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Perhaps a better name would be Journal or News. I chose B.L.O.G.—who knew that “word” would become traditional? The good news is “Quilting” will always be universally recognized no matter what language we translate. We’ll still be searching for creative ways to express quilt art and new locations to shop for essentials. We desire inspirational instructors, exciting fabrics and especially quality THREADS—the glue! Our support network of quilters through satellite groups, guilds, and communities is vibrant (especially here, on Vancouver Island, BC). Join me as I share how-to articles on Threads and techniques, quilting events, profiles on fabric artists, natural things of beauty and general interest to curious and resourceful stitchers! ...Cindy Scraba (Cinderella)

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Focus on FibreArtists--Daphne Greig (#10 in Profile Series)

Victoria Quilters Guild Show 2012--Journeys

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Guild Events

Victoria Quilters Guild Show 2012--Journeys

Posted: 7 May 2012 at 8:18 a.m.

You could say "The PERFECT Quilt Show" took place this past weekend at Victoria, B.C. The Guild's decision to hold Journeys in an alternate venue (after so many years at the Saanichton Fairgrounds) provided a special opportunity to display some amaaaazing Quilts in all their glory: wide aisles ...

Quadra Island Quilter's Guild 2011 Marathon

Posted: 13 November 2011 at 8:41 a.m.

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The Quadra Island Quilter's Guild recently produced another successful Quilt Marathon "weekend" for charity. When Barb Round, QIQG Marathon Committee member (many of us have known her as the CQA Island Rep) first contacted me last summer to help sponsor this event and mentioned the ...

Chilliwack Quilters' Guild Show 2011

Posted: 1 November 2011 at 10 a.m.

Congratulations to Annie Hall for winning the 2011 Chilliwack Quilters' Guild Galaxy Challenge. Well deserved. I'd love to see your next challenge using some of your new threads--Quilt on Annie!...cinderella

The Viewers' Choice winner was Mary Kroeker who actually earned this title with 2 of her entries--amazing!

Huge ...

Abbotsford Quilts in the Valley 2011

Posted: 12 June 2011 at 11:04 a.m.

"Quilts in the Valley", produced tri-annually by the Abbotsfords Quilters' Guild, was held at the Tradex Centre, June 10-11th, 2011. Well over 450 quilts and projects were displayed and hung gloriously from the rafters. This photo provides a glimpse into the size and scope of this venue. Notice the fabulous ...

Cowichan Valley Heritage Quilters

Posted: 2 June 2011 at 5:07 p.m.

This week, I was invited to deliver a Thread Talk to this dynamic group of stitchers--The Cowichan Valley Heritage Quilters from Duncan, BC. Their Program Chair (above R) Barbara Leggett-Carr is like the "energizer bunny" of organizing events.

I neglected to ask how large their group was; however, the nearly ...

Comox Valley Schoolhouse Quilters Guild Show Highlights

Posted: 23 May 2011 at 9:46 p.m.

The community of Cumberland BC on Vancouver Island had many treats for everyone who attended their "Empire Days" May long weekend celebrations. The Schoolhouse Quilters Guild hosted a very successful quilt show at the Cultural Center, which included their popular cupcake tea.

Members shared their diverse talents and projects in ...

Westshore Quilters' Guild--Quilts Along the Shore Challenge

Posted: 28 March 2011 at 10 a.m.

Cindy's Threadworks sponsored the 2011 Quilt Challenge for "Quilts Along the Shore"--the 3rd show for this 5 years young, Westshore Quilters' Guild, held from March 25th to 27th at the Eagle Ridge Community Center in Langford, outside Victoria, B.C.

Rainbows™ Thread #835 Montego Bay was the not-so-common ...

Parksville Quilthouse Quilters' Guild Workshops Part 2

Posted: 10 November 2010 at 10:16 a.m.

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These are a few of the colorful students' creations from my "Quilt-a-Textured-Bag" Workshop, which was held in concert with the Parksville Schoolhouse Quilters's Guild at the end of October.

Both members chose variegated Threads for the background stitching in the textured focus panels. These projects belong to members: (L ...

Parksville Quilthouse Quilters' Guild Hosts Helen Fujiki

Posted: 25 October 2010 at 10:17 p.m.

Helen Fujiki of West Hill, Ontario was the featured instructor for the Parksville Quilters' Guild annual Fall Workshop Sessions this past weekend. The eclectic trunk show included her quilted interpretations of Japanese "manhole covers" artworks as dotted throughout Japan.

Helen's addiction to this "drainspotting" phenomenon, has led her to ...

Barbara Shapel Shares Thread Secrets with Nanaimo Quilters' Guild

Posted: 18 October 2010 at 8:40 p.m.

Barbara Shapel of Washougal, WA shared her signature THREAD secrets with members of the Nanaimo Quilters' Guild this past weekend. And it was a double treat that she was able to bring along her most recent winning masterpiece, "Autumn Beauty", from the Sept. 2010 Portland Show. We were honored to ...

Satellite Group Returns to ThreadLand

Posted: 23 August 2010 at 10:10 p.m.

The Sassies Satellite Group returned to ThreadLand for a few more goodies. This time they're preparing to challenge the Parksville Quilthouse Quilters Guild members to participate in the BOM (Block of the Month) Challenge which resumes in September.

These yummy Fat Quarter bundles were tastefully paired up with Rainbows ...

Nanaimo BC Quilt Show Highlights

Posted: 21 June 2010 at 11:18 a.m.

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Vancouver Island is still celebrating after showcasing the diverse talents of its quilters recently at the Nanaimo Quilters' Guild, Material Magic Show--a magical exhibition of fiber, fabric and fabulous quilting. The spotlights were 'on' and cameras were 'clicking'!

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A highlight for the "Nanaimo Material Magic Show" was their popular ...

Victoria BC Quilt Show Highlights

Posted: 18 May 2010 at 12:34 p.m.

Quilting with the Stars was hosted by the Victoria Quilters' Guild which they expertly produce every two years. It was a beautiful sunny weekend as the quilts hung happily in the main building with the bustling Merchant Mall a short walk in the next building with great ammenities: kitchen with ...

Needle Chix

Posted: 27 April 2010 at 11:32 a.m.

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It was a pleasure to host this lively satellite group: "The Needle Chix" when they visited my Thread Candy Shoppe in the country. We had a thread party. Thanks for coming, ladies! When you need refills I'll be 'Open'.

Cinderella

Threadology 101 Presentation

Posted: 23 April 2010 at 10:05 p.m.

On the road again...this week I was visiting my previous home guild, the Westshore Quilters' Guild, near Victoria, BC. I was anxious to share all my thread news after obtaining my Certification in Threadology. It was great to be with many quilter friends whom I hadn't seen for ...

Thread Candy Shoppe Visits Guild

Posted: 20 April 2010 at 8:12 p.m.

This week I was given the opportunity to share my wares with members of the Parksville Quilthouse Quilters' Guild who could shop-in-living-color from my "Thread Candy Shoppe". I appreciated the practice playing 'store' preparing to be a merchant at the 2 upcoming quilt shows here on Vancouver Island:

1. Quilting ...