Region of York Quilters Guild

09/29/2026

Congratulations Diane. What a fantastic creation.

As Diane Merrithew crafted her wall hanging Cherrywood Hollow for last year’s Cherrywood Fabrics Storytime Challenge, she had no idea she might see it in person in Canada. The Minnesota-based company has presented an annual contest since 2014, exhibiting the top entries at major shows all over the world.
Next year, you can see the 2026 Storytime entries and the 2027 Jane Goodall exhibit at Quilt Canada in Calgary. Even better, you still have time to submit an entry for the second one by Feb. 1.

Find out all the exciting details here: https://canadianquilter.com/two-cherrywood-challenges-coming-to-canada/

Erie Quilt Art Inc. 🇨🇦 Cherrywood Hand Dyed Fabrics

09/19/2026

All set up at the Richmond Hill Public Library, Oak Ridges branch for Culture Days. Come visit us today until 4 pm.

09/16/2026

Here's a few more upcoming events around the province.

09/14/2026

Coming soon -- it's my first solo show in Canada! Homer Watson House and Gallery is in Kitchener, Ontario. Maybe I'll see you there.

https://homerwatson.on.ca/whats-on/sue-sherman/

09/13/2026

Our quilts stamps celebrate Canada’s rich quilting heritage through two quilts from the Royal Ontario Museum’s permanent collection.

Quilts are stories well told, one stitch at a time. Whether created for warmth or as artistic expression, each one speaks through its materials and craft.

In every quilt, memory is made visible, and history is held close – stitched into form with purpose and pride.

Pick up a set of these quilts stamps today! https://bit.ly/4cPOHpk

Special thanks to the Royal Ontario Museum for their collaboration on this stamp issue.

Stamp photographer: © Royal Ontario Museum
Stamp designer: Shelby Guergis

09/10/2026

Sharing some upcoming events around the province.

09/08/2026

Curious about quilts? Want to learn more? Join us on Saturday, September 19 from 11 am to 4 pm at Richmond Hill Public Library, Oak Ridges Branch, 34 Regatta Avenue as Guild members will demonstrate how blocks that make up a quilt are sewn, as well as show hand quilting. Purchase a raffle ticket for $2 each to be entered for a chance to win this beautiful queen-sized quilt made by Guild members. The raffle draw will be held on April 24, 2027 at the Guild's biennial Quilt Show at the Newmarket Community Centre & Lions Hall. All proceeds from the sale of raffle tickets will be donated to Victim Services of York Region.

https://culturedays.ca/en/events/91465869-49ae-447b-b27a-c9bd9cf20375

09/08/2026

Guild member, Sandra, recently sold 84 raffle tickets at her cottage craft sale for our beautiful queen size quilt made by our members. The quilt raffle will take place at our biennial quilt show in April 23 & 24, 2027 at the Newmarket Community Centre. Have you bought your tickets yet? Proceeds from the sale of tickets will be donated to Victim Services of York Region.

09/05/2026

Our Guild crew in action on Friday at the CNE "Common Threads: An Exhibit of Quilts, Crafts & Community" in the Withrow Common Gallery. We handed out mug rugs. More than 500 visitors came through during our 6 hour stint. See us do it all again on Sunday, September 6 from 10 am to 12 pm & 1 pm to 3pm.

08/20/2026

If you've missed visiting us at the Aurora Farmers Market, our next community event is at the CNE from Aug 21st to Sept 7th at "Common Threads: An Exhibit of Quilt, Crafts & Community" in the Withrow Common Gallery, Queen Elizabeth Building from 10 am to 10 pm.

Some of our members will also be available for demonstrations on Friday, Sep 4th - 10 am to 12 pm & 1 pm to 3 pm, as well on Sunday, Sep 6th from 10 am to 12 pm & 1 pm to 3 pm.

Please stop by to view our Guild members' creations and demonstrations. See you there!