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  • Sit ‘n’ Sew – December 9, 2025

    Sit ‘n’ Sew – December 9, 2025

    Our last Sit ‘n’ Sew for 2025 was today. There were 15 quilts turned in (see below). Mary reported that we made 540 Comfort Quilts in 2025 and most of them have been distributed. Only a handful remain at Maryvale and will be donated in 2026. Our next Sit ‘n’ Sew is January 13, 2026 Read more

  • Sit ‘n’ Sew – November 25, 2025

    Sit ‘n’ Sew – November 25, 2025

    Mary and Corinne are delivering quilts today. They emptied some shelves only to have them fill up again with these 29 quilts. Take a look at what was turned in today. Read more

  • Sit ‘n’ Sew – November 11, 2025

    Sit ‘n’ Sew – November 11, 2025

    Here are the 21 comfort quilts which were turned in today at Maryvale. We have reached our goal of 450 placemats for Meals on Wheels. Thank you to all contributors! We still have two more Sit ‘n’ Sew’s before Christmas, one on November 25th and one on December 9th. Read more

  • The Quilt Makers (In Honour of Remembrance Day)

    The Quilt Makers (In Honour of Remembrance Day)

    How Canadian women and girls crafted for victory in WW II Read more

  • Sit ‘n’ Sew – October 28, 2025

    Sit ‘n’ Sew – October 28, 2025

    We continue to meet at Maryvale on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. Today, although our group was smaller in number than usual, our comfort quilt stash grew by 20 quilts and the placemat collection by 18 placemats. Thanks to all who contribute to making these quilts and placemats. We also received a Read more

  • Sit ‘n’ Sew – October 14, 2025

    Sit ‘n’ Sew – October 14, 2025

    At today’s Sit ‘n’ Sew we had quite a show and tell. Thirty-four quilts were displayed and almost 90 placemats. Our shelves are filling up. Thank you to all who contribute their time, talent and fabrics to our Comfort Quilts. Read more