Our Program 2023/2024
Thea Rijkhoff-Ramler
Trunk Show
Thea has studied with many people, but recently has learned so very much from Helen Goddin of Australia! Thea will be sharing her work with us in person. The photo shown is her First Place Ribbon won in the National Juried Show at Quilt Canada in Ottawa. Thea has made great use of Inktense pencils and other dyes in combining painting and quilting!
September OQG Meeting:
Thursday, September 7 at 2 and 7pm
– in person at ICAC
Visitors welcome for one visit only
- $10 at the door.
-contact the Treasurer at Oxfordquiltersguild@gmail.com
Notion Commotion
With Lisa Hill
from Soft Impressions of Tilbury, ON
October OQG Meeting:
Thursday, October 5 at 2 and 7pm
– in person at ICAC
Visitors welcome for one visit only
- $10 at the door.
-contact the Treasurer at Oxfordquiltersguild@gmail.com
Enjoy an upbeat talk by Lisa Hill about the modern notions available to us. She will come with a Mini Shop as well so get ready to relax, be inspired and browse! This will be a fun and informational meeting – not to be MISSED!
Bring along a Mystery Notion to have Lisa solve the mystery!
Robin Bogaert "Significant Quilts In My Life”
Robin has a vast body of quilting work since 1999 and a trunk show lasting at least 45 minutes + along with a story of her "Significant Quilts" Sure to inspire!
In the spring, Robin will be teaching an in person workshop on Ruler Quilting on your Domestic Machine.
November OQG Meeting:
Thursday, November 2 at 2 and 7pm
– in person at ICAC
Visitors welcome for one visit only
- $10 at the door.
-contact the Treasurer at Oxfordquiltersguild@gmail.com
Star Light, Star Bright
Christmas Games Tonight!
Last year was such a success that we decided to do something similar again this year!
Come out for afternoon or evening or both and play some games and enjoy some relaxing festive times!
Added to the festivities will be a Dessert Pot Luck (Afternoon meeting) and an Appetizer Potluck (Evening Meeting). Come with some money for the book and magazine sale.
Please bring your Christmas (or Seasonal) Quilted items for a special Show and Share.
December OQG Meeting:
Thursday, December 7 at 2 and 7pm
– in person at ICAC
Visitors welcome for one visit only
- $10 at the door.
-contact the Treasurer at Oxfordquiltersguild@gmail.com
JOHN MACPHAIL
of Art East Quilting Company
“Cotton and Quirk"
John’s “Cotton and Quirk Presentation” promises to be both informative and inspiring!
This is a virtual presentation of John’s journey in textiles from quilts to pet portraits to historical costumes.
See the Evolution of his work and unique designs!
Janurary OQG Meeting:
Thursday, January 4 at 7pm
Over Oxford Zoom
Visitors welcome for one visit only
- $10 at the door.
-contact the Treasurer at Oxfordquiltersguild@gmail.com
Karen Eckmeier of The Quilted Lizard
Karen’s story includes doodling, colour and fear of colours, eventually a sewing machine.
Join in and see the interesting and beautiful places that this Combination took her in pattern making, awards and Fibre Arts.
February OQG Meeting:
Thursday, February 1 at 7pm
Over Oxford Zoom
Visitors welcome for one visit only
- $10 at the door.
-contact the Treasurer at Oxfordquiltersguild@gmail.com
PET/ANIMAL PORTRAIT Workshop
with John MacPhail
John MacPhail started to make Pet Portraits, but got so busy that he decided that it might be better to teach us how to make our own!
Join us over 2 sessions to make a fantastic piece of art featuring your favourite pet/animal.
You will make the pattern, plan the composition and learn the method. These portraits are artfully made to capture the essence of your pet or favourite animal. They are created using a technique called raw edge appliqué. These portraits may be made as a wall hanging, a pillow or a small quilt.
What is raw edge appliqué?
Raw edge appliqué is a technique that uses layers of fabric in shapes to create an image, in this case, a pet portrait. Once the image is created, these layers are adhered together and stitched around the perimeter to stop the edges from excessively fraying.
2 Sessions on Zoom – February 10 and 24th
Time: 9 to 1pm each day
Cost for Members - $110.00
Non-Members - $125.00
REGISTRATION BEGINS:
October 5th for ICAC members
November 3rd for General Public
Payment must be made at time of registration
Please email teresa.scherle@gmail.com to register and arrange payment.
Creating Quilts
Inspired by Graphic Design
with Corinne Sovey (Texas)
Modern quilts and Graphic Design were meant to be best friends. Do you love the modern aesthetic but want to know more about where some quilters’ ideas come from? I have been a professional graphic designer for over a decade and a quilter just as long. This lecture will explore how my work as a graphic designer influences my quilt designs. I will talk about design trends in the graphic design industry and how they relate to quilting. You will see examples of work that inspires me and how I use that inspiration to create original work.
March OQG Meeting:
Thursday, March 7 at 7pm
Over Oxford Zoom
Visitors welcome for one visit only
- $10 at the door.
-contact the Treasurer at Oxfordquiltersguild@gmail.com
Colour Twists Workshop with Karen Eckmeier
Ease into gentle free-form topstitched curves in this technique and design workshop. We will make a few Color Twists.
Then experiment with different combinations to see which design layouts appeal best to you for making your choice of a wall hanging, table runner, table topper, a bag or the beginnings of a quilt top.
Saturday March 23 on Zoom
Time: 9 to noon
Cost for Members - $65:00
Non-Members - $70.00
REGISTRATION BEGINS:
November 2nd for ICAC members
December 8th for General Public
Payment must be made at time of registration
Please email teresa.scherle@gmail.com to register and arrange payment.
A TRUNK SHOW BY OUR OWN CAROL CLEATOR!
Come back to the Ingersoll Creative Centre after a long winter and be warmed by the fantastic work of Carol Cleator.
“Quilting has been part of my life for more than 18 years. Applique is
my go-to when making a quilt – with embroidery and cross stitch
sprinkled in”
April OQG Meeting:
Thursday, April 4 at 2 and 7pm
– in person at ICAC
Visitors welcome for one visit only
- $10 at the door.
-contact the Treasurer at Oxfordquiltersguild@gmail.com
Quilting with Rulers
on your Domestic Machine
Workshop
with Robin Bogaert
an OQG Workshop
Saturday April 20 (in person at ICAC)
Time: 10:00am - 3:30pm
Cost for Members - $50:00
Non-Members - $60.00
REGISTRATION BEGINS:
December 7th for ICAC members
January 5th for General Public
Payment must be made at time of registration
Please email teresa.scherle@gmail.com to register and arrange payment.
This workshop is designed to teach you to understand how to work with the new and very popular rulers for domestic sewing machines including brands such as Westalee, Handiquilter, Bernina, Angela Walters and more.
You will be shown how to master setting up your sewing machine and ruler foot. Handouts and tips for success will be shared along with step by step instructions.
Demonstrations and practice time will be allowed for students to create additional patterns to make the most of using their rulers.
THREAD TALK
with Gail Berry
Thread Educator
Superior Threads
May OQG Meeting:
Thursday, May 2 at 2 and 7pm
– in person at ICAC
Visitors welcome for one visit only
- $10 at the door.
-contact the Treasurer at Oxfordquiltersguild@gmail.com
Join Gail as she takes you on a journey of all things thread. Ever wonder what thread to use for what project? Or even, should I use different threads for different parts of my project? Can I use the same thread for
piecing, quilting and embellishments?We will talk about how threads are made, how/why to choose a thread for a particular project and their differences and similarities.
THREAD BUFFET, your way! – THREAD WORKSHOP
With Gail Berry – Thread Educator for Superior Threads
Come and join us for the day playing with threads. We will do some
applique and some free motion quilting. The morning will be focused
on a bit of each and the afternoon you can “focus in” on the skill that
you want to perfect. Gail will be there the whole time to coach you
through it.
Saturday May 25 (in person at ICAC)
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Cost for Members - $65:00
Non-Members - $75.00
REGISTRATION BEGINS:
February 1st for ICAC members
March 7th for General Public
Payment must be made at time of registration
Please email teresa.scherle@gmail.com to register and arrange payment.
Ann Marie
Rowland –
singer/Antique
Quilts