting July 6th (hey that’s my birthday!). Tutorials will be available every Tuesday on Bradie’s site with instructions for two blocks per week, followed by the center medallion, then borders. Check the blog post to download the fabric requirements. [...]

Come join the fun!! Along with Erin Russek from One Piece at a Time, I’m thrilled to host the latest swap here at the Quilting Gallery: Applique Posy Needle Case Swap. It’s very cute, and super easy to make. A perfect project for a rainy summer afternoon or a cold and drizzling day for friends [...]

Congratulations to Anne Maundrell for winning last week’s Sunrise/Sunset quilt contest with her gorgeous Cat at Sunset tribute quilt to her kitty Aicha. She wins a pack of Fig Tree Quilts patterns donated by Jojo’s Quilt Shoppe. This week’s theme is Story Quilts and is sponsored by Revell Books and Mary Tatem. Two lucky winners [...]

The theme for this week’s virtual quilt contest is Sunrise/Sunset. I’m loving the colours in these fabulous quilts. The winner of this week’s contest will win a 3-Pattern Pack from Fig Tree Quilts from Jojo’s Quilt Shoppe. Now it’s time for you to vote for your favourite!! Voting is open Friday – Sunday @ 11:59 [...]

Please join me in welcoming guest blogger Jan Donley as she walks us through her method for machine appliqué. Thanks Jan for being a guest here at the Quilting Gallery. I love appliqué quilts but I do not enjoy doing needle turn appliqué so I set out to learn how to appliqué by preparing the [...]

My blogless friend, Sandie taught me her version of needle-turn applique while I was with her during our trip to Spring Market (blog posts coming soon, I promise!). Here’s my first attempt. A bright and cheerful sunflower. I plan to layer it and add some thread painting, especially in the centre wonky circle (that was [...]

Congratulations to Carin and Penny for winning last week’s Faith and Gratitude quilt contest. They will each receive one of Mary Tatem’s new books Quilt of Joy or Quilt of Faith. Find out more about these lovely books and to purchase them. Carin Vogelzang    Penny Globe This week’s theme is Sunrise/Sunset and is sponsored [...]

My first hand-dyed fabrics, ready to go into the wash for final rinsing and setting. Can’t wait until I can see them dry. Boysenberry and turquoise Fuchsia and golden yellow Dark grey and intense blue Brightest green and sun yellow More soon!

The theme for this week’s virtual quilt contest is Faith and Gratitude. It is heart-warming to read the stories that go with these beautiful quilts made with lots of love. The first and second place winner of this week’s contest will each receive one of Mary Tatem’s new books Quilt of Joy or Quilt of [...]

Thank you for this opportunity to post about our Charity Quilt site "Sharing Quilts". Giving a quilt to someone "just because" or in a time-of-need is so amazing. So, we feel this "Sharing Quilts" is perfect for the quilting community to come together and do just that! Share a quilt! We also know you share [...]

Today is the final mail date for the Embroidery Mini Quilt Swap. If you haven’t already, please drop me an email to let me know that your mini quilt has been sent. If you will be late sending please let me know the status and when you expect it will be mailed. Here’s a sampling [...]