News from The Country Quilter!

Another June has come, and although everyone has been busy quilting, we won’t be able to display the results at our Garden Quilt Show again this year.

Beautiful piecing and quilting magic!

Just some of the beautiful quilts donated for the Veterans home. They were pieced by Anne Gordon and quilted by Grace Whiting.

Please note, the mask class has been postponed until later.

The shop continues to be open for pick up on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday 9-1.

🌷🌷You can contact Ann at thecountryquilter@hotmail.com for further information. Stay safe, everyone! 🌷🌷🌞

New doors, all designed by Suzie Gardner.

This St Patrick’s Day, March 17th, everything in the shop will be 17% off! Get your Irish on!

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Don’t forget about the Egg Hunt, and that ALL books are on sale 25% off for the month of March! 🐣

It has now been a year since we were able to get together. I miss seeing everyone and all the wonderful projects you create. Hopefully lots of unfinished things have emerged from the closet and have been completed. The shop will continue to be open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday from 9-1. (Limit 4 in the shop at a time)
Tuesday Finishing School has resumed. ( 9-12:30) You need to sign up as space is limited. $3.

For those who took the Bee Challenge keep busy! Bring your finished piece, with a label, to the shop by May 1st.
Lots of spring fabrics have arrived. These are perfect for placemats, table runners and pillows to update your decor for the sunny days ahead.

Specials for March include 25% off in stock books. The 40% off shelf has been restocked, making room for the new fabrics.
The 120” 80/20 batting has arrived, as well as silk bats. Fusible batting for placemats and runners is in stock.
Check out the new ergonomic rotary cutters and the awesome pin minders. (No more pins on the floor)

Participate in our egg hunt when you make a purchase between March 24 and April 3.  Win prizes and discounts!

Remember, the shop is a drop off for the quilties for the Queensway Carleton Hospital.
Quilts should be approximately 24” square and please wash them before dropping them off.

We have now donated 52 quilts (lap to double size) to the residence for homeless veterans. Residents are moving in now. Your donation of a quilt can be dropped off when the shop is open. Any colour and pattern is welcome.

Stay safe in your sewing room!
Ann
PS You can see some of the new items on the web site:
thecountryquilter.ca

Check out these beautiful new items now available at The Country Quilter! They definitely will make you think ‘Spring’…🐣

The Country Quilter is now open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9-1pm.

And a reminder, 108 ” backing fabric and 80/20 batting are on sale until the end of February. ❤

Call 613 838-5541 or email Ann at thecountryquilter@hotmail.com for more information.

Contact Ann at thecountryquilter@hotmail.com for more information!

Contact Ann at thecountryquilter@hotmail.com for more information!

Update from The Country Quilter for January 2021

Thank you to all our loyal quilters who continued to support us during this past year of uncertainty.

The shop will be closed during the provincial lockdown.

We saw many stash quilts and ufo projects completed, as well as new projects started. Meters of batting and wide backing fabric went out the door indicating that projects were being completed. 

Yesterday I sewed some fabric into a quilt that was left over from a maternity dress I made when expecting my now 35-year-old son! Yes, it has geese wearing kerchiefs on it!! A fun memory to stitch into the quilt.

We still have 100% cotton batting and 80/20 batting by the meter. Silk, wool and poly batting are available in queen size. New 108-inch backings arrived as we were closing for the holidays.

We have elastic and the filter fabric for mask making, Steam a seam, spray baste, mistie fuse, solid black cotton and much more. New batiks have arrived too.

Our quilters continued to be exceedingly generous with their talents, making baby quilties for the hospital, toddler quilts for Iqaluit, and larger lap and single size quilts for the veterans’ home. In November we donated 42 quilts to the home, and have more that arrived after that. These will be passed along in the new year. Our CANHAVE sale of handmade items brought in $150. More of these items are still available. We also look forward to selling our unique door quilts later in the year for CANHAVE. Keep up the good work!

If you need something to help you with your projects the shop will be open for back door pick up on Wed. Jan. 13, 10am – 1pm. You need to email your order in ahead of time so that things can be prepared for pick up. thecountryquilter@hotmail.com  

Looking forward to seeing everyone in the better times to come. Please take care and stay well until then.

May 2021 be a happier, healthy year for us all.

Ann

There are a few Olga cutting mats still on sale. Large mats (24 x 36″) $79.95, medium mats $46.95.
Just in time for Christmas😊

Call the shop at 613 838-5541 with a credit card, or stop in to get yours.
Just what you wanted for Christmas!!

The photo is of representatives from the Veterans’ House Project accepting the quilts made by quilters at The Country Quilter.

Drop in to The Country Quilter to check out the beautiful fabrics, notions and pattern books for all your quilting and sewing needs! We’ve been cleaning!!!

Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturdays, 9 – 1pm

(Shop closed Wednesday, Nov 11, 2020)

1. Don’t forget about the Mask Making Demo class on Saturday, Nov 14, 2020.

Time: 9:30am or 11:00am

If you are registered in these classes, fabric will be on sale at 20% off!

2. Ten Minute Table Runner Demo!

This easy runner is a great gift to brighten up your winter decor! They also look great on a buffet or as a dresser scarf.

Date and Times: Wednesday, Dec 3rd, at 9:30am OR 11am. Demo is limited to 4 participants. Pattern is provided. If you are registered in these classes, fabric will be on sale at 20% off!

Call the shop for further information at 613 838-5541 or email Ann at thecountryquilter@hotmail.com

The Country Quilter will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th.

Ottawa’s Multifaith Housing Initiative focuses on providing shelter and support for homeless Veterans. Their recent project is scheduled to open in January 2021 and hopes to house at least 40 homeless veterans in the former Rockcliffe Air Base.

The Country Quilter asked its ‘family’ to step up to the challenge of providing quilts for this project. We are proud to announce that 41 quilts have been donated, with possibly a few more to come!

Below are photos of some of these beautifully created projects.

You have been busy, and oh so creative!

Due to popular demand, there will be another mask making demonstration at The Country Quilter! Three different patterns will be presented. These make great stocking stuffers!

Happy Thanksgiving!
Stress free…no big dinners or large groups of people!Relax and enjoy the fall colours.

We continue to be open Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, so that you can keep quilting. We have lots of material and supplies to keep you busy!When you come to the store, please observe the Covid 19 restrictions. Ann

Please Note: The Country Quilter will be closed Saturday, October 10 for Thanksgiving. 🎃🍁🍂🦃🌻

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Thanks to all our quilters who have continued to make quilts for our charity projects. Yesterday 12 baby quilts were delivered to the Queensway Carleton Nursery. These quilts are approximately 24 inches, made of 100% cotton fabric and washed when finished. This is an activity of The Richmond Guild and we are helping out by collecting them, for delivery while the Guild is not meeting.

HOUSING FOR HOMELESS VETERANS IN OTTAWA

I understand that the readers of this newsletter have honoured and supported our veterans in many ways including the provision of quilts which are both beautiful and practical and a tangible expression of care. You may therefore be interested in a project of Ottawa’s Multifaith Housing Initiative (MFHI – established in 1995) which is now underway to house at least 40 homeless veterans in Ottawa’s old Rockcliffe Air Base. Continue reading →