York Heritage Quilters Guild

05/19/2026

UPDATE for this evening:

The Toronto Botanical Garden has had a scheduling conflict and changed our meeting room tonight. It will now be held in the Garden Hall. Parking and building access is the same. Park in the main lot, come in the front door as usual, and then look for our members in the hallway to check in and get directions.

The Garden Hall is located on the lower level. There are no stairs required. You will pass the Floral Hall on your right, and turn LEFT as you come to the TBG Library desk. Follow the hall, to the right and down, and it will take you to the Garden Hall.

The Zoom side of the hybrid meeting will proceed as usual. See you this evening!

05/19/2026

UPDATE: The Toronto Botanical Garden has had a scheduling conflict and changed our meeting room tonight. It will now be held in the Garden Hall. Parking and building access is the same. Park in the main lot, come in the front door as usual, and then look for our members in the hallway to check in and get directions.

ORIGINAL:
A reminder that tonight, May 19th 2026, is our annual Community Quilting Celebration! Bring your sewing kit, orphan blocks, and other items listed in the reminder email sent on Saturday with the Zoom link.

The in-person meeting will be held at Toronto Botanical Gardens (777 Lawrence Ave East @ Leslie), with a CQ sale, cookies, guild challenge showcase, next year’s guild line up and MORE! Doors open by 6:30pm.

Members who can’t join in-person are welcome to join the Zoom group via the link in Saturday’s email. Virtual doors will open around 6:45pm, with a sit and chat planned for our online folks after all showcases and announcements are done.

We look forward to seeing you tonight!

05/01/2026

TMQG’s quilt show is happening today and tomorrow! Check out what their fabulous members have created and take in some local quilty goodness.

Tickets available now at TMQG.ca/adctickets. Join us and see incredible variety of quilts showcasing Art Design Craft

04/21/2026

Reminder to join us tonight at 7pm in-person (777 Lawrence Ave East) or over Zoom for our monthly guild meeting, this month featuring speaker Sandy Simmelink for her talk “Taking Stock”

Sandy says “It’s important to not only do your best work, but know how to strategically plan what projects you will undertake in the future. This lecture is an inspiring look at Sandy’s journey and what she has learned along the way. She’ll provide insights, explain why “taking stock” of your situations is important, and will encourage students on their own quilting journey.”

See more about Sandy at Sandysimmelink.com

A recording of the presentation will be available for 14 days after the meeting for members.

04/12/2026

Turtles and Baby Quilts Take Two! Come to Virtual Tuesday - April 14,2026 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 to find out what the turtle quilt has inspired so far. This is a members only, casual, unscripted Zoom session where we will sit and sew and chat about, what else?, turtles and baby quilts. Do you have a favorite “go to” baby quilt or baby “accessory” that has inspired you? It is time to share!

Zoom link was emailed on Saturday April 11, 2026.

03/12/2026

Join imus on Tuesday 17 March, 2026, for our March guild meeting (online only this month) as we welcome guest speaker Terry Rowland with her lecture “Diverse Quilting Journey”.

Over the last 40 years Terry has challenged herself to learn many different techniques on her quilting journey. She has also become known for her use of color and is excited to share her diverse display of more than 50 plus items with you. There should be something for every quilter to enjoy. Let Terry share her love of quilting with each and every one of you!

Members will be sent the Zoom link on Saturday, and guest can register via our website at https://yhqg.wufoo.com/forms/yhqg-guest-registration-form/

03/09/2026

Turtles and Baby Quilts Take Two!

Come to Virtual Tuesday - March 10, 2026 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 to find out what the turtle quilt has inspired so far. This is a members only, casual, unscripted Zoom session where we will sit and sew and chat about, what else?, turtles and baby quilts. Do you have a favorite “go to” baby quilt or baby “accessory” that has inspired you? It is time to share!

Zoom link was emailed on Saturday March 7, 2026, so check those inboxes. See you Tuesday!

02/20/2026

Did you enjoy Tuesday’s lecture with Daisy Aschehoug? Are you interested in learning more about her techniques with curves? Then you are in luck because we have not one, but TWO workshops coming up that will do just that!

Spaces are limited, but we still have e a few places left in her workshops.

Thursday February 26th, Daisy will be teaching “Improv Curved Piecing: Pebble Pop”

Wednesday March 4th, Daisy will be teaching “Giant Neated Curves”.

Both workshops run from 9:30 to 3pm and will be hosted on Zoom.

For full information about the workshops and how to register, visit https://yhqg.org/workshops/

02/17/2026

Don’t be fooled by the long weekend. Today is Tuesday, and it’s guild night!

Join at at 7pm (doors open at 6:45) over Zoom for Daisy Aschehoug’s lecture “Anatomy of a Curve”. Email links were sent out on Saturday, so check those inboxes.

For more information, visit https://yhqg.org/monthly-speakers/

02/15/2026

Entry deadline for the virtual quilt show has been extended!

You now have until February 20th, 2025, to get your quilt photos submitted to be included in our tri-guild virtual show.

If you were hoping to submit a quilt but needed a little more time, this is your chance.

For more information on our International Quilting Day online event, please visit https://royalcityquiltersguild.ca/iqd2026/